The larger tent was from Snowtrekker - but they don't make it anymore. Lure of the North owned one. It was great for larger groups. I believe Custom Sewing has a similar one
Hey Keven I hope you survived the winter....up there in canada. Here in Maine we had one heck of a snowy winter. Hey I love your pulk,,another reason you cross the pipes is it makes it alot harder for the sled to tip over,that is one of the big reasons.And for your info the 'thingamajig' is called an "eyebolt" the clip is called a carabiner. I would love to hang out/camp with you up in Canada .I live only a few hours from there but I have never camped or hiked there. have a great day
Canada Joe taught you well grass hopper ! Cute scenes with your daughter, show that to her in 20 years lol. Thank You for sharing your video, and bringing us along. ATB 2018
Thanks for this awesome video. It seems we both have the same hobby. Winter camping is most fun at all. I need to go to canada. You are doing a great job dude. Chris
when you chris cross the pipe the side of the hip that is making the turn on the inside pulls the side of the sled the( far side ) over faster to make the turn quicker i don't know if that makes sense but thats why you do that we do it with our sleds in the army too
I am 67 but yearn to Winter Camp "close to home" if possible no more than 1 hr drive. I live in Montreal and was wondering if you would know of any Winter Campsites close to here? as well that great Hack of using a plastic sled is great as my resources are very limited as I am retired. can you also recommend a decent stove for a tent which is around $300? I loved that video on alcohol stoves as I have looked at so many, I was interested in Kerosene ones for cooking, are they good in sub-zero conditions?
i thought the 2nd tent was also referred to as base camp tent the kind you would keep set up when you know you will be going to the same camp site a lot with out the " fun" of having to set up and break down your tent every time you go camping . Or have to haul it around
KCHappyCamper, I'm very interested in attempting a camping excursion before my Wisconsin winter ends. Though, I have disability that make me rely on a walker for mobility. Would you say that winter camping is inaccessible disabled folks, like me. There must be some disabled snowshoers somewhere. I'll look for a way to do it! Thanks, Cullen
Kevin, Could you tell me what brand of sled that is or where you purchased it? I have not seen an inexpensive deep-sided plastic one like that in the states but perhaps I can order one from Canada. Thanks a lot.
Thanks for the tips. I really like your info and positive attitude. Keep on posting please. One question what kind of stove are you using in the hot tent?
Hey what about the carbon monoxide issue is it a prob with winter camping tents? just wondering im sure I wont camp w/o one of those little detectors but just wondering if burning a fire in such a small space could be a danger?
Hi Kevin, love your sense of humor and your camping videos. In your 2011 video, what type of camera did you use, the color and clarity were fantastic. You probably have updated your recording device as it is now 2015? Thank you, John
+KCHappyCamper Thank you for the update Kevin, which Sony Mirrorless camera are you using? By the way I found your video on the Trangia stove and the types of fuel to use very helpful. I recently bought a Trangia 25 thanks to you and I like it a lot. Tis again John
I like the stove tents with a floor! that snow will melt and be a mess in a few hours lol plus critters can get in that tent nope me will have a floor plus a rug or tow and some pillows lol
was that a Frost River pack I saw there? :) I gotta say, I have been enjoying your videos for a while now, me and my friends have a running joke inspired by one of them... yup, ;) "MORE WOOD!!!"
Ideally you use green pine boughs for the floor. A lot of places you camp dont allow cutting of green would though. There a couple of floor options. I havent had an issue with mud in my Snowtrekker yet.
I'm guessing ti depends on your type of disability. What about going to an area that's not difficult to get to - and then base camp with a heated tent like the one in the film. I'd even suggest going with a local outdoor club - make use of their equipment and expertise.
Pretty bad idea having all that snow inside your tent and then a stove ... you gonna lie on a watery bed when you wake up. Either fill the floor with spruce or showel down to the bare ground first.
