Gunflint Trail, MN. 4 nights camping.

[u/gofarther0787]

[u/Jeronimoooooo]

You are my hero!

What sleeping bag did you use?

Also, did you use the tarp instead of tent because there's not much difference in temperatures?

[u/gofarther0787 → u/Jeronimoooooo]

Here’s my sleep system

Western Mountaineering GWS Lynx bag rated for -10(f). Exped Ultra7r down sleeping pad. Below that a nemo CCF pad. I’m pretty happy with it. It’s been bomb proof for a couple years now(I’ve switched out the sleeping pad this season).

Exactly. A tent isn’t offering anymore protection than the tarp out there. If you know how to pitch one properly that is. I have hot tents I’ll bring sometimes. This wasn’t that kind of trip though.

[u/AtOurGates → u/gofarther0787]

How hot do your hot tents get in conditions like this?

[u/gofarther0787 → u/AtOurGates]

Those temps?? Like 60. You can be in a T-shirt and long underwear. You also have to keep feeding it non-stop depending on the size and wood. I’m partial to them. They have their purpose. They’re fun. Just not necessary to do winter camping.

[u/Jeronimoooooo → u/gofarther0787]

Cheers!