Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Staying warm while winter camping requires warm clothes and boots. In this video, I run through what I wear layer by layer. I also compare my layers for cold (40 to 0) and arctic (0 to -40). This is the first in a three-part series on staying warm while winter camping. The second video will cover overlook winter camping gear and the third video will be 5 choices you can make to stay warm.
STAYING WARM WINTER CAMPING SERIES:
Staying Warm Winter Camping: Clothes & Boots
Staying Warm Winter Camping: Overlooked Gear -COMING SOON!
Staying Warm Winter Camping: 5 Choices to Stay Warm -COMING SOON!
Midwest Backpacker Merch:
midwest-backpacker.creator-spring.com
Follow Midwest Backpacker on Instagram
instagram.com/midwest_backpacker
Gear I frequently Use:
Backpack
Pilgrim Ultralight Highline Framed - pilgrimul.com
Hammock - Warbonnet Ridgerunner - https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com
Rain Fly - 13' Warbonnet Thunder Fly and Mountain Fly- https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com
Tent - Zpacks Duplex - zpacks.com/products/duplex-tent
Top Quilts-
Hammock Gear O, 20, 30 and 40 Degree Burrows- https://hammockgear.com
Under Quilts-
Warbonnet Outdoors 40 Degree Lynx Underquilt
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com
Loco Libre 20 Ridge Reaper with 900 - fill power goose down - https://www.locolibregear.com
Hot Tent - Aurora by Trailcraft. This was made by my friend. He will not make you one. :-(
Hot Tent Stove
Kni-co Manufacturing Packer Stove - kni-co.com/packer_stove
NOW Outdoors 9' UHMW Toboggan - nowoutdoors.org/product-page/uhmwpe
Garmin In-Reach Mini Communicator - amzn.to/3A29lxJ
MSR Mini Groundhog Stakes - amzn.to/35w1Wwd
Brooks Cascadia 17 Trail Runners - amzn.to/3pKo50A
Nitecore Power Banks - amzn.to/4j9l4RM
Nitecore NU25 Headlamp - amzn.to/3vPU9Ao
Hilltop Packs Custom Printed Food Bag - hilltoppacks.com/#
Outdoor Vitals Vario Poly Fill Puffy - outdoorvitals.com/products/vario-jacket
REI Magma 850 Hooded Down Jacket (seasonal) - https://www.rei.com
Lester River Bushcraft Boreal Anorak Coat - lrbushcraft.com/shop/p/boreal-shirt
Sea to Summit Compression Dry Sack- https://www.rei.com/product/867058/se...
Cascade Mountain Tech Hiking Poles- amzn.to/35PfrDr
Toaks 550ML Cook Pot-
amzn.to/3qycNfb
BRS Stove-
amazon.com/dp/B00NNMF70U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&th=1
Fancy Feast Stove-
youtu.be/JkgbwOs3oyE
Toaks Long Handle Spoon-
amzn.to/3j30HJ8
REI Rainpants-
https://www.rei.com/product/137186/re...
Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket - enlightenedequipment.com/mens-visp-rain-jacket-stock
Appalachian Gear Company Alpaca Hoodie-
Out of Business
CNOC 2 Liter Water Bag - garagegrowngear.com
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter - amzn.to/2TYmPK6
Sit Pad - amzn.to/3hOliz2
Camera- iphone 14 Pro Max
Ultrapod Lightweight Camera Tripod- amzn.to/3qm3wq6
Noxgear39g Bluetooth Speaker - noxgear.com/39g
Peak Refuel Freeze Dried Meals- peakrefuel.com
Down Socks- garagegrowngear.com/products/down-socks-by-goosefeet-gear?_pos=1&_sid=ae99b3c56&_ss=r
Lite AF Fanny Pack- liteaf.com/product/fanny-pack
Permethrin- thetickterminator.com
Injinji Merino Wool Toe Sock Liners- amazon.com/dp/B01LW7RHEY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Darn Tough Merino Wool Socks - amazon.com/dp/B008N4G3TC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Cold Weather Mesh Base Layers -
Brynje USA - brynjeusa.com
Wuru Wool Company - Light Weight Merino Wool Hoodie
wuruwool.com
Trailbrush Toothbrush - garagegrowngear.com/products/trailbrush-by-trail-stuff?_pos=1&_sid=dbcb8cf99&_ss=r
Derma-Safe Folding Knife - garagegrowngear.com/products/derma-safe-knife-by-derma-safe?_pos=1&_sid=4f467f608&_ss=r
Salty Britches Chaffing Ointment - garagegrowngear.com/products/chafing-ointment-single-use-packet-by-salty-britches?_pos=1&_sid=ef298fb4f&_ss=r
Pillow Strap - garagegrowngear.com/products/pillow-strap-by-pillow-strap?_pos=1&_sid=ddf978ed1&_ss=r
Flextail Zero Pump - tinyurl.com/FLextailPumpOnAmazon
Gomboy Big Boy Folding Saw - tinyurl.com/GomboyOnAmazon
Fiskar's X25 Splitting Axe - Fiskars X25 Splitting Axe - tinyurl.com/FIskarsOnAmazon
MSR Evo Snowshoes - tinyurl.com/MSREvoSnowshoesOnAmazon
#wintercamping #hottent #subzerocamping
Staying warm while winter camping requires warm clothes and boots. In this video, I run through what I wear layer by layer. I also compare my layers for cold (40 to 0) and arctic (0 to -40). This is the first in a three-part series on staying warm while winter camping. The second video will cover overlook winter camping gear and the third video will be 5 choices you can make to stay warm.
STAYING WARM WINTER CAMPING SERIES:
Staying Warm Winter Camping: Clothes & Boots
Staying Warm Winter Camping: Overlooked Gear -COMING SOON!
Staying Warm Winter Camping: 5 Choices to Stay Warm -COMING SOON!
Midwest Backpacker Merch:
midwest-backpacker.creator-spring.com
Follow Midwest Backpacker on Instagram
instagram.com/midwest_backpacker
Gear I frequently Use:
Backpack
Pilgrim Ultralight Highline Framed - pilgrimul.com
Hammock - Warbonnet Ridgerunner - https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com
Rain Fly - 13' Warbonnet Thunder Fly and Mountain Fly- https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com
Tent - Zpacks Duplex - zpacks.com/products/duplex-tent
Top Quilts-
Hammock Gear O, 20, 30 and 40 Degree Burrows- https://hammockgear.com
Under Quilts-
Warbonnet Outdoors 40 Degree Lynx Underquilt
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com
Loco Libre 20 Ridge Reaper with 900 - fill power goose down - https://www.locolibregear.com
Hot Tent - Aurora by Trailcraft. This was made by my friend. He will not make you one. :-(
Hot Tent Stove
Kni-co Manufacturing Packer Stove - kni-co.com/packer_stove
NOW Outdoors 9' UHMW Toboggan - nowoutdoors.org/product-page/uhmwpe
Garmin In-Reach Mini Communicator - amzn.to/3A29lxJ
MSR Mini Groundhog Stakes - amzn.to/35w1Wwd
Brooks Cascadia 17 Trail Runners - amzn.to/3pKo50A
Nitecore Power Banks - amzn.to/4j9l4RM
Nitecore NU25 Headlamp - amzn.to/3vPU9Ao
Hilltop Packs Custom Printed Food Bag - hilltoppacks.com/#
Outdoor Vitals Vario Poly Fill Puffy - outdoorvitals.com/products/vario-jacket
REI Magma 850 Hooded Down Jacket (seasonal) - https://www.rei.com
Lester River Bushcraft Boreal Anorak Coat - lrbushcraft.com/shop/p/boreal-shirt
Sea to Summit Compression Dry Sack- https://www.rei.com/product/867058/se...
Cascade Mountain Tech Hiking Poles- amzn.to/35PfrDr
Toaks 550ML Cook Pot-
amzn.to/3qycNfb
BRS Stove-
amazon.com/dp/B00NNMF70U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&th=1
Fancy Feast Stove-
youtu.be/JkgbwOs3oyE
Toaks Long Handle Spoon-
amzn.to/3j30HJ8
REI Rainpants-
https://www.rei.com/product/137186/re...
Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket - enlightenedequipment.com/mens-visp-rain-jacket-stock
Appalachian Gear Company Alpaca Hoodie-
Out of Business
CNOC 2 Liter Water Bag - garagegrowngear.com
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter - amzn.to/2TYmPK6
Sit Pad - amzn.to/3hOliz2
Camera- iphone 14 Pro Max
Ultrapod Lightweight Camera Tripod- amzn.to/3qm3wq6
Noxgear39g Bluetooth Speaker - noxgear.com/39g
Peak Refuel Freeze Dried Meals- peakrefuel.com
Down Socks- garagegrowngear.com/products/down-socks-by-goosefeet-gear?_pos=1&_sid=ae99b3c56&_ss=r
Lite AF Fanny Pack- liteaf.com/product/fanny-pack
Permethrin- thetickterminator.com
Injinji Merino Wool Toe Sock Liners- amazon.com/dp/B01LW7RHEY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Darn Tough Merino Wool Socks - amazon.com/dp/B008N4G3TC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Cold Weather Mesh Base Layers -
Brynje USA - brynjeusa.com
Wuru Wool Company - Light Weight Merino Wool Hoodie
wuruwool.com
Trailbrush Toothbrush - garagegrowngear.com/products/trailbrush-by-trail-stuff?_pos=1&_sid=dbcb8cf99&_ss=r
Derma-Safe Folding Knife - garagegrowngear.com/products/derma-safe-knife-by-derma-safe?_pos=1&_sid=4f467f608&_ss=r
Salty Britches Chaffing Ointment - garagegrowngear.com/products/chafing-ointment-single-use-packet-by-salty-britches?_pos=1&_sid=ef298fb4f&_ss=r
Pillow Strap - garagegrowngear.com/products/pillow-strap-by-pillow-strap?_pos=1&_sid=ddf978ed1&_ss=r
Flextail Zero Pump - tinyurl.com/FLextailPumpOnAmazon
Gomboy Big Boy Folding Saw - tinyurl.com/GomboyOnAmazon
Fiskar's X25 Splitting Axe - Fiskars X25 Splitting Axe - tinyurl.com/FIskarsOnAmazon
MSR Evo Snowshoes - tinyurl.com/MSREvoSnowshoesOnAmazon
#wintercamping #hottent #subzerocamping
