Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Interested in what winter hammock camping would be like? The "Wisconsin annual Frozen Butt Hang" is a great place to dip your toes into the world of winter camping. The event is organized by Nick Gordon from NOW OUTDOORS EXPEDITION CO. This is a large group gathering where people talk gear, discuss winter camping techniques and just have a great time cooking food and socializing around huge campfires.
This year's lineup of hearty souls...Nick of the Woods, Tato, Caboose, Opie, Colorado, Kattdogg, Woodskitty, Swiper, Big Rick, Nooner, Almost, Geohanging, Cadmanj, Amazon Queen, Renegade, Jeff, and Miyagi and Trips.
Check out Nick Gordon's company NOW Outdoors
nowoutdoors.org
🎥 CHECK OUT ALMOST'S VERSION OF THIS TRIP 🎥
Midwest Backpacker - youtu.be/uE5Y8ZX2OuI
Many of these items below have Amazon affiliate links which allow you to shop directly from this video. I receive a small commission from these.
❄️❄️CHECK OUT MY WINTER BACKPACKING EQUIPMENT BELOW❄️❄️
✅ LIGHTING
Headlamp Nitecore NU25 360 Lumen (White, Red, High CRI) Rechargeable - amzn.to/2OiXpBq
✅ HYDRATION
Nalgene 32oz Wide Mouth BPA-Free Water Bottle (Winter Camping Only) - amzn.to/2SbCWzt
2 Liter Hydration Bag with Insulated Tube - amzn.to/2uSkkfT
Deuter Streamer Thermo Bag 3.0 for Hydration Packs - amzn.to/2GQLgPG
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter - amzn.to/2tnEM87
Water Purification Tablets AquaTab - amzn.to/2GLuUrA
✅ PULK SLED & ACCESSORIES
Exped Sled ERA GROUP 960 60x20x6 - amzn.to/2ROrr22
Dry Bag - Sea to Summit 13-Liter - amzn.to/3b3Lcdt
Dry Bag - Sea to Summit 20-Liter - amzn.to/2ugbKHV
Trekking Poles, Aluminum Hiker Hunger - amzn.to/2Ol6Pw9
Trekking Poles, Carbon Fiber Cascade Mountain - amzn.to/2OhDumc
✅ FOOTWEAR / SOCKS / GAITERS / SNOWSHOES / MICROSPIKES
MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (top rated 2019) - amzn.to/31iczfn
Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (best budget 2019) - amzn.to/31iVIsH
Darn Tough Socks - amzn.to/2uYpEOI
Injinji 2.0 Outdoor Midweight Crew Nuwool Socks - amzn.to/2ScnHpV
Outdoor Research Men's Crocodile Gaiters - amzn.to/2SeNnSG
KEEN Men's Summit County Mid Calf Boot - amzn.to/2GLD5Er
Kahtoola MICROspikes Boot Traction System - amzn.to/2UkObIK
✅ APPARREL ACCESSORIES
Snow Goggles - amzn.to/391Ii76
Sun Glasses Native Eyewear Flatirons Polarized - amzn.to/36S8hN0
Original Ski Balm, Natural Lip Balm and Sunscreen - amzn.to/2On61Hb
Buff - amzn.to/31gJzEG
Hat, Smartwool Unisex Merino Wool - amzn.to/2tlY51s
Fingerless Gloves, Wristies - amzn.to/2RP3kjy
Liner Gloves, Minus33 Merino Wool - amzn.to/36QaQ1V
Mitts, Outdoor Research Meteor Mitts -amzn.to/2GNxH3D
Gloves, Outdoor Research Vigor Heavyweight - amzn.to/2u4kFw6
Heat Packs, Thermacare Lower Back heater (for camp & sleep) - amzn.to/2tkY4uE
Hand Warmers, Hot Hands - amzn.to/2RRkj4N
✅ ACTIVE LAYERING CLOTHES
Jacket, The North Face Mens Arrowwood Triclimate (active layering system) - amzn.to/392pTqV
Mid-Layer Top, Microgrid Polartec Fleece Hoodie (active layering system) - amzn.to/2vED9U8
Mid-Layer Top, Longsleeve Shirt Merino Wool (active layering system) - amzn.to/2tm48TI
Base Layer Top, Dry Fit Moisture Wicking Athletic Shirt (active layering system) - amzn.to/2ROozSK
Pants, Outdoor Research Trailbreaker II - amzn.to/31no19t
✅ CAMP AND SLEEP CLOTHES
Sleep Socks, New Zealand Possumdown & Merino Wool Mix - amzn.to/2Ujadv7
Sleep Gloves, New Zealand Possumdown & Merino Wool Mix - amzn.to/36SbhJh
Base Layer Top, Minus33 100% Merino Wool 705 MidWeight Crew Neck (sleep system) - amzn.to/383dt1G
Base Layer Bottom, Minus33 100% Merino Wool 705 Midweight (sleep system) - amzn.to/2OlkNOp
✅ COOKING & COFFEE
GSI Outdoors Ultralight Java Drip Coffee - amzn.to/3aYUbg5
GSI Outdoors Infinity Backpacker Mug - amzn.to/2uSAFRV
TOAKS Light Titanium 550ml Pot (Ultralight Version) - amzn.to/2UjqjVS
TOAKS Titanium Wind Screen - amzn.to/2Sa0lBn
MSR WhisperLite International Multifuel Stove (best for melting snow for water) - amzn.to/2Sby5OL
MSR Liquid Fuel Bottle, 30 Ounce - amzn.to/2vEeDCx
BRS-3000T Ultra-Light Titanium Gas Canister Stove (cheaper stove option) - amzn.to/2GNh1ti
TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spoon - amzn.to/2ROsajC
Mini Bic Lighter (5-pack) - amzn.to/31j5Hyh
✅ CAMPFIRE TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
Snow Shovel - amzn.to/2UhJPSz
Epiphany Pocket Fire Bellows - amzn.to/2GJ2HSv
Hults Bruk Almike Small All Purpose Hatchet - amzn.to/390wPVl
Agawa Canyon BOREAL21 Folding Bow Saw - amzn.to/2OoCDjQ
Fire Starter - amzn.to/2tq9OMC
Camp Chair (premium) - amzn.to/3b2Jzg4
Seat Cushion / Insulator Thermarest Z-Seat - amzn.to/2OmrjEO
Interested in what winter hammock camping would be like? The "Wisconsin annual Frozen Butt Hang" is a great place to dip your toes into the world of winter camping. The event is organized by Nick Gordon from NOW OUTDOORS EXPEDITION CO. This is a large group gathering where people talk gear, discuss winter camping techniques and just have a great time cooking food and socializing around huge campfires.
This year's lineup of hearty souls...Nick of the Woods, Tato, Caboose, Opie, Colorado, Kattdogg, Woodskitty, Swiper, Big Rick, Nooner, Almost, Geohanging, Cadmanj, Amazon Queen, Renegade, Jeff, and Miyagi and Trips.
Check out Nick Gordon's company NOW Outdoors
nowoutdoors.org
🎥 CHECK OUT ALMOST'S VERSION OF THIS TRIP 🎥
Midwest Backpacker - youtu.be/uE5Y8ZX2OuI
Many of these items below have Amazon affiliate links which allow you to shop directly from this video. I receive a small commission from these.
❄️❄️CHECK OUT MY WINTER BACKPACKING EQUIPMENT BELOW❄️❄️
✅ LIGHTING
Headlamp Nitecore NU25 360 Lumen (White, Red, High CRI) Rechargeable - amzn.to/2OiXpBq
✅ HYDRATION
Nalgene 32oz Wide Mouth BPA-Free Water Bottle (Winter Camping Only) - amzn.to/2SbCWzt
2 Liter Hydration Bag with Insulated Tube - amzn.to/2uSkkfT
Deuter Streamer Thermo Bag 3.0 for Hydration Packs - amzn.to/2GQLgPG
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter - amzn.to/2tnEM87
Water Purification Tablets AquaTab - amzn.to/2GLuUrA
✅ PULK SLED & ACCESSORIES
Exped Sled ERA GROUP 960 60x20x6 - amzn.to/2ROrr22
Dry Bag - Sea to Summit 13-Liter - amzn.to/3b3Lcdt
Dry Bag - Sea to Summit 20-Liter - amzn.to/2ugbKHV
Trekking Poles, Aluminum Hiker Hunger - amzn.to/2Ol6Pw9
Trekking Poles, Carbon Fiber Cascade Mountain - amzn.to/2OhDumc
✅ FOOTWEAR / SOCKS / GAITERS / SNOWSHOES / MICROSPIKES
MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (top rated 2019) - amzn.to/31iczfn
Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (best budget 2019) - amzn.to/31iVIsH
Darn Tough Socks - amzn.to/2uYpEOI
Injinji 2.0 Outdoor Midweight Crew Nuwool Socks - amzn.to/2ScnHpV
Outdoor Research Men's Crocodile Gaiters - amzn.to/2SeNnSG
KEEN Men's Summit County Mid Calf Boot - amzn.to/2GLD5Er
Kahtoola MICROspikes Boot Traction System - amzn.to/2UkObIK
✅ APPARREL ACCESSORIES
Snow Goggles - amzn.to/391Ii76
Sun Glasses Native Eyewear Flatirons Polarized - amzn.to/36S8hN0
Original Ski Balm, Natural Lip Balm and Sunscreen - amzn.to/2On61Hb
Buff - amzn.to/31gJzEG
Hat, Smartwool Unisex Merino Wool - amzn.to/2tlY51s
Fingerless Gloves, Wristies - amzn.to/2RP3kjy
Liner Gloves, Minus33 Merino Wool - amzn.to/36QaQ1V
Mitts, Outdoor Research Meteor Mitts -amzn.to/2GNxH3D
Gloves, Outdoor Research Vigor Heavyweight - amzn.to/2u4kFw6
Heat Packs, Thermacare Lower Back heater (for camp & sleep) - amzn.to/2tkY4uE
Hand Warmers, Hot Hands - amzn.to/2RRkj4N
✅ ACTIVE LAYERING CLOTHES
Jacket, The North Face Mens Arrowwood Triclimate (active layering system) - amzn.to/392pTqV
Mid-Layer Top, Microgrid Polartec Fleece Hoodie (active layering system) - amzn.to/2vED9U8
Mid-Layer Top, Longsleeve Shirt Merino Wool (active layering system) - amzn.to/2tm48TI
Base Layer Top, Dry Fit Moisture Wicking Athletic Shirt (active layering system) - amzn.to/2ROozSK
Pants, Outdoor Research Trailbreaker II - amzn.to/31no19t
✅ CAMP AND SLEEP CLOTHES
Sleep Socks, New Zealand Possumdown & Merino Wool Mix - amzn.to/2Ujadv7
Sleep Gloves, New Zealand Possumdown & Merino Wool Mix - amzn.to/36SbhJh
Base Layer Top, Minus33 100% Merino Wool 705 MidWeight Crew Neck (sleep system) - amzn.to/383dt1G
Base Layer Bottom, Minus33 100% Merino Wool 705 Midweight (sleep system) - amzn.to/2OlkNOp
✅ COOKING & COFFEE
GSI Outdoors Ultralight Java Drip Coffee - amzn.to/3aYUbg5
GSI Outdoors Infinity Backpacker Mug - amzn.to/2uSAFRV
TOAKS Light Titanium 550ml Pot (Ultralight Version) - amzn.to/2UjqjVS
TOAKS Titanium Wind Screen - amzn.to/2Sa0lBn
MSR WhisperLite International Multifuel Stove (best for melting snow for water) - amzn.to/2Sby5OL
MSR Liquid Fuel Bottle, 30 Ounce - amzn.to/2vEeDCx
BRS-3000T Ultra-Light Titanium Gas Canister Stove (cheaper stove option) - amzn.to/2GNh1ti
TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spoon - amzn.to/2ROsajC
Mini Bic Lighter (5-pack) - amzn.to/31j5Hyh
✅ CAMPFIRE TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
Snow Shovel - amzn.to/2UhJPSz
Epiphany Pocket Fire Bellows - amzn.to/2GJ2HSv
Hults Bruk Almike Small All Purpose Hatchet - amzn.to/390wPVl
Agawa Canyon BOREAL21 Folding Bow Saw - amzn.to/2OoCDjQ
Fire Starter - amzn.to/2tq9OMC
Camp Chair (premium) - amzn.to/3b2Jzg4
Seat Cushion / Insulator Thermarest Z-Seat - amzn.to/2OmrjEO
