When it comes to tents for 4 seasons, there is not much to do besides buying a heavy, strong, 4 season geodesic tent. In those situations, it is vital to use the right shelter for snow camping. As much as we all like minimalism in camping, that is not always possible and wind chill, snow fall (potentially heavy) and condensation are all a risk. If snowfall is predicted, I prefer using a simple tarp in the same setting. Personally, I prefer finding a sheltered (from wind) place somewhere on a slope and 'cowboy sleep' in the winter, if snow is not predicted to fall. Shelter is directly connected to your camping spot and location.

With this, at about $100 you have upgraded your sleeping system to winter. In the US, Costco down throws are a cheap and effective way to add warmth to your sleep system, orВ you can look into making your own synthetic quilt (what I chose to do). Though not quite the same as direct as R-values, insulation can also be stacked, so get creative. To get more out of your 3 season sleeping bag (20 Fahrenheit/-6 Celsius) you need to add more insulation, preferably on the outside to avoid pressing the insulation you are adding inside your bag/quilt. As nice as the idea of having a shortcut to warmth is, this is not how life works - for more warmth, you need thicker insulation. There are several 'hacks' that try and solve that issue, like adding a reflective liner in or out of the sleeping bag, adding a bag liner etc. The insulation on your body ( togs, or the like) is a bit more challenging. For more on R-Value, check our in-depth post about it.

Luckily, you can increase R-value for winter camping just by stacking more insulation, so get a good closed-cell foam mat to fit under your 3 season mat (a short Thermarest Z-Lit Sol is a great option) and you are done.

Increasing your sleeping bag/quilt insulationДЇor the mat, the solution is easy:В your 3 season sleeping pad is probably around 3-4 R-values, so you just need to bring it up to around 6+ R-values.

Increasing your sleeping pad's R-value, and.

This sounds daunting, but is probably one of the simplest adjustments to make as there are only 2 parts: Increasing the warmth of your sleeping system With that outlined, let's address each of those issues so your gear can handle all 4 seasons.

Choosing and getting the right footwear.

Adjusting to the appropriate layering system.

Estimating the need for a 4 season shelter.

Increasing the warmth of your sleeping system: sleeping pad and insulation.In reality, if you have a solid three season system, getting toВ four seasons (for snow camping) doesn't have to cost a fortune or be very complicated.ДЇirst,В let's break down the main changes that need to be made: Packed Dimensions: 20'x5'x5.Getting into four season gear can be pricey: warmer sleeping system, more complicated layering, new footwear solutions, etc.Extra Durable: Virtually indestructible closed-cell foam provides lasting, economical comfort.Compact Design: Folding design is compact and easy to pack.Wherever you're headed, a Z Lite mattress is the right choice for ultralight warmth, durability and comfort. The proprietary foams are softer on top for extra comfort and denser on the bottom for extra durability. The Z Lite features a compact accordion-style shape and heat-trapping dimples. Still a favorite of the ultralight elite, the ThermARest Z Lite mattresses are our lightest, most compact closed-cell mattresses. Start of lstUrls_of_images_in_html_description

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