Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Winter Camping and Activities :: Snowtrekker
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Soledad |
If you have Facebook, look them up they are pretty good at posting updates there. Go to the Winter Symposium to get a hands on look at them :) |
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awbrown |
quote rharjes: "Hey everyone, In regards to wind worries......."Hot tents" like the Snowtrekker are not "expedition" style tents. They aren't intended to be pitched on the side of Mt. Everest in hurricane force winds. They are intended to be used tucked into the woods away from open shorelines and not exposed to unabated winds. You want to shelter your tent, and your campsite away from the wind as much as possible.......not only for the tent, but your body will appreciate being sheltered from the winds as well. Wind is your worst enemy when winter camping. So, if you choose your campsite correctly, wind should not be a big concern. Don't forget, in regards to picking a stove. The Snowtrekker's are the top of the line tents. The tent and it's poles are light weight, easy to pull on a sled (a pulk). A bigger stove may seem nice, but don't forget that you're gonna be lugging all your gear, and the lighter stoves will take up less space, less weight to lug, and may actually heat more efficiently. I'm sure the Snowtrekker man can best advise you as to what would be the best stove choice for your tent. |
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George |
If you do put up a snow wall (ie u set up on a lake). Build it several feet away from the walls tent. If you put snow up against the short wall you will have an ice block affect (the snow all will turn into a block of ice and if u sleep by the wall it's like sleeping next to a 500lbs of ice). I highly recommend the bigger stove (if u were carrying it on your back I'd say something different). It totally pays off because u have more wood options. U can put bigger logs in (that can burn for hours instead of maybe one hour) and it does actually warm the tent better than a medium or small. Good luck, you'll love it. Ps. Everyone thinks u r hardcore if u winter camp. When u bring a hit tent its actually a totally different story. Enjoy! |
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rharjes |
Any tips and suggestions before I make the plunge to get a Snowtrekker tent for this winter? I'm looking at getting a EXP Shortwall 3P for my fiancé and myself and possibly a brave guest to venture into the BWCA this winter. We've done plenty of cold camping trips near the BWCA and George Crosby State Park, but adding heat will be great for trips into the BWCA. Should I be worried about wind catching the short wall on the tent, or is it really not an issue? I've read to get the Large stove instead of the Medium to avoid having to cut everything small am I going to notice the bigger stove in the 3p tent? Any other insight? Thank you!! Rick |
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portagepaul |
Do you find the Basecamp model straightforward and fairly fast to setup? How does it compare with the other models you've rented in terms of setup? |
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Papinator |
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cjacoby |
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Minnesotian |
Congrats! You won't regret a cent! |
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rharjes |
Rick |