Winter Car Camping

[roostersgt]

We use two really thick padded moving blankets for the floor of our tent. If it gets too cold, throw one on top of your bags. A light beanie and cheapie cloth work gloves like you get from the dollar store work great. Have used these combos camping two weeks at a time in the winter at elevations exceeding 6500' in Wyoming with two feet of snow on the ground and temperatures in the low teens. For a sleeping bag I use a heavy canvas 0 degree bag for car camping. Also wear nylon work out tights, bottoms and top.

[Jeepergeo]

Thanks everyone for the great posts. I especially like the one about if it is no longer fun then head on out!

The "fun" of a snow trip often comes when sitting around talking about it long after the trip is open. Be prepared for the trip and you'll be fine.

[ilikerugers]

Tire chains or 4x4 with all terrain tires at a minimum. In the mountains, anything can happen. That 2" to 3" inches of snow could turn into a foot of blowing snow with black ice under. Warm weather, precipitation, front blows in, temp drops suddenly, more precipitation, etc, etc. Expect the unexpected.

[m98]

Tire chains or 4x4 with all terrain tires at a minimum. In the mountains, anything can happen. That 2" to 3" inches of snow could turn into a foot of blowing snow with black ice under. Warm weather, precipitation, front blows in, temp drops suddenly, more precipitation, etc, etc. Expect the unexpected.

This^^^. If u or none of ur buddies don't have off-road capable rigs then prepare to leave fast if storm rolls in. Any hybrid crossover awd type suv is a no go unless u r going to be next to the main road that gets plowed daily. And bring shovels

[Dano3467]

Tarp the size of tent for foot print under tent.