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26/1/2015 at 1:06pm
 Location: Bidford upon avon
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Quote: Originally posted by Hacksaw Bob on 24/1/2015
Quote: Originally posted by jay1976 on 24/1/2015just book up take warm clothes.. get ehu and run a small oil heater or similar in the tent to keep chill off...



I'm sure you're referring to an electric oil-filled radiator, but to avoid any misunderstanding by perhaps an inexperienced or unaware reader of this thread I'll link to the UKCS advice -
"Carbon Monoxide Staying Safe Advice"




opp yes sorry i meant oil filled radiator they take a few mins to heat up but seem more better for radiated heat..


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26/1/2015 at 10:41pm
 Location: Devizes Wiltshire
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My photo contributions:

Devizes Feb 2012:



Canvas tent with a zipped in groundsheet, with EHU and a fan heater, camp bed + self inflating mattress on top, plenty of layers, hat at night in bed, Coleman Dual Fuel 2-burner stove, etc. etc...

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26/1/2015 at 11:27pm
 Location: Inverclyde Scotland
 Outfit: Bailey GT60. 620 6 and Hyundai i800
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I am cold just looking at these pics, definitely a fair weather camper me, but good luck to you.


27/1/2015 at 9:15pm
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Fantastic pics, too long to wait for spring to come. Just bought a 3ft greenhouse heater 135w for under the campbed, has anyone else tried this?


28/1/2015 at 10:39pm
 Location: West country
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Agree with most except I prefer to not have too many layers on inside the sleeping bag. When you get up in the morning you need to be able to put lots back on or you will feel cold. Just make sure the sleeping bag is warm. We had an inner {normal) sleeping bag then had an arctic outer so basically a sleeping bag in a sleeping bag.

Put your clothes in the sleeping bag with you then they will be warm in the morning.


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28/1/2015 at 11:51pm
 Location: kent
 Outfit: bell tent&stove tanami tourer
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Hi I've been living with my family in a 6mt bell tent with stove for the last 4 months.. Hope to see some snow action this weekend! Top tips are get electric hook up for heater and light.. Hot water bottle and thick mattress, we let our stove go out overnight but are still cosy in bed when it's been -4 outside. Don't hide yiur head under the covers though or you get a very damp cover that will freeze! Oh and a lidded wee bucket.. You don't want to be nipping out in the night... Have fun!


28/1/2015 at 11:55pm
 Location: kent
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Quote: Originally posted by Mucker1884 on 23/1/2015
Whether you have gas cooker outside, or leccy inside, fill your kettle before bedtime... and before the water freezes! Even with a kettle full of ice, you can still have your morning cuppa!

Shower at dusk/after tea, rather than morning's... preferably in a heated shower block!... and then put your sleeping gear on under the other layers... at bed time, follow the steps described by Scampi, above.

Don't be afraid/embarrassed to spend an extortionate amount of money on a private number plate, to let everyone know just how 'ard you are...




Squeal like 3 year old's on Xmas morning, when you open your tent door to this, for the very first time...




It's, very, very, satisfying!!



I CANT WAIT TO SQUEAL!! I've got about a week and a half left to get some snow on my canvas!



29/1/2015 at 1:01pm
 Location: Somerset
 Outfit: Boring poly tent - For now!
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Hot water bottle! Of course And choose your pitch cleverly to keep out the wind, ask the owners where the wind generally blows from and then find some shelter, your tent will be warmer and also your sleep better because your tent wont sound like its going to take off! I heard that wearing clothes in a sleeping bag stops it working properly so maybe just invest in a good bag to begin with so you wont need to Have fun



29/1/2015 at 1:37pm
 Location: West Yorkshire
 Outfit: 3 4 and 5 berths and tarps
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I've/ we've camped in well below freeeeeezing temps, frost on tent ground etc... Never had a cold nights sleep yet, as previously said, layers are paramount and thick socks to keep the leon trotskis warm at night (feet) Decent sleeping bags, I have recently treated myself to an Snugpack elite 5.. comfort to -20... get out there and enjoy what ever the weather

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29/1/2015 at 1:54pm
 Location: Somerset
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Yes, defo layer, also couple of pairs of waterproof gloves, one for when its super cold and a thin pair you can wear to do work/cook with!


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29/1/2015 at 1:55pm
 Location: Somerset
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Oh and a balaclava hat for when things get arctic!



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