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re: Tent Camping in fresh snow
Posted on 4/29/25 at 12:31 pm to Mid Iowa Tiger
Posted on 4/29/25 at 12:31 pm to Mid Iowa Tiger
That is a big tent.
Mine is 10×12 but have survived 50 mph winds,
Feet of snow and torrential downpours.
Our floor is a quilted tarp(blanket) used to cover concrete while curing.
OP,.be sure not to leave gear lying where it can be covered by snow and lost. Someone found my ax after the thaw.
Mine is 10×12 but have survived 50 mph winds,
Feet of snow and torrential downpours.
Our floor is a quilted tarp(blanket) used to cover concrete while curing.
OP,.be sure not to leave gear lying where it can be covered by snow and lost. Someone found my ax after the thaw.
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Posted on 4/29/25 at 12:57 pm to beulahland
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That is a big tent.
Yes it is. I’ve thought about downsizing. Originally thought we would consistently have 5-7 in elk camp. Reality is more like 2-4. Once it’s up the space is great.
Mine has withstood some storms with high winds and a lot of snow. The only worry I have when a bad winter storm hits is getting off the mountain. I know the tent will stand up to it and if we have cut enough wood we will be warm.
I’m actually thinking of converting my stove to a gravity fed pellet stove so we can just haul wood pellets to camp instead of spending a day playing lumberjacks.
Posted on 4/29/25 at 4:15 pm to Mid Iowa Tiger
No snow accumulation. Setup is dry, for now. Rain came back into the forecast this week.
Posted on 5/1/25 at 7:12 pm to MrWhipple
Follow up question, what do you do when there is 4” of snow after tent setup? Was not in the forecast. Everything dry so far. Moving blanket on tent floor is a great move. First time using that advice.
Posted on 5/1/25 at 8:05 pm to MrWhipple
Knock the snow off the tent and make sure lines are still taut. Keep vents open.
Posted on 5/1/25 at 8:08 pm to MrWhipple
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what do you do when there is 4” of snow after tent setup?
Just live with it. Knock it off the roof if it gets too thick. Set up correctly a good tent can hold a ton of snow on the roof but it still bothers me seeing it up there.
Otherwise, just do your best to keep that nasty shite out of the tent. I hate snow.
Posted on 5/1/25 at 8:27 pm to ccard257
I noticed top blanket had condensation on it this morning, is that a given or poor ventilation? At what point are you sacrificing heat retention for moisture circulation?
Posted on 5/1/25 at 8:40 pm to MrWhipple
Its a given. Body moisture condensing when it hits the cold arse exterior air. If you're cold at night there are things you can do about it like sleep in your rain gear. If you aren't cold, don't worry about it. If it's getting above freezing during the day, dry it out in the sun.
Posted on 5/1/25 at 10:45 pm to Riseupfromtherubble
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I'd opt for a hammock but I'm biased
My man. Sometimes a tent is the only option, but when it’s not I’m in my hammock.
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