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[00:00:00.00] Text, L L Bean Cold weather camping tips.
Drawings of mittens and a stocking cap. IN a forest a woman in a
coat and hat sits on a folding chair outside of a blue tent. She
rubs her hands over a fire in a metal canister. Text, Mackenzie,
Cozy camper.
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[00:00:00.49] [CALM MUSIC]
[00:00:07.77] Hey. Mackenzie here.
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[00:00:08.94] She smiles and waves.
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[00:00:09.21] If you've ever wanted to camp in colder
seasons or in a place where the temperature really drops, I've got
great news for you. It's easy to stay warm and cozy. All you need is
the right gear for the job. I've brought all that here so I can go
over every piece you need to stay comfy and cozy while camping plus
a few extra tips on how to stay warm. Let's go.
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[00:00:28.17] Text, cold weather tent tips.
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[00:00:29.67] First off, you're probably going to want a
tent. Unless it's full-on winter, your regular summer tent is going
to work just fine. But if you have options or if you're looking for
a new tent, go small.
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[00:00:40.61] She snaps her fingers and the tall green tent
behind her is replaced by a shorter blue tent. Text on the side
reads, Adventure Dome 2.
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[00:00:41.76] Oh, great. In a smaller tent, your body heat
is going to warm it up faster.
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[00:00:47.15] Text, Smaller tent equals less room for heat
to dissipate. Mackenzie peeks out from an opening in the tent's
zippered door.
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[00:00:47.49] If you want to keep the warmth in, you're
going to want to keep the windows and doors zipped.
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[00:00:51.45] She zips the door closed. Text, zip it. She
unzips the door.
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[00:00:52.73] Oh. Also, most tents have a vent at the top,
which is great because the vapor from your breath needs a place to
escape or things get pretty clammy. Yuck.
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[00:01:00.92] She points to a vent in the tent ceiling .
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[00:01:01.41] If your tent doesn't have a vent, just crack a
window near the top.
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[00:01:04.59] Text. Cold weather sleeping bag and pad
pointers. Mackenzie is tucked into a sleeping bag inside the tent.
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[00:01:10.40] Overnight is when temperatures are at the
lowest and you have to work the hardest to stay warm. But with the
right sleep setup, you can snuggle into a cozy bag like a big,
toasty cinnamon bun.
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[00:01:20.70] She pulls the sleeping bag around her face.
Text, Toasty. Text on the bag reads, Adventure 25 degrees F W's.
Bring a sleeping bag rated for cold temperatures.
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[00:01:23.00] A sleeping bag rating is based on the
temperature outside. It's always a good idea to go with a bag that's
rated for colder than the forecast. So if it's going to get down to
40, go with a 20-degree bag and so on. You can always unzip if
you're too warm.
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[00:01:35.88] 40 degrees use a 20 degree bag, 30 degrees us
a 10 degree bag, 20 degrees use a 0 degree bag. Pack a thick pad. A
pad underneath the sleeping bag in the tent.
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[00:01:37.04] If the air is cold, the ground is also going
to be cold. So insulate yourself from the ground with a sleeping
pad.
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[00:01:42.04] She presses her hand into the pad.
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[00:01:42.74] If your sleeping pad is inflatable, the cold
is going to seep right up into that air. So put a blanket or foam
pad underneath to keep your pad warm too.
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[00:01:51.29] Text, A thicker pad keeps you farther from the
cold ground. A blue pad with text L L Bean on top.
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[00:01:52.37] If you get really cold before you go to bed
like me, here are a few other things you can do to add warmth.
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[00:01:56.48] Ideas to stay warm all night. Mackenzie pulls
items from a bag.
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[00:01:57.29] A sleeping bag liner adds more insulation to
your sleep system. You can always wear a base layer like long
underwear, a hat, and even insulating outerwear like this down
jacket. If you want more information on how to layer, check out our
layering guide.
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[00:02:11.27] She stands outside the tent holding a pot and
water bottle.
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[00:02:11.93] An old camping trick is to heat up some water
before bed, pour that into a water bottle, and put that bottle at
the bottom of your sleeping bag.
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[00:02:19.81] She pours water from the pot into the bottle
and places the bottle in a sleeping bag.
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[00:02:20.54] The bottle radiates heat, warming up your feet
and the rest of the bag. Be careful not to burn yourself and make
sure the lid is on nice and tight so it doesn't leak. You don't want
to be cold and wet.
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[00:02:30.74] She hops beside the tent and metal cylinder
stove. Text, How to stay warm the rest of the time.
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[00:02:31.71] All right. So that's everything you need to
stay warm overnight. But what about the rest of the time? Hopefully,
you have some really fun hikes and other activities planned to keep
your heart rate up. But here are some other ideas.
[00:02:43.58] [ENERGIZING MUSIC]
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[00:02:43.58] She pushes a button on a speaker and dances.
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[00:02:47.57] Stay active. Dancing, playing games, and doing
other activities will take your mind off the cold and keep your
blood flowing.
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[00:02:54.46] She plays a card game on a table switching
sides to be her own opponent. She scowls and knocks the game off the
table.
[00:02:55.44] She reclines next to piles of logs and sticks.
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[00:02:56.21] Learn how to build a safe fire. Fire keeps you
warm twice-- once while preparing and once while burning.
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[00:03:04.91] She gathers handfuls of logs and sticks and
places them inside the metal cylinder. She sits next to a fire
burning in the cylinder and holds her hands out to warm them.
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[00:03:09.50] When you're sitting around the campfire, wrap
yourself up to keep warmth in. A blanket will keep you warm where
the fire and the camp chair won't.
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[00:03:17.34] A blanket falls around her shoulders and she
wraps herself in it.
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[00:03:17.69] This vent gets a little drafty. Hot drinks and
hot foods feed your internal furnace and keep your body warm.
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[00:03:24.43] An unseen person hands her a plate of
chocolate bars, graham crackers and marshmallows.
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[00:03:25.97] S'mores and hot chocolate, anyone?
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[00:03:28.34] She eats a marshmallow from the plate without
using her hands.
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[00:03:28.82] It's as easy as that. Camping in cold weather
does not have to be cold. Remember, pack a smaller tent, bring a
warmer sleeping bag, dress in lots of layers, and keep your blood
flowing. Now you're ready to spend those cooler, quieter nights
outside.
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[00:03:43.32] She sits in a tent and zips the door closed.
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[00:03:45.50] See you out there. For more outdoor tips and
inspiration, visit our get outside guide at llbean.com/outside.
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[00:03:55.85] She sits next to the camp fire and exhales,
rubbing her hands together.
