Stealth Camping Under a Tree in -6°C

​A lil stealth camp under a tree in -6°C, my coldest yet! This wasn't what I had planned for this camp, but there were too many people around to set a tarp up out in the open. And with no leaves on the trees for cover, it's open everywhere. So I used my small tarp as a ground sheet under a beautiful evergreen and had a cosy night. It turns out the tree kept me much warmer than I would have been, with a 3°C temperature difference between outside in the open and under the tree 😯

I mean, -3 is cold, but it's warmer than -6 🥶 I don't think I've experienced such cold temperatures before. During the night, my fingers felt like they were starting to freeze as soon as I got out of the bag. But as long as I stayed in the bag, I was toasty warm and had a nice 8 hour sleep to the sound of a slightly irate owl 🦉

Camping in this temperature was challenging. There's a lot to think about. Not just keeping yourself warm enough but your water, fuel and electronics too. Despite being as floofed up as the Michelin Man, I got through 2 sets of handwarmers, which was a first, as usually one set is enough

But, if you've got gear (or handwarmers 😄) good enough to keep you warm, this is a really lovely way to spend a night.

I'm craving spring now. There's deffo a smidge of warmth in the midday sun. Things are moving and preparing under the ground. It's just round the corner :)

Gear List

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GROUND SHEET
DD Tarp S https://amzn.to/32UeEDn
Odoland Lightweight Tent Pegs https://amzn.to/3hPfVTQ
Paracord - Kombat 3mm Olive Green https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
TREKKING POLES
Fizan Compact 158g https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
 
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 1100 https://amzn.to/3ATy3lM
Winter Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Eurohike Flannel Pillow https://amzn.to/3FBUy0i
Highlander Reflective Mat https://amzn.to/3OxQ2mv
Alpkit Kloke Lightweight Bivi Bag
 
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Deuter Aircontact 60+10L SL Women’s Rucksack https://amzn.to/3MqRvcW
Decathlon 10L Waist Bag
Exped Dry Bags https://amzn.to/33OmrDu
Nylofume Pack Liner - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
 
SIT MAT
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Light AF Mat – https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
 
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Tenacious Tape https://amzn.to/2PmjxOq
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Bag for rubbish
 
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Carried in x2 bottles
 
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Tissue
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Head Bug Net
 
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Boots Regatta https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Spare Bootlaces
Karrimor Womens Mid Weight Merino Hiking Socks https://amzn.to/3PswXU8
Peter Storm Winter Hiking Jacket https://amzn.to/3WiAUwV
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Power Bank Anker PowerCore https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch – Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light - Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
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Charger Cables
 
HEAT
Ocoopa Electronic Hand Warmer Pink https://amzn.to/3VBDy1m
Hot Hands https://amzn.to/3q1iiTp
Hot Hands (x40 pairs) https://amzn.to/3eCWKLg
 
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+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is not compatible
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