I don’t think I’ve mentioned how absolutely freezing it’s been here overnight. Lows have been somewhere around 27 degrees. Highs have been in the 50′s or 60′s and apparently it’s going to get better any day now. We’ve definitely been putting our solar system to the test. The other night we were a little concerned about the upcoming overnight temps and the Watsons gave us a charge (thank you).
I’ve been wearing about 4 layers to bed and still get a chill in my feet (3 pairs of socks). Today I found 2 pairs of little hotties
These are the things we need to make freezing cold camping more comfortable:
- an extra blanket
- long underwear, tops and bottoms (not just one pair)
- a hat, gloves and scarf (I also need a regular baseball cap to cover my boondocking hair)
- the warmest slippers possible (any recommendations?)
- little hotties
- hot water bottle (in case you want to warm the bed or if back pain strikes)
- external solar panel to tilt toward the sun and give us an extra 200 watts in addition to our 400.
We used to have a Mr. Heater
Don’t get me wrong, we have heat and we’ve been running our furnace ALL NIGHT LONG, starting the evening out at 64 degrees, and then by the middle of the night we’re comfortable at 58 degrees. I’m just trying to optimize our experience. Any tips on beating the cold are appreciated, including slipper recommendations.
Dinner Last Night:
Back On Track Wheat Berry and Bean Salad, though instead of wheat berries, I used the left over millet from the night before.
2013 Cost of Camping:
4 nights paid camping
12 nights free camping
Total spent on camping this year: $107.41
Daily average cost of camping: $6.71
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Reading this, it seems like you lost in the trade of Mr Heater for Hotties. We’ve used it several times in the last week, but I can get it back to you if you need it! Or I’ll send more Hotties!!!
Awww girl, I didn’t mean it that way! Brian doesn’t want us to have Mr. Heater, so I’ll be ordering up some hotties!
Oooh update!
Sutton RV can install a drop out line with a quick disconnect, but by law they can’t install a catalytic wall heater. So we might be getting the line put in!
This is great news about the heater line. I am sure after you have the propane line installed the heater will be the easy part. Then you can boondock in all kinds of weather!
Uggs! Worth every penny and don’t leave home without em!
let The Curtis and Phineas have a sleep over….get in bed and then call them both up there….a two dog night….they love to serve….
L L Bean’s Wicked Good Slipper….with premium shearling….Moccasin style is what Ray has and loves….for you I see the Cork Clog…both $69….
I don’t see the cork clog on their web site….it is on page 31 of their Spring catalogue item # AB196334
Not sure why they can’t install a catalytic wall heater. I had a small catalytic heater installed in my RV by a RV repair place near Sedona. They put it on a bracket attached to the kitchen cabinets right next to the door. I swung it out towards the main area when I turned it on. Best thing I had done. I was motivated to get one after those cold nights we spent in NM when I first met you guys. My furnace came on all night and ran down the battery not to mention I hardly slept at all.
Hi Ed – He said it was illegal in Oregon, though it sounds like it might be ok in Arizona.
LL Bean Wicked Good Slippers are permanently in my A/S. They are wicked good!
Hmmm…I thought Brian WAS Mr. Heater…! And Duh, of COURSE he doesn’t want you to get one!!
I think B could also be considered a “little hotty.”
Dogs in beds can help keep you warm