Autohome in sub-zero weather.

[jpmccurry]

Does anyone know how well an Autohome RTT with their added insulation does in extreem cold. Or would it be better if I insulate the interior of the Delica, loosing the space, sightlines, and the everyday usefullness of the van's interior. I need to stay warm at night sleeping in sub-zero temps. Any ideas people, are there any of you who are hardy/foolish enough to camp under these conditions for extended periods of time? What are some of your solutions? Thank You!

[Scott Brady]

With the right bag, you should be fine.

I slept in a RTT at -57 - almost died, but that is another story. . .

[CruiserArtist]

I have used my AirLand from autohome in -10, no added cover, no problems. I use a sub zero mummy bag, sleep in smartwool underwear with alpaca socks, beanie hat and occasionally use a down or wool blanket over all that, snug as a bug, sometimes too snug/warm. Also the mattress surface makes a difference, I use a flannel cover sheet for the mattress. I hear that a polartec liner is also a great addition for bags rated higher than sub-zeros. The only thing to be concerned about sleeping in sub-zero temps is breathing....I use the blanket or the sleeping bag hood to cover my face so I breathe only warmer air from exhaled breaths. You get used to that.

[CSG]

A tent is a tent, even with a little extra insulation. All a tent can do is keep the wind and weather off you. It's all about the sleeping bag and insulation under you IMO. I avoid weather extremes the best I can because it's really not fun when you're either roasting or freezing.

[mrchips]

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spend the money on this mattress, it will insulate you from the cold underneath you, and then a good bag, and you will sleep very well.
They are pricey but well worth the money.

[CSG]

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[AxeAngel]

Don't the autohomes come wih a 3" foam mattress already anyway?

-Sam

[Corey]

Yes it does.

[Xterabl]

But it is worth noting that some of the sleeping pads are specifically engineered to not just insulate, but to reflect body heat. People I know swear they can feel heat radiating back to them when they lie on their mats, FWIW.

[jpmccurry]

Thanks for the replys! I already have most of my gear for winter camping, and I travel long distances on my motorcycles, so staying warm really isn't the problem. I live in Northern Canada, so the winter thing is nothing new, I guess I should have worded my question a little better. How does the AutoHome work setting it up and taking it down in the cold. Does it seal properly over extended use in sub-0 climates? The sort of everyday thing you would do while overlanding in the warmer months. Sorry about that, I will choose my words more carefully next time. Again, "Thanks"!