Interesting discussion guys.
I too have cold camped exclusively for many years.
On a recent solo 9 d trip my rig weight was similar too if not heavier than a hot tent set-up
Chain saw, gas, oil, tools, thermoses, camp chair, candles etc. Adds up fast 175lbs!
Iam about ready to convert over to the luxuriousness of the hot tent. much lighter lol
On my last trip i was fortunate to be able to use a friends camp before and after my trip. Was able to use a woodstove! I did find it hard to for lack of a better word to ‘thermo regulate’
I quickly found my senses being ‘desensitized’ to cold comfort. By 10 degrees above zero i was feeling chilled and was eager to feed the stove.... more wood! lol
Just an observation. Not that 10 degrees is a problem
Heres my favourite site for cold camping complete with heat radiating chimney.
On my last trip i wasnt as fortunate to have found such a sweet spot.
Other criteria that i try and incorporate in a camp is to position the sleeping area at a higher elevation than the fire to capture as much heat as possible.
Unfortunately this pic dosent show the fire.
Site selection really is key. and of course...more wood!
I agree, moisture management for multi day trips is both critical and a tough task.
On my way out id met up with some snowmobilers with a huge prospectors tent. They said they had trouble bringing it in even with the sleds. (2ft of snow w slush)
They had all the fixins tho generators, lights etc and of course fresh moose and caribou ! yum