I brought it on myself !! Mil-tec bivvi bag camping in sub zero temperatures

https://youtu.be/4fzH2o9diMI This link above is a stealth camping video.. Thank you for watching

In the early 80s, I was on a military exercise, and I and 3 other guys were picked for a patrol. We were to take point and radio back to the cp, and after our report, we were to bed down in a concrete bunker All that was in this place was 4 bunk beds, and that was it. The outside temperature was -10c, but that bunker, being all concrete, just sucked what body heat we had out of us. The lads tried to have a fire in there, but they gave up on that idea after they smoked us out. We were on the edge of a large woodland. I found a small slit trench, so I filled it with absolutely loads and loads of leaves that was my bed for the next six hours. My kit was a sleeping bag, a Cape which I used a a bivvy bag, my pillow was my back pack. The clothing consisted of my combats, wool jumper, wool shirt, woollen long underwear, a balaclava, and I wore a tracksuit as well. I laid on the leaves and covered myself with loads more, and I slept for six solid hours and never woke up. Yes, it was a bitterly cold night, but there wasn't a breath of wind. As for my companions, they were so cold they didn't sleep a wink. I enjoyed the video well done.

Around 1990, I did a -10C (honestly, not trying to go one better lol) It was a practice expedition for the Basic Expedition Training Award (BETA) We were told it was going to be -10C and extra roll mats were offered, which would be transported to the site and passed over after our walk with full kit. I was the only one who refused. They asked why I refused and my answer was that on a real expedition, having extra kit brought in wouldn't be available to us. Anyway! I paid the price but learned a lot too! First off, my mat was only 3 season! My bag was nowhere near up to the task. I learned about the ratings here. I shivered through most of the night. I tried putting on more clothing and used some under the bag. Finally got a couple of hours. Massive learning curve! I've done lots of camps since in sub zero temperatures, probably one or two close to that -10, though I didn't check so can't say. Did a -5 in Scotland a few years back. With your feet getting cold; hope you don't mind this input. I'm sure you already know, but it's also for the benefit of other readers. Feet get cold first as blood flow is reduced to feed other areas such as the core/head. I noticed that your head wasn't covered and neck open, so massive amounts of heat were escaping. To combat cold feet, I layer the head and neck. I really go over the top to the point it's uncomfortable a bit, but, the feet soon warm up again as blood flow is restored. Cover the hands too of course and cinch up the coat. Once restored, you can begin to remove head and neck layers a bit. Good video.

Dan when I was growing up in the 50's and 60's and we were lucky to get egg and chips, stew was too expensive for my beautiful mum who is no longer with me unfortunately. When we did get stew, we ate every last bit of it. Well done my mum, she brought us up to be mannerly, not nasty or negative and I am so greatful to her. Ignore those who say it is not cold at -9 and they sleep naked, what a load of cobblers 🤣🤣🤣. Why don't you put some hand warmers in your rucksacs, they also do foot warmers. I will try to get you some when I go to the shops next and will send them to your PO box, if you have one that is 🤣🤣🤣🤣

That's brilliant..... Can't light yer burner, knock burner over, big lump of snow straight down yer neck !!! Your videos brighten my day !! Here's A quick tip...... Buy A Zippo, but remember to keep it fuelled up. Easiest way to light A fire !! Keep these videos coming Dan, you're A friggin STAR !!!!

I always waited for the moment, when you recognised that your bivvy bag was upside down. 😂 The rain flap shows it pretty obvious.

I'm one of those people! That says hello to the dog and ignores the person! Sometimes 😂

I have just started watching you and it brings back memories when i was younger and had 3 tents of my own. I like the way you are so down to earth and explain everything you are doing and using. thankyou for such interesting videos. I cant go camping anymore due to health reasons but now I can just watch you and you take me there with you... awesome dude👍👍

I am in Canada and just subscribed to your channel yesterday. I have watched a couple videos and enjoyed them. I will be a regular viewer. I am not a winter camper. I RV camp all summer and love it. Being 75 years old I am not sure I could do the solo winter camping. It would take me a half hour just to get up off the sleeping cot. I do enjoy your videos though and have picked up a couple ideas that will serve me well with my RV summer camping. Thank you for the ideas and tips. All the best from New Brunswick, Canada.

Takes a hot tent out in summer, leaves it in the house for a -9 night out 😂

I watched another wild camper who also goes out in the wicked cold snow, he uses his used boiled water to fill bottles, puts it in his sleeping bag, one at top, one at bottom, reminds me of the hot water bottles we used when I was a kid, That would have warmed your feet, 😊 Just a thought for the extra cild nights , Great video, stay safe, 😊

I knew you wouldn't be able to resist getting out in the snow Dan. I was out Thursday night as the snow fell. Soooo beautiful! 💕

Hi Dan my mate and I have camped at minus 1 degree. It was cold but we had the right equipment with us do it was a great experience. Love the channel Dan Thanks for your uploads.

My coldest night camping near Chicago illinois on December 22-23 with the 50mph winds it got down to around -40° with the windchill that's where both celsius and fahrenheit meet at needless to say it was COLD but I'm all for a good challenge. wonderful video by the way! Glad you left in the bit with you spilling the fuel in the stove that's one of the beauties of camping overcome and adapt I feel so many other channels would cut that out and show it light first try anyway, Cheers!

The coldest I have camped out was -8C under a lean to tarp. I always pack wool socks, gloves and pull over cap in a bag all seasons its 1st in my pack. There nothing like being alone outdoors it’s good for the soul.

I hate the idea of earplugs, Im scared of being killed or bummed in my tent lol

Rain, snow or sun, always in the woods building forts etc. can’t beat the great outdoors. I’m glad I got to experience it before social media was around.

Well done its all about different experiences to me. Ear buds are a must in the wild, loved the humour asking us to say something. Lol snow on your head at least it wasn't a widow maker. I've brought socks lots of times and never used them yet but you can bet I'll forget them when I do need them. All the snow had gone by ten am in my neck of the woods

I bought one if these and each time I used it it was wet through inside and I slept with my face outside. You were very brave to try it in minus 9. Ken

Bloody great show cheers, thanks again for letting us see you get cold 🥶. Please take care of yourself and see you soon AkA Night owl from Luton 💯🇬🇧👍