Cold weather camping suggestions?

Exiled

I'm going on a geology class camping field trip to Rainbow Basin, Ca, which is in the Mojave Desert. I've been told that that nighttime temperatures are frequently below freezing this time of year.

I have a 15 degree sleeping bag that I recently bought, but I'm worried this wont be enough. Should I risk it, or buy/rent a better one? I was also wondering if anyone had suggestions for what kind of tent to purchase for this type of camping. I'm looking at a 1-person tent, but is there anything in particular that I should look for to help with warmth/wind?

Answer
while i was in boy scouts i had the opportunity to take a class called OPIK which taught skills needed to go winter camping. i would suggest you getting at least a 0 degree rated bag and a nice air matress such as the neoair thermarest.
here is the pad. it won many awards for the warmth and quality.
http://www.rei.com/product/810036/msr-hubba-1p-tent

also i would get a tarp to lay on the floor of the tent as well as carboard and those reflective blankets. believe or not it actually helps alot and make great floor insulation.

as for the tent i would suggest the mrs hubba. i never had used it but know many fellow scouts that have and the love it. its tough has a great vestibule for your gear.
http://www.rei.com/product/810036/msr-hubba-1p-tent

as for the sleeping bag, i would get a 0 degree rating as i said earlier. this is important because if you get cold at night it will be hell and a very long night.

i know forsure you can also rent gear like tents from rei. its better to rent it if you are not going to go on the field trips alot.

Hammerhead 2 tent ...for cold weather?

bright777

OK, about a year ago I went on a camping trip to Yosemite National Park and I used a tent called "Hammerhead 2" which according to the salesperson at the store where I purchased it, was going to be OK for me to use during my winter comping at Yosemite NP. I was actually really cold even with the extra cover that came with my tent.
Is this tent only for warm weather? or would it be the same if I get a tent with thicker wall?
I used the extra cover that came with my tent. It is actually thick, but still I think that it should be as thick as the yellow color thick walls that other tents have.

Answer
It's only a 3 season tent. For winter camping you need to find a 4 season tent. They have thicker walls and the ventilation is different for 4 season tents.

Here is an example of one that is comparable in price to the Hammerhead, but would be much better in the winter. http://www.ultimatetentstore.com/store-products-37236-Alpenlite-2XT_41436812.html

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