When people say they put boiling water in a bottle for their sleeping bag it's usually like a nalgene or something a lot more substantial than the bottle you buy water in.

Hey Maria,I’ve been watching you for a while, Past three years. You’re going to have to put a engine block heater on your motor. The diesel in cold weather can be a real problem. If it gets too cold just FYI please look into this before you go too much further north it’s pretty simple to do and then plug your Jackery into it at night. couple more items get an actual hot water bottle with a white mouth. They’re made out of rubber and designed for hot water then wrap it in a soft microfiber blanket. Also a 12 V heating blanket won’t work as well but it does help if you get a quality one and or get a diesel heater at night sleep below not up top keep as much heat contained down below. Get yourself a satellite phone. If you do not have one yet you’re going to need it we’re going please keep the blue on a leash out there because of the potential for him being at risk to predation, important note, don’t throw rocks at you frozen water areas if blue chases it, and it breaks and he falls through everyone is going to be in a world of hurt. Please stay safe.

Best way to keep warm is to change all of your clothes. Towel off all the sweat on yourself. Put on dry clothes, like thermal underwear, and dry socks.

Hi! I’m from England and I’m sorry if this is a stupid recommendation as I’ve never been to USA, but over here in the UK, you can buy “hot water bottles” (rubber bottles that can take boiling water and last a good few hours) in every shop or supermarket. I think Amazon should do them, but I’m hoping your local drugstores should do them too? They’re a godsend for camping!! Stay warm and safe, love xoxo

Temps in Alaska can go to -50 below zero. Extremely dangerous and life threating. You need to leave or seek someone who has experience camping in these temperatures. I can not stress enough how dangerous this adventure is getting. You need start talking to the locals and have them evaluate your preparedness.

It was a major oversight to not install a diesel heater before now. Water bottles & electric blankets will get you through the night but the reality is that you need a more permanent solution. You need to be able to have a reasonably warm cabin in addition to a warm bed. Not only for the comfort but for safety in case you or Blue get wet or sick.

Please get a heater, bear spray and a jacket for Blue before going artic! I want you both to be safe and warm. Love your videos ❤❤

You could insulate your transport ,Snow chains for your tires your motor ,give your dog a warm coat ,thermals ,lots of soups ,and stews.!

you should sleep in the downstairs section with the top closed. Smaller spaces with better insulation will keep you warmer

You should look into a diesel heater.👍👍👍

As some others have mentioned, use a nalgeon bottle with boiling water. I use this all the time and it works great! Good sleeping bag, a wool blanket for the pup and the nalgeon bottle are a perfect combination. Stay safe and safe travels!

As a Scout Leader back 1980-1995. We taught our Scouts to strip off all their clothes they wore during the day. (I mean everthing) Put on fresh PJ or underwear. I used a candle to warm up my tent. As some one mention a smaller area is easier to warm up. We cooked outside as mosture from the cooking will coat the walls plus get into the sleeping gear. I've gone camping in -40 F and I'm now 74. I survived

You walk out the car in Alaskan wilderness with nothing? .44 Magnum, .45 Super, 10mm, .454 Casull and/or at least *bear spray* Come on Ria, stay safe out there

On nights like that you should keep the top down and sleep on the bottom. It’s easier to maintain heat in a smaller space. Try it. I think you’ll notice a difference. Also the frost is probably due to the condensation inside from your’s and Blue’s breathing. The condensation is probably turning to frost.

Try a large heating pad inside your sleeping bag instead of the blanket. Takes less power keeps the inside of you bag warm, and most will turn off after a few hours. If you get cold, just turn it back on. Happy trails.

Oh heck, that first half of this video felt like the start of a horror movie lol

Your breathing builds the condensation on your tent. Usually need to vent an opening to keep it from building up. Yes. Blue is the cutest pup!!! Just love that baby.

Nalgene bottles can take boiling water. Luke at the Outdoor Boys yt channel is in Alaska and he always uses a nalgene of hot or boiling water in his sleeping bag for warmth. He also uses the stick on heat packs for his sons when they are out camping. The condensation in your roof tent is normal. It's going to freeze and crystalize because there's nowhere for it to go.

Chicken soup for the soul. They were great! You remind me of my oldest child. She is an old soul. Strong headed, strong willed, but deep down a heart of gold.

This girl has more guts than I ever will. Stay safe!

You and Blue make me smile.

I'm am,VERY,VERY,Happy that blues eye is healed and he is back to normal..I have a lot and a lot of love ❤️ for that doggie..God bless blue and I see the angels 😇 have been with Blue the whole time making him better and better..Love that doggie very much..❤❤❤❤

Loving the video. Please fine a way to secure the adorable blue! A harness that plugges into the seatbelt is a good way. Not just for your safety, but for his too! If you had to brake suddenly theres a chance hed go through the windscreen or even injure you. Dont take the risk and keep adventuring :)

I think you’re doing a great job cooking especially in a truck! You have truly improved in the last year keep up the good work!

You can't expect to stay warm in a truck without a consistent heat source. The canvas held moisture from your breath and froze. No insulation value in canvas. Probably better off sleeping in the truck because it's a smaller space. Gonna be a long winter if you don't come up with a reliable solution

You may want to keep the top down smaller space to heat. you’ll have a smaller space to heat. I’ve lived in Yellowknife and northern Ontario. Also hot water bottles or 12v electric blanket. Love mine.

My 0,02€ on staying warm: buy a real winter sleeping bag. Get some ventilation going to reduce moisture (this will make your tent a bit colder, but with a good sleeping bag it's not going to be a problem). Make sure Blue gets his share of warmth. And, if it gets really cold, keep the tent down and sleep downstairs. That tent is probably the least insulated part of your rig when it's up. Alternatively, get a heat source that's vented outside of the car, to avoid moisture buildup. You're getting enough as it is, with you and Blue breathing, plus all the cooking you're doing inside the car. Just burning propane / butane produces quite a bit of water vapor. Last but not least, thank you for your videos!

A small suggestion i have is that you could wrap yourself in the heated blankie and take it inside the sleeping bag where its warmth would be trapped. It could help with the power draw as well.

As one who cannot stand the cold (we are only in the beginning of November in Western Washington), I wear like 5 layers in a small RV with no insultation. I applaud you for your courage on night one but relieved for the electric blanket on night 2......draining battery not withstanding. Poe starts well in the cold and Blue looks like a young puppy, all frisky and looking healthy. I'd call you a pioneer woman with the guts of steel!

You should look into a 2kw diesel heater. I run one off my Jackery. Game changer for winter camping!

You need a diesel heater. Warm dry air! The drying effect also helps reduce any odour issues. Side benefit, it’ll keep your windows frost free too! Oh and you can get a split charging system installed so the car charges your Jackery too while on the go. Minimises the dependency on solar alone.

use a hot water bottle and boiling water with a knitted cover on it, my gran has done that for years when we would stay at my grandparents cold house. they will keep you warm all night !❤❤

You could charge the Jackery while you are driving if you have a proper size inverter installed. And although it may seem counterproductive, leave a vent open for the moisture to escape your sleep space. It doesn't have to be a lot, just enough. The highest vent is the best one to crack open. A real wool blanket could save your life. Like an old military surplus style. Just make sure it is at least 80% wool or more. If you have never had one you will be super glad to have tried one.

Hi, I've done a lot of winter tent and tarp camping; a few tricks: 1- like it said below, adding boiling water in Nalgene bottle works great; 2- hand and body warmers are also good; 3- BigBlue and Rechargeable Hand Warmer are great too and easy to charge; and finally 4- one or two UCO Original Candle Lantern running overnight will help to reduce inside condensation - note crack some windows to circulate the air and reduce carbon monoxide buildup. These days in my Alu-cab tent, I use a Portable Diesel Air Heater by Planar Heaters, I use some of my truck diesel to run it, its DC power consumption is lower than an electric blanket and because the unit is left outside, I use a Python Adjustable Cable Lock to keep 'sticky fingers' away of my heater and morning surprises. Out of the 500+ comments, I hope you see this and it makes your Arctic/winter camping more enjoyable.

I loved seeing Blue feel so good❤good luck, Maria, much love❣️

Please stop taking risks be prepared before hand check once twice three times make sure your ready before you go out be safe and God bless

You need a resuable plastic waterbottle that can actually withstand boiling water, better yet a flat hot water bottle (the type you get for period cramps or for when your sick) would be ideal!!!

If you’re going into a cold weather climate, you’re going to quickly find out that fuel is going to be your best friend when it comes to staying warm. Have you thought about installing a diesel heater in your truck? I’ve seen a lot of van builds that incorporate them into their design. You can have it run off Poe’s diesel tank. If you’re really going into Arctic temperatures, your biggest issue is going to be whether Poe can operate in it. It gets so cold up there that truck drivers on those routes don’t shut off their engines because if they do they’ll freeze.

I put my heated blanked UNDER me. Heat rises and with a nice 0 degree bag/quilt on top it traps the heat from the blanket. I have a super old one that pulls about 93W until its up to temps and then it only pulls between 5-9W. It really is the solution if you have enough battery power. Safe travels!

❤Stay warm the cold isn't nothing to play around with. My granddaughter loved ur 500 puppy save she's 2 yrs old. Safe travels ❤

Hey Ria! Loving your Alaska road trip. Happy to see Blue doing well! Would love to see you install a diesel heater. They work great. Stay safe and WARM. ❤

We love to see Blue being a 10. YaY! Heavy breathing, boiling water and cooking all contribute to condensation inside your rig. You need a heater. I run one in my camper and never notice condensation, in fact I think it keeps the moisture down. I love electric blankets if you have a power source. I have a sleeping bag rated for -30. Too hot to sleep in most of the time. Love your videos. Longtime viewer/ new member❤😊

... woke one morning and the doggie bowl was solid ice , -17* F , that was the last time I was ever without HEAT ... safe travels ...

You need specific hot water bottles, there's the red ones or ones with a cute cover on them. These help me during Canadian winters lol. And yes you can use HOT water with these haha. They can stay warm until you wake up.

After traveling in a truck with a tent in the back of it, using a diesel heater was a game changer for staying warm during the harsh winter months. I got snowed in up at Lake Tahoe in California last year and survived thankfully to that unit. Cant stress that enough. Please be safe, and always check your surroundings!

You need a proper hot water bottle that isn't going to leak or burst if you get your bedding wet that will be another problem walmart or any drug store has them they are not expensive. Be careful of frost bite I had a mild situation and it took a lot of time to heal with serious medication and health support .

Boiling water, yes. Thin disposable water bottle, no. You need a hard side Nalgene type bottle. Put it in a thick wool sock and it will keep you toasty in your sleeping bag all or most of the night. In the morning, you’ll have warmish water to cook or wash or brush with.

You’re a breath of fresh air Maria/Blue I look forward to watching you everyday! I totally get why you love the cold weather & basically being alone w/Blue! I love being alone with my two beautiful cats Seamus & Finnegan as they keep me busy most days & they make us (me & hubs) laugh at their funny ways! Love you guys 🩷💙

Put heated blanket under you on lowest setting so the heat passes threw you and heats inside sleeping bag … trust me it works better that way . If its ontop of you the heat rises and ya dont heat your core as well👍

You get actual hot water bottles that are designed to be used for your bed. Loving the vids & great to see Blue doing so well.

I’m doing winter in Steamboat Springs Colorado and I live in a little off-road teardrop. I was getting by with a negative 25 sleeping bag when my diesel heater was broken… but there is nothing better than a diesel heater. My heater is now fixed and I feel like I’m living like a king again. They’re fuel efficient and no condensation.

Ria, FYI the bottle needed to warm up your sleeping bag should be what you use for hiking with NO leaks! Also, body warmers are designed to be applied to the body.

You should have gotten a mini wood stove. Warm heat and no condensation.

Poor Blue Fighting cancer and also in the cold

The engine Needs a Wool blanket Too! Start the engine every 2hrs. for 15min. Good Luck!

I bought a tiny heater that would plug into my Jackery. I also bought a small electric blanket that can be plugged into a Jackery too. Even using on and off would help.

Warm water bottles work for about 4 hours in a normal weather(you can also wrap a towel around it to keep the heat longer, but wool works best{wool everything❄️♾️). I know cuz I raised some kittens and they really need to be warm at all times the first 4-5 weeks

Can you cover the walls up in the tent to give insulation? I would think that would make a huge difference! Definitely looks super freezing! Stay warm 🤗❤️

I’m about to add a diesel heater to my 110 using the MuddStuff locker under the cubby. If you swing through Oregon you can check it out or we can find you shop space with the Land Rover club here to install one.

Yum, I LOVE that you guys are cold weather camping - I want to do more of that myself! My thought is to use the propane heater just to take the snap out of the air when you tuck in and wake up - then use the Nalgenes with hot water or hot water bottles that other folks suggested, plus a puffy down blanket - that makes a huge difference for me! Also, thick wool socks and a balaclava for your face if that gets cold. Also, a smaller space is easier to keep warm, so I second what folks have said about sleeping downstairs for now. Ok, good luck!! 😊

Hi! I’ve seen other nomads lay on top of the heated blanket, and use their sleeping bag to catch the heat. That way you can use the blanket on the lowest setting -it’ll pull less wattage. Also, you can always charge your battery bank using your 12V outlet while you’re driving (I’m sure you know that already) just gotta create an extension cord long enough to get from the front to the back.

yes, I also recommend a diesel heater with the anti gel mix in with your diesel fuel fuel . They are not expensive! Oh , did I say , love what your doing ,reckless lady!

Smart an electric blanket, that should work ! Be safe and warm.

I know this sounds nuts but i put an open bag(s) of charcoal under my seat in my camper and it works wonders for condensation. Good luck girl, thanks for the videos as i love winter camping. Keep blu warm and toasty under that electric blanket.

Blue is precious. Glad your 2nd night was better. Be safe. ❤

I can’t recommend a diesel heater enough. With your jackery and the fact that Poe is diesel anyway, it’s the only real solution. Thank you so much for taking the time to film, edit and post this content. You’re a friggin’ trooper.

4:38 My best guess at what kind of track this is... is a moose. It's hard to say for sure because, the gravel is crumbly and it didn't make a very distinct shape. It looks like possibly this is both a front and a back hoof that landed in almost the same spot. Also, you're right next to the water there and moose love to hang out near bodies of water but, again I could be wrong. If you had more than this one track to look at the story would become clear because, you could look at the distance between the tracks and you would have a better idea whether or not this is indeed a moose. 🙂

What about a winter lining for the roof tent? I know at least one Swedish brand makes them for their rooftop tents. Like you just clip it on inside and you can winter camp with the tent😊

Out in the wilderness you need to be more prepared. What if Poe won't start and your jackery is not charged enough. Listen to Blue. If he's whining he knows more than you. I'm sorry but I don't like Blue out in the cold. Anyway, cute video. BE SAFE. Alaska is no joke.

You aren’t prepared for Arctic temps. I love in them and have watched you for four years. You need to think through your resources

It is great that you save puppy's. I last my service dog 4 month ago. I miss him alot I am a disabled veteran and love k9s .you keep warm ✌️👍🇺🇸

Thanks, for helping save those 500 dogs! Your dog is cute!

Hope Blue is doing better still , he is so sweet and adorable . I hope you get a heater soon also !!

Ria- great video! Blue is so adorable I can’t even stand it! Love him. Stay warm and I know you’ll figure it out. Poe is doing super! Loved the donation plaque…that is cool!

I'm sure a comment below has said this already but it IS boiling water but you put it in a water bottle that's rated for it. Surprisingly I found out (from another outdoor yotuube channel) that Nalgene bottles are rated for boiling water. So use those!

Bubble wrap the inside Cheap and cheerful 😊

I appreciate you getting all these great shots and going to these locations. Also, my dad is like Zack. Expert rock skipper. Ha. Stay safe.

Electric blankets work best if you put them inside the sleeping bag and then put a heavier blanket or quilt on top of the electric blanket or even on top of the sleeping bag. You'll feel the heat more which means you could use a lower setting.

The frost inside is from your breath!! Can’t stop that unless you have a moisture free heater like the one that should work in your vehicle! ❤❤❤

There are actual rubber bottles made for hot water. They are called hot water bottles. You can also get heated socks and gloves. They might be a less power hungry way to go.

Dude your rig is SOOOO COOL!!!!🤩🤩🤩😭

Excellent video! Love your energy and positive attitude!! Just subscribed! Love the Landrover!(you wont get stuck easily in that!) We used to use them pulling boats in and out of the sea for years on the beach (that was mixture of stoney/sandy/mud). As long as you got traction and don't go up to the axles(keep it less than 1/3the wheel deep) youll be fine.(&Carry the metal boards to stick under the wheels if you get stuck and also a shovel BEFORE you go to the arctic!- And an external engine heater to warm it before starting when frozen!) Cheers from London 😉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

Maria , suggestion number 3 : keep an empty 1 gallon coffee can . If your rig has trouble starting from the diesel jelling up , put a mixture of gas and diesel, about an inch in the bottom , have a long handle to push and or pule it after lite under the oil pan of your rig , this is dangerous and use only as a last resort !!!! The heat will warm up the engine block and oil pan and your fuel lines…. You should carry long handle shovel and a spool of bailing wire to help jerry-rig up contraptions like described above !!! Be Safe !!!!

Lots of helpful comments!

For the Alu-Cab (and maybe for the walls of the LR too) you can have some insulation made from some old thick blankets, or cheap sleeping bags, maybe with some bubble wrap sheets like in hardware store sandwiched in between two layers. You can have Velcro or snaps... on them, and on the inside of the LR, and attach when needed. This would help a lot with the frost and in keeping in the heat. Also, a diesel heater, or a propane heater like the Dickenson P-9000: no condensation! Also, PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL WITH BOTH YOURSELF AND BLUE!!!!! Bears should be hibernating but still, you never know, and there are also coyotes, cougars, wolves, even moose out there that can attack and hurt or kill you and Blue!!! I would not hike with him off leash! In the wilderness I would carry bear spray, a good fixed blade knife, and a 44 Magnum revolver. If you ever need the revolver it would be because without it you will both be something's meal. Not meaning to be scary, just real. No reason to be paranoid or scared: just be prepared! The comment about Blue and the ice is also very good! Be careful because he can break through and if there is any current he can be sucked under. Even if not, you will have to choose between risking your life in the water to get him, or watch him freeze. As stupid as it sounds, I have always liked the idea of keeping a good lifesaver or similar (with a type of mesh or canvas covering it to serve as a basket or bed, with some rope just in case something like that happens: you can at least float. And I mean something made of solid foam that does not need inflating. Good travels and be safe!

I can tell you from experience that your lucky it’s still warm this late in the year. Normally it’s freezing and heavy snow. Alaska has 9 months of winter and depending where you are it can get severely cold. I was a cold weather survival instructor in the Army there.

As someone who also has no heat in his truck, i can tell you that electric blankets are fantastic to keep warm. Mine has a timer on it, so i set it long enough for it to get nice and warm, then shut off so it doesn't drain my solar battery dry. Also, you're likely to always have that frost inside, dogs create a lot of moisture in the air with their breath. I had no problems with this until after i got a dog. Keeping a window cracked helps, but doesn't 100% stop this. Diesel heaters will dry the air out though, if you were to use one of these. While i dont have one in my truck, I used to use one in my Semi, they dry the air out and keep things pretty toasty. As someone else stated, you will likely want an engine block heater going into the north, and possibly a battery blanket, or battery heater to prevent possible issues with the extreme cold.

Just found your website. Good luck .You are a real adventurer.Glad you have Blue for company .

Ria, you and Blue are the cutest! The frost is most definitely from the two of yas breath condensing on the tent, not real way to get around that unless you heat the whole tent. Like the other comments said, I would most definitely get another heating source (small wood stove maybe?), especially if you are going to continue on in Alaska in the winter

You should buy inner insulation layer for your roof top tent 👌

one of the oldest things in the book is to change into dry clothes before you go to bed. the clothes you have on all day are damp from your body releasing moisture. then you need to invest in a nice alpine sleeping bag.

MARIA! Thanks for the pic today. Have a great time here and best wishes to you and Blue.

Probably been said.. but a diesel heater 😂

Love your videos, i randomly stumbled across your channel a few days ago and I've binged through like half of your videos! Keep it up, you are very entertaining. P.S. i hope somebody finds and returns the drone you lost in the mountains

When using an electric blanket, sandwich the blanket with a sheet or thin blanket on bottom and a quilt and or a blanket on top which traps in the heat. More efficient. Great vid!!! Happy trails.

Just found your channel and love it! the way the videos are edited is amazing!

Just a thought about the heating blanket. Maybe you could use a timer switch so it doesn't heat all night but heats up every hour or two. Not sure that will help because heating up probably takes the most electricity, but might be worth a try. Also, couldn't you switch off the fridge when you are in freezing temperatures?

Hey Ria Always makes me smile seeing you, Blue and Poe travelling in your little cosy happy bubble 😊

Amazon has several, relatively cheap diesel fuel heaters that are very efficient, very small, between $100 to $130, as a precaution buy a few carbon monoxide detectors as back up to protect your space. You will never belive you didn't have one after the easy istall.

Your comittment to getting different shots is amazing. I"m sure it's a lot of work but it really gives us the full persepctive of everything and makes your videos so cool! Also, PS. Thanks to you I"ve been embracing and dare I say loving (?) the start of winter up here in Minnesota - everytime it gets nippy I just think "RIa would be THRIVING in this weather :D"