Full Winter Overnighter Gear Loadout + Camp Setup | Cold Weather Camping Essentials | Solo Camping

In this video, I’m taking you along on a winter overnighter and walking you through my complete cold-weather backpack loadout. every single item I bring for a one-night stay outdoors in winter conditions.

From staying warm and dry, to sleeping comfort in freezing temperatures, to hydration, food, and emergency preparedness, I break down my gear and explain why each item earns a spot in my pack when the temperatures drop.

You’ll see my winter sleep system, layered clothing setup, camp bed and insulation, cooking essentials, hydration strategy, and small but important items that make a big difference in cold weather - like thermometers, warm gloves, emergency gear, and extra layers.

I also show my bushcraft bag (linked separately), my camp setup, and how I organize everything for an efficient and comfortable winter overnight in the woods.

This is the gear I actually use. No overpacking, no unnecessary extras - just a realistic winter overnighter loadout built around warmth, comfort, and safety.

If you’re planning your own winter camping trip or just enjoy gear breakdowns and quiet time outdoors, I hope this video gives you some useful ideas.

Tasmanian Tiger Pathfinder Backpack: https://amzn.to/4nYwzwg

Most of the video is dedicated to the gear breakdown, but I also show short, edited clips of the actual overnighter - including:
✔️ Setting up the tarp and the camp bed
🔥 Making a camp fire
🥣 Boiling water for a freeze-dried meals
🌄 Enjoying an overnighter

This is the system I’ve dialed in over many trips - practical, efficient, and seasonally adjusted. Hopefully, this gives you ideas for your own loadout!

🧭 Gear Categories Covered:
• Sleep system (camp bed, blanket, sleeping bag, tarp, pillow)
• Cooking + water (titanium cup, freeze dried food + 3.8L of water)
• Tools + bushcraft bag essentials
• Clothing layers + spares
• Hygiene + first aid

Forgot to weigh it for this overnighter, but it should be around 25 kg.

✔️ Here is the full list:

Side Pockets:
First Aid Kit https://amzn.to/482sukL
Tarp https://amzn.to/4iakpiM
Titanium Camping Cup https://amzn.to/47KIFEn
Camping Utensils https://amzn.to/4oL0zgt
Camping Pillow https://amzn.to/47Ks0kp
Three Protein Bars https://amzn.to/4r0kpG5
Toilet Paper https://amzn.to/4i5BE4p
Tent Stakes Bag https://amzn.to/44610JK
Small Hygiene Pack
Toothbrush and Toothpaste https://amzn.to/48hVxC2
Hand Sanitizer https://amzn.to/3LBN5VE
Three Instant Towels https://amzn.to/3Xyn4ch
Pack of Tissues https://amzn.to/3LcYjA5

Lower Compartment:
Fleece Jacket https://amzn.to/47LtdrN
Camp Bed Blanket https://amzn.to/3LkoEMD
Sleeping Bag https://amzn.to/49H7R07
Two Bottles Of Water (1.5L each)
Step 2 x 2

Top Compartment:
Camera Kit
Wallet
Heat Packs https://amzn.to/49Z0H7f
Emergency Blanket https://amzn.to/4suMLJj
Car Keys
Resqme Tool https://amzn.to/4qKBPp5
Air Tag https://amzn.to/3YtVwWa
Small Trash Bag https://amzn.to/45B33Gu


Main Compartment:
Bushcraft Bag    • My Trusty Bushcraft Bag | Essentials for O...  
Camp Bed https://amzn.to/49LNheh
Sleeping Bag Carinthia Defense 4 / 6 https://amzn.to/4qfezjd
Klean Kanteen (0.8L) filled with water of course https://amzn.to/4sA88bT
Spare Clothing
T-Shirt https://amzn.to/4sriaMu
2x Socks https://amzn.to/4jAH1tm
Long Underwear https://amzn.to/49dwSiK
Underwear https://amzn.to/4sFtx3M
Freeze Dried Camping Food https://amzn.to/3Nd1Sqx
Tarp https://amzn.to/4jEN2Fv

On My Body:
Beanie https://amzn.to/45L0MZi
Shemag https://amzn.to/45G3Cij
Thin Gloves https://amzn.to/4qfVJs6
Fleece Jacket https://amzn.to/450klNa
T-Shirt https://amzn.to/4sriaMu
Underwear https://amzn.to/4sFtx3M
Falke Wool Socks https://amzn.to/4jAH1tm
Vivobarefoot Tracker Winter https://amzn.to/4jxJlkV
Long Underwear https://amzn.to/49dwSiK

🎥 Don’t forget to check out the linked videos for deeper dives into my first aid kit and bushcraft pouch!

My IFAK    • My First Aid Kit for the Outdoors and Ever...  
My Bushcraft Bag    • My Trusty Bushcraft Bag | Essentials for O...  

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Thanks for watching and remember: always pack out your trash and respect the woods

Intro: 00:00 - 00:13
Welcome Notes: 00:13 - 00:22
The Hike: 00:22 - 01:02
The Gear: 01:02 - 06:36
Gear Overview: 06:36 - 07:02
Setting Up Camp: 07:02 - 08:41
Getting Firewood: 08:41 - 10:20
Preparing the Camp Fire: 10:20 - 11:12
Camp Fire: 11:12 - 11:42
Dinner: 11:42 - 12:39
Sleepy Time: 12:39 - 13:20
Good Morning: 13:20 - 15:01
Packing Timelapse: 15:01 - 16:48
Outro: 16:48 - 17:27

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