-12°C Blizzard Survival: 2 Nights Camping in a Hot Tent

Join us for 2 nights of extreme winter camping in a massive New Zealand storm! Bernie and I head deep into the high country to test out the Panda Hot Tent in temperatures that plummeted to -12°C. From a race against time to set up before the gale-force winds hit, to cooking a full roast lamb and whole chicken on the wood stove, this was one of our most intense adventures yet. Watch as the "Green Monster" RBM Panda tent takes a pounding from 60km/h gusts and we wake up to a stunning hoar frost that literally lifted the ground beneath us. It’s a journey of survival, great food, and the incredible resilience of a border collie who truly loves the ice. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Storm 00:27 Rough Road In 01:04 Race Against the Wind 02:22 Inflating the Panda Tent 04:44 Extra Poles for Extra Strength 05:43 The Rainfly Nightmare 08:02 Hunkering Down 10:24 Camp Set Up & Bed Prep 12:35 Checking the Conditions 17:30 Truck as a Windbreak 18:50 Lighting the Wood Stove 21:08 Contentment in the Heat 24:08 Slow Roast Lamb Dinner 26:35 Fridge vs. The Freeze 28:22 A Feast in the Tent 33:09 Hot Chocolate & Mint Slices 34:23 Snow Begins to Fall 36:44 Winter Bedtime Routine 38:58 4:00 AM Snow Check 40:55 Morning in a Winter Wonderland 44:52 Bitterly Cold Walk 47:24 Morning Coffee & Bernie’s Breakfast 53:40 Blizzard Lunch: Masaman Curry 57:02 Total Whiteout Conditions 01:00:33 Exploring the Dead Marshes 01:04:40 Why I Drive in the Lake 01:07:16 Stove Disaster & High Gusts 01:09:17 Beer O'Clock in a Blizzard 01:14:35 Beautiful Snowy Views 01:18:01 Whole Roast Chicken Dinner 01:21:23 Seasoning & Cooking Prep 01:30:56 Strengthening the Air Beams 01:36:13 Carving the Chicken 01:43:10 Final Night at -12°C 01:45:41 Red Hot Stove at 4:00 AM 01:48:42 Waking Up at -12°C 01:52:10 Incredible Hoar Frost Effects 01:54:17 Bernie’s Ice Play 02:02:05 Sunrise at the Frozen Lake 02:11:01 MSR Stove Coffee 02:16:37 Magical Morning Moment 02:20:53 Cold Start: Toyota Troopy 02:25:02 Breaking Down the Frozen Camp 02:38:27 Final Thoughts on the Green Monster 02:41:51 Home & Reunion with Bolly See Our Camping Video Playlist:    • AB Camping videos in chronological order   Join Youtube Channel:    / @abcampingtony   AB Camping Facebook:   / abcampingandoutdoors   AB Camping FANS on Facebook:   / 371483461986561   AB Camping Instagram:   / ab_camping_and_outdoors   X: https://x.com/AB_Camping Email Notifications: http://www.abcampingandoutdoors.com Contribute Treats: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/abcamping Merchandise: https://abcampingandoutdoors.myspread... Starlink Referral: https://www.starlink.com/residential?... Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/abcamping... #camping #campingintherain #campinginthesnow #campingwithdogs #tentcamping #abcamping Mailing address: AB Camping and Outdoors PO Box 424 Blenheim 7240 New Zealand