Master the Art of Hot Tenting: The Ultimate Guide to Camping with a Portable Wood Burning Stove

First up, this isn’t a full-on guide, so do your homework before you head out camping with a hot tent. The gear you pack and the kind of ground, weather, and temperatures you’ll face will shape what you need to be ready for. That said, here at Nomadic, we reckon having a toasty, comfy setup makes camping way more enjoyable and gets you out there more often!

So, what’s a hot tent?

It’s basically when you chuck a wood fire stove inside your tent. With decent gear and a bit of planning, setting up a hot tent can seriously up your camping game and extend your adventures through the seasons. Making the most of the quieter campsites over winter

Why? 

Outside of all that we have already mentioned see below!

Keep your spot nice and snug

Adding a heat source to your tent opens up all sorts of possibilities for extending your camping trips in cold weather. You’ll have a warm, comfy base to hang out and dry your wet gear—nothing beats having dry socks during winter camping!

Cook up a storm

Being able to whip up hot meals and have warm water right inside your tent is a game-changer. Plus, when you're in a toasty environment, you burn fewer calories, so you’ll need less food. Most stoves come with a cooking surface or removable top plate for cooking directly over the flame—check out the Winnerwell Nomad Stove.

Save on fuel and effort

In rough weather, starting an open fire can be a hassle. A stove makes it easy to get a fire going and burns wood more efficiently, so you’ll need less fuel. Plus, you’ll have a dry spot inside your tent to store and dry your wood.

Create a cozy vibe

Besides the practical perks, camping with a hot tent adds a whole new level of comfort. A hot meal in a warm tent while it’s storming outside is pretty blissful. There’s also something really chill about watching the flames and enjoying the natural ambiance inside your tent—check out the Winnerwell View series or WorkTuff stove with glass sidewalls for that extra cozy feel.

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