How to Sleep in a Freezing Car (Without a Heater)

#carcamping #wintercamping #solocamping #suvcamping Sleeping in your car in winter is no joke— and if you’re thinking about trying winter car camping for the first time, this video might save you from a very cold (and very miserable) night. I spent the night in my RAV4 in –10°C Canadian winter and tested everything: insulation, sleep system, clothing, hot water bottles, power banks, electric blankets, and the hacks that actually keep you warm. Winter car camping isn’t about one magic trick. It’s about layers, preparation, insulation, and safety. In this video, I break down exactly how I set up my car, what I wear, how I build my sleep system, how to create heat without a heater, and what to avoid so you don’t end up freezing at 2am. Whether you’re a beginner planning your first cold-weather trip or an experienced car camper looking to improve your setup, this guide has everything you need to stay warm, stay safe, and actually enjoy winter camping. If you have your own tips, tricks, or hard-earned lessons, share them in the comments — it could help someone get through a freezing night safely. Stay warm, stay safe, and stay adventurous. LINKS: 👉 Jetboil. https://amzn.to/3XMHdf1 👉 Electric Sleeping Bag Liner https://amzn.to/4rXAn4c 👉 Jackery Power Station https://www.jackery.com/products/expl... 👉Portable Heater https://amzn.to/48NF87D 👉Nalgene Water Bottle https://amzn.to/49cl7rJ 👉Thermarest Insulating Sleeping Pad https://amzn.to/4ahL8Ih 👉Nemo Sonic Down Sleeping Bag -20F https://www.nemoequipment.com/en-ca/p... 👉 LoonaGo Female Urinal https://amzn.to/48Q0CR8 👉 Car Electric Heating Blanket https://amzn.to/4a8iDg1 👉 Recovery Tracks https://amzn.to/4oLw351 👉 Battery Booster Jump Starter https://amzn.to/3MpM6bz 👉Window covers are from WeatherTech https://www.weathertech.ca/en-ca/suns... 👉RV Mini Dish Drainer & Tray https://amzn.to/3YsZcY0 👉Dish Pan https://amzn.to/4aMod7U 👉 Gear I Use: All items are listed in my Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/lostinwon... Chapters: 0:00 Don’t Try Winter Car Camping Until You Watch This 1:04 The Reality of Sleeping in Your Car in Freezing Temperatures 1:55 How to Stay Warm: Creating a Winter Car Camping Cocoon 2:43 Preparing Your Car for Winter Camping (Insulation + Setup) 4:17 Why a Sleeping Platform Keeps You Warmer in the Cold 5:54 How to Insulate Car Windows with Reflectix (Winter Setup) 7:32 Winter Car Camping Ventilation and Condensation Tips 9:43 What to Wear for Winter Car Camping (Clothing That Works) 12:19 Building a Warm Winter Sleep System for Car Camping 14:54 Winter Camping Hacks That Actually Keep You Warm 17:16 Staying Warm With No Power vs Power Banks vs Power Stations 19:29 The Femoral Artery Heat Hack for Staying Warm at Night 22:30 Why I Don’t Use Diesel Heaters in My Car Camping Setup 24:22 Morning Warmth Hack: Keeping Clothes Warm Overnight 25:11 Essential Winter Car Camping Safety Tips 27:49 Winter Camping Mindset: Adapting to the Cold 28:58 Final Thoughts + Share Your Winter Camping Tips