>>622260>Add snow gradually to your pot when you are melting snowShould use ice or you'll be there all day. Don't worry about the pot, no decent one will ever burn out
I've camped in the winter and it sucks in the moment, no way around it. But it's a fun challenge to prepare for and then to look back at.
Tips:
>waterproof winter footwear, 2x extra socks packed, sleeping pad are all essentials>inform multiple people close to you of your exact location/return time beforehand, use trail sign-in posts>12-14 hours of darkness starts at 4pm, you will need a ton of firewood, bring a dry bundle if possible>In snow, the best firewood strategy is looking for fallen 5-6" dia birch trees since they are easy to ID and saw/split, and burn decently>A 30"+ bow saw and a small axe are both pretty much essential>Reliable quality zipper on your sleeping bag or it's a nightmare otherwise>Even some top tier quality bag zippers snag, separate, or break in the cold>If your bag is cheap but warm you can hand sew a replacement #10 YKK 36" brass zipper in its place. Use heavy duty thread. pic related. 