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get outside and cold camp!

IMHO the idea of "cold camping" for extended periods is a "white mans idea of roughing it". ;)

Do a little research and you'll see that ALL the indigenous people that lived OFF the land in frigid climates made shelters that allowed them to stay warm and comfortable.

From tents made of skins/ Tipi's/ Yurts/ Igloo's, they ALL provide a place out of the wind/cold and they were ALL heated by whatever fuel source the had on hand. Sure people still cold camp on trips, but I think that's as much about proving to themselves they CAN do it, as actually be as warm and comfortable as well.

Old Mountain men slept under tarps and Buffalo Robes. They'd heat rocks in a fire, put in hole under sleeping spot. cover with soil and stay toasty warm all night.

I have a outdoor skills book that shows how to make a "self feeding" fire set-up that used with a open style dry/fly set-up would keep you warm on the coldest nights. Couple ALL those "lost" skills with modern materials ( not in all cases), and IF you have the will/ DESIRE, there is NO reason you can't be warm and comfortable AND be in a cold, seemingly inhospitable place as viewed by a casual observer.

I have friends that live up North ( lower MI) and "brag" to all about their ice fishing in brutal conditions. :o ::) ;D

What they fail to mention is that the only elements they "brave" is the ride out/in on their snowmobiles with heated hand controls or ATV's with cabins, and then their in "ice shanty's" that look like mini-condo's on the ice. Wood stoves/ cook stoves/ LP lights and TV's. Here them tell it their "Jeremiah Johnsons". :-? ::) ;D ;D