Here I sit. Another cloudy, dreary day. Winter in the Thumb of Michigan, a mixture of browns, grays and gloom. At least that's how I am feeling. I long for the trail, the forest, mountains, anything but this somber, wintry landscape. Okay, I am painting a dismal view. I cant help it, this time of year depresses me. Some years ago I took up ice fishing which was a great way to pass the winter blues, but this year the temperatures have bounced between upper twenties and low forties. so, needless to say, no ice. I have found myself instead living vicariously though my favorite hiking, hunting, and fishing YouTube channels.
Maybe I should take up winter camping. I was looking 4 season tents over the past week trying to decide the best quality with the best price. They are much more expensive than 3 season tents. I think I have settled on the High Peak Enduro Backpack 2 Person , 4 Season tent. It is a very roomy 92.5" x 49" tent. It has a full rain fly with a 23.6" storage area that will easily accommodate a backpack and boots. It only weighs in at 7.4lbs, not bad for a heavier winter tent. It's rated to handle winds up to 60 mph. This tent sells on Amazon for around $150. I admit it's not the best 4 season tent on the market, but it is a lot cheaper than many others. The Hillberg 4 season tents that average $800 - $1200. For as much as I would use this tent I think the High Peak Enduro is a good buy and will suit my purposes.
So, how do you all survive the winter blues? I would love to hear some ideas.
