Snow’s really coming down, the wind’s got teeth, and I decided that was the perfect time to go backseat truck camping in a Minnesota state forest. In this one I’m dispersed camping in the truck, getting camp set up quick, and getting a portable fire pit going before the temps drop hard. It might look like I’m comfortable out there in a t-shirt, but don’t let that fool you—I've got two wool base layers underneath, gloves, hat, and I’m still chasing heat the whole time. I also break out my Pittman Outdoors heated chair, because when it’s headed for below zero, you take every advantage you can get. For supper I try a recommendation from one of y’all—chunky jambalaya—and of course I can’t leave it alone. I dress it up with onions, shrimp, and cheddar turkey sausage right there by the fire, fighting frozen olive oil and numb fingers. After dinner we do a short night hike in the snow, then it’s back into the truck to warm up and get some sleep. By morning the condensation is heavy, my water bottle is frozen solid, and I try to make coffee inside using my kettle setup—only to find out the power station got too cold to cooperate. That’s winter truck camping for you: some good, some rough, and you learn what actually works when it’s brutal.