Winter Overnighter in the Woods with SilverAnt Titanium Cookware

Spending a night in the forest when the weather is anything but inviting has its own appeal. Cold temperatures, grey sky and the prospect of snow: that was the setting when Patrick from Naturedog Outdoors and I set off for a winter overnighter together. The focus this time was the titanium cookware from SilverAnt, which we wanted to test under real conditions.

Setting Up Camp in Rough Weather

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We arrived in the forest with heavy packs and damp air. The plan was simple: find a good spot between the trees, pitch the tarps and make ourselves comfortable for the night. I set up my DD Tarp 3x3 m in camo as the main shelter, plus a classic Bundeswehr tarp sheet as an extra wind screen. The combination gave us a solid, protected camp despite the rough conditions.

With camp standing, it was time for a fire. The X-Fire 19 served as the fire pit, compact, portable and well suited to keeping a campfire contained. Once the flames crackled, the whole atmosphere shifted. There is no better heater than an open fire when you sit under a tarp on a cold January evening.

Cooking with Titanium

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The real star of this trip was the titanium cookware from SilverAnt. I had wanted to test the pot and pan set under real conditions for a while, and this overnighter was the right chance. The titanium is impressively light and still sturdy enough to sit right over the fire. We cooked a simple but hearty meal in the pot, and the pan lid doubled as a plate, a smart design that makes a difference in a minimal setup.

For hot drinks the SilverAnt kettle was in constant use. Nothing beats a hot cup of tea or coffee when temperatures head toward freezing. I also had the SilverAnt canteen along, a handy piece for carrying and heating water directly. Together with the titanium spork the setup was complete: light, functional and not a gram too much in the pack.

Sleeping System for Cold Nights

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When it was time to sleep, I went with my trusted Carinthia TSS sleep system. The setup is the TSS inner bag combined with the TSS outer in Multicam Black, together rated for properly low temperatures. Over the top went the Carinthia Observer Plus bivy bag, adding another layer of weather protection and wind resistance. Underneath, the Exped Synmat UL kept me insulated from the frozen ground.

The result? A warm, dry night even though temperatures sat well below the comfort range. In the morning a light film of snow covered the whole camp, exactly the kind of winter morning that makes overnighters like this worth it.

Gear That Earns Its Place

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Beyond the big items, a few tools earned their spot in the pack. The Silky Gomboy 240 folding saw made short work of the firewood, and my Lowa boots kept my feet dry and stable all trip. Combined with the UF Pro pants, the clothing system held up reliably against wet and cold.

Time in the woods with a friend, cooking over an open fire and waking up in a snowy forest: that carries you through all of January. And the titanium cookware from SilverAnt proved itself as a reliable, light cooking system that fits well into a bushcraft setup.

This trip was supported by SilverAnt. You find the full titanium range at kappe.wtf/silverant, and the code KAPPE gets you 10% off.