Cold weather camping

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Visa depending, I'll be in Russia next month, St Petersburg up to Murmansk, then across to Norway and down. It could get chilly. Anyone experience camping in these conditions - and if so, any tips?

I'll have two sleeping bags. A +5C/-8C mummy shape that could go inside a cheap rectangular bag without a lot of squashing. I also have an army bivi bag that would easily take both - this should add several degrees if I need them. Underneath I'll have a self-inflating mat that will go on top of a normal closed-cell sleeping mat. I might actually get another closed-cell mat as my local surplus store is banging them out at £3. I also have a German army blanket, brand new for £12. It was an impulse buy, but it made me feel all toasty just looking at it. I'm driving a car, so it's not a problem bringing it along.

Was thinking of waterproofs, preferably breathable, for tramping around camp in. Already have a thermal base layer (longjohns) a thinsulate wooly hat and thick socks for sleeping in. I'm driving, so not too worried about keeping warm on the road.

Haven't got a tent yet. Well, I do, but it's ya normal dome tent that everyone buys for about £35. It's as new and very stable. I did think about buying something more 'mountainy', but they cost a bloody fortune.

Thanks for reading. All suggestions welcome.