Here are 15 winter camping tips that might help when out camping in the cold this year:
- Store clothes in dry bags to keep them dry and clean – and use dry bags to also isolate wet, dirty kit.
- A blanket used under an air bed will stop heat loss during the night
- Wear the right clothes during the day but don’t overdress at night – too many clothes restrict circulation and stops the sleeping bag insulation from doing its job
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- Invest in a good sleeping bag and sleeping bag liner.
- Keep lots of fleece blankets close for extra warmth when sitting or sleeping
- Invest in a tent carpet – it is pure luxury for keeping tootsies warm.
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- Wear a Buff in your sleeping bag as a balaclava to warm breath and head.
- Wear bed socks and don’t be too proud to use a hot water bottle.
- Enjoy a hot drink before bed and keep alcohol consumption down.
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- Go to the loo before bed…
- Eat, eat, eat – those calories are needed to keep you warm during sleep.
- Pitch carefully and check pegs and guys morning , evening and after night loo break minimum.
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- Make sure torch and lantern batteries are good and you have some spares – cold drains them quickly.
- Happiness is warm and dry feet – protect them throughout the day
- Make sure you have plenty of fuel for the stove – you’ll need it for hot drinks and food. And if you use gas remember butane is less efficient as temperatures fall so check if your stove can use propane/butane cartridges and propane cylinders.
