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NicaChica
We are going camping at the end of october, which can get very cold at night. our site for the first time does not have electric to hook up a small heater. what can i get to stay warm?
Thank you everyone!!!! I might even be hot at night!!!
Answer
Have a good sleeping bag. I don't know about where you are camping but a 20 degree bag (sleeping bags are rated by temperature comfort levels) should help keep you warm. Also - lay on a sleeping pad (either a closed cell pad or a thermarest) - the pad will insulate you from the ground, which can rob you of your heat 9even in a tent). And finally, wear a hat at night, like a stocking cap. A lot of body heat is lost through the head and covering it up will help you stay warm.
Have a good sleeping bag. I don't know about where you are camping but a 20 degree bag (sleeping bags are rated by temperature comfort levels) should help keep you warm. Also - lay on a sleeping pad (either a closed cell pad or a thermarest) - the pad will insulate you from the ground, which can rob you of your heat 9even in a tent). And finally, wear a hat at night, like a stocking cap. A lot of body heat is lost through the head and covering it up will help you stay warm.
What should I consider when purchasing a winter camping tent?
Anita
I am planning my first winter camping and I need to purchase a winter camping tent. What should I consider when buying it?
Answer
Freestanding
Choose a freestanding or dome tent that needs few or no ropes or tent stakes for support. Tent stakes are easily lost, and staking out a tent in the snow can be difficult. A freestanding tent allows you to be flexible with location while still feeling secure in the tentâs structure. Keep in mind, however, that a freestanding tent is easily tossed in windy conditions but can be weighted down with gear on the inside or rocks on the outside.
Support
Four-season tents are designed with snow load in mind and have sturdy, strong support poles. Avoid tents with large, unsupported, low-angled areas that can accumulate snow and possibly cause the tent to collapse.
Size
Choose a tent that's rated for one more person than will actually be using the tent. The additional space will come in handy for bulkier cold-weather sleeping bags and extra winter gear. In addition, harsh weather can force campers indoors more often in the winter, and the extra space can help campers pass the time more comfortably. Furthermore, you may want to consider a tent with a vestibule area where you can leave snow-covered boots or cook inside when necessary.
Freestanding
Choose a freestanding or dome tent that needs few or no ropes or tent stakes for support. Tent stakes are easily lost, and staking out a tent in the snow can be difficult. A freestanding tent allows you to be flexible with location while still feeling secure in the tentâs structure. Keep in mind, however, that a freestanding tent is easily tossed in windy conditions but can be weighted down with gear on the inside or rocks on the outside.
Support
Four-season tents are designed with snow load in mind and have sturdy, strong support poles. Avoid tents with large, unsupported, low-angled areas that can accumulate snow and possibly cause the tent to collapse.
Size
Choose a tent that's rated for one more person than will actually be using the tent. The additional space will come in handy for bulkier cold-weather sleeping bags and extra winter gear. In addition, harsh weather can force campers indoors more often in the winter, and the extra space can help campers pass the time more comfortably. Furthermore, you may want to consider a tent with a vestibule area where you can leave snow-covered boots or cook inside when necessary.
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