Dress Right For Camping In Cold Weather

The change in seasons from hot to cold doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy camping in the cold weather just as you do when it’s warm. If you prepare properly, then camping in cold weather can be a lot of fun, allowing you to avoid the winter blues by getting you some fresh air, no matter what time of year. The key to staying warm when outside this winter is dressing appropriately. Here are a few tips for dressing for success when going camping in cold weather

Wear Plenty Of Layers

While many stores will advertise warm winter coats as the perfect solution for staying warm while camping in cold weather, what will really help you to keep warm is by dressing in multiple layers of clothing. By wearing multiple layers of clothing, you provide alternating layers of cloth which trap air between them, warmed by your body, providing great insulation. And while you may not believe it, this also helps in the event that you overheat while camping in cold weather. As you enjoy outdoor activities and heat up, you can take off layers as needed, helping to keep you cool.

Keep Dry

If you’re camping and it’s snowy out, it’s a given that your clothes will end up getting wet. But even if there’s merely cold and there’s no snow on the ground, your clothes can trap sweat inside them and grow damp, which can often reduce their ability to insulate. Be sure to bring changes of clothes if need be so you can always keep in dry outfits, and pay attention to the materials you wear. Cotton, when it gets wet, insulates worse than it does when dry, while wool will keep you just as warm if it’s wet as it does when dry.

Bundle Up At Bedtime

When you go to sleep while camping in cold weather, don’t trust just your sleeping bag to keep you warm. Be sure to layer yourself before bed, and even wear a close-fitting cap when sleeping, so you don’t loose body heat from your head.

Your best choice for sleeping bags for cold weather camping are the mummy bags, which fit close and cover your head, but if you just have a warm-weather bag on you, try to stuff the opening with blankets or clothing to better trap warm air. While it’s tempting to duck your head under the covers where it’s warmer, don’t do this, since your breath will add to the humidity in the bag and make it insulate worse. But if you dress right, whether outside your tent or in your sleeping bag, you should stay nice and toasty while camping in cold weather.

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