One of the biggest problems winter campers face is staying warm during the night. Here are some simple tips on how you can keep yourself warm during the winter camp. What may seem like an obvious solution to winter colds, would be to have plenty of thick blankets and snug winter clothes on. But, carrying such bulks around isn’t always the best choice during winter camps. You can take a couple of warm blankets and jackets, but they may not be sufficient with the outdoor chills. Fleece and plush blankets are comparatively light weight and much more heat retaining. In addition to the above mentioned winter camp gear, in order to stay dry and warm, you must carry one or two warm water bottles, a portable adult potty, safe lamp and plenty of high calorie food.
When you set up your sleeping area in the winter camp, make sure to place an insulating cover between the tent floor and your sleeping gear. This will keep the coolness from the earth from reaching you and make sure you are dry through the night. Before you climb into your sleeping bag, make sure to fluff it with vigor to gain maximum loft. Using layered sleeping gear is also helpful, especially if the atmosphere around the winter camp becomes really chilly. In other words, you can lay the sleeping bag, liner, half bag and bivy sack in order, to get maximum warmth.
Once the bed is set in the winter camp, you should choose your sleep wear wisely. Wearing loose fitting clothes (so that your circulation is not restricted) made of a comfortable material, dry socks, gloves and ear muffs will help you stay warm. Make sure to dry your body perfectly before putting the clothes on. Using a foot powder with aluminum chlorohydrate will keep your foot perspiration at a minimum. When you are sleeping in your winter camp bed, make sure to keep your mouth and nose outside the sleeping bag. This will keep moisture from your breath from getting collected in the bag, making it damp.
If you wish to use the bathroom in the middle of the night, you can use the portable potty set within the camp tent, rather than using a toilet located outside. During the sleep hours in your winter camp, try staying inside the tent as much as possible. Also, have a high cal diet before going to bed. This will keep your body’s energy levels high and thus, will keep you warm. Keeping a high cal snack like chips or energy drinks by your sleeping bag will help you in case of emergency in the middle of the night. Make sure to get rid of all moisture in your sleep gear each morning, by turning them well.
When you set up your sleeping area in the winter camp, make sure to place an insulating cover between the tent floor and your sleeping gear. This will keep the coolness from the earth from reaching you and make sure you are dry through the night. Before you climb into your sleeping bag, make sure to fluff it with vigor to gain maximum loft. Using layered sleeping gear is also helpful, especially if the atmosphere around the winter camp becomes really chilly. In other words, you can lay the sleeping bag, liner, half bag and bivy sack in order, to get maximum warmth.
Once the bed is set in the winter camp, you should choose your sleep wear wisely. Wearing loose fitting clothes (so that your circulation is not restricted) made of a comfortable material, dry socks, gloves and ear muffs will help you stay warm. Make sure to dry your body perfectly before putting the clothes on. Using a foot powder with aluminum chlorohydrate will keep your foot perspiration at a minimum. When you are sleeping in your winter camp bed, make sure to keep your mouth and nose outside the sleeping bag. This will keep moisture from your breath from getting collected in the bag, making it damp.
If you wish to use the bathroom in the middle of the night, you can use the portable potty set within the camp tent, rather than using a toilet located outside. During the sleep hours in your winter camp, try staying inside the tent as much as possible. Also, have a high cal diet before going to bed. This will keep your body’s energy levels high and thus, will keep you warm. Keeping a high cal snack like chips or energy drinks by your sleeping bag will help you in case of emergency in the middle of the night. Make sure to get rid of all moisture in your sleep gear each morning, by turning them well.
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