winter camping
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If you plan on continuing to campthroughout the winter months,make you’re prepared, informed,
and warm.
Go with aBuddy
The cardinal rule of camping at any time but
during winter in particular is never to go alone.
In case of a medical emergency, a planning
error, or some other unforeseen incident, it’s
important to have someone with you. It’s a bit
of a tough sell to convince someone to join
you on a winter hike, but there’s some fun
angles and rhetorical gymnastics that may
persuade some people.
Do yourResearch
Knowing the terrain, flora, fauna, andgeneral feel of your location will help youdecide what kinds of equipment you’llneed and how rigorously you’ll need toprepare physically and mentally for whatyour trip holds.
Get Creative withyour GearThere are some websites full of life hacks that includeusing windshield reflectors to maintain some heatand adding large keyrings to zippers to make themeasier to pull up while your hands are in gloves.
AvoidMoisture atAll Costs
Your body can still sweat while hiking in the
dead of winter, and the moisture on your body
will make you feel all the colder as it tries to
evaporate. If you feel yourself getting warm,
stop and cool down. If you can’t catch the
sweat in time, though, unzip your jacket and let
your boot liners dry. Even in your sleep, it’s
important to avoid sleeping with your face in
the pillow so you don’t lose insulation from the
moisture you create from your breath. The key
is to avoid moisture at all costs.