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Pro tip: If you’re desperate for dry clothes, put a few damp items in your sleeping bag. Pack a clothesline and string it under a tarp or your tent’s vestibule so you can hang all your wet clothing to dry. Taking time to manage the moisture factor will make your trip a lot more pleasant. You’ll thank us tomorrow, when you have dry clothes that don’t smell like mildew.
When your clothes are soaked, it might be tempting to dump them in the corner and curl up in your sleeping bag. You don’t want to be mistaken for a deer or waterfowl, so leave your urban color scheme at home and show off the orange parka that really brings out your eyes. Headed into the drizzle during hunting season? Don’t forget to wear bright colors like red or orange. Make sure to pack an extra set of base layers and wool socks in a waterproof bag for hanging out back at camp, when you’ll want dry clothes to change into and a cuppa something hot to warm up. Cotton is never a good choice, because when it gets wet it stays wet, which will plummet your body temp fast. Choose polyester or wool base and mid layers under a waterproof jacket or rain poncho. The right camping rain gear and a good layering system will help regulate your body temperature, wicking moisture while you’re active, and retaining body heat when you cool down. It’s always nice to throw some veggies into the mix, but do yourself a favor and prep them first, in your warm home, instead of peeling and chopping in the cold. We humans need more calories to maintain body temperature when it’s cold, so keep the carbs coming. Got a killer campfire pizza or Dutch-oven lasagna recipe? Now’s the time to bust that out. Aztec hot chocolate with chili goes even further.
A cup of hot cocoa goes a long way on rainy afternoons. Power (Food) to the PeopleĪfter returning from your hike, keep the wet, cold at bay with some comfort food. Then set up camp chairs, attend to the ambient lights, break out the brews and snacks and get some music and games going. Fashion a camping rain shelter by stringing up a tarp or two overhead, and one on the ground as well. When the day’s activities are done, don’t let everyone retreat to their tents-create an outdoor living room. If you think you’ll be returning late, attach reflectors to the trees near your tent so you can find your way back in the dark. Remember to bring plenty of extra batteries lithium batteries are extra-reliable in cold weather. Bring LED string lights to drape around the campsite, light some candles to flicker sweetly in mason jars, and pack a good camp lantern and flashlights. Lights can help boost the ambiance under the tarp or tree canopy. Long after the rain has stopped, raindrops will keep dripping on your head and falling branches could injure you if the wind picks up overnight. And whatever you do, don’t set up under a tree. Even better, if your tent faces the morning sun, it’ll be easier to coax yourself out of your sleeping bag on drizzly mornings. It isn’t fun to wake up in three inches of water during a downpour. Find the Right Tent SiteĬhoose a campsite with a little elevation that’s not beside a river or lake. Here are some tips for camping in the rain to help you stay happy and dry when the liquid sunshine starts falling from the sky. But there’s no need to let it ruin your camping experience.
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