A Guide to Cold Weather Camping
(Thank you for reading - this is a work in progress. Please refer back often) Started on January 31, 2022 First - a definition - what do we mean by "Cold weather" camping? For this discussion, cold weather camping refers to when temps drop below about 45 degrees F at night. You might adjust this depending on expected wind or rain/snow. Temps near Easton, WA in February could be in the mid-20's and are strongly weather dependent. Check your own favorite weather service and prepare accordingly. (We should be doing this on every trip, right?) Quick Guidance Most critical items for sleeping outside in the cold: Sleeping bag (rated to maybe 30 deg F) Sleeping pad - must insulate you from the cold ground Tent/Shelter - block the wind and rain/snow, trap some warmth around you Proper clothing - see below Dressing for the Outdoors (Cold Weather) Use the 3-layer clothing system Base Layer - inner-most layer Thin, synthetic, wicking layer (long sleeve top and bottom). Should be sof...