Keeping+Warm



I did some reading on camping in colder weather and found the following points are worth mentioning. I hope you find them useful.


 * Do not sleep in clothes you’ve been wearing during the day. Moisture from perspiration is a killer at night when trying to sleep. Change into separate sleeping clothes ie: sweats, wool socks (avoid cotton) and a toque to cut down on heat loss as well as mittens.
 * A sleeping bag rated for around +3 should be fine for our sleepover. Adding a fleece blanket or a summer sleeping bag inside another sleeping bag will help if you don’t have a fall sleeping bag.
 * Avoid an inflatable air mattress as the air space beneath the sleeping bag will conduct heat away from you.
 * Eat something so your body generates heat.
 * Generally, layers of lighter clothing are easier to regulate your heat than one heavy article of clothing.
 * Fleece and synthetics (or wool if you can tolerate the itch) pull moisture away from your body. They are best for keeping warm.
 * Places that sell sporting goods, camping/outdoor gear or even the Scout Shop can help advise you on what is good to wear in the fall.
 * If all else fails, bring extra blankets.
 * If you have to leave the camp for a warm bed, feel free to return for breakfast the following morning.