Many people are afraid of winter camping, but with the right camping gear and supplies a overnight trip into the wilderness can not only be comfortable but enjoyable. When you are hiking during the winter the right clothes will keep you warm and dry, and the cold is not a problem for most people. Once the sun sets and you need to make camp, that is when the right gear can make the difference between fun and miserable.
For winter camping you will need a 4-season tent, which is designed to better withstand the winds, temperatures, and possibly snow that winter can throw at you. Keeping the elements off you in the first step to a comfortable nights sleep. Once you have a secure shelter, the next consideration is a well insulated sleeping bag, with down filling being the best for overall warmth per weight. A good
camping sleeping bag can help retain your body heat, while keeping the cool air temperatures away from your body which could potentially drop your core body temperature while you sleep.
We also carry other winter camping gear to help make your stay out more comfortable. Coleman water heaters are great for a constant source for hot water for warm drinks that will heat you up from the inside out. Camping heaters to place in a tent to help keep the chill of the outside air at bay. Camping in winter can be a lot of fun, if you have the right camping supplies!
