Vacation to Camping

Vacation to Camping

Tips for winter camping with kids

Snow storms will still be rolling in, the temperatures have been in the teens during the night and we have now yet to set off with something in addition to boots on. Not that were complaining because we like winter, nevertheless it definitely makes camping a bit different than summertime.
Especially was completely invested in the whole experience and created sure we didn’t forget about the fact that it absolutely was imperative we eat hotdogs, roast marshmallows for S’mores and rehearse headlamps.

And so, we busted the 4-season tent that has received since senior high school, produced camp fire, and spent the evening (and night) outside. We left the figurative door accessible to bailing as needed (hence the backyard experience) but went with it like we will be there until morning.
Here’s good tips (obtained from our introductory winter camping trip):

Use a 4 season tent should you be dealing with snow. The vents and construction from the tent are specific for managing those winter conditions and do make the complete process warmer.
Absolutely use sleeping pads. We threw three of these under our sleeping bag and after that topped them using two heavy fleece blankets. Do NOT utilize a blow-up air bed. The extra pockets of air will in fact make it much colder.
Try a family/double sleeping bag. While it had been too crowded for many 4 of people, the Mammoth by Teton Sports (a new review for today) is a lot like bringing sleep with you kept everyone super snug and cozy. And you could add on to the Mammoth in case you have a bigger family. That extra body heat helps a large amount.
Be smart about staying warm during sleep. Wear long underwear, wool socks as well as a hat with your head. Remember you happen to be sleeping in that hat, so engineered to be low-profile is easier. I am a large fan with the ones from Wizbang.
Wear head lamps (though I think this really is great for camping during the summer too!)
Check the Twilights by ENO. A small string of LED lights them selves battery pack, they're great for somewhat nightlight inside tent. We hung ours using loops near the top of our tent somewhat bit of duct tape. They performed beautifully inside the cold too. Highly recommended practical “bling” for the campsite.
If you happen to be having a campfire (and that is pretty much required) make sure you wear clothing that you happen to be ok with getting some burn holes in. You hope it doesn’t happen, but sparks on the fire may easily burn skin pores that are far more destructive in the winter months clothing.
Camp chairs make life less of a challenge because they help you sit up and out from the snow. We LOVE these by Kelsyus that individuals reviewed last fall.
If eating dinner outside, take into consideration foods which might be eaten with mittens on. We went simple with sausages and S’mores then did numerous laundry an awful lot of gear with Nikwax the following day. It’s camping - you’re acquiring dirty.
Throw a well used welcome rug right outside of the tent door. It makes boot removal much simpler without getting snow/dirt inside the tent.
Prepare hot drinks in travel mugs. We actually didn’t make this happen, however it sure would have been nice!
BE POSITIVE! Be happy, excited and totally with it. The kids will track suit.