Author: Maria Panuli

Published on: July 17th, 2023

Ultimate Guide to All Weather Camping: Tips and Tricks for Year-Round Adventures

There are so many reasons to take up camping, chief among them: pure fun! Camping in the great outdoors brings you closer to nature and away from all your daily stressors.

Unfortunately, most of us can’t be too picky about when we can take a break from work and our responsibilities.

If you’re stuck with weather conditions outside your comfort zone, we’re here to help with this ultimate guide to all-weather camping. With these tips, you can confidently travel and camp on your holidays, no matter the weather!

Pack Extra Layers

We always recommend bringing multiple layers, even if you don’t think the weather will change or demand more insulation. We’ve all gotten comfortable with the insulation our homes offer, which might leave you a little unprepared for cold nights in the outdoors - even in the middle of summer.

For summer camping, bring day clothes that are thin and comfortable. For nighttime, bring a heavy-duty jacket, a pair or two of long pants, and warm socks and shoes.

For winter, bring warm clothes and underclothes. Bring extra socks. Prioritize keeping your clothes dry and layering even if you think you might not need them.

Use Tarps for Cover

Tarps are a multipurpose camping tool you should take advantage of. Whether you need protection from the sun or rain, setting up tarps around your campsite will effectively keep your campsite clean, dry, and temperate.

Invest in Good Camping Gear

High-quality camping gear is a must for all-weather camping. But there are two essential items you need to invest in: a tent and a sleeping bag. A high-quality tent and sleeping bag are great for both winter and summer weather.

For summer camping, bring day clothes that are thin and comfortable. For nighttime, bring a heavy-duty jacket, a pair or two of long pants, and warm socks and shoes.

Put Together a Camping Essentials Checklist

A camping essentials kit is exactly what it sounds like - a kit that contains everything you and your family absolutely need on your trip.

To put together your camping essentials kit, start by creating a checklist. Work from the most basic, everyday items you’ll need to the more miscellaneous ones that are going to make your camping trip better.

For example, start with toiletries and food. List items you know you’ll need, like toilet paper, toiletries, a first aid kit, a torch, etc., followed by nonperishable foods.

Once that is done, start listing the items that might not be life or death, but would impact your joy on the trip. For example, add coffee to your list if you need a caffeine fix first thing in the morning.

Once you have everything written down, work your way down the list, prep and pack it, and load it into your vehicle so there’s no chance of forgetting it.

Don’t give up on your camping dreams because of the weather. Instead, use this simple guide as your prepping and packing starting point for camping year-round.

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