Cold weather
Sleeping bag temperature rating explained: comfort vs limit
Sleeping bag temperature rating explained: what comfort, limit and extreme numbers mean, and how to pick a bag for the coldest night of your trip.
Élodie Fontaine4 min read
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Cold weather
Stay warm when it gets cold.
Cold weather
Sleeping pad R-value for cold weather camping
Sleeping pad R-value for cold weather camping: what the number means, what to buy for frost and snow, and how to add warmth under you cheaply.
Élodie Fontaine2 min read
Cold weather
What to wear camping in cold weather: a three layer plan
What to wear camping in cold weather: a base layer to wipe away sweat, a warm middle layer and a shell for wind and rain, plus what to avoid.
Élodie Fontaine5 min read
Cold weather
Is it safe to use a heater in a tent? What to know
Is it safe to use a heater in a tent? Fuel and flame heaters can cause carbon monoxide poisoning and fires, so read this before you bring one camping.
Élodie Fontaine2 min read
Cold weather
How to stay warm in a tent in winter: a simple plan
How to stay warm in a tent in winter: insulate from the ground first, use a bag rated below the low, keep dry layers for bed and cut the wind.
Élodie Fontaine4 min read
Cold weather
Down vs synthetic sleeping bag for cold weather camping
Down vs synthetic sleeping bag for cold weather camping: down packs smaller and lighter, synthetic copes better with damp and is easier to care for.
Karim Belkacem4 min read
Cold weather
How to dry wet gear while cold camping, step by step
How to dry wet gear while cold camping: wring, shake, use body heat, rig a line and keep your sleep layers dry first, with fixes that work in frost.
Élodie Fontaine5 min read
Cold weather
Hypothermia signs while camping and what to do first
Hypothermia signs while camping: shivering, slurred speech and clumsy hands. Get out of the wind and wet, add dry layers, warm drinks and call for help.
Élodie Fontaine2 min read