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Winter Camping Tips

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Winter camping on the Central Coast of California is not that big of a deal.  It gets a little chilly but for the most part the weather is great.  However, you should be aware that it does get cold at night and rain showers are possible.

In order to make your stay on the Central Coast during winter enjoyable we are going to give you a few tips on staying safe, warm and dry. 

We have invited a guest author, an expert on winter camping to give us a little advice on the camping in the winter.


Winter Camping Tips

Winter Camping Tip - Stay Warm and Well Hydrated

Winter Camping Tip - Stay Warm and Well Hydrated
By Madawa Gamage

For those people that like to indulge in winter camping there is no reason why they should not enjoy the same level of pleasure as do people that indulge in summer camping trips. Skiing and snowboarding are exciting winter activities that draw many people toward winter camping. To ensure that you get maximum fun out of these and other winter activities you will need to learn about some good winter camping tips.

Layers Of Clothing

The first winter camping tip is to ensure dressing up in enough layers of warm clothing to ensure that the weather does not play a significant role in ruining your winter camping activities. It is recommended having at least three layers to ensure that your body remains well heated and also stays dry.

Another useful winter camping tip is to avoid wearing cotton during the winter months since cotton will absorb moisture and cause you to freeze up in the cool weather thereby allowing ice to contact your skin. It is a good idea to also take along additional warm clothing so that in case you become wet you can get out of your wet clothes and get into warm and dry clothes. Another useful  camping tip worth following is to wear gloves as well as boots that are not too tight so as to cause restriction in the flow of blood. It is therefore a good idea to pay heed to a  camping tip that says that wearing too many socks can and does cause restricted flow of blood; wear just enough number of socks to ensure that your feet remain warm and dry.

Besides staying warm during your winter camping trip it is also necessary to follow winter camping tips regarding your supply list that should include items that contain plenty of carbohydrates that are essential fuels that will keep the body warm. In addition, you will need to ensure cooking simple foods that are appetizing and which is not difficult to prepare.

It is also necessary to know how to prevent dehydration that is often caused by dry winds and so another winter camping tip worth adhering to is to ensure drinking plenty of water even when not feeling thirsty and the best way to establish that you are well hydrated is by checking the color of your urine that must be of a light color.

RV camping tips are available that will help you learn how to budget and prepare your equipment so as to ensure that your RV vacation turns out to be trouble-free as well as loaded with enjoyment.

The bottom line with following winter camping tips is that they will help you take trips to high altitudes and still enjoy the time you spend in the cold. In fact, simple winter camping tips can also show you how to prevent Sunburn that, contrary to popular conceptions, is a real worry even during the cold winter months.

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Not everything written by our guest applies to camping on the central coast but you can take what you need and leave the rest.

Camping on the coast is simple and easy compared to other places.  This winter, 2011, most of the USA was laden with snow and ice... but the central coast stay warm and relatively dry.  This week the temperatures were in the 70's during the day and 40's at night. 


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