{"id":4460,"date":"2020-12-05T07:37:48","date_gmt":"2020-12-05T13:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/decideoutside.com\/?p=4460"},"modified":"2023-07-25T21:50:39","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T02:50:39","slug":"camping-in-30-degree-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/decideoutside.com\/camping-in-30-degree-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Enjoy Camping In 30 Degree Weather (No Parkas Needed)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We just got back from a camping trip that got down to 33 degrees Fahrenheit (about 0 degrees Celsius) a couple days ago. I wanted to share exactly the gear we had so you can actually enjoy camping in 30 degree weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To camp In 30-degree weather comfortably you need to bring a ~5 degree Fahrenheit sleeping bag, and a high-quality sleeping pad. To wear, you should have a base-layer with at least 2 additional layers of clothing with the outer-most layer being a windbreaker, as well as thick wool socks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was able to sleep comfortably with just a sleeping bag and no additional blankets. After we put our child to bed, me and my wife were able to sit and talk outside for about an hour before it got too cold just sitting around (there was a burn ban so we couldn’t light a fire). I’d call that a success! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ll try and break down each item of clothing and sleeping gear we had so you can have a successful camping trip in 30 degree weather. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a side note, this is assuming you are car camping and not in the wilderness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Need For Camping In 30-Degree Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

30-degree weather is where camping gets a lot more serious. It’s the kind of cold where you can actually get hurt if you’re not adequately prepared. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always, if you are in danger and you experience any signs of hypothermia or frostbite (see below for the symptoms<\/a>), leave and seek medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two most important systems you need are clothing<\/strong> and sleep<\/strong>. Let’s talk about both of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clothing System For 30-Degree Weather<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The most important concept to get a hold of while camping in cold weather is layers<\/strong>. It’s always easier to cool off than to warm up if you dress in too many layers. If you’re inexperienced, then over layering is fine as long as you peel off layers as you go until you find a temperature you’re comfortable at. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ll describe my layering system in this last trip that worked really well for me. Your body is different from mine (count your lucky stars) so you may have to experiment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bottom<\/strong>, in order of wearing<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n