camping in the snow (in nice weather)

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Introduction

  • if poor weather conditions are forecast you probably should not go camping!

Gear to consider

  • aim to select a site with minimal wind and with access to the morning sun
  • ensure you open up the fly vents to reduce condensation
  • if condensation wets the inner of your sleeping bag, open it out or reverse it and dry it out in the morning sun
  • a camp fire should be set up with a cross-wind orientation
    • don't have the wind coming from behind as it will tumble over your tent and blow smoke back into your tent