9 Tips for Staying Warm in Your Sleeping Bag

It might not feel like spring is only a few weeks away, but believe it or not, warmer weather is right around the corner. While we couldn’t be more excited about the return of higher temperatures, we’re not much looking forward to those lingering frosty nights. Since several state park campgrounds re-open in the spring, we thought you could use some tips for staying warm in your sleeping bag. If you can’t wait to head back to your favorite campsite but are worried about staying warm when those nighttime temperatures drop, stop fretting! This handy guide ought to hold you over until summer.

1. Never go to bed cold

If you’re cold when you get into your sleeping bag, chances are high that you’ll remain cold. Before you settle in to snooze, warm yourself up by doing a few exercises to generate heat. Do some push ups or a few jumping jacks. Just make sure to stop before you begin to sweat!

2. Enjoy some midnight munching

Your body generates heat as it digests food, so indulge in a late night snack to keep your internal furnace burning all night long. Looking for some food-spiration? Here are some easy recipes you can make right at your campsite.

3. Change your clothes

Hopefully you remembered to pack a change of clothing, since you’ll need to change up your outfit before hitting the sack. The clothes you’ve worn all day will likely be slightly damp, which makes you feel colder.

4. Wear a hat

Think a “nightcap” only refers to a pre-bed boozer? Guess again. Nightcap garments were common in Northern Europe in the days before central heating. We lose heat quickly from our heads, so channel your inner Dickens character and cover your noggin before heading to bed.

 

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