If you are planning to hike into a remote area in the winter then you may enjoy adding snow shoeing to your camping destination. This provides you with a larger foot surface area to allow for easy walking on top of the snow. Another option is cross-country skiing to your favorite camping spot, but if you are including your dog on these camping trips remember that he will need protection for his paws,a good hands free leash and towels to dry him off, along with his own water bottle and food. These items can be carried in a dog backpack made just for dogs that can be purchased at any camping store or online. This is a favorite of many camping aficionados.
When camping in the winter opposed to camping in the spring, summer or early fall you may see animals with their winter coats, but always keep an eye on your dog around any wildlife and frozen rivers or ponds. That way by camping in the winter as well as camping during other seasons you can go to the same spot and the scenery will have changed. Not only will the leafy trees be stripped of all their leaves, but you will see birds that thrive in your camping area during the colder winter months.
To make winter camping more fun you will need to make sure you are able to stay warm. To stay warm you will want to bring a warm coat, thermal underwear, wool socks and gloves. It is also a good idea to included a stocking hat, hand warmers and a heater in your camping gear. There are many types of camping heaters that your camping retailer will be able to show you and one of them will be perfect for inside your tent. You can set up a heater in the middle pf your tent, but make sure that it can't be knocked over by your dog or cause him to over heat. Sleeping bags are required in this type of weather so make sure you purchase a sleeping bag that is rated for the temperatures you will experience on your camping adventures and look for bedding or a sleeping bag that will keep your dog warm during the low temperatures at night.
When you first get up in the morning you may want to pull your clothing into your sleeping bag in order to warm them just a bit before putting them on. Most tents for camping are well ventilated and do not hold in heat for very long. To make your tent holds in the heat a bit longer, you may wish to throw an extra tarp over it and fasten it down with tent pegs designed for camping. This will also keep your tent dry from any snow that might fall from the trees.
You will find that fewer people end up camping in the winter, so you will most likely find your favorite camping location not only available but also very peaceful and quiet! So if you like camping in peace and quiet with not a lot of other camping enthusiasts coming out to your favorite spots, then choosing to set up your camping area in the winter will work perfect for you. Camping retailers will often have special deals in the slower winter months, so waiting to buy your camping gear until you are ready to go camping will not be a problem for you. So go out this winter to enjoy the peaceful bliss of nature by camping with your family, friends and dog.
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