Winter Camping & Sleeping

How about some cool and fresh air, landscapes lit by white snow and the best cup of hot coffee you ever had? Go hiking in the wintertime! After a bit of walking your picnic lunch tastes a hundred times better, not just the hot drink.

This category has suggestions for spending the night. The principle is not different from summertime camping, the clothes and your sleeping bag and pad are just thicker for better insulation. Staying warm in the wintertime is not really that big of a challenge. A really big plus is the complete lack of mosquitoes and rain.

For tips what to wear on the move, check out the winter outdoors category.

If you're looking to buy a sleeping bag, here's some helpful advice to choose the right size and we also have an article with considerations whether to buy a new or a used sleeping bag.