5 Tips to Gear Up for Fall Camping

1. Bring on the Grub

Cooking times take longer in lower temperatures, so make sure you allow more time for cooking meals. Plan to rise early to heat up liquids to sip for keeping warm throughout the day, such as a steaming cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate.

2. Sleep Tight

Choose sleeping bags labeled from zero to 30 degrees Fahrenheit, and always bring a sleeping bag that protects against temperatures lower than you expect. There is nothing worse than being "less than prepared" and freezing during the night.

You can also bring a self-inflating mattress or foam pad to help provide cushioning and insulation from the cold ground. 

3. Dress for Success

Bring proper attire like insulated sweaters, wool socks or down booties, thermal underwear, winter coats, gloves, hats, extra shoes, etc. Dressing in layers is the best choice during this time of year.

Another good option is using hand and foot warmers, such as small chemical heating pads, that slip into boots, gloves or jacket pockets for a quick and easy warmup during the chilly fall months! Brand names such as HotHands® and Grabber® are very popular choices for portable heating packs.

4. Keep it Light

Darker days are descending, and assembling a tent on a Friday night is a common rite of passage for many campers. Investing in a good LED headlamp or lantern will shed some light on the subject and keep your hands free to work on your shelter. We would recommend Lenser or Black Diamond brands for their brightness and battery life, but there are many other brands that are also great.

5. Let it Rain (or Snow!)

Line your backpacks with plastic garbage bags to help keep out moisture. It's always a good idea to bring extra bags to protect other items as well.

Investing in a good tent with a full rain fly and tarp is another good idea in case the weather gets wet. And don't forget to bring watertight containers for food and other camping items.

We hope these helpful tips and tricks make your fall camping season with Sun Outdoors fun. Fall is the perfect time of year to explore nature trails, visit an apple orchard or cider mill, or enjoy the warmth of a campfire – with s'mores, of course!

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