Spending a night in nature camping and sleeping under the stars is a magical plan. This is an ideal choice for those who seek freedom and rest. Relaxing with family, friends, partners, and even alone in a green environment is real wealth. After the arrival of the epidemic, more and more fans claimed that they fell in love with "camping life", and it was not too much. Camping is a way to disconnect, forget about routines, and experience magical adventures. Tents, bungalows, glamping... There are various flavors to choose from.
Preparation is everything
When you arrive at your campsite, look around to find the best campsite. You should find a flat, dry and robust surface that is protected from the wind. After checking and cleaning the soil of stones, sticks, and possibly dangerous insects. Set up your tent and set it down to secure it. Before doing anything else, keep all sleeping accessories ready. Inflate your mat and set up your sleeping bag early. Do not place the bag without the thermal insulation that protects your mat from the cold on the floor. If you are cold-blooded, try sleeping in a tent with three or more people between your camping mates (and not on the side).
Insulate yourself well against the cold of the floor
When it comes to staying warm, sleeping bags are only half the battle. You should familiarize yourself with R-values, which measure the insulation capacity of a mat. The higher the R value, the hotter you will feel. If you suffer from cold or travel in extreme climates, you should use two sleeping mats.
Wear the right layers
If possible, wear dry clothing before bedtime. Avoid cotton and opt for wool or synthetic thermal fabric instead. Wear a warm hat, socks, and everything else until the layers feel good. Additional thermal liners can be attached to the sleeping bag, which not only heats up but also prevents your sleeping bag from getting dirty.
And what's the old story about how it gets hotter when you sleep naked? Exactly that: a story. If you're cold, wear more layers.
Remember that sleeping bags provide insulation and do not generate heat.
Think of a refrigerator: if you put it in something hot, it will keep you warm. When it gets cold, it stays cold. So try to warm up your body instead of crawling into your sleeping bag if you are covered with goosebumps. When you do jumps or push-ups, your blood pumps enough to raise your core temperature.
Minimize spaces.
Your body works hard to heat the air in your sleeping bag, much like a heater in a closet. The emptier the room, the harder your body must work. Use padded dry jackets or clothing in your bag to fill the empty spaces, or put additional baffles under your body to make the sleeping bag smaller. If you have a sleeping bag, make sure the top lining covers your head and wraps the opening around your face.
Have dinner before bed.
Your body uses a lot of heat to generate electricity, and a small snack before bedtime can provide fuel for the long night. Simply avoid sugar and opt for high-protein, high-fat foods such as nuts, dried meat, or cheese instead.
The unexpected guests.
Before going to bed, try to store your food in airtight bags in which the smell cannot escape, and do not leave food in the tent. In Australia, for example, opossums have the nose of a motorhome and taste for food, and have no qualms about penetrating the tent fabric to get their reward. If you are in California, the land of bears, buy an anti-bear container and tie it with a rope at some distance to the top of a tree to avoid the smells of these intruders, which will certainly give you a night of terror and little rest.
The camping boots.
I have the habit of putting the hiking boots, once shaken with mud, in the shop on a corner. The residual heat of your feet is a great incentive for many cold-blooded insects looking for a warm, dark refuge to hide in. That is if you still have some space for it. I sleep deeply and firmly when I know that no beetle roams where it shouldn't be.
The anti-insect net.
If you want to spend a restful night, always keep the tent umbrella closed to prevent mosquitoes and moths from entering the tent. The paranoia of the constant humming and stinging of insects is not pleasant.
Flashlights or flashlights.
Whatever you want to call it. Do you have to go to the bathroom at night? Being in the middle of the moonlight is romantic, but you can't always rely on it. It contains a flashlight, tests the batteries, and wears a redundant one for safety reasons.
Especially before you go, prepare your backpack with time. Check that the tent, bag, and mat are in perfect condition and working properly.
When entering a national park, register with the authorities for your safety if you wish to spend the night.
If you follow these basic guidelines, it is the most relaxing and pleasant thing to do at night outdoors
