Staying warm while Backpacking in the Wilderness is essential
You will be surprised to know that more people fall prey in the wilderness to exposure to the elements than from any other cause. This is because being exposed to extreme climates has the capacity to create havoc with your immune system. To prevent this from happening to you, you can adopt a few simple measures that will help you stay warm. These methods will ultimately ensure more comfort, while at the same time help you go even lighter and cut down on the risk element. There are issues like gear, clothing and equipment, that are required to make you comfortable in a given situation, and here are a few helpful tips:
The first, which also is the simplest, thing to do, is to find a proper place for setting the camp. Avoid hill tops as they are windy and cold, and instead look for some level ground where the environment is a bit normal. A camping stove, like the Coleman F1 Spirit, can also provide much needed heat, and will help you immensely in getting through cold times. Don’t leave your body uncovered while you are sleeping. Before you put on the night clothes ensure that you fluff and shake them well which will make them better insulators. You should even try wearing a hat, as if left uncovered you may lose a great deal of body heat through it.
Don’t go to bed with wet clothes. In case the weather is warm you can however put your damp clothes on your sleeping bag so that your body heat accelerates the drying process.
Always keep a bottle of warm water beside you. For those who are bereft of any sleeping bags they can easily manage one for themselves with the dead leaves and dry grass that are available around the location. However, make it a point to scatter them in the morning so that they won’t smother the plants underneath! You will be amazed that you can beat even the severest of cold by this simple method.
While you are hiking learn the tricks to conserve energy. Remember that if you run out of energy, your body temperature will also take a consequent dip.
