More tips for staying warm while you sleep
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Unlock winter camping with these 4 tips from @laurengastineau #camping #winter #snowcamping #tips
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The toughest part of camping in the winter is arguably the time after the sun sets and the temperature starts to dip. It’s crucial that your core body temperature doesn’t dip with it, especially when you’re snoozing away in your tent. In her TikTok with Columbia Sportswear, content creator @laurengastineau suggests tucking a warm water bottle in your sleeping bag to generate extra heat. Just boil hot water before bedtime and pour it into a bottle while it’s still warm.
Another sleeping bag tip is to avoid tucking your face into your bag at night. As the TikToker explains, breathing into the sleeping bag can trap condensation, which can make it easier to lose body heat. Instead, zip your sleeping bag up, leaving your face out and uncovered.
Finally, @laurengastineau recommends loading up on carb-heavy foods before going to bed. As she says, this can make it easier for your body to retain heat. There’s science to back up this tip. As Barry Swanson, a professor and food scientist at Washington State University, shared with Time, complex carbs and foods containing rice and cereal can be warming because the body has to work harder to digest them. According to Healthline, other warming foods include soup, hot drinks, and calorie-dense meals.
