G'day and welcome to this week's episode of short and sweet your five minute guide to everything
four wheel driving camping and auto electrical now this week I'm talking five tips on how to stay
warm or you're camping in winter now as always make sure you hit the subscribe button and that
notification bells so you don't miss anything in the series so tip one is a pretty simple and
obvious one and that is to layer up layering up provides more insulation and stops heat escaping
from your body so while a lightweight sleeping bag might be perfect for warmer weather on cooler
nights you need something thicker one great option is to get a double layer sleeping bag like this
with a removable inner lining that provides heaps more warmth you can always put a sleeping bag
inside another sleeping bag if you're in a pinch but when you can get a comfy and multi-purpose bag
like this why would you another top idea is to increase the insulation below you while you're
in bed adding an extra mattress increases the insulating layer and even a mesh floor underneath
your swag helps separate you from the cold ground tip number two is that while you're sleeping make
sure you leave one of your windows open to allow a little bit of airflow this might seem like the
opposite of what you want but as you breathe out into your swag or a rooftop tent the warmth vapour
fuel breath will cool down and condense which can leave a layer of water on the inside of the canvas
an extreme cold that can freeze or it'll drip onto or soak into your bedding and make you much colder
tip number three is to keep your head warm there's an old myth that says you lose most
of your body's heat through your head but that's not strictly true the reason you lose so much heat
from your head face and neck is because they're generally not covered in those warm insulating
layers so while you're out and about throw on a beanie and while you're in bed make use
of a hooded sleeping bag to really enclose those areas that would otherwise be exposed
tip 4 is to get warm and then stay warm it's much easier to stay warm than it is to warm your
body back up if it does get cold so light a fire and rug up also it's important to try and find a
protected spot then use your vehicle your awning and awning walls to block out wind and weather
Plus that will help stop the cold falling air landing directly on you as the sun goes down but
avoid getting too hot before you go to bed don't get up to too much physical activity and don't
get so hot next to the fire that you'll start to sweat if you overheat you can start sweating as
your body temperature lowers during sleep the sweat will accelerate your cooling and you'll
struggle to warm back up again and finally tip five to stay warm make sure you're hydrated and
eating properly if you're dehydrated your body limits the amount of blood flow to your skin
and extremities which can make you feel icy cold and food is so important to not only because your
body burns more energy to keep you warm in cold environments but also because what you eat can
affect your body's warmth to your body creates heat in order to digest and absorb food and by
eating complex carbs and protein your body has to produce more heat for a longer time so skip
the snacks I need a good solid campfire meal and there you go five tips on how to stay warm
while you're camping in winter they of course in Australia we don't have terribly cold temperatures
but it does get cold enough to ruin a good trip if you're not prepared so the next time
you feel a bit chilly make sure you think about these tips and as always make sure you hit that
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