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i need to think of some good cheap ways to stay warm on a camping trip this weekend. it's gonna be really freaking cold, and I don't want to buy and expensive -80 degree sleeping bag because i don't go camping all that often, but i'm afraid i'm going to freeze to death. what should i bring to keep me really warm? i know about wool but are there other really good fabrics to be sure to wear?
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Anything flannel works really well and it's also very inexpensive. A sleeping bag doesnt have to be very expensive to do the job. It works by trapping in the body heat of the person inside and using it keep the body warm, so I wouldn't worry about spending so much money on one. But as far as the apparel goes, I would shoot for either flannel, or anything "thermal".
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wear fleecy stuff and such! cotton socks are good. BIG AND FLUFFY cotton socks. ^-^ or you can always just set your head on fire. you'll keep warm two ways! one, you'll be running around like a maniac and that'll keep the blood pumpin, and your head will be all toasty warm! ^-^-^ heehee.... =PPP... actually... don't do that.
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Wear lots of thin layers rather than a few bulky lairs. Silk is also good for keeping you warm. try not to get wet. It's better to be to hot than to cold- don't take layers off without being sure that it won't matter.
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several of the newer synthetic weaves are very insulating (don't ask me which ones)... but they tend to be expensive.
Layers is always the key to staying warm. That, and having a big, roaring campfire. Also, while sleeping, if you're out there with multiple people, don't sleep really far apart form each other... mooch off each other's body heat by placing your sleepig bags in close proximity, and don't sleep right against the wall of the tent (assuming you're tent camping).
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Layers are where it's at: undergarments, then something snug that wicks sweat away, then something heavy (wool is good), then something weatherproof (with a bit of insulation). Remove outer layers if you start to sweat noticeably (otherwise when you stop moving you'll cool down rather uncomfortably and maybe dangerously).
Sleep in socks and the two inner layers in your sleeping bag (again, if it feels hot, shed a layer so you don't sweat)... carry extra dry socks and under-layer in case your first set gets damp.
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keep your head warm and covered (that's where most of the body's heat escapes) and take LOTS OF SOCKS!! also, take as many jumpers as you can - it's really not pleasant wearing wet clothes. when i went camping, i didn't buy anything new or fancy - i just took extras!! (two sleeping bags work way better than 1!!) good luck!!
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Down jackets! or down anything that’s warm, polar fleece and flannel work well to if layerd... carhartt... ahh the wonders of working out doors in the winter for 3 years...
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Polarfleece and flannel are pretty good. Also consider fur or (natural) fleece-lined boots and hoods. Wear socks while you sleep.
One of the best ways to keep warm is to heat rocks in fire, then put them in your tent (well away from you)... only really works if your tent doesn't have a floor covering though - you need somewhat of a pit.
Bring a lot of blankets and something to wear on your head, also something to seal the draft from the opening in your sleeping bag.
Good luck with this and have fun!
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