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Sleeping
Bag -N- Winter
Camping
By
C. Thomas
Wetherald
Allow me to
guide you through the
aspects of
a
winter
camping trip and your
choice of
sleeping
bag -
please read the
following
paragraphs.
We know
planning a vacation
is the most important
part, especially if
you are considering a
winter camping trip.
Camping in the middle
of winter should
not be
taken lightly,
it will be vastly
different from a
summer family camping
trip.
There
are unique
challenges, to state
the obvious you will
be facing much colder
weather and,
possibly, higher wind
speeds, sleet rain
and snow. It has been
said that "there is
no such thing as bad
weather, only the
wrong clothes" and
this is very
true in respect
to winter camping. If
you use the wrong or
unsuitable equipment
you could be putting
your life in danger.
For example, if you
arrive to explore
Indiana in the winter
wearing little more
than you would in the
summer frost bite
will be a sure
thing.
.
Indiana
is a wonderful
destination for an
invigorating winter
vacation, the scenery is
sensational
and
accessible. Every year
the emergency services
risk their lives in
search of poorly
equipped people who have
given little or no
thought for
safety's
sake.
There are a
few basic precautions
you can take to
ensure personal
safety when camping
in the winter. The
number one thing you
should do is to let
people know your
plans, if
you are
going to do any
hiking let someone
know your route,
departure time and
the expected time of
arrival back at camp.
Do study the
weather
forecast for
the area. In many
places the weather
can change within
minutes and a nice
sunny day can
suddenly change into
a life threatening
snowstorm, this is
true for the whole
State of
Indiana and can
surprise
even some
of the
most
responsible campers. It
is fairly easy to check
the weather forecast
online with many
websites offering
a five day local
forecast.
Camping
equipment should be
carefully chosen and
thoroughly checked
before departure. When
purchasing a
sleeping
bag it is
crucial that you
check
the manufacture's tag
to ensure that it is
suitable for winter
use, so many sleeping
bags look suitable but
fall
short of meeting a
real life test. Do not
purchase a cheap
alternative when for
just a little more you
can be sure of having
the most suitable
equipment. Remember
during colder months,
you are going to need
a sleeping bag that is
rated for colder
temperatures.
Also you will
need to consider is your
clothing. Good footwear is
needed because it's
incredibly uncomfortable to
have wet and cold feet, it
can also be
dangerous.
You must
protect the
extremities, quality
walking boots (even
carry a spare
pair) and well
insulated gloves are
needed. We loose most
of our body heat
through our heads
so wear high
quality head gear,
together with a
waterproof/weatherproof
outer wear (ski
suits are great) and
you are
covered.
If you are
planning a camping
vacation in Indiana
this winter you will
find that
Indianapolis has
everything you will
need for your
vacation from
climbing equipment to
the power
bars.
The large
supermarkets will
have drinks and food
available if you have
forgotten something.
I
live in central
Indiana and
I prepaired this
article in the event
you’re planning an
Indiana winter trip
and how to
take some
precautions.
When you
make your decision
upon the destination
you should
familiarize yourself
with the area you
plan to visit. Your
time and effort in
reading this article
is much
appreciated.
Please
continue to browse
through my website
and read some of the
many other sleeping
bag articles I have
online for
you.
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