Stay warm, safe, and stoked when temperatures plunge. This is the CampMate blueprint for winter-ready adventures.
CampMate Team
CampMate Team
Cold-weather confidence comes from dialing in your systems. Build redundant heat sources, layered insulation, and a bail-out plan shared with your campers.
Keep emergency contacts, check-in schedules, and winter driving notes written down and shared with your campers before you leave.
Stack a closed-cell foam pad below an insulated inflatable to stop ground chill. Add a vapor barrier liner if temperatures dip below 10°F.
Remember to pre-fill hot water bottles before bed and vent your tent each morning to avoid condensation ice.
Plan calorie-dense meals you can cook with gloves on—think ramen plus dehydrated veggies and instant miso.
Stay on top of hydration. Cold, dry air increases respiratory water loss, and you may not feel as thirsty in cold weather, leading to dehydration. Set reminders on your phone if needed.
“The group that snacks every 45 minutes never hits the dreaded cold bonk. Keep the engine burning.”
Forecast check
Check NOAA winter storm alerts before your trip and keep checking as conditions can shift quickly.
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