How to Stay Warm While Camping: 7 No-Cost Tips

Freezing at night can ruin even the best camping trip. Cold weather burns more calories, drains your energy, and makes the next day’s hike miserable. Fortunately, staying warm while camping isn’t as tough as it seems, and it doesn’t have to involve buying brand new cold-weather camping gear. While buying gear rated for lower temperatures can be an easy way to fix the problem, it doesn’t need to be your first move.

On your next camping trip, try these seven tips on how to stay warmer.

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