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My Top Tips for Camping in the Wintertime!

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wintercampingI’ve always found camping to be one of those great activities to help ease and relax the mind, while enjoying nature and Earth’s beauty. Now while I prefer to camp in the Spring or Fall, sometimes I just want to pack up and head out to the wilderness, even in the Wintertime.

Now whether you are camping with a group or solo, your safety, especially in frigid temperatures, should be your main focus and top concern. Not only must you be completely aware of your surroundings, but please remember to take extra precautions in Winter condition. Here are some tips to keep in mind when preparing to take a winter camping trip:

Tips for Winter Camping

It’s okay to reduce your plan. If you are like me, you’ll want to fit in as much as possible in each trip. Please remember that in the wintertime, your travel will be slower and the daylight hours are shorter. Reduce to your mileage goal, and don’t try to push it.

Dress in layers and bring those extra gloves and hats. Dressing in layers is an easy way to not only adjust your clothing situation, but also to help regulate your body temperature and moisture. Go with a liner layer, an insulation layer, and then a water-proof outer layer. AVOID COTTON! It doesn’t matter how careful you are, hats and gloves can easily be lost. Bring back up! It doesn’t hurt to keep a couple of inexpensive hats and gloves in your pack for when your good pairs go missing.

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Ready for Solo Camping? Check Out These #Survival Tips Before You Head Out!

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Camping Solo? Check Out These #Survival Tips Before You Head Out!I’m sure you realized by now that we here at MommaRambles.com are fans of the great outdoors! Nothing beats the fresh air, beautiful views, and of course the absolute feeling of freedom. One way to enjoy nature is through a solo camping trip.

While solo camping is amazing for relaxation and to achieve that sense of peace, one must be aware of the challenges and responsibility along the way. Your safety in the wilderness should be your main focus and top concern. Sure you may want to enjoy the peace and quiet, but you must always be aware of your surroundings. Here are some tips to keep in mind when preparing to take a solo camping trip:

Tips for Solo Camping

New to solo camping? Start off easy. If this is your first solo camping trip, I’m thinking it is probably best you don’t just jump into a week in the wilderness. Why not trip short solo day trips first? Then try an overnight once you’ve built your confidence. When you start to feel more comfortable with each trip, head out for a longer period of time. Build it up slowly to condition your body for the solo camping experience.

Share your plans to camp solo. Okay, so you might just want to get away for awhile. You aren’t bugging out. Let someone know where you are going and how long you plan to go. You never know what may happen out there. The last thing you want is to be stranded. If that happens, you’ll be grateful you shared your itinerary with someone and they came looking for you when you did not return.

Research your location! Study the geography of your campsite, as well as reference landmarks. Scouting out the water sources and any alternate trails is beneficial. You may want to research a topographic map of the area as well.

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Would YOU Get Out Alive? #Win a Paracord Survival Bracelet! ~ #GetOutAlive #Giveaway

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I’m so excited to announce that renowned British explorer and survivalist Bear Grylls is back with the ultimate survival competition, Get Out Alive! Airing Mondays 9/8c on NBC!

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Would YOU Get Out Alive?

In #GetOutAlive, 10 teams of 2 compete to survive in the beautiful New Zealand wilderness with Bear Grylls as their guide. The teams are faced with various survival tasks as they battle the terrain, mountains, gorges, glaciers, rainforests, rivers and rapids. Each week, one team is eliminated, and the last remaining duo will win $500,000!

And most importantly, don’t forget to watch the unmissable #GetOutAlive SEASON FINALE on August 26!

In honor of the season finale, check out the awesome apps below to see if you would be able to GET OUT ALIVE! Plus we are giveaway an awesome prize… An official Bear Grylls Survival Bracelet from Gerber! Taking advantage of Gerber’s decades of experience and Bear Grylls’ adventure knowledge, this survival bracelet’s design provides 12 feet of high-strength paracord to help you work your way out of a difficult situation. Weighing less than an ounce, it has an easy, one-hand size adjustment and an integrated whistle.

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