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Quote: Originally posted by suns on 30/8/2012

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One very cold night and me in my winter bed time attire, Mart asked me if ITN were coming in the tent .On asking why , he said i looked like i was gonna kidnapp him.
Wooly hat, buff , hoodie ect!

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I'm considering an electric blanket next time we go at a colder time of year.

I find SIMs much warmer than an airbed.

Sheepskins for sitting on make a chair very cosy.

I layered up the kids in thermals, fleeces, hats etc, but my eldest stripped in the night when he got too hot! A glowstick helped me see that when I checked on him - think he probably had the beginnings of hypothermia (we'd had snow the day before and night temps were well below zero).  I'd probably gone OTT on his clothes and bedding as he's a hot bod normally (sleeps without PJs and duvet at home usually).

Kampa khazi or similar to avoid trips out at night?

Flask of hot water for cup of coffee in bed (or emergency hot drink during the night for small children who are too cold in our case!!!).

I agree with all of the above excellent advice

For me it is layers and hat

The only problem I have in Feb and Nov is that we are red wine drinkers and it is too cold to enjoy

Need to try drinking rum I think!

Ginger wine is my winter tipple - delicicious and very warming!

I've not camped in really serious winter weather, but I'm sure all the above advice will see you right.

dk168 - I see Santa's Little Helper takes your advice about heat being lost through the head and keeps his hat on ... !

Quote: Originally posted by 9iron on 30/8/2012

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... it is much easier to stay warm than get warm. Start putting on extra clothes layers, pullover, fleece, whatever, before you get cold....If it's cold get into bed with your clothes on.

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Quote: Originally posted by wingthesting on 12/9/2012

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... try and buy a couple of 3 season sleeping bags...

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