I havent camped at this time of year before and i was weather watching and getting set to up sticks and go for a couple of days. But i want to know if the nights get really cold because i have arthritis and do not want to make the problems i have worse. I have thought about a hot water bottle and heater etc, but i wondered if the air is damp wont it make the inside damp too. I clearly am a fair weather camper lol, but i am trying to change....
If the weather stays like it is to day go for it pick a site with a pub near by this is were a small tent comes in to it's own there warmer . My step mum has arthritis and fibromyalgia but she and my dad still go camping right through the winter . A top notch sleeping bag and SIM and don't sit round a cold tent go have a couple of drinks round a log fire . Edale would be a good place to go . Winter camping I never get out of my sleeping bag apart from the call of nature . I make tea etc from in side my sleeping bag .
This weekend, the minimum night-time temperatures in the midlands are forecast to be 16C tonight), 15C Thurs, 15C Friday, 13C Sat and 14C Sun. In other words, it won't dip below the mid-to-high 50s Fahrenheit.
It was colder than that at night for much of this August. In fact, my bedroom at home is cooler than that in the winter.
I am thinking of windermere and taking my dog with me, so unless dogs can go in the pub i may have to stay in the tent. I dont like a sleeping bag, even though i do have one, i prefer to lie on the duvet and wrap the other over me with a thick fleesy blanket on top. Just been outside now and its quite warm, lovely....
I was camping last weekend and the nights were pretty warm really. The only problem was that the dew and damp came down as soon as the sun set and everything outside the tent was drenched...certainly could have done with wellies when trotting across the grass to the loo. However, inside the Outwell Carolina 3 with SIG and a fan heater ticking over on low I was as warm and dry as a bug in a rug. I would make the best of it while you can. I have a feeling in me timbers that we are in for a long cold winter!
get a piddle bucket Bob,no wellies required (unless you miss the bucket of course)
I don't normally have to go once I am in bed although just recently I have had to get up earlier than normal for a quick dash on a couple of occasions, so I am starting to think about a bucket.
The main problem is that period between the last pint and going to bed, when two pints turns into six but not all at the same time.
Sorry to be a pain and this does sound like a stupid question but, If ithe tent is drenched out side with the dew etc, would it not make the tent feel damp inside or would a heater really solve the problem.
Quote: Originally posted by dogscenturion on 29/9/2011
Sorry to be a pain and this does sound like a stupid question but, If ithe tent is drenched out side with the dew etc, would it not make the tent feel damp inside or would a heater really solve the problem.
I notice you have a Carolina S which has a sewn in groundsheet, so the the tent shouldn't feel particularly damp inside even without a heater but it will feel chilly. A heater keeps the inside warm and dry. Keep all the air vents open though to circulate the air. I wouldn't recommend a gas heater as they create moisture and condensation...and carbon monoxide! If your health suffers in damp weather I would strongly recommend EHU and an electric fan heater.