Summer afternoons make the prospect of camping wonderfully enticing. It’s easy to pitch up a tent in the sunshine then lounge around for the rest of the afternoon, blissfully ignoring the temperature drop that will creep up on you later that evening.
If you forgot to bring a decent sleeping bag struggle to sleep at night regardless, these tips can help you keep warmer and sleep better when camping.
Drink Chamomile Tea
Drinking a chamomile tea before bed can help relax you. The warmth of the drink helps keep your body temperature up before you drift off.
Eat Something Small
Have a small snack like a biscuit with your tea. Your body will warm up when digesting the food, which will help you feel more comfortable.
Wear Socks
Many people hate sleeping in socks, but keeping them on can prevent heat from escaping from your toes.
Wear A Hat
Most of your body heat escapes from your ears, so wearing a hat to bed can help you stay warm at night.
Hot Water Bottles
Bring a hot water bottle with you. You can heat the water in a kettle on your bonfire and put it on your sleeping bag before you go to bed. It will be toasty when you climb inside.
Exercise Before Bed
Doing some light exercise, like starjumps, can help warm up your body before you get into bed.
