Check the camping site's weather report before you go, making note of cold temperatures and chances for precipitation. Pack waterproof clothing for rain and snow. Pack lighter layered materials if the weather will be blustery but dry.
Pack hand and toe warmers if camping temperatures will be extremely cold, such as below the freezing mark (32 degrees Fahrenheit).
Pack a hat. Keeping your head warm prevents loss of overall body heat; a wool hat pulled over the head and ears will keep your entire body warm.
Bring at least two sets of gloves and socks. You will have to switch these items when they become damp.
Pack breathable,waterproof boots, such as fleece-lined boots with a leather exterior.
Pack moisture-resistant shirts, wool clothing and a thick, warm jacket.
Pack all clothing in a moisture-resistant material such as a plastic bag in a canvas backpack or suitcase.
Dry hands and feet with a towel and then by a fire to remove any residual sweat or dampness before applying gloves and socks.
Put on your hat, covering your ears. Slide on thin nylon socks or sock liners. Use care to not wrinkle the socks, as blisters can occur at the site of rumpled socks.
Pull on thick wool socks over the sock liners and slip the toe warmer into the sole of your boot for added warmth.
Put on glove liners. Carefully slide mittens or waterproof gloves on top of the glove liners, ensuring that there are no gaps around the wrist for moisture to get in or heat to escape. Slip hand-warming packets into the gloves if desired.
Layer moisture-wicking clothing next to your torso. Start with an acrylic shirt that will keep the skin warm and dry, followed by a wool sweater and a thick jacket.
