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Camping in the great outdoors is fun and also a great way for family and friends to bond. Most people prefer to camp outdoors during clear, sunny weather. The prospect of rain makes them put off their camping plans. Rain is part of nature and brings with it several wonderful experiences. However, rain can ruin your camping trip if you are not well prepared. Here are few tips on how to keep dry while camping.

Your tent is an important part of your camping equipment. Selecting the correct tent will help you to keep dry when camping. When looking to purchase a tent, always choose one that is waterproof, not just water resistant. Water-resistant tents are just that, resistant to water, but not water proof. Even if you do have a waterproof tent, it is a good idea to put it on a tarp or ground cloth. This creates a moisture proof barrier between the tent and the ground. When you have set up your tent, make sure you use some waterproof spray on the seams. This can be obtained from any outdoor or hardware store. Always use all of the parts that come with your tent, including the stakes. The stakes are very crucial to your tent, the help to maintain the structural stability of the tent in adverse weather conditions. Most tents come with a rain fly which covers the door area of the tent. If your tent doesn’t have one, you can substitute a tarp. Just hang the tarp from some trees and make sure that it does not touch your tent. Make sure to either slope the tarp or place a stick under it to make sure the water runs off of it.

Choosing your spot is important if you hope to keep yourself dry. Choose level and higher ground where the tent can be set up properly. Look for evidence of previous water runoff in the spot that you have chosen. Make sure there is enough room for your tent and the ability for water to run off away from the tent. Never place your tent on the bottom of a slope, water always runs downhill.

Packing lots of rain gear and several changes of clothes is a good idea. You will need a good rain jacket, that is 100% water proof. Cotton and demin is often chosen by campers for its warmth, but unfortunately it is not very water resistant and takes a long time to dry out. If you plan on camping in the rain, choose polyester or micro-fleece materials. Create a separate area for your clothes to be dried out when they get wet. When the rain stops, you can hang your clothes on a branch to let the wind dry them out. Rain proof shoes are always an excellent idea when camping in the rain. Make sure to always pack lots of extra socks, nothing is worse than walking in wet socks.

While camping in monsoon, ensure that your sleeping arrangements suit the weather conditions. Get sleeping bags made from synthetic materials instead of down. The ground may get wet in spite of the precautionary measures you take so it would be a good idea to elevate your sleeping bags using cots or airbeds.

Following some of these basic suggestions can a long way in making your camping trip a memorable one for the right reasons.

For more information on Camping in Revelstoke please check out Jano & Sonia’s Website.