If you are thinking about staying overnight in your car at Winter Camp, you may be wondering what kind of gear you should have. In order to have a comfortable overnight stay in your car, you need to select the right gear for your style of overnight stay and the type of car you have. By referring to the gear we will introduce here, you can take the first step toward a safe, secure, and enjoyable overnight stay in your car.
- Recommended mattresses essential for camping trips
- Essential shades and curtains for camping trips
- Recommended sleeping bag essential for camping trip
- Recommended lanterns essential for camping trips
- Recommended portable power source essential for camping trips
Recommended mattresses essential for camping trips
Sleep is an important part of the overnight stay in a car.
In order to sleep in the car, the seat must be folded down to provide a sleeping area.
However, when the seat is folded down, it is uneven due to the shape of the seat, and in this situation, it is difficult to sleep comfortably because of the strain on the body.
Because of the limited space in the car, a mattress that is compact in size and fits the space and has sufficient thickness and cushioning should be selected.
Air mattresses and foldable mattresses are particularly recommended for overnight stays in cars.
The advantage of these mattresses is that they can be stored small for overnight stays in the car or camping, when luggage is more expensive. In addition, thicker urethane foam mattresses allow you to sleep without worrying about seat bumps.
And in winter, choose one with good insulation. Choosing a mattress with good insulation will prevent the cold from coming from below.
Recommended Mattresses
Here are some mattresses we recommend for overnight stays in a car.
FIELDOOR’s car overnight mat size S 10cm thick.
FIELDOOR’s car overnight mats are recommended for the following reasons
- Equipped with high-density urethane foam
- Easy to set up
- Can be connected with buttons
- Easy to wipe off when soiled
The above are the advantages of using FIELDOOR’s overnight mats, and two points in particular are recommended, the first being the high-density urethane foam.
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The 10 cm urethane foam provides comfort and cushioning, and reduces the unevenness of the seat, which can be a challenge when staying in a car.
Second, it is easy to set up.
FIELDOOR’s overnight mats have a double valve that inflates naturally by simply opening the cap, eliminating the need for an air packer.
Essential shades and curtains for camping trips
One thing you may worry about when staying in a car is that you can see inside through the windows.
Shades and curtains are effective privacy and security measures in cars.
In addition to its security performance, it also prevents light, sunlight, and cold air from coming in from outside.
So, should you choose shades or curtains?
It is recommended that you choose the one that best suits your own car interior environment, as both have their advantages and disadvantages. The advantage of shades is that they are designed to fit the car window so that there are no gaps and the window can be hidden.
And although they vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, many shades have high thermal insulation performance, which reduces cold air from outside in winter and cuts sunlight in summer.
Next, regarding the disadvantages of shades, the first is that they are time-consuming to install.
The shades are designed to fit the window, so they need to be installed without misalignment, which is time-consuming.
Another disadvantage is that more windows require more removals.
Second, the number of shades removed makes them bulky.
Note that if you have large windows, or small windows but many sheets, etc., you will need more storage space.
And the first advantage of choosing curtains is that you only need to open and close them when you go to bed or get up, which is hassle-free.
Second, unlike shades, windows can be opened to improve ventilation.
In situations where the windows are not open, it may be necessary to turn on the air conditioning in the car, or the air inside the car may not be good.
It is important to let air in from the outside at such times. And the disadvantage of curtains is the need to install curtain rails.
When curtains are installed in a car, the curtain rails must be attached with strong tape or screws, which can damage the car.
Therefore, it is not suitable for those who are looking to trade in their cars.
The gear you choose for shades and curtains will vary depending on the car model, so please refer to the aforementioned information to select the recommended products.
Recommended sleeping bag essential for Winter Camp
A sleeping bag is useful for overnight stays in a car. They are especially effective in the chilly seasons of spring, fall, and winter.
Many people prepare a futon and stay overnight in a car, but a sleeping bag wraps the body tightly and keeps the body warm.
If you will be staying in a car in a cold region, choose a sleeping bag with good insulation and moisture retention properties.
Sleeping bags have comfortable or marginal operating temperatures, so choosing a sleeping bag that is appropriate for the season and local temperatures will help maintain a comfortable temperature.
And a major factor in choosing a sleeping bag is its compact storage capacity.
Overnight stays in a car must make effective use of limited space.
For this reason, a sleeping bag that can be compactly stored and has heat retention properties will be optimal, while a futon or other item that cannot be compactly stored will not be effective.
Recommended sleeping bag
Various models of sleeping bags are available from various manufacturers.
When making your choice, we would like you to refer to the aforementioned information to make your selection, but here are some recommendations for sleeping bags. One of the most recommended is the Montbell Seamless Alpine Barrow Bag.
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The comfortable temperature is set at 8°C and the sleeping bag can accommodate up to 183 cm in height.
The appeal of the Barrow bag is that it is highly elastic with fabric and thread elastic.
Its high elasticity allows it to fit tightly to the body without creating excess space, thus providing a high level of heat retention.
It is also stretchable and responds to body movements to help you sleep comfortably.
Recommended lanterns essential for Winter Camp
Lanterns are a great way to spend the night in the car.
Lanterns are effective as lights outside the car, but they are also effective as lights inside the car.
When staying in a car, it is not possible to leave the engine on in some places, so the battery will be exhausted if the interior lights are kept on all the time.
Lanterns are effective in such situations.
In particular, LED lanterns in cars are energy-efficient and can be used for long periods of time, so costs can be kept down, and it is even more economical to use a type that can be USB-charged or solar-powered.
In addition, we recommend that lanterns used in the car have a warm light, as too bright a light is harmful to the eyes.
And when choosing a lantern for use in a car, do not use oil-type lanterns.
Note that gases burned from the oil may be dangerous to the human body.
Choose a lantern with a warm light for use in the car.
One of the most recommended is the Gentos SOL-144S.
Although the SOL-144S is battery-powered, it can keep costs down because it consumes less battery power: 8 hours in high mode, 40 hours in Eco mode, and 110 hours in candle mode.
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We recommend the candle mode, where the light intensity changes randomly to reproduce the flickering of a candle-like flame for gentle illumination.
Recommended portable power source essential for Winter Camp
A useful item for overnight stays in a car is a portable power supply.
The recent disaster prevention measures and camping boom have led to remarkable development and high performance of portable power supplies.
And portable power supplies can be used not only to charge smartphones, tablets, and computers, but also appliances, lighting fixtures, and electric blankets.
High-performance portable power supplies have high power capacity and are compact enough to be easily transported.
The compact portable power supply can be used to charge a variety of devices, including AC outlets, USB ports, and DC outputs, in a space-saving and very easy-to-use design.
The Jackery Solar Generator 240 New 100W is one of the most popular portable power sources.
This model can also charge a portable power supply if there is no 100 V power supply that can be charged by the solar panel and the portable power supply that comes with the set.
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The Jackery Solar Generator 240 New 100W also has a long-life lithium-ion iron phosphate battery that can be used for 10 years.
Using emergency charging, the battery can be recharged in as little as one hour, making it a high-performance portable power source that we recommend.
summary
In this issue, we have introduced five recommended gears for overnight stays in a car.
Many products have been released in recent years to provide comfortable overnight stays in cars, and many of them are high-performance.
It is important to match your car to the type of car you are driving, but there are many types of gear that are suitable for different types of cars, so please refer to this article to have a comfortable overnight stay in your car.
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