This time, we will beat the cold! Here are some essential winter camping wear items for women campers who are prone to cold. The long-awaited winter camping season has finally arrived! Compared to summer heat measures, winter cold measures are a bottleneck because of the bulky luggage and the inevitable increase in camping goods. However, we want to take all possible measures to protect ourselves from the cold! Here are some recommended cold weather wear for such women! All of these items can be stored compactly, so you can take measures against cold weather with less bulky luggage than you think! Please take a look at them for reference.
- Winter Camping Essential! First, what is “layering”?
- Winter Camping Introducing basic layering
- Recommended cold weather wear ①
- Recommended Wear for Cold Weather ②
- Recommended cold weather wear ③
- summary
Winter Camping Essential! First, what is “layering”?
What is “layering” anyway? Let us briefly explain it to those who are wondering.
Layering refers to the style of wearing multiple layers of clothing, from underwear to overcoats.
In situations such as winter camping, where there is a large temperature difference between daytime and nighttime, or where it is warm during a campfire but the cold quickly pushes up once the campfire ends, detailed body temperature adjustment is necessary. It is important to combine the roles of each piece of clothing and layer them in a winter camping coordinate. Layering is especially important for winter camping, so please take a look at this page for reference.
As you become accustomed to layering, one of the joys of winter camping is that you can enjoy the fashionable use of each layer in terms of color, material, and length.
Winter Camping Introducing basic layering
Here are some basic winter-canning layers to get you started.
The basic shape is three layers: base layer, middle layer, and outer layer. The body temperature is regulated based on a thorough understanding of the various materials and their roles.
First, a base layer is the clothing closest to the skin. Even though it is winter, there are warm days during the day, so choose moisture absorbing and quick-drying types or heat-generating materials such as HEATTECH depending on the temperature. Inner layers are the base of body temperature regulation, so be careful not to make the wrong choice of material and function by checking the temperature in advance.
Next is the middle layer. This is clothing worn over the base and should be made of wool, such as knitwear or shirts. Choose materials that have the ability to retain moisture and warmth, such as wool-lined types and fleece, to keep you comfortable in winter.
Finally, outerwear. This is the clothing worn at the top, mainly to block cold from the outside and to keep the body heat generated inside from escaping outside. Windproof and waterproof clothing is recommended for protection against cold, as it blocks cold from outside, such as rain and wind, while keeping the air heated inside from escaping outside. Rainwear can also be used as a substitute.
The above 3 layers will be comfortable enough for temperatures up to about 5°C (41°F).
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The main point of winter canyoning is to be able to successfully regulate your body temperature with a combination of base, middle, and outer layers while using hot carpets, stoves, and campfires.
Recommended cold weather wear ①
Next, here are some recommended garments for basic layering with some additional items!
Here are three cold weather recommendations for women who are useful when it is 5°C to -3°C or extra cold!
Please refer to them when camping at high altitude or in the snow.
First, the first piece of clothing we recommend for women to beat the cold is [Inner Down]!
As for when to wear it, we recommend layering: base layer → middle layer → [inner down] → outer layer. We believe that you will feel a significant increase in temperature just by wearing one inner down layer!
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The mechanism of the warmth is that the heat generated and retained in the base layer and middle layer is converted into warm air in the inner down layer, creating a layer of heat retention that raises the temperature of the body.
Since it is more compact, thinner, and lighter than normal down, it does not interfere with your movements when setting up or cooking and allows you to spend a comfortable time. We think the best ratio of materials is 30% synthetic fiber and 70% down, which brings out the best of each property.
We highly recommend adding just one additional layer, as it will provide outstanding warmth retention.
*Be sure to use a windproof and waterproof outer layer to keep the warm air outside!
Recommended Wear for Cold Weather ②
Next, we recommend [down pants].
As with the items we recommended earlier, down is an indispensable item for winter camping to beat the cold! Many down items are compact and can be stored in a compact manner, so it is nice that your luggage does not get too bulky. You may have many chances to see inner down in your daily life, but you may have never heard of down pants before.
In winter, you can find them in outdoor stores, but the variety is limited and the prices are high, so please look online as well.(By the way, I bought one for about 5,000 yen on the Internet. Please make sure to check the merits and demerits of the product by reading the reviews before purchasing).
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Down pants should be worn in layers of thermal inner tights → [down pants] → outer pants (rainwear pants can be substituted).
It is easy to protect the upper body from the cold, but it is very difficult to protect the feet from the cold. Especially for women, coldness around the waist and feet is a major enemy! It would be a waste of time and energy to get sick during a winter camping trip, so it is important to take proper measures against the cold. Down pants are a must-have item for winter camping because they provide good coverage from the waist to the ankles! If the ankles are elasticized, warm air cannot escape, making them an excellent protection against the cold.
At bedtime, you can take off the inner/outer pants and sleep in just down pants! It is highly recommended as a warm wear item in a shrug that is lightweight and not constricting.
There are two points to note when wearing down clothing, which is an essential item to protect against the cold in such winter cans!
First, down material is extremely delicate. It is susceptible to tearing, so be sure to wear an outer layer to keep the material warm. It is possible to get caught on a tree branch while setting up and tear the material, so be sure to protect it with an outer layer when wearing down.
Second, be careful when making a campfire, as down is susceptible to fire. Da un material is susceptible to fire and is often torn by flying flames from bonfires. If it catches fire, it can be very dangerous, so do not wear it around campfires or cover it with heat-resistant winter clothing.
As long as these two points are taken into consideration, you can comfortably spend your time with this essential item that is “light,” “thin,” “warm,” “not bulky,” and “warm. “Lightweight,” “thin,” “thin,” “bulky,” and “warm,” you will be comfortable as an essential item to beat the cold.
Recommended cold weather wear ③
The last recommended cold weather solution is [balaclava].
It is often used as an item to cover the head and lower half of the face with a cloth to protect from the cold when biking or cycling.
The best time to use this balaclava in winter camping as a protection against the cold is at bedtime!
During the day and night, it is possible to keep warm by the warmth of the sun, heat generated by physical exertion, fire or stove, but the problem is in the middle of the night when you go to bed. Although your body is warm with a warm shrug, down clothing, and hot water bottles, the only thing you can’t cover is your face. The even colder air during the night comes into the tent through the tent skirt. Even if you use a cot, your face is exposed to the outside air, and it is hard to breathe through your mouth or nose… Have you ever felt cold?
In such cases, we recommend [balaclava]!It can cover the entire face, mainly the eyes, nose, and mouth, and protect them from direct exposure to the cold outside air.
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Since it retains moisture by retaining some of its own breath and prevents skin and throat from drying out, it is also useful for preventing colds and skin dryness during stoves and fires, in addition to bedtime!
If you are concerned about tightness or skin contact at bedtime, we recommend purchasing a slightly larger size. You will feel warmer if you choose wool or fleece type material.
We tried it once and found it to be very effective as a countermeasure against the cold.
It is very compact and does not bulky, so you can just slip it in your pocket!
summary
How about three essential clothing items for women to beat the cold? We hope you found even one of these items helpful, whether you already know about it or heard about it for the first time.
By the way, if you also stay overnight in your car, you should also check out this article on overnight and winter camping!
I love the crisp winter air and have been going winter camping at least once a month since November, and I have introduced three items that I particularly recommend. These days there are many high-standard sites, and stoves and hot carpets make winter camping more comfortable.
However, even for beginners who do not have any cold-protection items, these items can be easily incorporated into your camping gear! We would be honored if you could make use of these items as measures against the cold to truly enjoy your winter camping experience.
If you are interested in winter camping in Japan, please check here as well!
