Camping in the Spring Spring is coming on and bringing with it some gorgeously mild weather that is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts to take their first camping trip of the summer. But spring weather can also be quick to change and soppy when wet. Because of the shifting weather patterns that are a hallmark of early to mid-spring, those who are planning a springtime camping trip will need to do so with wet weather in mind. Even if the forecast calls for clear skies, the weather patterns can quickly change and bring down-pouring thunderstorms and deluges.
Preparing for the Weather To counter this, the fundamental rational for all planning and preparation for a spring time camping trip should be water protection and water proofing. Additionally, campers in the spring should understand a few tips and tricks on how to camp in the rain. Preparing and planning for potential wet weather while camping means that the damaging effects of water should be considered at all times during the collection and preparation of camping gear. A springtime camper should plan their supplies around the potential for water to be introduced where it should not be. In other words, a camper in spring weather should waterproof all they can. Gear, clothing, supplies, and food; all of it can and should be waterproofed. Some experience campers and outdoor adventures have turned to their own kitchens for the technology to waterproof their camping gear. Common vacuum sealing technology and vacuum sealing bags can provide all gear, clothing, and food sure protection from water.
Securing Items from the Weather Each item can be secured in vacuum sealing bags before being packed into the camper’s backpack. Not only do the vacuum sealed bags provide water tight protect to all items, they also save space, allowing for more gear and clothing to be added to the pack. When the gear or clothing is needed, all that is required is to open the vacuum bag and retrieve the perfectly dry item. But what if the spring weather does not turn wet until after some items have been brought from the shelter of their vacuum bags?
Common plastic gerogery bags and trash bags can then be used to water proof any item. For this reason, any camper that is venturing forth into the wild weather of spring should always bring a hardy supply of plastic bags. Another common mistake that inexperience wet weather campers make is forgetting their rain fly on their tent. Because the rain fly of a tent is a separate piece, it sometimes gets left out of the tent bag. Not only should spring time campers bring their tent’s rain fly, but they should also include an extra tarp or two in their gear. Tarps can be used both on the outside of a tent for added protection from rain, but they can also be placed under the tent to give an additional layer of security from ground water and morning dew. Camping in the spring can bring to the adventure splendid views and beautiful weather, but it can also bring wet and rainy storm clouds. By being fully prepared and by knowing how to protect gear and clothing from water, a spring time camper can fully enjoy their camping trips even if it rains.