Experience the Trails of Pennsylvania

Sleeping Over Night On The Trail

Just a few tips to keep in mind when you are planning on doing an overnighter. These tips are more about your comfort and less about gear needed: that is an entirely different discussion.

  • Take along camp clothes; something different to sleep in then what you hike in.
  • Eat a small snack before you go to bed; it will keep you warmer at night.
  • Keep a bottle of water handy; makes night time thirst easier to quench.
  • Keep a flashlight nearby; for animals invading your camp and all that water you drank through out the night.

← Older Post Newer Post →

Leave a comment

Please note, comments must be approved before they are published

Hiking Tips

RSS

Drinking Water: Filter Or Purify?

Clean water is a must when hiking, especially in the back country or on overnight hikes. Ideally you would bring along water from home, but water is heavy and it’s not a smart idea to carry 4 days ...

Hiking With A Properly Fit Backpack

I have learned through experience that a properly fit backpack makes a world of difference when you are hiking. A pack that is too short for your torso, or a waistbelt that is too loose will cause ...

Sleeping Pads For The Trail

After a long day of hiking, the last thing you want is a restless night’s sleep. Use of a sleeping pad helps make your nights more comfortable. There are essentially four types of sleeping pads, al...

Overnight Backpacking? Don't Forget The Camp Shoes

Here’s a little hiking tip for those of you venturing out on an overnight backpacking trip: don’t forget your camp shoes. I was an unbeliever when it came to camp shoes. I didn’t want the extra wei...