Depending on the type of camping you plan to do this winter, there are little things you can do how to insulate a tent for winter camping to warm yourself up.
Tips and tricks from experienced campers that will keep your feet warm along with all of you. No, we do not intend to bring a car full of blankets.
The good news is that there are lightweight options out there for you that are easy to assemble and easy to transport too, so you can adapt your summer tent to become your winter tent quite easily.
Let’s get started so you can get outside and enjoy those pristine winter views and explore the empty trails because let’s face it, that’s the biggest benefit of winter camping…basically having the place to yourself.
1. Bring Your Smallest Tent
 Smaller is hotter. The less space you have to heat, the more heat will be around you.
It may seem like common sense, but if you camp year-round, that big, airy summer tent can be a frostbite in winter, so maybe consider investing in a smaller winter tent to keep warm.
Or, if you like more space, there are many tents on the market specially designed for winter camping that also allow you to have a small stove inside that will certainly keep you warm.
Just be sure to use any indoor heating source very carefully and never leave it unattended. Here is our camping guide to safely heating tents.
The last thing you want is to damage your tent and end up at camp. He would never forget it and his friends and family would talk about it around the fire for years to come.
2. Ground Insulation
A rug, blanket, blanket (even large towels if you don’t have anything else) can be used to insulate your tent floor. It will make your night’s sleep more comfortable, helping to stop or greatly reduce the winter chill seeping into your bones.
There are mats specifically designed for this, which are great for putting a buffer between you and the cold winter ground.
TNH Outdoors has mastered the art of winter camping mats with their one and a half inch thick self-inflating mat.
Simply unroll it and it will do the rest for you, requiring only a few tugs on your part.
3. Cover Up
Waterproofing a larger rain cover, tarp or canopy and placing it over your tent will not only keep out dew, frost and snow, it will also help trap heat.
Before you leave the house, prepare your biggest winter shower and test it by spraying it down with the hose. If you notice any leaks, reseal them before traveling to allow dew, mist, rain, or snow to run off immediately.
Another option is to buy a specific one for your winter clothes. It doesn’t have to break the bank and can also be used as a porch, windbreak or ground cover.
B-Air tarps are waterproof and come in a variety of sizes, so you’re sure to find one to suit your needs and the size of your tent.
4. Wind Breaks
 Try to pitch your tent near a natural windbreak like bushes or a large rock formation. This helps reduce wind chills.
Alternatively, you can lower one side of the tarp and nail it to the ground to serve as a canopy to create a wind break. This helps to retain more heat and keep icy winds at bay.
5. Heat Packs
Heat packs are a great way to warm up your sleeping bag and keep it warm all night. What’s impressive is that they’re even warmer when they’re in your pocket or sleeping bag.
If they start to lose heat, simply expose them to air, shake them and voila, the heat returns.
Hot Hands has a good reach for your hands and body to take with you.
Author:Â Ayaz Khan
Ayaz is the owner of the Track and Tour and likes to spend as much time as possible in the great outdoors. A big believer in the healing power of nature, Ayaz feels at home amongst the trees and when not being all zen-like, you can often find him camping and climbing up things.
