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As we get started the new camping season it is always good to review a heap of tips on keeping dry. Nothing makes a campout more unbearable than getting your gear all soggy! Although most humans camp for the duration of the summer months when it’s warm and arid there are times for the duration of the season when you will get rain. But, fear not! Here are a lot of tips to staying arid that I have learned from my 25+ years camping with the Boy Scouts. TIP #1 o Did you use seam sealer on your tent? Remember to seal all tent seams on an annual basis. Purchase galore “fresh” sealer from a sporting goods or camping store. During your introductory outing in the spring, re-seal all your seams with a liberal amount of sealer. TIP #2 o Are you putting a ground sheet or cloth beneath your tent when you camp? It’s not just sufficient to put the ground sheet beneath the tent, you’ve got to tuck the edges beneath the tent so when it rains the water will not gather on the ground sheet and run beneath the tent. So, if your rain fly is installed correctly, the seam sealer keeping and the ground sheet in the right manner tucked under the tent you will have to be go to go! – at least from moisture getting into your tent. TIP #3 o When inside the tent for the duration of a rainstorm, make sure your gear, sleeping bags, mattress, etc. are not touching the tent walls. Why? Well, the tent walls and rain fly are designed to deflect the water droplets off the tent and onto the ground. If you disturb this design by putting your pack, sleeping bag or other gear versus the wall, water will pool and soak through the tent wall! I learned this the hard way! I was in a little tent and didn’t realize that my sleeping bag was resting versus the tent wall. During the night it rained and I slept through it. In the morning I had a wet spot at the foot of my sleeping bag and a puddle on the floor of my tent. TIP #4 o When you enter the tent after being out in the rain, take off your wet clothes and put them in a corner or at the front of your tent with your wet shoes. Some tents have a little vestibule that is idealisti for this. By using this tip, you will “localize” all your wet gear and keep the other gear dry. TIP #5 o Bring rain gear or a poncho. Ya, I know that sounds pretty obvious, but you’d be amazed at how a great deal of campers are ill prepared for rain. You may get a $2 poncho at Target that will keep most of the rain out. I have a lightweight rain suit, top and pants that I found to be a lifesaver a number of times. In a pinch, you may take a large, green rubbish bag; cut three holes in it for your head and arms and it will keep you arid too! I know, my son does it all the time. He’s so fashionable! If you are prepared and follow these Tips you may take pleasure in even the most inclement of camping days. It may be fun to be inside the tent play a card game or reading a good book while you listen to the pitter, patter of the rain on your tent. Make some hot chocolate, tea or soup and enjoy! |
