How do you keep warm in a tent in October?

[LukasVollny]

I would rather camp next summer instead. Hot rocks seem to be worth of consideration.
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[SilviaFitz]

If you do not think your sleeping bags will be warm enough then there several actions you can take to stop the cold getting to you:

- Insulate yourself from the ground. It is best to use a sleeping mat (Karrimat/Thermarest), but if a mat is not available not or will not do the trick then use spare clothing under your sleeping bag.

- Wearing warm socks and/or thermals plus a hat in your bag works well.

- Get into your bag warm and drink something hot before retiring. Don't go to bed hungry.

- Cinch your bag up tight to avoid the warm air escaping.

- Throw some warm clothing on top of the bag

- Silk sleeping bag liners may seem like a luxury, but they work wonders for keeping you comfortable.

Hope that helps

Silvia
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[johnjones]

I know it sounds cheesy but it is true, having people to cuddle or keep around you does improve the inside heating system of your situation. Tents should keep the cold out, blankets and thermos should do the trick, but always carry extra blankets just in case and for the kids you may want to carry one or two extra pillows and don't forget to keep a thermos of hot chocolate the most important part of your camping experience
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[TeePee]

The best advice I ever received was to remove all the clothing you've worn in the daytime and put on layers of new clothing to sleep in, wool and synthetics. Your daywear, even though it feels warm, retains moisture which can make things chilly during the night. Also, cover your head..

[MadPlanetEarth]

Best is to make sure that you are wearing very dry clothes, so probably best to bring some clean ones.

You could also try those mummy sleeping bags. They're not the most comfy ones (well.... it's camping), but they are warmer than the normal ones.

[CampsitesUK]

We go camping a fair bit as you'd expect and one of the best sleeping bags I've tried is the MusucBag. It's a bit like a sleeping onesie if that makes sense, so you might look a bit of a plonker, but they are warm!