Many folks think about camping in the summer when the days are warm and long. Nonetheless just because the days are a bit shorter and the weather cooler, don’t cross out camping in the autumn. Autumn camping has many advantages; fewer people, less insects, crisp air for hiking, etc. 1 or 2 simple steps and you can easily camp late into the year.

Keeping warm in the cool and possible wet weather is the most vital. You may glaringly need warmer attire, rain gear and a warm sleeping bag. Something just as critical is where and how you set up your camp site. The weather can change quickly from a crisp sunny day to cold and wet extremely fast. Set up your camp site to make preparations for damp weather conditions is smart rather than passing time miserable and wet. One or two quick and easy steps when you set up your camp will ensure you enjoy your time in the woods.

First look at your campsite and figure out how water may flow into or through your camp site. Try to line up your tent or camper out of any possible water channels. Remember if a torrential rain hits that roadway or course you entered by can direct water right to you. Any equipment that you are storing should also be out of any possible water paths.

If you’re in a camp site that has precise areas that you are to set up and is at risk of a large amount of water run off. Try contacting the camp hosts to modify camp sites if possible. If you cannot change sites you might need to prepare something to steer water away from your site. A fallen tree branch can work great as a short lived damn to direct water the flow.

The next step is to set a rain fly or camping tarpaulin to guard you from the rain. When it rains you have options and areas to stay dry and shield your gear and fire wood from bad weather. It also gives you a place to take off wet jackets and boots so you keep your tent or camper dry.

When setting your tarpaulin try and set the tarp to help reflect heat from a camp fire back down to warm you. The tarp should be near the fire as a lean-to defending you from wind making your camp more warm. Just do not to set the rain fly too near to the fire as fabric and plastics will burn.

Easy and quick steps can make all the difference in your fall camping. Remember, first; review your campsite and plan the layout. Set your camper or tent out of any probable water run-off. Second review where your gear will be stored or set up to help stop bad experiences if the weather turns bad. Third set a rain fly or camping tarp to help protect your campsite in case it does rain.

Happy camping!

About the Author

Bob Langdale has been a camping enthusiast his entire life. On his website he has more articles to give ideas on camping and camping tarpaulin. His web site is designed to help both beginners at camping and those with more experience planning on learning new tricks.

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