{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp style=\u0022margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 115%;\u0022 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027;\u0022\u003ECamping in the winter is really different from in the summer. Make sure you have the right kit for staying warm overnight, with a decent insulating layer, winter sleeping bag and blanket just in case it gets nippy. Wearing a hat and thick socks will help you keep warm too. Think about the size of tent; the smaller the better as it\u2019s less space to warm up. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 115%;\u0022 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027;\u0022\u003EYou must never put a stove, gas lamp or BBQ inside your tent to keep you warm, as you will increase the risk from fire and carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is poisonous. It\u2019s too risky so try a hot water bottle, hand warmers, and make sure your kit is adequate for the temperatures instead.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECheck out our \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/gas-safety-liquified-petroleum-gas/#\u0022 title=\u0022Gas safety: Liquified Petroleum Gas\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGas safety: Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 115%;\u0022 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; background: white;\u0022\u003EDon\u2019t go to bed cold. If you get into your sleeping bag cold, even with additional bedding, you are likely to stay cold. Before you get into bed, have a warm drink, have a brisk walk or run to the loo or just do some star jumps to bring your core temperature up a bit before snuggling down for the night.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 115%;\u0022 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027;\u0022\u003EWith reduced daylight, remind both adults and young people about the hazards from guy ropes in the dark. Why not try solar lights, fairy lights or even a white mug over the tent peg, to make them stand out.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 115%;\u0022 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027;\u0022\u003EResist sitting too close to the campfire and make sure spare wood and other trip hazards are removed from near it.\u0026nbsp; High winds mean that all tents should be well anchored.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"Read the guidance on camping gas","body":"","link":{"name":"How to use a camp stove safely","id":null,"url":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/gas-safety-liquified-petroleum-gas/","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#ffe627","title":"How to use a camp stove safely","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"prev":{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/cold-weather-and-winter-advice/stay-warm/","title":"Stay Warm"},"next":{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/cold-weather-and-winter-advice/health-hygiene-and-wellbeing/","title":"Health, hygiene and wellbeing"},"allParts":[{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/cold-weather-and-winter-advice/activities-and-programme/","title":"Activities and Programme"},{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/cold-weather-and-winter-advice/planning/","title":"Planning"},{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/cold-weather-and-winter-advice/stay-safe-assess-the-risks/","title":"Stay safe \u2013 assess the risks"},{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/cold-weather-and-winter-advice/stay-warm/","title":"Stay Warm"},{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/cold-weather-and-winter-advice/winter-camping/","title":"Winter Camping"},{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/cold-weather-and-winter-advice/health-hygiene-and-wellbeing/","title":"Health, hygiene and wellbeing"},{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/cold-weather-and-winter-advice/food-safety/","title":"Food Safety"},{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/cold-weather-and-winter-advice/stay-bright/","title":"Stay Bright"},{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/cold-weather-and-winter-advice/travelling/","title":"Travelling"},{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/cold-weather-and-winter-advice/summary/","title":"Summary"}],"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/cold-weather-and-winter-advice/winter-camping/","id":50294,"nodeName":"Winter Camping","title":"Winter Camping","type":"codexPart","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Winter Camping","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"","subHeader":"","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC81MDI5NCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/cold-weather-and-winter-advice/winter-camping/"}