Camping Guide ·aug. 12, 2022

Tips for Camping in the Rain

Rainy camping isn’t a problem when you have insider tricks and tips. Here we have some ideas on how to make life easier when camping in the rain.

Make sure your equipment (tent, caravan etc.) is waterproof.

Pack an extra groundsheet for added protection, one for under your tent and one for the floor inside.

Your camping unit needs sufficient ventilation to prevent any condensation.

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Open your vents, it may seem like the opposite of what you should be doing on a rainy day but you need to keep the fresh air circulating.

Take plastic bags of all shapes and sizes to protect items from getting wet and to store wet shoes and clothes.

If you’re pitching a tent in the rain, you’ll be pretty miserable if the inside and your belongings get wet in the process.

Don’t allow anything wet to make it into your living areas.

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This prevents wet footprints in your living area.

A waterproof jacket and trousers are great when the weathers miserable.

Having cold, wet feet is the worst. Pack lots of extra pairs and make sure you keep a dry pair that you only wear inside the tent.

You want to stay away from large bodies of water, muddy puddles, ditches etc.

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Position the door of your tent to face the opposite direction to the wind. When you unzip your door, you’ll get less windswept rain inside!

Make sure there’s plenty of tension on your tent so water doesn’t pool on your fly sheet.