There is nothing worse than lying sleepless in the chilly winter night and shivering from cold. On the other hand, there is nothing better than the feeling of snuggling into your cozy sleeping bag and waking up the next morning well-rested and all set for new adventures. If you seek some tips for a warm camp sleep through the chilly nights, then these hacks will surely help you to sleep comfortably in your camp.

Keep yourself dry

Do not let moisture reach your sleeping bags, and protect them from getting wet during rain or snow. Also, avoid exhaling in your cocoon, no matter how tempting it is, as the moisture inside your sleeping bag obstructs the sleeping experience.

Eat foods with high fat

Grab that jumbo-size chocolate bar and gulp down a cup of hot cocoa before snuggling up in your sleeping bag to keep your metabolism running. Since fats burn more slowly than carbohydrates, high-fat foods will give your body fuel that will take time to digest. This means you will get a good rest.

Shield Inside

To ensure a good night’s sleep it is important to insulate your sleeping bags. Sleeping bag liners are known to add up to 5 to 25 degrees of warmth. Use a sleeping bag liner such as silk, synthetic, or wool for a better sleeping experience.

Hot Water Bottle to the Rescue

Use a hot water bottle that will stay warm for hours and will give long-lasting warmth. You can even create a space heater- Just fill a non-insulated bottle with boiling water and cover it with a sock to create a heater that you can place at the bottom of your bag to keep your feet warm.

Use an Inflatable Pad

When the nights get chillier, the ground also becomes colder. Using an inflatable pad can shield you from the cold ground, and layering foam on top will keep your body heat from escaping.

Exercise for Better Sleep

This trick is not for working on the calories, but to enhance your sleeping experience. Doing a few sit-ups or jumping jacks before you hit off to sleep will get your body warm - making it easier for you to sleep.

Stuff up Extra Layers

Fill in those gaps between you and the sleeping bag to trap heat. Stuff in extra layers at the end of the bag if it is too long, and you are all set for a cozy sleeping journey.

Shake out the Sleeping Bag

Cold spots due to clumsy insulation can be deeply disturbing. Fill in your sleeping bag half an hour prior to your bedtime. Once the bag is filled with air, shake out the sleeping bag using your legs to evenly distribute the air.

Go easy on the alcohol

Gulping down an extra shot of alcohol sure sounds interesting. Alcohol makes you warm initially, but getting too much of it will dehydrate you and make you cold later. The false confidence about warmth can backfire, and you may end up getting wasted outside in unsafe conditions.

Keep the Blood Flowing

Nothing is worse than sleeping with tight clothes obstructing your blood circulation. Remove tight socks or lowers and switch to something loose and comfortable. If required, you can even go bare.

Extra Precaution

If you still feel cold despite trying various tricks, pile dry leaves or pine branches under your tent for added insulation.

Pursue any of these hacks for maximum warmth and comfort, and you are all set to camp up in the chilly nights in the mountain.