Wearing layers is key to camping in the winter. This lets you add and remove layers depending on fluctuations of your body temperature and moisture. Typically three layers are used: liner, insulation, and shell. The liner layer is work directly on your skin such as long underwear. Next you wear an insulation layer made of some sort of fleece. Finally you have an outer shell that is both water-proof and wind-proof.

Cotton is a material to avoid because it loses its insulation quality when it gets wet and it takes a long time to dry. Even if it’s not raining or snowing, the cotton will absorb your perspiration. You really want to wear something synthetic or made of wool.

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