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Cold Weather Camping

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Cold weather camping as defined by BSA is "camping in weather where the average daily temperature is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit and conditions are cold, wet or windy."
The most important thing to remember about cold weather camping is to KEEP DRY. Moisture will reduce the insulating properties of almost everything. To keep yourself warm, remember the word COLD. 
C   keep yourself and your clothes Clean.
O   avoid Overheating.
L   wear clothes Loose and in Layers.
D   keep Dry.
click to see the FIVE RULES OF COLD WEATHER CAMPING

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