Weather

Camping is most popular in the summer months, but you could argue that the season typically wraps up by the end of October. Does that mean camping in November is totally out of the question? In our experience, it’s never too cold to camp in November as long as you’re...

Ah, October. The air is crips, the leaves has changed, and for those of us in the Northern hemisphere, fall is in full swing. October is one of our favourite months of the year to go camping for so many reasons. If you've thought about it, but feel intimidated by...

When you plan a camping trip, you need to be prepared for all kinds of weather—including windy weather. High winds are no joke, and if you're not careful, you could end up losing or ruining your tent and other gear items that are susceptible to being blown away....

Ah, spring. The days are longer, the sun is shining brighter, the birds are chirping, and another winter is finally over. Time to go spring camping! Why camping in spring is awesome Spring is one of the best times to go camping for many reasons: The weather can be...

There's no wrong time to go camping... or is there? The reality is that everybody's idea of the best time to go camping is completely subjective. It depends on so many things—including the location, the weather, the type of camping, what you plan on doing, and how...

Camping in the summer can be a lot of fun, but in extreme heat? Well, that depends. Ross and I are more cold weather campers (including extreme cold), but we've definitely camped in hot weather before. As Canadians, however, our interpretation of "hot weather" might...

There’s camping in “chilly” weather, and then there’s camping in extreme cold. It can be done, but you better be prepared! Ross and I have camped in wind chill temperatures of -31°F (-35°C) and lived to tell the tale. Here's what we learned through our research,...

There's cold camping... and then there's extreme cold camping! If you're considering going camping in 10-degree weather, or any temperature below freezing for that matter, you're in the extreme cold zone. Is 10 degrees too cold for camping? This is a tricky question...

A lot of people go camping in the summer heat to take advantage of beach access and swimming. But going camping in 60-degree weather (16°C) can be just as good—if not better—than camping at the height of the season. Is 60 degrees cold for camping? At 60°F, you're...

If you're planning on going camping in 50-degree weather (10°C), don't expect to have the same camping experience as you would in warmer weather. 50°F is actually quite cold, which means you'll need to take a few extra precautions to make sure you're comfortable...

Camping is a great activity to do when it’s hot out. But when you start getting into much colder weather, how cold is too cold for camping? 70°F (21°C) is just about perfect for most people, but depending on the time of year, location, and weather conditions of...

Camping in 40-degree weather (5°C) is cold, but it’s not below freezing. Still, it can be risky if you’re not prepared. These temperatures are common in the shoulder seasons (spring and fall). Having said that, you can experience them in the middle of summer...

Camping in mild weather is nice. Camping in 30-degree weather, however, is something else. The temperature is just below freezing at 30 degrees Fahrenheit. For us Canadian campers who have trouble with the conversion, that’s -1 degrees Celsius. That’s cold! But is it...

Shoulder season camping is our favourite type of camping. Unlike peak season (a.k.a. summer), the spring and fall shoulder seasons are cooler and less crowded—making for a more enjoyable, relaxed experience. But shoulder season camping comes with its own set of...

Ah, summer. Everybody loves warm temperatures, but what about extreme heat? Camping in 100-degree weather (that’s around 38 degree Celsius—yikes!) isn’t just uncomfortable—it can be dangerous, too. Dehydration, trouble breathing, and heat exhaustion are just a few of...