Should I camp outside if its going to be cold and raining?
603567
Ya, if you want to get sick and walk in mud the next day...... go for it!
31703
if it's winter time maybe you can put it outside if the temperature is 55 or below.
986306
You actually have seasons. \n\nWinter can be very cold and more snow than usual.
910516
When it's cold enough and when there is enough moisture in the air
507095
Unless you want to be soaked by rain, eaten by bugs, windblown all night and puttin on a strip show for the forest, I would say that yes, you should use the fly with a tent. My suggestion - tell your friend thanks but no thanks and buy yourself one at www.mec.com, or rent one at your trusty outfitter. \n\nHappy trails! PS. Don't keep your food in your tent.
1044238
You should let your family know that you are simply under the weather but you want them to go and to enjoy themselves.  You are simply not meant to make this trip today but you will rest up and another time, when you are well, you will make the trip with them.\nIf they insist that they won't go because you are not well - then don't fight them - let them stay home if they choose to do that instead of going.
465877
I was a missionary a few years back and certain people had cars while others did not.  If you're preaching the gospel in an area that has a car, then you're welcome to use it when the weather is bad.  If not (and you're only on bikes), then you should probably dress accordingly as you're going to be subjected to the elements of nature.  Either that, or find someone who can give you a ride (preferably someone you already know...hitchiking isn't safe).
14051
Have a Winter Sport.  Build a snowman, throw a snowball, go sledding, go to the movies, rent a movie.  Because when the weather is nice, we don't waste a minute of it in front of the TV or at the movies.  We are boating, fishing, camping, watersking, wakeboarding, just floating in a tube soaking up the sunshine storing it up for a rainy day.  I'm from Sunny San Diego, but moved to beautiful northern Idaho and wouldn't go back for anything.  Not even for constant sunshine.
604038
I think you should then.  but wear a sweater it can get a little chilly there in the mornings.
667453
i dunno but it'll be cold
651171
Hi i am a boy scout and my best advice is to find a high place to pitch your tent also buy a tarp and set the tent up over the tarp for any more camping tips or help you can email me At efmc1101@yahoo.com
231220
Enclose your entire house in weather wrap. That should keep the weather away.
875040
These are the typical precautions you should take before heading out on an outdoor excursion:\n\n1.Know where you are going and get a map of the area\n2.Know the weather and be prepared for it\n3.Make a trip plan and leave a copy of it with someone who can be trusted\n4.Bring the ten essentials plus any overnight/multiday gear you may need\n\nTen Essentials:\n1. Map/Compass\n2. Flashlight / Headlamp (with spare batteries/bulb)\n3. Extra Water \n4. Extra Clothes (Rain Gear)\n5. Extra Food \n6. First-Aid Kit\n7. Pocket Knife or Multi Purpose Tool\n8. Waterproof Matches/Fire starter\n9. Sunglasses/Sunscreen\n10. Whistle/signal mirror\n\nMulti-day/Overnight Gear\n1.Shelter (Tent, Tarp or other)\n2.Sleeping Bag (appropriate temp rating)\n3.Backpack\n4.Stove and Fuel\n\nThis is a basic list, you may need other things like bug spray, winter travel gear, or other equipment depending on where and when you are traveling.  It is always better to travel with a group of 4 or more people so that if one person becomes injured someone can stay with them while allowing at least two people to go for help.
618808
good but the weather is horrible.
821141
It is 55 and rainy at this time in Connecticut. It is a gloomy day. Though pretty soon it is going to be freezing like it always is for about five months each year. Give me warmth anytime!
852607
not very cold won't be a very bad idea.
560519
I generally didn't camp right next to the water when my children where young.  For example a 4 year old is old enough and Mobile enough to unzip a tent and go out early in the morning and get to close to the water while your still asleep.  So if you are at a camp ground actually pick a site where the water is not directly in site and you have to walk a ways to get to it.\n\nIf you are going to be right next to the water be very, very aware at all times where the child is. It's amazingly easy to loose track for just a few minutes while getting dinner out of the cooler, or grabbing something from the Tent or RV.\n\nBeyond that what you need can greatly depend on what kind of camping and how long.  Our family does primitive/tent camping.  And we have learn, especial with young children along to pack the following (Started camping with them since first born was 3 month old, so far nothing really bad has even come close to happening.):\n\nExtra blankets, it seems you almost never can have to many of these.\n\nActually don't have to buy child expensive air mate. But a cheap swimming air mat will support a child very well and dry faster if it gets wet, like rain leaking in tent or people trialling water into tent.  Even if you don't use any kind of mate, it's good for the child because their internal thermostat is not as well developed as an adult.  So laying on the cold ground can rob them of body heat very easy.  And they can actually get hypothermia.  An air mate  or yoga or camping Mat help prevent this.\nAlso if the night temps cools make sure the child wears some form of shoe while walking about.  I have actually seen full grown adults develop hypothermia while camping because the nights cooled down so much and they where walking around long term bare foot. (Really an ambulance came and took them away.)  It's not going to happen on a quick run to the bathroom but if their up making smores (Best treat ever Chocolate, gramcracker, and toasted marshmellow) with the adults or something it could plus good shoes are always a good idea.\n\n!!!!!! extra socks!!!!! its' another thing you can't have to many of.  In fact I have at least one pair of wool socks for each person camping with us.  Wool will keep you warm even if it gets wet (thremo's socks from artifial fibers don't always).  But because people can be sinitive to wool I'd put on 1 thin sock and then the wool over that. If the nights is on the colder side it's a good idea to have the child sleep in the sock combo.  though don't over bundle the rest of the body.  You don't want them to sweat in their sleep. Generally is you can keep the Head and feet warm lighter cloths are all you need for the rest of the body in a sleeping bag.\n\nI usually go to the dollar store before any camping trip and buy little cheap coloring books, games and toys for the kid to play with.  Kites and bubble always go over well.  Kit's are especially a favorite on the beach even with adults. \n\nThink in terms of rain.  Yeah when it's nice and sunny there is plenty you can do with a child but nothing is worse then getting stuck in a tent on a rainy day with nothing for a small child to do.\n\nFinger and snack foods. Actually fresh vegs like carrots, apples and the like work better then alot of prepacked junk food.  They don't crush, or get stale or soggy and you have less trash to worry about.  My kids where often running here and there and didn't really want to sit around alot, so giving them a carrot stick they could take with them to do what ever worked well.\n\nAlso we tend to cook a good breakfast and a good dinner but made lunch light.  Actually found sliced meat and cheese worked great.  lay out meat put on cheese and rolled it up.  No plates, no silverware or other trash and quick prep time.  Didn't even bother with bread (again smashes and soggy and takes up alot of packing space.) plus the kid would only eat half of the