Bundling Up: Camping in the Winter




In Texas, temperatures rarely drop anywhere to make winter camping dangerous. But comfort, on the other hand, is another story. Before you head out for your first winter camping trip, make sure you’re following these five guidelines:

Pack Clothes in Layers

Many of our winter days start off on the chilly side and gradually warm up as the day goes on. That can make outfit planning rather complicated! But instead of going for specific outfits, pack in layers. When it warms up in the afternoon you can shed your flannel and enjoy the cool breeze through your t-shirt!

Pack Spare Hats and Gloves

You never know who might forget their hat and gloves, or if you might lose your own! If you don’t have gloves, try mittens. Mittens are warmer than gloves because they keep all of your fingers together, and the body heat radiates. And covering our heads in the cold does wonders for keeping us warm!

Pack the Correct Sleeping Pad

If you feel like your sleeping pad isn’t cutting it and the cold from the ground is ripping right through, try lying on top of a down jacket, or other clothes. Dirty clothes would be best, obviously.

Bring an Adequate Sleeping Bag

It’s definitely wise to bring a sleeping bag that’s adequate for winter camping! There’s nothing worse than being cold throughout the night. So make sure your sleeping bag will withstand the cold and keep you plenty warm!

Camp by Candlelight

Hang a lantern inside of your tent. Utilize the lighting, enjoy the ambiance, and of course- the lantern will help your tent to stay warm through the night. Lanterns have many uses!

We hope these tips help you prepare for your winter camping trip! And as always, happy camping, and stay warm out there on Lake LBJ!

 




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Fishing Report from TPWD (Jul. 2)

GOOD. Water stained; 85 degrees; 0.37 feet below pool. Crappie are fair on minnows in 15-20 feet of water on brush piles. Catfish are good in 20-25 feet of water with punch bait. Report by Jess Rotherham, Texas Crappie Fishing Service. Bass are good on docks and bulkheads in 3-10 feet of water skipping a light jig or Texas-rigged fluke or worm. Some fish can be caught on rock and brush piles in 10 feet of water using soft plastics. Report by Bryan Cotter, Texas Hawgs. Water clarity is 3-4 feet, and stained in some areas. Bass are good around submerged grass on chatterbaits and a Texas rig worm, or around brush piles and rock piles dragging a worm. Report by Evan Coleman, Big Bassin Fishing Tour. Anticipate increased boater traffic this weekend as we celebrate our Nation’s Independence Day.

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