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Getting ready to go camping...

rachylou

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Hello everybody! I’m getting ready to go family camping again. Will disappear for two weeks. Super late this year, watching the fire and covid situation. For the first time ever we are staying incredibly close to home and camping on the coast. It will be cold 50-60 F and probably get foggy. I should probably worry about wind, which hurts my ears.

Any advice?

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nemosmom

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Turtlefur earbands!!! Obviously not made of real turtles

I have one that I used when camping in Big Sur/Willow Creek/Gorda/Pfeiffer area (several times per year). When the fog rolled in it was COLD, but these were great. And, they work fine under a hoodie, if that's your thing.

My NorCal coastal camping outfit was longjohns (used as pjs) topped with cotton tee, knit jogger or leggings, technical windbreaker or hoodie, puffer vest, earband, wool socks + hiking shoes.

Have fun! If you go south of the Bay Area, be sure to beachcomb for jade!

Turtle Fur Original Fleece Ear Band Triple-Layer Shaped Headband

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unfrumped

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You will need puffy pants!

Suz

(website)

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Puffy puffy puffy!!!!

I hope you have a good time, Rachy. Ditto to Lilypup.

Anonymous

Puff it up, head to toe, and have a ball!

Inge

(website)

Yes, puffy time!-)

I was also thinking a headband or maybe ear warmers to keep your ears warm, Rachy. And a warm (thermal) underlayer and warm comfy shoes.

Have a wonderful time, can't wait to hear all about your camping adventures!

Cardiff girl

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My only advice is to enjoy yourself,oh and take lots of warm clothes.

LaPed

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Coast camping -- fun but damp, especially when waiting for the morning fog to burn off. Bring lots of wool; warms when wet! A beanie and lightweight gloves are nice even if it only gets down to 50.

madeline

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Cuddle Duds or HeatTech for a base layer. Agree with everyone else’s suggestions. Have fun.

Runcarla

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Bring marshmallows and stay upwind of the campfire.

rachylou

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Oh dang. I can’t believe it. I’d completely forgotten that I got a Selkie last Christmas. Thank you all for reminding me!

I will dig out my ear warmer and gloves!

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Angie

(website)

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I’ll store your tiara while you camp......unless of course, you want to take it with you

rachylou

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Decisions decisions, Angie!

Jaime

(website)

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No words of advice. I am speechless at the thought of camping two weeks with my extended family. In the cold!

Joy

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It will be cold and windy. A waterproof hoodie is a good idea. You can turn your back to the wind. Look at the night sky if it is clear enough.. A head lamp for midnight tracks to the loo?

rachylou

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Good point. I’ll look for my rain gear.

Cee

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Pack a snorkel !

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rachylou

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Hey! I need that Cee!!

Cee

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Then it be thine !

Brooklyn

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Camping is the perfect pandemic holiday. Relax and enjoy!

Jane

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I love the Selkie suit. How good is that. Fingerless mittens might be helpful, so you can still do zips and things whilst keeping your hands warm.

It is the sound of zips that always reminds me of camping!

Anonymous

*Stows away in rachys suitcase*

rachylou

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Ya gonna have to sit on top of the tents, suntiger... too much stuff

Karie

(website)

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I love camping. Enjoy your time in the great outdoors!

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Sounds like fun. If you like camping--LOL! Seriously, getting to enjoy the outdoors does sound like fun. I hope you'll share some WIWs!

Anonymous

I found some great shoes for you!

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Julie

Have fun!
I have that ear problem too. Keep your head hooded (or use those ear band things)! I need to remember to do that even if it's not so cold, otherwise my ears give me a headache.

Cee

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Beware of folk who like banjo a little too much and have never been near a dentistry.

...and critters that might want to eat you and not in a good way !

Glory

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Ah I suffer severe ear pain only in one ear when it’s cold and windy. My solution has been foam earplugs and fleece lined - double layer hat. The ear plugs have really helped.

rachylou

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That’s an interesting thought, Glory. I’ll take some ear plugs.

Also... I wanted to learn banjo. I tried to strum once... I couldn’t make the strings make any sound... hahaha! I’m a failed creepy banjo aficionado!

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