SPEND A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS
Dreaming of spending a night under the stars? Discover all the keys to planning your future weekends!
Dreaming of spending a night under the stars? Discover all the keys to planning your future weekends!
Whether you're on a trek between two days of walking, or simply getting away for the evening, it's important to prepare your equipment properly to enjoy the moment!
In the first case, you will need to choose lightweight, easy-to-wear equipment. In the second case, you can afford more comfort.
The first essential is obviously the sleeping bag! Choose it according to the outside temperature in which you will sleep. This depends on the season but also on the altitude and humidity of the place where you will sleep, find out well in advance! The nights remain cool in the mountains and especially with the altitude, we recommend a sleeping bag with a comfort temperature of at least 0°C, better to be too hot than too cold!
Tip: To protect against moisture and dew, consider using a sleeping bag made of water-repellent fabric or a sleeping bag cover. To keep your sleeping bag in good condition for as long as possible and to protect it from odors, we recommend using a sleeping bag liner, which will allow you to wash the inside of your bag.
Inseparable from the sleeping bag, a mattress will allow you to be well insulated from the cold and humidity of the ground.
If you have to carry it, choose a foam mattress or a self-inflating mattress. Foam mattresses are very lightweight, but not very compact. Conversely, self-inflating mattresses can be stored more easily in a bag but are often a little heavier.
If you don't have to carry long and are accessing your campsite by car, you can afford to bring an air mattress, pump and pillow to ensure maximum comfort. In winter, we recommend placing an additional insulating foam mat to insulate your mattress from the ground.
Also remember to take a lamp or a Clic-type headlamp with you to light up your stay while you set up or if you get up at night.
A large plastic bag or waterproof cover will help protect your belongings from moisture overnight. They will also keep any food out of reach of wildlife! Bread, cookies, and cakes, which are very popular with marmots and other ungulates, are not digestible by them. The yeast in these foods can cause serious damage to their digestive systems.
Are you going camping exceptionally or on rare occasions?
Don't hesitate to rent the equipment!
