Camp Science
Evidence-led explanations of moisture, ground heat loss, cold, exposure, and sleep outdoors.
Camp Science
Why Does the Ground Steal So Much Heat From You at Night?
A warm sleeping bag can still leave you shivering if there isn't enough insulation underneath you. The reason is simple: when you sleep on the ground, you aren't just surrounded by cold air, you're lying against a huge surface capable of carrying heat away from your body.
5 min read - Published August 13, 2026Camp Science
Why Does 5°C Feel So Much Colder When You're Camping?
Five degrees Celsius doesn't sound extreme. Around town, it might mean a jacket and cold hands. At camp, the same temperature can feel surprisingly harsh because you're dealing with more than cold air: wind, dampness, cold ground and hours of continuous exposure all change the experience.
5 min read - Published August 13, 2026Camp Science
Your Tent Is Wet Inside. But It Never Rained. Why?
You wake up to water droplets covering the inside of your tent, even though the night was completely dry. The tent may not be leaking at all. The water was probably already there, just in a form you couldn't see.
5 min read - Published August 13, 2026Sleep systems
How to Build a Sleep System for Cold and Damp Camping Nights
A five-layer sleep system and a ten-minute bedtime routine for combining ground protection, insulation, dry clothing, and moisture control on cold, damp nights.
6 min read - Published August 5, 2026