The Essential Gear
Sleep better at your campsite with a few gear upgrades. Bring the basics and you'll notice a difference right away.
- Sleeping pad: Whether you have a sleeping pad or an air mattress, putting something between you and the hard, cold ground will do wonders. Especially for spring and fall camping, when the ground is colder than usual.
- Earplugs: Improve your sleep for under $3 with a basic pair of earplugs. If the sounds of the wilderness tend to keep you awake these will help you fall asleep, and stay asleep.
- Pillow: Don't forget your pillow, a necessary item for basic sleep comfort. Even just one is better than none. If your sleeping pad has one built in, try it at home first because they tend to be less comfortable.
More: Top 5 Qualities of a Good Sleeping Pad
Bring Out Your Inner Glamper
Take a page out of the glamper's handbook and make your tent or camper a sleeping heaven. With these extra supplies you'll be comfortable enough to sleep anywhere, anytime.
- Extra blankets: Don't just bring a sleeping bag; pack a few old comforters instead. You can sleep on one or two and then cover up with another one or two. If you tend to get cold at night, or sleep with an extra-comfortable mattress at home, this will be just what you need to fall deep into sleep.
- Cot: Forget a sleeping pad or air mattress, set up a cot to sleep better in your tent.
- Battery-operated fan: If you can't sleep without a fan or white noise at home, bring a battery-operated fan to sleep better at the campsite. They're usually small, making them easy to fit in with the rest of your stuff.
- Eyeshades: If you need more than 8 hours of sleep at night, bring eyeshades. While many campers enjoy waking up with the sun, it's not exactly an option when you're in a tent. Use eyeshades to extend your night of sleep.
More: 8 Unconventional Remedies to Help You Sleep at the Campsite
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