Sooner or later its going to rain and if your camping in the UK then its almost a certainty, but its not the end of the world, in fact most campers would agree that if you've prepared ahead correctly then it can make all the difference and there's no reason that it can't even be fun.
So my top wet weather tips:
Is it really that bad? Most of the time our rain is drizzle, and it shouldn't stop you putting on some waterproofs and going off and enjoying your surroundings, go for a walk and explore.
- Take the time to relax, This is a great time to listen to the rain on the canvas, contemplate life, read, play cards, draw or even write a blog...
- Go swimming, try some water-sports, after all you are essentially waterproof and you're going to get wet anyway aren't you?
- Try out some camp-craft skills, There are loads of projects you could do under canvas like making a paracord bracelet, or if you're young a camp kite for when the rain goes away.
- Head to a Local Library, Information Centre, Museum or Shopping Centre. If you do a little research before you go, you'll find there's loads of places to go that are indoors and out of the rain.
- On the indoors note - Head to the nearest pub, most pubs in the country side welcome walkers, and I have even been at pubs that have let me air and dry off my clothes and boots by the fire, While you're there lookout for local crafted beers, its the only chance you'll get to try some of them. You could even make a game of dashing to the next pub in town between the worst of the rain, after-all, you're camping, it's not like you need to drive home is it?
- If you have little ones with you, it's always good to pack a 'rainy day box' fill a clip box with comics, colouring in books, card and games, and maybe perhaps a few treats. Break it out when the rains come and properly prepared they will be entertained for the worst of the weather.
With a little imagination and enthusiasm there are plenty of things that you can do when the weather sets in. And there's nothing like snuggling up cosy and warm in your sleeping bag cradling a hot chocolate watching the world through the front of your tent and listening to the rain fall on a wet day.
