Layering for Shoulder-Season Camping

Spring and autumn camps swing forty degrees between dawn and noon. Layering, not a single heavy coat, is what keeps you comfortable through it.

Base, mid, shell

A merino base wicks moisture, an insulating mid layer traps warmth, and a light shell blocks wind without turning camp chores into a sauna.

Pack for the swing, not the average

Plan around the coldest and warmest hour of the day, not the forecast high. You can always shed a layer; you cannot conjure one from nowhere.