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[quote=Anonymous]Will it be dry? Low of 40 and dry, no hesitation.

Do you have sleeping bags? What temp are they rated to? If they are rated to 20 or below, no issues at all.

If you have 30 or 40 degree bags, bring extra blankets (a comforter if you have one). You might also think about putting the adults on the outside and the kids in the middle. Bring warm PJs and socks for sleeping. We've also rolled my kiddo up in a fleece blanket before tucking him into the sleeping bag.

The other thing to watch for is keeping them warm before they get into bed. Getting cold then warming up is much harder than staying warm. Bring warm socks and shoes, sweatpants, and a windproof top layer (you might even think about bringing light winter coats -- it seems like overkill but if you are car camping, they shouldn't take up much space, and they are very handy to throw on if a kid needs to pee in the night).

Hot meal for dinner, and bring hot chocolate so they can have a warm drink when they wake up in the AM.[/quote]

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