Rainy Camping Days Ahead? Here’s How To Make Them Enjoyable

Rain comes and goes as often as the sun does. While getting caught out in it can be horrible, it’s not uncommon, and it’s certainly something we can prepare for. However, if you’re currently pitching a tent at the start of what was supposed to be a fun camping trip, but it’s suddenly pouring it down, you might be tempted to call the whole thing off and head back to the car. We wouldn’t blame you for doing so, either.

But rainy camping days can be fun—trust us, they really can. Make sure the tent is pitched correctly and bolted down, then head inside. Cozy up with some blankets and whoever is camping with you, and enjoy the atmosphere around you. And if that sounds next to impossible right now, don’t worry—we’re here to help. 

A rainy camping day can be used to make memories. You might not be able to enjoy the great outdoors, swim in a nearby lake, or bask in the sunshine with the tree whispering around you. However, there’s still a lot you can do with the walls of the tent and the pitter-patter of raindrops. Here are some ideas that might make this one of the most memorable days of the entire trip. 

Rainy Day Camping Tips

First, Make Sure it’s Going to Stay Dry ‘Indoors’

Is your tent going to stand up against the rain? Maybe it’s only suitable for a few brief showers? If so, now’s the time to reinforce the outside and ensure that no water makes it inside. Rainy camping days will be no fun if you get flooded out.

You can add extra layers to your tent, put an awning over the top, or pick it up and move it somewhere harder for the rain to touch (such as inside the tree line). Hit a local outdoor store and see if you can find items for the former; you want to give yourself plenty of extra defense against potential torrential rain, so don’t be afraid to buy a few layers to make sure. 

Watch the Rain with a Hot Cuppa

Sipping on a cup of coffee or tea is one of the nicest ways to enjoy the rain while in the tent. If you’ve got a camping stove, you can still use it outside when it’s raining—they’re set up to ensure that only the heaviest rain stops the gas from lighting. 

So, set one up just outside the door of your tent, pop a kettle full of water on the top, and let it boil. Try to make enough to fill a flask, so you don’t have to do this again without being able to knock back two or…