This will also warm your tent as you awaken in the morning. Cold air sinks. Try to place your campsite on slightly higher ground than the rest of your surroundings. Try to choose a protected site if it is snowing or the wind is blowing. Water Consumption In Cold Weather.
Dehydration can seriously impair the body's ability to produce heat.
Drink fluids as often as possible during the day and keep a water bottle or canteen with you at night. Cooking In Cold Weather. Cooking in cold weather will take about twice as long as normal. Always use a lid on any pots that you are cooking in. This will help to hold in the heat and decrease the overall heating time.