Campfire Comfort: What to Wear for a Night Under the Stars
The fire crackles, the air cools, and the sky fills with more stars than you expected. A good campsite evening depends on staying comfortable from the first flame to the last ember, and the right clothes make that possible.
Plan for the temperature drop
Camp temperatures fall fast after sunset, even on a mild day. Pack for the coldest hour you expect, not the warmest one you enjoy at the trailhead.
Build a layer you can shed
A fire warms you on one side and leaves the other cold. Choose layers you can open, pull on or take off without a fuss. Our Sport Long Sleeve Hooded Pullover is a lightweight 100% polyester interlock layer with a three-panel hood that works well as a mid layer by the fire.
Keep a tee for the daytime
Camp days are warm, active and full of setup. A soft graphic tee is easy to live in during the day, and a warm layer takes over after dark. Our Camping TGO short-sleeve tee and our Campfires Hide Questionable Cooking Skills long-sleeve tee both suit a relaxed campsite.
Protect your head and hands
Your head and hands lose heat quickly once the sun drops. Bring a warm hat and gloves for the evening, and a dry pair for the tent.
Keep a dry layer for the night
A damp shirt makes a cold night colder. Pack a dry layer for bed and keep it in a bag so it stays dry.
The short version
Plan for the cold, layer for the fire, wear a tee for the day, and keep a dry layer for sleep. Then pull up a log and keep it wild.