A pour over coffee dripper
Coffee. Magic bean juice. The java jolt. However you frame it, few of us can do without it in the morning. But RVs are small, and some winter campgrounds are unpowered. What is a coffee lover to do? Pour over coffee pots are very inexpensive and very compact. They require no electricity and most fit a standard #2 cone filter. All you do is pop the coffee in the filter, put the filter into the cup, put the coffee dripper over your mug and pour your hot water into the filter. The cone shape swirls the water and it drips into the mug, brewing up a surprisingly strong cup of coffee. These drippers are small so you may need to do two pours, but it’s the perfect way to get the coffee you want when out in your RV.
HotHands®
You’re not RV winter camping just to sit in the RV all day! You want to walk around the frozen lake, snowshoe, skate, and enjoy the great outdoors! Problem is, it’s cold out there. You bundle up but your hands and feet can still get cold despite gloves and heavy socks. It’s HotHands® to the rescue! These are small, easily portable, air activated personal heat pouches. Slip a couple into your pocket and if you need to warm up those hands or feet simply open the package, activate it and enjoy. Read the safety warnings on the package before proceeding. Learn more here.
Small board games
At some point you need to come in from enjoying the snow, and it gets dark early during the winter. That means it’s time to pull out the board games for good old-fashioned family fun. Board games have exploded in popularity recently with large, complex games taking center stage. However, there are plenty of small games that fit easily into an RV and are fun for the whole family. Check out Bears vs Babies, Unstable Unicorns or Zombie Dice. Mission Fun and Games in St. Albert has many games to choose among.
A bungee cord and clothes pins
These take up minimal space to pack along but make for a great small indoor clothesline! You’ll need a place to dry out mittens, hats, and socks and you don’t want to risk drying them over a fire or over the RV’s heat vent. An impromptu clothesline can dry your items out faster than leaving them in a heap by the door.
Conclusion
RV winter camping is fun and a great way to explore the outdoors during the cold season. A few inexpensive items like the ones above take your experience to the next level.
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