A WOMAN has revealed that she is currently living in a tent with no electricity.
But after battling the cold for months, Hayley White, a content creator from the UK, has discovered six cheap hacks she swears by to keep warm without heating.
A woman who lives in a tent has shared the six hacks she swears by to battle the chill[/caption]
So with summer well and truly over, if you’re concerned about rising costs and how you will cope with the chill this winter, then you’ve come to the right place and won’t want to miss this.
Posting on social media, Hayley shared a TikTok clip under the username @the_girl_outdoors_x, giving an insight into her tent life.
She said: “I’ve been living in a tent since June and I’m gonna try and see out the winter in a tent with no electricity.
“This morning I woke up at about 6am and it was actually the coldest I have ever felt since camping since June, which basically kicks my a** into gear because I need to get something sorted now.
“Lots of people are saying, ‘don’t use the air mattress,’ so I need to go shopping, I need to get the bed off the floor.
“I need to waterproof the tent, gotta get my a** into gear.”
Following this, Hayley then exclusively told Fabulous about how she’s battling the chill, as she explained: “I’ve learned a few hacks from living outdoors that really help keep you warm without spending much.
“A lot of people have commented and shared suggestions on my social media too, and these are the ones that really work.”
First things first, Hayley stressed the importance of “layering smartly,” as she advised: “Wear several thin layers instead of one thick one.
“Thermal leggings and base layers from budget shops like Primark or Decathlon or Go Outdoors work wonders.”
Secondly, Hayley got candid on the hot water bottle trick she recommends, as she explained: “Fill one before bed and pop it between your thighs or by your core.
“You can also wrap it in a spare jumper so it stays warm for hours.”
As well as this, Hayley swears by insulating “under you, not just over you.”
She revealed: “Most heat is lost through the ground – even a cheap yoga mat, cardboard, or extra blanket underneath your sleeping bag makes a big difference.”
The reason I’m doing this is to challenge myself, inspire others to step outside their comfort zones, and to raise awareness and funds for our homeless veterans
Hayley White
Not only this, but keeping your clothes dry is key to feeling warm, as Hayley wrote: “Moisture steals heat fast, so I always change into dry socks before sleeping.”
Additionally, Hayley urged anyone feeling the cold to sleep wearing a hat, as she acknowledged: “You lose a surprising amount of heat through your head at night.”
How does thermal clothing keep you warm?
Thermal clothing keeps you warm by trapping air near your body and preventing heat loss.
It’s made from materials like polyester, merino wool, fleece, or down that are good at insulating and wicking away moisture.
Trapping air
The fabric creates a layer of insulation by trapping air, which is a poor conductor of heat. This prevents heat from escaping through conduction, convection, and radiation.
Wicking away moisture
Thermal clothing is breathable and absorbs sweat from your skin, which helps prevent you from getting damp and cold.
Regulating body temperature
Thermal clothing keeps you warm in cold weather, but it’s also breathable enough to prevent overheating during physical activity.
Design features
Some thermal clothing has panels or zones that provide extra warmth to areas like your chest, back, and knees
Finally, Hayley shared her flask hack she abides by on a daily basis when temperatures drop, as she explained: “Boil water and store it in a flask before bed so you have something warm to sip if you wake up cold.”
Discussing her hacks, Hayley told us: “They’re all really simple things, but together they make the world of difference – and it’s been amazing seeing how many of these have come from the outdoor community too.”
Explaining her desire to live in a tent, Hayley, who is also open about her tent life on Instagram, revealed: “The reason I’m doing this is to challenge myself, inspire others to step outside their comfort zones, and to raise awareness and funds for our homeless veterans.
“It’s something that really means a lot to me.”
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Hayley is living in a tent to challenge herself and inspire others[/caption]
