Midnight & CraftyCamper
Midnight Midnight
I’ve been watching the clouds drift—noticed how their shapes seem to foreshadow tomorrow’s weather, any patterns you use to decide what gear to pack?
CraftyCamper CraftyCamper
Hey, that’s a solid trick. I usually line up a quick cloud‑chart on a piece of paper – flag the big ones: cumulus are usually a good sign of a warm front, cirrus mean a cold front is on the way, and those pesky nimbostratus? Heavy rain incoming, so pack a tarp and a sturdy rain jacket. If the clouds are all streaky and thin, that’s a hint at wind, so bring a windbreak and maybe a kite for extra ventilation. I also keep a small “rain‑ready” pack in the car just in case the sky decides to surprise me – it’s the same principle as a safety net, but I’m a bit of a risk‑tamer, so I prefer to outsmart the weather instead of just bracing for it.