Jesster
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Camping Baja late October-middle of November overnight weather advice
Hello!
I am planning a camping trip to Baja in a week or so (no detailed plans, will drive in through California to Cabo). I was wondering if anyone could
provide advice on how many layers or warm clothing is needed for sleeping outside. I understand that different areas of Baja will have different
temperature ranges, but if any one is able to provide a ballpark on recommended warm clothing that would be great! I generally get cold pretty easily.
Thanks so much in advance for the help!
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elgatoloco
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1-4 layers. Keep head,feet covered. YTMV. 
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Ateo
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Really depends on where you'recamping. If you're camping at high elevation you better bring some serious cold weather gear if you're sleeping outside.
If camping on the Pacifico beach then bring pants and a long sleeve shirt. Climb in your sleeping bag with a beanie and you should be fine.
Be prepared dude. Baja has it all.
[Edited on 10-13-2015 by Ateo]
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bajabuddha
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You are kidding, right? Is your camping gear a rental? Limited on stocking space? Better to have and not need, than need and not have.
Seriously, if you get cold easily, you answered your own question.
TIP: Do NOT smoke in bed; the sleeping bag you burn may be your wife.
[Edited on 10-13-2015 by bajabuddha]
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My motto (usually applies to beer). I would rather be looking at it than looking for it. Baja has it all. Warm jacket for the mountains, shorts and t
shirt for the SOC side. Pacific side can go either way .
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If you don't bring enough, second hand clothing is readily available almost everywhere...and cheap! Look for local segundas and/market days.
reality\'s never been of much use out here...
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Bring a good windbreaker to wear.
We don't stop playing because we grow old;
we grow old because we stop playing
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It's boy scout weather, be prepared.
It rare that I wear shoes that time of year, however a warm jacket and long pants are nice. Since you get cold easily go heavy on extras. The ocean is
a great regulator it's keeps the temps about 55 to 65. The deserts will get cold. Both could be a bit windy.
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Jesster
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This is all really helpful! Thanks everyone for your thoughts so far!!!!
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Jester, I think you will be surprised how high the humidity can be in a dessert, especially after the rains Baja has been getting lately. That also
brings out the bugs!
I sometimes wind up using long johns (not cotton) and socks, even when I am wearing shorts and sandals. That reduces the amount of bug spray I put on
my body. That way, when you wake up sweating in the middle of the night, you can open up the sleeping bag without ringing a dinner bell.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
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it is unusually hot hot hot in baja right now so doubt there will be cold unless you go up in the mountains...so bring a light sheet!
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I second Shari's light sheet recommendation. Maybe bring a flannel shirt.
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Quote: Originally posted by shari  | | it is unusually hot hot hot in baja right now so doubt there will be cold unless you go up in the mountains...so bring a light sheet!
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Not just in baja. Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties are melting too. I've lived on the SoCal coast, walking distance to the beach, since
1975. Hottest late summer I can remember. First time I've wished I had air conditioning. And no Santa Ana winds. Just hot, still, humid air.
For sleeping outside further south in baja, even in the mountains I bet, unless the weather changes quick, I wouldn't worry too much about being cold.
Bring some bug spray that contains DEET, the stronger the better.
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You asked about layers for "sleeping outside". Without a tent? El nino rains could kick in as forecast; could be any type of weather from hurricane to
sandblast wind that time of year. Very weird weather now. Tents are cheap and could provide a lot of needed shelter for you. Get a one-man, about
5-6 lbs.
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I'm sorry, but this is one of the funniest threads in a long time. What to WEAR when going camping? Oh, COME ON, MAN !! Wear what makes you
comfortable; it's a difference between what vehicle for what purpose, and what the freakin' jayzus you pack in a garbage bag for layers. We talking
KOA here??? Ain't like you're doin' PATA-FRIGGIN-GONIA!!!!
I mean, really....   
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
86 - 45*
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Jesster
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Thanks again everyone for all your tips!
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I carry clothing for warm and cold. I have camped at Laguna Manuela north of Guerrero Negro in July and had to put a heavy coat on in the early
morning. At a Baja 500 race in June near Laguna Hanson we had ice in the water jugs the morning of and by 9am we were wearing shorts and T shirts. So
it can be very warm and very cold no matter what time of year, be prepared.
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In 2013-2014 I rode mules from the tip (SJdC) to the US border. After the first 4 days riding northward and for the next 4 months I wore my down vest
EVERY DAY-mostly at night. In early December we were camped at 1800 feet in the Sierra de Guadalupe-it was 26 degrees F at night and heavy frost on
the tent in the am. It was COLD! In the north we got snowed on at the base of the Sierra de San Pedro Martir but that was in late Feb. There has
been snow on Tres Virgenes so it ain't always HOT.....Be prepared for anything in Baja California. Even camped on the beach in Dec-March, a cold front
and wind can make you regret leaving the down vest at home. JMO....I always take a down bag for winter camping...
My other 4WD is a Baja Mule!
La Mula Mil Survivor 2013-2014!
1000 miles by mule from the tip to Tecate!
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You will be sleeping outside? Pay close attention to the thoughts on bugs and jejenes... One reason I like the idea of a light sheet is that you can
always pull it up and over you when that calm peaceful little arroyo you are camped in turns into a Hitchc-ckian hell!!!!
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