Guide: Join Katrine on a kayak and shelter trip during the winter months

By Katrine Corfitsen.

Sleeping outdoors in winter isn't just for those with expensive gear - you can get by with a tarp for insulation, a folding mattress, your winter duvet, a hot water bottle or flask for warm liquids, and standard winter clothing. Sleeping in nature is a year-round activity, requiring more planning during colder months. However, you'll experience clearer starry night skies than in summer, when the sky isn't as dark, and you can sleep in since the sun and animals don't wake up at 4 AM.

However, if you like sailing as I do, I would recommend waiting until warmer months since water sports in cold water are not for beginners.

If you are an experienced rower and would like to try sleeping outdoors while the weather is cold, I would recommend rowing somewhere that is also accessible by car. This will allow you to meet up with someone arriving by car with all the equipment you need. Buying equipment for cold nights that can also be transported in a kayak can be quite an expensive affair. Andkær Vig and Trælde Næs can be accessed from the water as well as by car.

These were some recommendations from me. If you have any questions or are simply generally interested in kayaking and outdoor life, you can find me at @mywateradventures on Instagram.