What's the best way to make a camping experience in below-freezing weather comfortable?

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I'd like to go camping next weekend but the weather in New Hampshire looks to be in the mid-20's F. I have a pretty warm sleeping bag. What other measures should I take to enjoy the camping, rather than freezing my butt off and not having a good time?
 
In addition to wearing clothing that will insulate even when wet (wool or thinsulate, for example), make sure, absolutely, 100% sure, that you can light a fire or stove anytime you need it. When I hunt, I always carry a homemade "fire kit": half a dozen strike-anywhere matches dipped in wax, a candle, a cigarette lighter, a wad of waxed paper, and several small sticks. I figure I can scrounge up the rest if I have to light a survival fire for warmth and signaling.

EDIT TO DISAGREE (HALFWAY) WITH NEXT ANSWER:
No booze in cold weather! That feeling of warmth is the heat leaving your body, and you will actually get hypothermia much faster.

A good woman (or man), however, could help a lot, I suppose.
 
hopefully you will have a tent...we always lined under the tent with hemlock branches...keep a good fire going ...dress in layers...a good woman and some booze wouldnt hurt...
 
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