When it comes to
camping, people usually think about cold and freezing weather or heavy rainfall.
But, at times the weather may become too warm or sultry hot as well. Camping in
such type of climate is quite challenging. Hot summer comes with extreme
discomfort, exhaustion and this can turn a camping tour into a sweat-soaked
bummer very fast. Mentioned below are some of the tips that you can refer to for
beating the heat especially when you have limited resources and no cooler or AC
available.
- Keep the air circulating
Dead air has a technique
of mixing the effects of heat. It is like being submerged in a damp bath that is
totally still. It is particularly visible at night, when lasting heat makes
campers feel fatigued for hours. To reduce this effect, bring a battery powered
fan for every tent. Though they necessitate lots of huge D-Cell batteries, the
comfort factor is increased considerably with one in the campground dwelling. In
addition, try to get rid of the rain fly of tent at night. It will permit the
night breeze to make its way through your tent; however, can also offer you a wonderful
view of the stars on clear nights.
- Pitch up in the dark
Possibly the
best way to prevent your tent getting too stuffy and hot is to try and make
sure you pitch up in the darkness. Also focus on the time, as the shade will shift
as the day moves, so plan to have your tent in darkness during the day’s
hottest part. When packing away or pitching up, it is also sensible to do this
either early or late in the day to stay away from the midday sun.
- Bring more water than you need
Though every
camper has read and heard this constantly, it really cannot be repeated enough.
In extremely hot weather, even light to moderate activity can activate
dehydration. This is something you do not want to mess with, as the water
balance of the body is very subtle Ensure water is available to everyone at all
times, and ensure that everyone is drinking it constantly.
- Invest on a polycotton tent
Polycotton tents
include innumerable natural fibres and thus they are more breathable in warm
weather, allowing more air to pass through the tent.
- Dress according to the weather
High summertime
heat is typically accompanied by strong sun, so it is important to keep a constant
layer of sunscreen on at all times. Light-colored clothing and hats made out of
breathable fabric assist as well. Avoid garments that are dark in color and
clothing made with heavy material, such as wool.
- Choose foods that do not need refrigeration
If you camp for a
couple of days, you will most possibly need to replenish your cooler with ice.
An option is to carry meals that need no refrigeration at all. You can
buy freeze dried backpacking meals which will remain perfect at room
temperature, and there are several shelf stable food alternatives that can be
used in campfire recipes.
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