Best camping gear for hot weather: Top tents, hammocks and more
One day it’s sunny; the next - rains not seen since Noah built his ark. If you haven’t experienced it before, this folks, is a classic British summer.
While we’ve collectively accepted that fair weather from May - September is never a given, even in the supposedly ‘warmer’ months, in recent years, the mercury has swung the other way and we’ve started to see 40-degree scorchers become more of a thing.
What does this mean if you’ve got outdoor pursuits like camping on the agenda? Prepare for every and any eventuality.
We’re stoic in the face of dark clouds and duly rummage for waterproofs to stuff in our backpacks, but when the forecast points to blazing sun, the race is on to find hot weather camping essentials to ensure you don’t burn to a crisp in the great outdoors.
Whether you’re planning a few days of the good life in an official campground or you’re bolting for the festival field, camping means being exposed to the elements - come rain or shine - all day.
Sure, warm weather and sun mean it’s an altogether more pleasurable experience than , but those same high temperatures can make it challenging to sleep at night as well as find shade when the sun is at its most lethal.
