{"id":7788,"date":"2019-07-08T09:41:10","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T16:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.forestcamping.com\/dow\/suzi\/?p=7788"},"modified":"2019-06-08T09:44:43","modified_gmt":"2019-06-08T16:44:43","slug":"camping-in-hot-weather-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forestcamping.com\/dow\/suzi\/camping-in-hot-weather-continues\/","title":{"rendered":"Camping in Hot Weather Continues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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It can be really hard to sleep in sweltering hot conditions, particularly if it\u2019s also humid. For that reason, you need a specialized summer camping setup, just like you need winter gear for snow camping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you buy nothing else, make it a mesh cot. Lifting your body off the ground allows air to circulate all around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also want a summer-weight sleeping bag or blanket. Polyester fleece makes a great material for hot nights. It\u2019s cheap, easy to clean, and light enough that it doesn\u2019t provide too much insulation. It also retains a dry feel if it gets soaked with sweat, rain, or humidity. Grab a fleece blanket at a big-box store, or try this rectangular sleeping bag made from the material. Just be warned: This won\u2019t be enough insulation if nighttime temperatures dip below 60 degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your normal tent may also be inadequate for hot weather. You don\u2019t want to be under a rain fly for air to circulate as effectively as possible, but summer also sees rain showers and thunderstorms. How can you maximize air flow while still keeping rain off? A simple tarp strung between trees, above head height, is ideal. It\u2019ll keep rain out of your tent without obstructing air flow and give you a nice place to hang out during storms.<\/p>\n

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