How To Stay Cool While Camping In Hot Weather

How To Stay Cool While Camping In Hot Weather

By David Hanney

Summer's an idyllic time to be outside. Long days, warm weather, and no need to break the ice off your socks in the morning. But let's not pretend it doesn't come with its challenges - especially when it's hot. Excessive heat under canvas can turn a dream trip into an endurance test.

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Elan

Lightweight, waterproof hooped bivvy bag weighing less than 1kg
£86.99 £109.99

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Polestar

3-season ultralight 1-person backpacking tent, 980g
£83.97 £139.99

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Soloist

Ultralight backpacking tent: 1-person, 3-season, 1.2kg
£118.99 £149.99

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Soloist XL

Ultralight backpacking tent: 1-person XL, 3-season, 1.31kg
£134.99 £169.99

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Ultra 1 Ultra 1

Ultra 1

Ultralight bikepacking tent: 1-person, 2-3 season, sub 900g (2lb)
£266.99 £314.99

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Tarpstar 1

An ultralight, 1-person pyramid tarp tent that pitches using trekking poles.
£121.99 £143.99

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Tarpstar 2

Ultralight pyramid tarp tent for backpacking: 2-person, 3-season, as light as 500g
£148.99 £186.99

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Tarpstar 4

Ultralight pyramid tarp tent for backpacking: 4-person, 3-season, as light as 771g
£199.99 £259.99

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Tetri

Geodesic backpacking tent: 2-person, 3-season, 3kg
£117.99 £139.99

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Viso 2

Spacious, backpacking tunnel tent: 2-person, 3-season, 3.2kg
£143.99 £169.99

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Viso 3

Spacious, backpacking tunnel tent: 3-person, 3-season, 3.9kg
£156.99 £184.99

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Aeronaut 1 Aeronaut 1

Aeronaut 1

Air pole tent great for bikepacking and hiking trips: 1-person, 3-season, 1.2kg
£143.99 £169.99

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