Safe glamping.....

AS the heatwave continues ( well, at the time of writing!) Pitchup.com has published safety tips for holidaymakers thinking about the attractions (if attractions there be) of a break under canvas.

• Pick a campsite with shade, such as a forest location. US research shows forests can be up to five degrees Celsius cooler due to the shade and evaporation.

• If buying a new tent, pick one with a separate groundsheet. This allows air to circulate inside the tent, even when closed, which has a cooling effect.

• Take extra freezer blocks: rotate them to keep food and drinks cool. Choose a site with ice pack freezing available.

• Pack a fan. A battery-powered fan will provide a great cooling effect, especially if a bowl of ice is placed in front of it – instant air conditioning!

• If pitched in direct sunlight, provide shade or reflectors that will keep the sun’s rays off and the tent cooler.

• Be careful with innocent objects that could start a fire if left in direct sunlight. Bottles of water can concentrate the sun’s rays and ignite groundsheets.

Dan Yates, founder of Pitchup.com, said: ‘These are just a few of our top tips for keeping cool and staying safe while camping in warm weather. Camping air conditioning units are available, but these can prove expensive and require an electric hook-up, so are not ideal for all campers on non-electric pitches.’

www.pitchup.com

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