Want to spend comfortably even in summer! What are the measures against heat to enjoy summer camp?
Summer is just around the corner, marking the arrival of the outdoor season.
However, summer temperatures are high, so you must be very careful about heatstroke and other risks.
Especially when camping outdoors overnight, it is essential to take thorough measures against the heat,
but what kind of measures are effective to stay cool?
Points to be careful about in summer camping!
What are the key points for heat measures?
First, one of the key points for heat measures is choosing the campsite. For example, campsites located at high altitudes tend to have lower outside temperatures, so you can spend your time comfortably even in summer. Also, forest campsites with plenty of shade provide a relatively cool climate since they are not exposed to direct sunlight. Additionally, if there are leisure facilities or tourist spots nearby, you can find places to stay cool, so it is recommended to check the surrounding area when looking for a campsite.
Next, when camping in summer, choosing the right tent is also important. For hot seasons, it is best to select tents with a large mesh area and good ventilation. Having more mesh parts allows wind to pass through the tent easily, helping to prevent heat from building up inside. Tents with many ventilation openings or large ventilations are also recommended.
Furthermore, as a measure against heat when setting up a tent, a tarp is indispensable. A tarp refers to a large fabric roof used in camping to block sunlight and rain, creating shade, making it an effective item for hot summers.
Although tarps come in various types such as square, rectangular, and hexagonal, from the perspective of heat countermeasures, rectangular recta tarps and hexagonal hexa tarps are recommended over screen tarps that cover all four sides because they allow wind to pass through from the sides, keeping things cooler. These tarps can be arranged in different ways depending on the number of poles, allowing for various setups according to the sun’s direction, enabling flexible use.
It is best to set up tents and tarps in the afternoon to minimize the time they are exposed to direct sunlight. This also helps reduce heat buildup and can better prevent uncomfortable sleeping conditions.
Additionally, using items that help lower body temperature, such as wrapping a cold towel around your body or spraying cooling sprays on your clothes to feel refreshed, is also effective for releasing body heat.
Especially during the hot summer season, feeling uncomfortable due to heat while sleeping can prevent proper rest and affect the following day. In such cases, using a "cot," a simple bed used in camping, can help you sleep comfortably. Cots come in low and high types, but choosing a high cot, which can also be used as a bench, creates space under your body and feels cooler than sleeping directly on the ground. Additionally, laying down a cooling gel mat that absorbs heat can provide a comfortable sleeping environment.
Cool and comfortable? What is the recommended campsite in Kanto?!
There are several spots for camping in the Kanto region, but at Mobility Resort Motegi in Motegi Town, Haga District, Tochigi Prefecture, there is a campsite called the "Forest Site" in the Forest and Starry Sky Camping Village area where you can camp. Tochigi Prefecture is covered by forests on about 55% of its land, and the average annual temperature in the plains is a comfortable 12 to 14 degrees Celsius, with relatively many sunny days. Since there is no sea nearby and mountains stretch around, summers tend to feel humid and hot. However, at the Forest Site of Mobility Resort Motegi, you can pitch your tent in the shade of dense trees, allowing you to spend your time comfortably cool.
This campsite offers two types of sites: the regular Forest Site and the Forest Wide Site. Regarding facilities, you can use your own tent and equipment, but rentals are also available for a fee. In addition to tents, you can rent tarps, kitchen sets including frying pans and stoves for cooking, so even if you come empty-handed, you can experience authentic outdoor camping.
Also, summer is a season when you tend to sweat a lot and feel sticky, but at the front desk, which is the reception within the Forest and Starry Sky Camping Village area, you can rent a warm water shower. It is available free of charge from 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., so even if you move your body vigorously, you can wash off the sweat and feel refreshed, making it possible to spend even the hot and uncomfortable nights comfortably.
In addition, the Mobility Resort Motegi has a hotel called "Mobility Resort Motegi Hotel" where you can overlook the racing course. This hotel also has a bathing facility called "Nozomi Bath" where you can relax your tired body in the bath and is recommended for those who want to use it for a day trip. Nozomi Bath also has an open-air bath, so you can bathe while looking at the night sky.
Even in the scorching hot summer season, by taking proper measures, you can enjoy a comfortable camping life.
Before visiting for camping, be sure to prepare in advance without forgetting items such as tents and tarps.
At Mobility Resort Motegi, it is relatively comfortable even in summer, and the surrounding environment is well maintained,
allowing you to camp comfortably.
If you are interested, why not pay a visit?
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