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 heat-related issues.
Among them, camping outdoors requires 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 right campsite. For example, campsites located at high elevations tend to have lower outside temperatures, allowing you to stay comfortable even in summer. Additionally, forest campsites with plenty of shade provide a relatively cool climate since they are not exposed to direct sunlight. Moreover, if there are leisure facilities or tourist spots nearby, you can find places to stay cool, so it is also recommended to check out the surrounding area when looking for a campsite.
Next, when going camping in summer, choosing the right tent is also important. For use in hot seasons, it is best to select a tent with a large mesh area and good ventilation. Having more mesh sections allows wind to pass through the tent easily, helping to prevent heat from building up inside. Tents with many ventilation openings or those equipped with large vents are also recommended.
Furthermore, as a heat countermeasure 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 measures, rectangular recta tarps and hexagonal hexa tarps are recommended over screen tarps that cover all four sides, as they allow wind to pass through from the sides, keeping things cooler. These tarps can be arranged differently depending on the number of poles, allowing various setups according to the direction of the sun, making them highly versatile.
It is best to set up tents and tarps in the afternoon to minimize the time exposed to direct sunlight. This helps reduce heat buildup and can make it easier to avoid discomfort while sleeping.
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 months, feeling uncomfortable due to the heat while sleeping can prevent you from getting proper rest and affect the next day. In such cases, using a simple bed called a "cot," commonly used in camping, can help you sleep comfortably. There are low-type and high-type cots, but by choosing a high cot that can also be used as a bench, you create space under your body, making it feel 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 where you can camp in the Kanto region, but at Mobility Resort Motegi in Motegi Town, Haga District, Tochigi Prefecture, there is a campsite called the "Forest Site" where you can camp in the Forest and Starry Sky Camping Village area. Tochigi Prefecture is covered by forests on about 55% of its land area, with an average annual temperature of 12 to 14 degrees Celsius in the plains, making it comfortable to live in, and it is said to have 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 coolly.
This campsite offers two types of sites: the standard 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 also rent tarps, kitchen sets including frying pans and stoves for cooking, allowing you to experience authentic outdoor activities even if you come empty-handed.
Also, summer is a season when you tend to sweat 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 for free 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, allowing you to spend 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 carefully prepare in advance, not 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, so you can enjoy camping comfortably.
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