CAMPING | Hot Weather Camping Essential(ish) Gear For Summer Camping Trips

July 12, 2021 Shell Robshaw-Bryan

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With the glorious summer weather set to continue, if you’re planning on going camping any time soon, you’ll need to make sure you’ve got the right gear and accessories to stay cool under canvas in hot weather.

We’ve rounded up some hot weather camping essentials, many of them tried and tested by us over the last few years.

See our pick of the 10 best camping cool boxes.

Colapz 2 in 1 Water Carrier

Constantly having to refill a tiny water carrier at the campsite is no fun, and in hot weather, you’ll get through more water than usual. Investing in a big water carrier like this makes sense, and we’ve been using our Colapz happily for years now and wouldn’t be without it!

Coleman Water Resistant Event Outdoor Shelter

Create a shaded outdoor kitchen and dining room or just create a space to hang out in the shade with the Coleman event shelter.

SHO Insulated Water Bottles

An insulated water bottle for camping trips is an absolute must. These SHO water bottles come in an array of funky colours, different sizes and will keep your water cool all day too.

See our pick of 11 Of The Best Insulated Water Bottles & Cups To Keep Cool When It’s Hot.

OCube USB Rechargeable Fans

This fan is brilliant and hands down the best portable fan we’ve ever owned! We can get a good 11 hours out of one charge and it’s much more powerful than you might think too. 3 settings, a hanging hook and it can swivel and turn in any direction. It’s a real must-have and worth every penny as you’ll use it at home too, not just whilst camping!

Check out our tips on How To Stay Cool Under Canvas In Hot Weather.

Coleman 50QT Xtreme Cool Box £108

Cheap regular cool boxes just don’t compare – Coleman Xtreme cool boxes work passively to keep the contents of the box cold. If packed correctly, they will keep ice for 5 days without power. We simply wouldn’t be without either of ours!

Jack Wolfskin Summer 4 in 1 Sleeping Bag

This is a really lovely lightweight sleeping bag that can be used as a blanket. Its low weight makes it ideal for summer camping, but it also provides enough warmth for when the weather starts to turn a wee bit cooler. Unzip to use as a blanket to cosy up around the campfire!

Check out our review of the Jack Wolfskin 4 in 1 Blanket Sleeping Bag.

Colpaz Rechargable Camp Shower

I bought one of these last year and I love it! It works a treat and is ideal for taking showers whenever you want and great for cooling down when it’s a really hot day. It’s also really handy for cooling down hot doggo-people.

Thermos 3 Pack Freezer Boards

An absolute must for your cool box. We bought these a couple of years ago and think they work a treat. We use these 3 freezer boards plus a pack of ice to keep the contents of our cool box old and fresh for 4-5 days. Well worth the modest price!

Hydro Flask Outdoor Kitchen Insulated Camping Bowls

Ideal for camping, the new range of insulated bowls with lids from Hydro Flask are designed for outdoor dining, keeping food fresh as well as hot or cold for longer.

YETI Tundra 45 Cooler

The Yeti Tundra cooler performs just as good as it looks. With eye catching colours, these beautiful coolers stays icy cold without power thanks to PermaFrost Insulation and an extra thick FatWall design that’s so tough it’s certified Bear-Resistant.

Hi-Gear Bell Tent 5m

Classic bell tent style favoured by campers, glampers and scout groups alike, the Polycotton 5m Bell Tent is a standout tent with a polycotton mix canvas construction. Polycotton is a highly breathable fabric that creates a comfortable climate inside the tent.

OneTigris COSMITTO Lightweight Backpacking Tent

Tents that can be pitched ‘inner-only’ without the need to use the flysheet are worth their weight in gold in really hot weather! Granted in the UK that’s rare, but nothing beats being able to fall asleep gazing up at the stars, safely protected from buzzing insects inside your tent!

Vango Pinnacle Wheelie 45L Cool Box

In my camping life I’ve owned a large Igloo cool box and a Coleman Xtreme, but for shorter camping trips when we’re short on space, the Vango Pinnacle range of cool boxes is a good choice. We’ve got the small 30L version of this and think it offers great value for money.

5M Twin Door Canvas Bell Tent £549.99

This 5m canvas bell tent from Bell Tent Boutique features 2 doors, so you can open both for maximum air flow on hot camping trips and canvas tents are breathable too so they don’t get as stifling as modern Polyester tents.

Outwell Deep Cool 50L Camping Fridge with Compressor

With room for everyday essentials plus a handy freezer area, the Outwell Deep Cool 50 fridge has an adjustable digital display to monitor temperatures along with strong handles that make it easy to carry.

Olpro Tahiti Beach Shelter

Great for camping or a day at the beach, offering 30+ UV protection on hot sunny days as well as providing shelter from coastal breezes. Quick and easy to pitch and great value at under £25.

Hydro Force Ventura Inflatable Kayak

OK so this isn’t essential, but being out or in the water when it’s hot is a wonderful way to cool down. If you aren’t camped near the sea find a lake and take to the water on an inflatable kayak, don’t forget safety equipment like buoyancy aids too though. The Ventura is currently available at Go Outdoors for just £149.00.

Chevron Plastic Backed Pic Nic Blanket

A picnic blanket is a summertime must, also ideal for popping outside your tent or using inside your tent as a tent carpet.

Mountain Warehouse Bug Guard Mosquito Net

If you’re camping in the summer a mosquito net makes a great investment, and most can be easily secured to a tent to ensure you won’t be feasted on over night.

Mountain Warehouse Bug Guard Misquito Net £10.50

Eurohike Genus Shelter V2

Stay cool by created a shaded area with this quick to inflate air shelter from Eurohike, the Genus Shelter V2 will provide a good amount of shade on sunny days helping keep you cool, and of course, it will also keep you dry in a downpour!

Bug Zapping Camping Lantern

When it’s hot you’re going to want maximum airflow in your tent, but even with the mesh doors and windows closes, but can still get inside your tent. These lanterns are rechargeable and do a decent job of attracting flying, bitey things.

Cobb Compact Portable Barbecue

Cobb barbecues are highly portable and also highly versatile. Unlike a regular charcoal barbecue the little Cobb happily barbecues, roasts, bakes, frys and makes a great smoker too!

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Shell Robshaw-Bryan

Editor & Owner at Camping with Style

Shell loves all things travel and outdoors and is a nature-loving, comfy-camping kinda girl. Shell started the Camping with Style blog after a serious snowboarding accident which left her with a broken back. Despite this she used the outdoors and healing power of nature to aid her recovery and she continues to spend time outdoors whenever she can.

From open water swimming, snowboarding and kayaking to hill walks and meditation, Shell shares her travels and microadventures here on the blog and in various publications she's written for, Shell has a particular interest in promoting wellbeing and the many benefits of nature therapy.

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