If there are trees, a hammock provides a nice small sleeping environment that is isolated from other sleepers in tents
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Hammocks are amazing for camp sleeping, especially when it’s hot. Just tie a tarp overhead to keep any rain and sun off, and maybe a bug net if you’re somewhere that those are a problem. You’ll sleep nice and cool. The issue with a traditional bed (or when camping, a pad/cot) is that the pad acts as an insulator. Even if you’re sleeping in the open, you’ll still only be cooled from above when the breeze blows. With a hammock, you just have some thin material below you, so you’re able to be cooled from below too.
And if you’re camping somewhere cold, (not that it would be an issue this time of year…) make sure you have a hammock specifically for cold weather; Simply throwing a blanket on top of the hammock isn’t enough to keep you warm, because your weight will compress the insulation and prevent it from working. A proper cold weather hammock actually slings a blanket below the hammock, so your weight doesn’t compress it.
For the heat some cooling towels that you can wet and put around your neck/hang on your shoulders works wonders.
A hand held fan plus some battery packs are a winner as well.
A neck fan works wonders too.
Sun glasses. Preferably mirrored.
Add to this, a big floppy hit with plenty of ventilation.
Wet wipes and sanitiser, or stuff like that. Keep yourself feeling clean and fresh. Feeling the griminess of sweat, dirt, and smoke in the heat can really bring you down without realising. Similarly, keep your tent and gear tidy and organised.
Also a rechargeable portable bidet helps. I always bring mine.
A camelBak makes for a nice portable bidet that doesn’t require power. Just hike it up on your shoulders and gravity gives it enough pressure to squirt from a safe distance.
Bug spray, sunscreen and staying hydrated. Dealing with those issues on top of family is a lot.
If you can get a nice enough camping chair, they always make me feel like ive got a little daytime HQ.
Good sun-coverings, wet wipes or equivalent for a quick refresh, and a white noise devise for sleeping.