TIPS FOR STAYING COOL IN SUMMER CAMPING

.hiking in summer heat,campfire cooking or using a camp stove are all things that make us too warm in the summer fun

[c.j.ferris]

First law of thermodynamics: Never too hot for coffee, never too cold for beer.

[MichaelGarcia-ncom]

Very smart and simple approach to beating the summer heat. Thanks for the many great views and tips on how to combat the heat.

[snaggletooth]

Great advice. The heat and humidity down here in the south is nothing to play with.

[tennesseesmoky]

I’ve always tried to acclimate myself to both the high heat/humidity of summer and the extreme cold of the dead of winter. Of course this means shedding the comfort of air conditioning or the wood stove for spending some time outdoors. Over a period of twelve or fourteen days, as the heat and humidity start to build up, or the cold of winter moves in, I purposefully begin to spend some time outdoors. At first maybe it will be as little as two or three hours outside (usually just a walk in the woods), Then I will start to extend my stay until I build up a full day, then an over nighter. In most cases, my body adjusts within a couple weeks and afterwards, I am better able to cope with the heat/humidity or the cold weather. I have found that if I sit inside in the comforts of home and then expect to just load up an go outside for a day hike or an overnight trip, the elements are very hard for my body to deal with. By taking some time and making the effort to better acclimate my body to weather extremes, I can adapt and overcome the harsh elements in a much better way. What are your thoughts on this practice? - Tennessee Smoky

[grampabuckshot]

This reminds me of what my grampa did when we went camping in the summer, he would brew coffe and make bannok or ashcakes right before lights out. In the morning he had cold coffe and cold bread or whatever. I never understood why until much

Salt in general decreases core temp and lowers the heart rate. Thanks for the vid.

[shibblesshalzabot]

During my experience in Iraq back in ‘03-‘04 I can totally relate to not having a full meal early on in the day. In fact I only ate a full meal right before I’d turn in for the night. Summer temps were typically 125°-130° in the shade. A full meal will not only slow you down but also presents a risk of making you a heat casualty and getting sick. It was so hot we didn’t need our MRE heathers, the food was still hot fresh out the package. We only used them in the winter and yes it gets cold out there in the winter. But the summer being so hot you could actually see the salt coming out of your pores. Looking down at my arms I’d see little white speckles all over my skin. Looked like I got hit with glitter. That was the salt.

[jamesjackson]

Great video sir, as usual. Your comment about Tomato Soup brought back fine memories. When I was a teenager in the 80's, my Mom would make me a thermous full of hot tomato soup for me before I went out deer hunting in the cold fall weather in Oklahoma. Good stuff, cold or hot.

[baronedipiemonte]

I'm here at the recommendation of Corporal's Corner. Just watched your production on Core Temperature, and the air space between the folded tarp.I thought both were First Class. New subscriber

[danielcharbonneau]

Outdoors on the move from site to site, ya I prefer cereals and yes sometimes with powder milk, or dry in the morning. While walking stop for lunch 10 minutes rest the legs, catch your breath have a little water but eat a granola bar then have an apple or a pear and continue walking. But look out, when I'm at my camp site for the evening and everything is set up for the night that's when I'm going to have a full meal. A small fire, tea before bed has a relaxing feeling. Great video Blackie.

[brianschroeder]

I can totally agree about the food and about starting early. I live near memphis. But I have to have at least one cup of coffee in the morning, that is why I almost always have either an isobutane stove with me or an alcohol stove. No big fire and I still get my instant coffee. Not the best but quick and doesn't require as hot of water.

[Christian_Prepper]

*You're correct. Southern temperature is the **_"mean"_** temperature!*

[sholland]

I learned the same about the temperature of food and drinks affecting your core.
Organic Sun-dried Dates make a good snack/meal for me.

[chucksierraflpd]

I appreciate your common sense and a well put video.

[antoniosantiago]

I like chef boyardee ravioli, tuna, and plenty of other stuff out the can great 👍 makes all the sense in the world. I. One of the fools that makes fire. Thanks brother

[erasgonehistoricalmolds]

I got my fill of summer "camping" after 13 years in the Infantry. These days I deal with summer heat during camping by means of the AC in my Winnebago travel trailer :)

[joannparker]

Thank you thank you thank One of the best videos I’ve seen in a long time. And it all makes sense. Would cooling down the coffee be okay? I need my coffee! Or does the caffeine play a part in raising your core temperature?

[spider]

Great advice friend! I got a bunch of ideas now. I usual carry an insulated bottle of ice in the brutal heat in case of emergency

[oldminer]

Great video and plan Blackie. Thank you for your thoughts.

[AleMalave]

Oh man this is great advice. Thank you for the info!