I went camping in a heat dome, and these five gadgets saved my vacation
- A heat dome led to extremely hot temperatures (upwards of 100°F) during a family camping trip in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
- The author needed to find ways to stay cool and powered up without access to electrical or water hookups at the campground.
- They relied on their portable power station, an EcoFlow unit, which provided essential power for their RV’s fridge and other appliances.
- The author also used a portable cooling system to help keep themselves and their family members cool during the hot days.
- With these gadgets, the author was able to have a successful and enjoyable camping trip despite the challenging weather conditions.
I recently returned from a family camping trip to Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I live in South Carolina, so in mid-July, a trip to the mountains is usually an excellent way to seek out cooler temperatures. Not this year.
Thanks to this summer’s heat dome, I was facing a week of feels-like temperatures upwards of 100 degrees – and no air conditioning. I went into planning mode.
We were camping in our Rockwood Mini Lite RV, which meant we had a fridge, access to power outlets, and water. But the campground didn’t have electrical or water hookups, so we needed our own power and some portable cooling.
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Q. What was the author’s concern about their camping trip?
A. The author was facing a week of feels-like temperatures upwards of 100 degrees without air conditioning.
Q. Why did the author plan ahead for their camping trip?
A. Due to the summer’s heat dome, which made it difficult to find cooler temperatures in the mountains.
Q. What type of RV were the author and their family camping in?
A. The Rockwood Mini Lite RV, which had a fridge, power outlets, and water.
Q. What was missing from the campground where they were staying?
A. Electrical and water hookups, which required the use of portable power and cooling solutions.
Q. How did the EcoFlow portable power station help the author’s family during their trip?
A. It helped ensure that the family didn’t break down due to lack of power in sweltering temperatures.
Q. Why was the author looking for a cooler temperature during their camping trip?
A. Because they were coming from South Carolina and wanted to escape the heat, but the heat dome made it difficult to find relief.
Q. What type of cooling solution did the author use during their trip?
A. Portable cooling solutions (not specified what type).