Gimme shelter: tips on how to survive camping whatever the weather

Festival season’s here, and soon the school holidays, so get the tent out. But with storms and heatwaves forecast, how can you prepare for all the conditions?

Everyone prays for sunshine, but camping in a heatwave can be a health risk. David Scotland, the owner of Outdoor World Direct, says: “Avoid taking naps in your tent during the day as this can lead to heatstroke, as one of my friends discovered at Glastonbury!”