A SIMPLE camping trick can make it much easier to sleep in bad weather. With summer holidays and festival season upon us, it's prime time to crack out your tent. However, this being a British summer, there is always the lurking threat of a shower or light thunderstorm as you pitch up.
Indeed, just a few weeks ago, Download Festival descended into a mudbath amid heavy rain. Fortunately, experts from Winstons Beds are on hand to give their top tips for sleeping peacefully through the night even though your walls are made of polyester. Rebbecca Swain, mattress boffin for Winstons, said: "If you’re new to camping you may be wondering how good of a sleep you’ll get.
" Sleeping somewhere new can be tricky so it’s important to make the experience as comfortable as possible. “Where you decide to pitch your tent is also really important. "Ideally you want your tent to be on flat and even ground.
" Rebecca also emphasised the importance of making sure that the entrance to your tent is angled away from the wind, adding: "This will help prevent the cold air from blowing into your tent making it too cold to sleep in." Once you've set up, there are also a few things you can do inside the tent itself to make yourself comfy. A set of earplugs can be a lifesaver when it comes to blocking out the rush of the wind, animal noises and the general sounds of the night.
Likewise, a Bluetooth speaker to play some calming music or quiet sounds can be a great option. Another problem with tents i.