I went camping in a heat dome, and these five gadgets saved my vacation
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Summary
A tech journalist recounts how a selection of gadgets helped prevent a family holiday meltdown in sweltering temperatures of over 100F
A portable power station, battery-operated fans and a smart table lamp provided much-needed relief from the heat while camping in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee.
A smart table lamp, which was battery powered, gave off enough light to enable the family to unpack and had the added advantage of a speaker, allowing them to play music from a mobile phone.
A Switchbot Smart Circulator Fan, which was also battery powered, helped to create a cooling breeze, with its oscillation and powerful air flow moving the air around the tent.
The portable power station, an EcoFlow Delta Pro 3, was used to power the trailer’s electrics, including lights, outlets, a 5-gallon hot water heater and the refrigerator.
Two camping fans, a Koonie Clip Fan and a Koonie Camping Fan, which were also battery powered, provided much needed relief for the rest of the family.
The EcoFlow lasted the family about seven hours, which was just enough to get them through most of the night, running the fridge and the fans.