{"id":49509,"date":"2020-06-02T20:39:31","date_gmt":"2020-06-02T20:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laidbackcamping.com\/?p=49509"},"modified":"2023-10-13T13:42:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T20:42:39","slug":"warmer-inside-a-tent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/warmer-inside-a-tent\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Warmer Is It Inside A Tent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your tent is your primary shelter from nature and the elements while camping, but you\u2019re probably wondering how much it actually does on its own to keep you warm and what you can do to maximize the temperature inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tents are an average of five degrees warmer than the outside temperature, depending on their specifications, and there are several things that you can do to help.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Winter-Tent-Under-Stars-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Winter Tent Under Stars\" class=\"wp-image-49518\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499267935578331;width:700px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Winter-Tent-Under-Stars-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Winter-Tent-Under-Stars-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Winter-Tent-Under-Stars-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Winter-Tent-Under-Stars-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Winter-Tent-Under-Stars.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Not all tents are created equal, and there are certain characteristics of your tent that will keep it warmer inside. I\u2019ll show you what to look for in a <a href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/double-wall-tents-warmer\/\">tent that will keep you that much warmer<\/a> on your next camping trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661681558737f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #5d7772;color:#5d7772\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #5d7772;color:#5d7772\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661681558737f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/warmer-inside-a-tent\/#Heat_Retention_In_a_Tent\" title=\"Heat Retention In a Tent\">Heat Retention In a Tent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/warmer-inside-a-tent\/#What_Factors_Affect_Tent_Warmth\" title=\"What Factors Affect Tent Warmth\">What Factors Affect Tent Warmth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/warmer-inside-a-tent\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heat_Retention_In_a_Tent\"><\/span>Heat Retention In a Tent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tents are a camping staple, and have been around in their modern forms since 1856. They are a great shelter when you\u2019re out in the wilderness, but how good are they at insulation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It turns out they\u2019re not so great. Most <a href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/how-long-do-nylon-tents-last\/\">tents are made of polyester or nylon<\/a>, and those materials do very little to keep heat from escaping the tent. Using heavier materials can help, but the 4-5 degrees of heat that a tent captures compared to the outside environment is not due to any amazing insulative properties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, most heat is retained in tents by reducing wind chill and airflow, which keeps the air from sapping your heat. Wind chill alone can take 5-10 degrees off the \u201cfeels like\u201d temperature, and while your tent can\u2019t completely remove the effects of wind it can and does certainly help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing a location that is less exposed for your camp will also go a long way toward preventing heat loss from the wind, like being tucked back in the trees instead of out on a rocky ledge.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nInvalid table id.\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Factors_Affect_Tent_Warmth\"><\/span>What Factors Affect Tent Warmth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several different things that can impact how well your tent traps heat, and you have the ability to optimize almost all of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tent Size&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It does matter, and a small tent is going to be your best friend when it comes to staying warm. As the air in your tent interacts with the walls, heat exchange occurs with the air outside and the heat is lost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your body heat is the main source of warmth in your tent, so a bigger tent means more air for it to spread out and diffuse to initially, then more air to continuously warm as it exchanges with the air outside. You\u2019re much more likely to beat the heat loss of the tent if you have less air that you have to warm up at any given time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A tent that is divided into multiple \u201crooms\u201d will also lose more heat, because the tent sides will have a larger surface area for heat exchange to occur at. Having a small tent with only one living area will be the most optimized for staying warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--css-adjust-image-large\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B016XI77P8\" data-aawp-product-id=\"13297\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"lifeonroute02-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"GEERTOP Portable 2 Person 4 Season Camp Tent Waterproof Backpacking Tent Double Layer All Weather for Camping Hiking Travel Climbing Mountaineering - Easy Set Up\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B016XI77P8?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"GEERTOP Portable 2 Person 4 Season Camp Tent Waterproof Backpacking Tent Double Layer All Weather...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41ED4WcOg1L.jpg\" alt=\"GEERTOP Portable 2 Person 4 Season Camp Tent Waterproof Backpacking Tent Double Layer All Weather...\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B016XI77P8?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"GEERTOP Portable 2 Person 4 Season Camp Tent Waterproof Backpacking Tent Double Layer All Weather...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            GEERTOP Portable 2 Person 4 Season Camp Tent Waterproof Backpacking Tent Double Layer All Weather...        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>\u3010Waterproof Camping Tent\u3011Geertop 2 person 4 season tent made of 20D PU8000 mm waterproof coated nylon for Outer tent & 210T PU 5000 mm...<\/li><li>\u30104 Season Tent\u3011This 4 season tent built in snow skirt around + breathable nylon mesh which makes it great for cold, snowy or warm...<\/li><li>\u3010 Easy to Set Up \u3011DOUBLE LAYERS tent - Inner tent + Outer Tent Fly, please note that the inner tent color is yellow,please set up the...<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/prime\/?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Amazon Prime\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"aawp-check-prime\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/aawp\/assets\/img\/icon-check-prime.svg\" height=\"16\" width=\"55\" alt=\"Amazon Prime\" \/><\/a>        <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B016XI77P8?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Check Latest Deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Latest Deals<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ventilation and Breathability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As ironic as this is going to sound, a tent with some breathability is going to keep you warmer. But wouldn\u2019t that speed up the heat exchange? Yes, but it will also lower the humidity of the tent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The water vapor you breathe out will build up in a tent with no ventilation, eventually causing condensation and dampness. Picture the scene from <em>Titanic<\/em> when Jack and Rose are inside the car and the windows fog up &#8211; it\u2019s the same process in your tent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A damp tent will make you cold even if it was the most well-insulated material out there, so having a breathable material for your tent will help reduce the humidity without having to rely on vents that allow more cold air in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--css-adjust-image-large\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B06XD91GN8\" data-aawp-product-id=\"13298\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"lifeonroute02-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"RBM Outdoors Hot Tent with Stove Jack for 5 People All-Season for Camping Fishing Hunting Double Layer Waterproof Tent with Windows Wood Stove & Warm Floor UP2 Camouflage\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B06XD91GN8?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"RBM Outdoors Hot Tent with Stove Jack for 5 People All-Season for Camping Fishing Hunting Double...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51ha+YiALsL.jpg\" alt=\"RBM Outdoors Hot Tent with Stove Jack for 5 People All-Season for Camping Fishing Hunting Double...\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B06XD91GN8?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"RBM Outdoors Hot Tent with Stove Jack for 5 People All-Season for Camping Fishing Hunting Double...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            RBM Outdoors Hot Tent with Stove Jack for 5 People All-Season for Camping Fishing Hunting Double...        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>ROOMY & COMFORTABLE \u2013 UP2 can serve as a comfortable shelter for up to 5 people. 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The outer layer is made of...<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B06XD91GN8?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Check Latest Deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Latest Deals<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Construction Material<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping that in mind, Nylon gets a thumbs down for both breathability and its insulative properties, but it\u2019s one of the most popular choices of material for backpacking because it\u2019s so lightweight. There is much to be said about shedding ounces when you\u2019re backpacking so you may want to weigh your priorities &#8211; literally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great option for both insulation and breathability is canvas &#8211; but it comes at a heavy price in ounces. If you\u2019re just going for a quick trip out or one where your vehicle will do the heavy lifting, canvas will be your best bet on cold nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water vapor and other moisture can diffuse straight through the walls of a canvas tent, making sure the inside maintains a low humidity without the need for extra ventilation. Cotton is the main component of quality canvas and it is a poor conductor of heat, which will also make it a better insulator than nylon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tent Design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re backpacking, you can still maximize your tent\u2019s warmth by getting a double-walled tent as opposed to a single-walled one. A double-walled tent will keep moisture out without requiring ventilation, and that will keep the tent (and you) warmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 season tents are built to be as lightweight as possible &#8211; still providing adequate protection from the elements but lacking the hardiness needed for more extreme weather conditions &#8211; and would be another option that backpackers can consider<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 season tents, on the other hand, are built for anything and everything and would be a viable option for the more casual camper that doesn\u2019t want to deal with the preparation and maintenance of canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--css-adjust-image-large\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B07GZMRNKL\" data-aawp-product-id=\"13299\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"lifeonroute02-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"GEERTOP Portable 4 Person 4 Seasons Backpacking Tent Double Layer Waterproof Larger Family Camping Tent Lightweight for Camp Outdoor Sports Hiking Travel Beach - Easy to Set Up\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07GZMRNKL?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"GEERTOP Portable 4 Person 4 Seasons Backpacking Tent Double Layer Waterproof Larger Family Camping...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41tcQ8UlT+L.jpg\" alt=\"GEERTOP Portable 4 Person 4 Seasons Backpacking Tent Double Layer Waterproof Larger Family Camping...\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07GZMRNKL?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"GEERTOP Portable 4 Person 4 Seasons Backpacking Tent Double Layer Waterproof Larger Family Camping...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            GEERTOP Portable 4 Person 4 Seasons Backpacking Tent Double Layer Waterproof Larger Family Camping...        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>Geertop 4 season Tent for camping is made of high quality material which is fully rain proof and extremely light weight; 210T breathable...<\/li><li>\u3010Lightweight & Backpacking Tent\u3011This 4 person ultralight dome tent only weighs only 9.1 lbs; Pack into a compact size for backpacking...<\/li><li>\u3010Breathable & Portable Camp Tent\u3011Tent for camping design with 2 entrances, 2 ventilation windows , allow for greater comfort throughout...<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/prime\/?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Amazon Prime\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"aawp-check-prime\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/aawp\/assets\/img\/icon-check-prime.svg\" height=\"16\" width=\"55\" alt=\"Amazon Prime\" \/><\/a>        <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07GZMRNKL?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Check Latest Deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Latest Deals<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full Length Fly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Air can be a great insulator, and using a rain fly with your tent will create a layer of air between the outer and inner tent flaps that will help you stay toasty inside. This layer of air will break up the interface between the outside and inside of the tent, forcing the heat to be exchanged twice before it is lost. This will slow the process and allow your tent to build up more heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A full fly will also help cut down on wind around the tent and cold airflow, both of which exacerbate the amount of heat lost. There\u2019s a reason you blow on your food to cool it down, and putting an extra layer between your tent and the wind will help slow the loss of heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all a fly will act similarly to a double-walled tent and is a good option for those campers who don\u2019t have to sweat the extra weight, but you shouldn\u2019t just stop at protecting the sides of your tent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ground Insulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though heat rises, the cold ground under your tent is also going to work at leeching your warmth. 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When you have too much ventilation, however, it can suck out your warm air and leave you colder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t want to have large amounts of mesh or screen on your tent even if you have a less breathable material, and if you go with a material like canvas that already does a good job with ventilation then you don\u2019t want any mesh or screens at all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many tents will come with large screens built into the top of them &#8211; and this is horrible for your warm air because it will rise to the top and be drawn off. A rain fly will help keep some of that air from escaping, but ultimately you will be better off with just a small patch of mesh for ventilation in a nylon or polyester tent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more great information and recommendations on how to keep toasty on your next camping trip check out our complete guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/stay-warm-in-a-tent\/\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Stay Warm In A Tent<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Number of People Inside<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like I said, you are the main source of heat for your tent (unless you bring an outside heater, but that\u2019s a different story). The more people you can put in a space, the more body heat will be generated that will warm the air around.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be tempted to get a larger tent to accommodate more people, but if you add more air to the tent then you will lose some of the benefit of the extra bodies. In order to maximize warmth, you should choose as small of a tent as possible that you can fit the most people into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a larger crowd you will likely build up condensation and humidity faster since there will be more people breathing water vapor, but having a tent with the right ventilation will make sure you don\u2019t go from shivering to sweating.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No one likes to be cold while they\u2019re camping, and having a good shelter like a tent will go a long way toward keeping you warm for multiple reasons. Getting out of the wind will automatically conserve heat, as will choosing the right material, size, and design of your tent. You don\u2019t have to have a fancy space heater or mess with hot rocks to stay toasty on your next camping trip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your tent is your primary shelter from nature and the elements while camping, but you\u2019re probably wondering how much it actually does on its own to keep you warm and<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":49518,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[240],"tags":[],"author_meta":{"display_name":"Beau","author_link":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/author\/mcmanus_beau\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Winter-Tent-Under-Stars-300x200.webp","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/category\/camping\/tents-and-hammocks\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tents and Hammocks<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tents and Hammocks<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":"0","relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 4 years ago","modified":"Updated 6 months ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on June 2, 2020","modified":"Updated on October 13, 2023"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on June 2, 2020 8:39 pm","modified":"Updated on October 13, 2023 1:42 pm"},"featured_img_caption":"","series_order":"","acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49509"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49509"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49509\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50331,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49509\/revisions\/50331"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49518"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49509"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49509"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49509"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}