As summer party season heats up, event planners need to consider possible outdoor issues like stormy weather and lack of shade. Here are some rental items that can keep guests comfortable, from blankets for chilly nights to squishy chair cushions.

Stretch pod merchandising tents, price upon request, available throughout North America from Stretch Structures
Photo: Courtesy of Stretch Structures

Fire pit, $35 per day, available in Southern California from Yeah Rentals
Photo: Courtesy of Yeah! Rentals

Two-person umbrella, $12.95, available throughout the United States except Alaska, Hawaii, and outlying territories from Weather or Not
Photo: Courtesy of Weather or Not

Picnic blanket, $11.25, available throughout the United States except Alaska, Hawaii, and outlying territories from Weather or Not
Photo: Courtesy of Weather or Not

Two- to 10-station restroom trailer, from $850 to $3,000 depending on size, available in the Northeast, New England, Florida, and Austin, Texas, from VIP to Go
Photo: Emily Harraka

Mega dome, price upon request, available throughout North America from Stretch Structures
Photo: Courtesy of Stretch Structures

Two- to four-stall restroom trailer, price upon request, available nationwide from Service Sanitation
Photo: Courtesy of Service Sanitation

Floor pillows, $50 per day, available nationwide from Patina Rentals
Photo: Courtesy of Patina Rentals

Outdoor heater, price upon request, available in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast from Party Rental Ltd.
Photo: Courtesy of Party Rental Ltd

Chair cushions, price upon request, available in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast from Party Rental Ltd.
Photo: Courtesy of Party Rental Ltd