The Fortnite Summer event is here. Every year, Epic Games drops a major update for the start of summer, which always includes a lot of challenges, items, skins, and free cosmetic rewards. The community consistently looks forward to this and the influx of XP from the challenges. This year, there are quite a few rewards available.In total, players can earn ten cosmetics without spending a single V-Buck. Here's what they can earn and how to do just that in the Summer Escape event.Free cosmetics available in Fortnite Summer EscapeThere are ten items that players can get without having the battle pass or spending any money. They are not freebies as players must complete challenges to obtain these:Wild Fronds back blingTreezy back blingNanner Buddy back blingBlossom Drop contrailToasted Coconut emoteBugsy gliderArtifact AxeStarry Sea weapon wrapNanners weapon wrapLagoon Escape loading screenIt appears the Lagoon Escape loading screen (pictured in this article's cover) is the final free reward players can collect this summer.These are attached to Fortnite challenges and unlocked after a specific completion total. For example, players must complete 18 quests to unlock the Bugsy glider and 24 for the Lagoon Escape Fortnite loading screen.Fortnite@FortniteGameCome catch some rays at Sunswoon Lagoon, Summer Escape is on Drop in game now until July 18 at 9 AM ET and make a splash!3317476Come catch some rays at Sunswoon Lagoon, Summer Escape is on ☀️🌴Drop in game now until July 18 at 9 AM ET and make a splash! https://t.co/7gZ4IKJz5wHow many challenges are there in total? There are 35 challenges, but fortunately, players need not complete all of them. Here are the easiest 24 to complete, which would be enough to unlock the rewards:Deal 50 damage to WildlifeCatch 3 Fish in one matchOutlast 200 playersEliminate 7 opponentsDestroy 10 treesUse a launchpad at Sunswoon Lagoon landmarkTravel 100 meters glidingDestroy 40 objects while driving a vehicleGain 200 shieldsCollect an apple, banana, and coconutMantle within 30 seconds of busting through a doorSwim within five seconds of bouncing on the umbrellaSlide 50 meters at Sunswoon LagoonDeal 150 damage to opponents with explosive weaponsDeal 100 damage to enemy players within 45 seconds of swimmingSwim 75 meters at Sunswoon LagoonEat 5 Ice Cream ConesRestore 200 healthSearch 7 chestsLight a campfireEmote by a lit campfireDestroy 30 structuresCollect 4 FirefliesLight 3 campfiresThese are all pretty straightforward to complete. Additionally, they each come with a 30,000 XP bonus. Completing all 35 Fortnite challenges during the summer event will reward all the free cosmetics and over one million XP for Chapter 4 Season 3.The Fortnite Summer Event (Image via Tabor Hill on YouTube)While the season isn't nearly over, this is an excellent opportunity to earn a lot of XP, level up, and unlock Optimus Prime and other skins from the battle pass.