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Post by imsquare17 on Mar 12, 2007 19:40:56 GMT -5
I wonder if you couldn't invent some sort of garment that would act as a heat sink for areas of high blood flow (like wrists and neck)? Just like the idea of strapping something cold to your wrist but with heat sinks?
Here's a really expensive solution: www.ezmister.com you could get a tent misting kit and the portable pump/power for a paltry $490! If you're super rich, this would rule. But there're probably easier, lighter, cheaper, and drier solutions.
What about modifying a cooler's lid so that it has two openings. Each opening could have a fan covering it, one blowing air in, the other blowing air out, and ran on batteries? This seems too obvious, has someone already made this?
I dunno, I never have to worry about the temperature; I'm always cool.
What about modifying a cooler's lid so that it has two openings. Each opening could have a fan covering it, one blowing air in, the other blowing air out, and ran on batteries? This seems too obvious, has someone already made this? (it begs to be said. lol)
Post by Jack"the"Johnsons on Mar 13, 2007 10:40:02 GMT -5
Last year,after raging right after we got our tents uP,we we're exausted around 3 pm,way to hot to crash in our tents,so we took some blankets to the tree line and layed down,the best 4 hours of sleep i ever got!when we came to,looking up at the trees,i had no idea where i was for a few seconds!thats was a great moment!but we dont suggest napping on the tree line after thurs nite,our oasis quickly there after became a bathroom to the surrounding ROOERS,and there we're some big spiders in there too,but when your tired,your tired.
I've been looking at those bandanas that contain some kind of polymer beads that are supposed to trap water and keep you cool. Are they worth the extra bucks?
(Actually, this is probably more of a "way to stay cool" than a "way to sleep cool" question.)
Post by imsquare17 on Mar 14, 2007 14:19:26 GMT -5
napydred said:
when you wear shades, you're always cool, even when you sleep
Ahh, but is it not said that one wears sunglasses at night because the sun never sets on a badass? I would rather it go down, but then I've never been much of a badass...
Last year by the time I hit the tent to sleep, I didn't really give a damn about comfort. My ass was worn out from late night festivities.
Further, I found the discomfort to be useful in that it woke my ass up by noon, just in time to start the whole cycle over again. So stay cool if you like, but remember the sweat might just get you up and moving and ready to catch Centeroo when crowd's a little thinner than normal and food's a little fresher.
Post by fordgoose15 on Mar 15, 2007 9:00:47 GMT -5
this is combining some previous ideas and is what I plan to do this year. since the one thing that makes us wake up too early is heat caused by the sun, I am going to put one of the ez-up canopies over my tent, lower it down as far as I can, and leave the rain fly off to maximize airflow. In addition I am going to hang a sheet of aluminet ($25?) from the canopy on the side facing east (sunrise). the aluminet will block most of the sunlight and will still allow airflow. supposedly aluminet will reduce the temp by about 10 degrees. I sure hope this works; it would be nice to sleep until at least 9:00.
Last year for AllGood (not quite as hot as Bonnaroo) I had one of these fans: tinyurl.com/3972d2 (I got mine from walmart for about half that price). It definately helped, it moves a lot more air than the "tent fans" I've seen. I opened the tent door and put it there to draw in air from outside and it probably gave me any extra hour or two of sleep time. Highly recommended.
Probably the best thing you can do to keep the tent cool is to create some shade.
Post by groovelogik on Mar 25, 2007 15:56:56 GMT -5
statyk said:
Last year for AllGood (not quite as hot as Bonnaroo) I had one of these fans: tinyurl.com/3972d2 (I got mine from walmart for about half that price). It definately helped, it moves a lot more air than the "tent fans" I've seen. I opened the tent door and put it there to draw in air from outside and it probably gave me any extra hour or two of sleep time. Highly recommended.
Probably the best thing you can do to keep the tent cool is to create some shade.
I'll have to agree that this is one of the best fans, follow the link below to get for cheap. I just ordered another one for this year.
Fordgoose had a great suggestion. This helped a lot last year. Since when I do decide to sleep I'm not always in the mood to plan on the coolest way to do it .... last year I brought a waterproof dry bag that I take on the river.
I put a bag of ice IN it, sealed it, and threw it in the cooler. Then when I went to bed I took the bag and a towel and threw it in one corner of the tent. Going to sleep with the fan going (you really really need one) was no problem, it actually cooled off quite nicely each evening last year. So, when the sun started to come up a few hours later, with the ez-up keeping directly light off the tent, I only needed to reach for my bag of ice and ice cold water. Throwing that on my chest or side was good for another two or more hours of sleep.
I plan on bringing two of those 3-fold lawn chairs this year. If it gets too hot in the tent, i will relocate to under the shade tent where I can get a breeze. I used to sleep like that as a kid, only downside was waking up dewy. I'd sleep on the ground but the spiders I witnessed in 05 would probably convince me otherwise.
I may catch a snooze in a mist tent as well, in a chair of course.
We treat mishaps like sinking ships and I know that I don't want to be out to drift Well I can see it in your eyes like I taste your lips and They both tell me that we're better than this
Fordgoose had a great suggestion. This helped a lot last year. Since when I do decide to sleep I'm not always in the mood to plan on the coolest way to do it .... last year I brought a waterproof dry bag that I take on the river.
I put a bag of ice IN it, sealed it, and threw it in the cooler. Then when I went to bed I took the bag and a towel and threw it in one corner of the tent. Going to sleep with the fan going (you really really need one) was no problem, it actually cooled off quite nicely each evening last year. So, when the sun started to come up a few hours later, with the ez-up keeping directly light off the tent, I only needed to reach for my bag of ice and ice cold water. Throwing that on my chest or side was good for another two or more hours of sleep.
this sounds very do-able. any suggestions on where to get one of these dry bags?
Post by groovelogik on Apr 3, 2007 14:07:59 GMT -5
I found yet another device (Chillow) to help cool you off...not sure how well it works, I'm willing to test it out though. It can be found on the internet for much cheaper than the main site.
That Kooleraire is pretty neat...wish i had some way to plug that in and use it in the tent.
Yeah Im thinkin about trying one of those this year, Im gonna plug mine into my portable jump box cig lighter.
The jump box is a good idea. I have a more outlandish one. If you could plug into a solar panel, Then hang the panel on your sunshade facing the morning sun. Come sunrise, the fan would start to work. I must research this.
I found yet another device (Chillow) to help cool you off...not sure how well it works, I'm willing to test it out though. It can be found on the internet for much cheaper than the main site.
this is combining some previous ideas and is what I plan to do this year. since the one thing that makes us wake up too early is heat caused by the sun, I am going to put one of the ez-up canopies over my tent, lower it down as far as I can, and leave the rain fly off to maximize airflow. In addition I am going to hang a sheet of aluminet ($25?) from the canopy on the side facing east (sunrise). the aluminet will block most of the sunlight and will still allow airflow. supposedly aluminet will reduce the temp by about 10 degrees. I sure hope this works; it would be nice to sleep until at least 9:00.
This is kind of what we've been doing the last three roos except using a screen room instead of the ez-up along with tarps and spring clamps. Hold two tents and all our crap and works great at beating the morning heat!
I have NO experience camping and not even sure how to make this thing shade my tent. Do you get extra tarps for the side to shade the tent? Are they easy to attach?
I have NO experience camping and not even sure how to make this thing shade my tent. Do you get extra tarps for the side to shade the tent? Are they easy to attach?
Any help would be much appreciated!
To make this shade your tent, you could put the tent under the shade tent. It looks like the sides can't be raised so you could put the tent halfway underneath the screenhouse on one side and put tarps over the other half of the tent that is exposed. It has a "D" door that only zips in the D shape, so it doesn't open all the way to the floor.
I bought the Colemand 12.5 x 15 screenhouse and plan on putting my entire tent underneath the screenhouse and using putting up tapestries on the inside of the screenhouse to block the sun, for privacy, and so I can keep the rainfly off for maximum ventilation. I'll also have about 6-7 feet of screened shade to chill out in during the day.
You might consider this one because it zips all the way up so you can put a tent underneath...if your tent is small enough to fit in the opening of the zipper. tinyurl.com/22w2fv
this is the one I'm getting. It has zippers that open all the way to the ground on both ends. tinyurl.com/2gmb3u
God, I hope that helps. I may have confused you even more.
One thing that helps (if space/weight isn't a problem) is a cot. Being a couple of inches off the ground lets more air flow around you. Also, before you set up your tent, try to figure out which way the wind blows and make sure you set it up to make the most of it.
One problem I have is that I am flying with my girlfriend. We are bringing a cooler, pop-up shelter, tent, chairs, clothes and other supplies. It's going to be a lot of stuff I hope we can get it all on the plane.
