ive heard that puttin tin foil on the outside of your tent (all over) will help keep in cool in the summor because it reflects the heat is this true anyone tryed it
2007-04-28 04:09:13 · 8 answers · asked by mward129 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
I don't know about tents, but if you put a mylar cover over your hiking umbrella (you do have one don't you?) you'll be hiking in the cool shade all day.
2007-04-28 08:14:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No way! if you want to keep a tent cool, pitch it in the shade. if there isn't shade available throw up a tarp. it will be a lot more durable than the foil and provide better results. two things keep tents cool. 1 shade and 2 ventilation. Tin foil doesn't breathe and it will reflect the heat that is generated in the tent back into the tent.
think of this... if you wrap a potato in tin foil in order to protect it from the heat of a hot oven, what is gonna happen to the potato? yeah, the same with your tent.
buy a good tarp!
2007-04-28 10:08:16 · answer #2 · answered by Jason 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use some space blankets and tape them on. What works better is to rig a simple fly (just a piece of cordage and a light cloth) over the tent to keep it shaded with air space between fly and tent.
2007-04-28 04:15:21 · answer #3 · answered by Gaspode 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Flat white is the most reflective color . Aluminum foil might work but would be kinda noisy and hard to keep on in a good wind. It may look kinna odd as well.
2007-04-28 06:35:14 · answer #4 · answered by Brandon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a product that is silver on one side and red on the other that many campers use for the purpose you mentioned. I don't remember the name of it. I have one but have never used it. (Look on Campmor.com or REI.com)
It's also good to put under the tent before setting up, I think.
I think the "red side" is on the ground, I don't remember.
2007-05-01 13:15:26 · answer #5 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not tried it, but i used to have a silver dome tent and that was always pretty cool in the summer.
2007-04-28 04:12:57 · answer #6 · answered by M1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of it but there's one way to find out.
2007-04-28 04:15:52 · answer #7 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like something that would be worth experimenting with
2007-04-28 04:18:03 · answer #8 · answered by Rae 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋