Tipi for summer heat?

[mike464]

Are any of the tipi systems going to be livable in 100 degree summer heat? I run a canvas single pole range tent that's great for the fall, but about cooks me in the summer. Does anyone make a 4/6 man tipi with enough ventilation to be livable in the heat without just letting all the mosquitos in?

 

[Bubblehide]

Sounds like you want a tipi with a mesh inner and lost of ventilation on the outer. Or just use an appropriately sized inner with a tarp over it. However you cannot get away from the ambient temperature, without air-conditioning.

 

[mike464]

Eastern Montana heat in July is just brutal, a couple years ago it was still over 100 at 1am! My canvas tent takes so long to cool down, I'm hoping bigger and more venting will help out.

 

[ianpadron]

Just as important as the ventilation is the color of the fabric. Darker tones will cook you like an oven, I'd look for a white or Grey option versus green or dark tan. My sawtooth is insufferable in the summer if it is direct sun. The ground inside takes a long time to dissipate heat if its been cookin all day.

Creek bottom, shade, with a breeze otherwise you're going to be toasty