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

 

[Mansfield Outdoors]

Humbly suggest you take a look at Tentipi's Safir series. The Safir 7 ECO in particular is a new hemp based canvas fabric which is white in color - https://mansfieldoutdoors.com/content/2022-tentipi-safir-eco.pdf

Tentipi Nordic tipi's are know for their superior ventilation options. Patented "in-Tent Ventilation System" enables you to open/close the top of the tent at will using internal drawcords. Three mosquito-netted ground vents - along with standard mesh door - allow excellent airflow as the hot air rises up and out on those hot summer days.

Available in either breathable cotton/poly canvas or lighter weight nylon models. See them at www.mansfieldoutdoors.com and please don't hesitate to contact us directly with any questions 425-501-7512.

 

[ND1612]

I used an Argali Rincon with the half insert last September during archery season in eastern MT when it was in the 90's every day. It was nice to set it up with a ~6" gap at the bottom to get some good airflow between that and the vents at the top open.. It cooled off nice as soon as the sun went down. I would imagine the larger sizes would be the same deal.

 

[northernmadman]

I own and use a Safir 9 quite a bit, the poly/cotton material. last summer in August it reached 29C with no wind and no cloud cover. with the vents open on the bottom and the top it had a natural draft starting on the shaded side of the tent that felt pretty nice. We still needed to put up a tarp to block some of the sun as it is out for almost 19 hours a day still around then and doesn't really cool off much.
not sure anything really works with direct sun and no wind except AC, we went and jumped into the lake to drop our core temp and we were able to sleep for a few hours after that.

 

[Macchina]

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.

You can in a hammock! When you sleep in any tent/ground system your entire back is insulated by your pad. In a hammock without any insulation under you you have a direct cooling effect. Any breeze will further carry your heat away. We are far cooler in the summer in hammocks than in any tent no mattery how much ventilation.

If the nighttime temps are below 80, I'll still bring a light underquilt in my hammock and have it slung off to the side with a rope tied to it and wedged in my hammock/bugnet zipper. This way if I get chilly I can just pull the rope and my underquilt slides into place.

 

[Lawnboi]

This is where a tarp, shines. Raise it high when it’s hot for ventilation, and seal it down when weather comes in.

If you need something bigger something like a cimmaron or redcliffe with both doors pinned wide open is okay.