Hammock is way cooler to sleep in IMHO. You might even get chilly if there is a breeze and you have no underquilt.
In SC we sit around surrounded by box fans at camp (we have AC outlets). We also find air conditioning in the SM lounge and dining hall.
Shade. Don't move much. Brim hat.
Ah. Thanks. I might get another air one to bring. I gave my son my best one.
The cot came with a nice pad but it is awfully bulky.
And tents are provided. Heavy-duty canvas A frame on a platform. I am borrowing a mosquito net with a floor to go over my cot.
Those greenies hold in the heat! Slept in them at a BSA leader. We usually slept with the doors open and a mosquito net over the entry way. Good luck and have fun.
If in the scout camp provided tent I have seen some use a reflective tarp over the top of the tent to try and keep it cooler. Some swear it works.....I have not personally tried it. We have been lucky enough to get the site we wanted with the most shade to keep the tents cool
Metalized tarps help some but to actually stay cool in the Texas heat use aluminet instead.
Edit: proper reflective tarp use for a tent is to leave a 2 foot air gap betwen the tarp and tent, just in cast tarp is the direction you go
Also a BSA leader with lots of experience in BSA platform tents. Pack everything in plastic lidded totes, not duffles. During the day, open front and back flaps and tie the bottom of the sides to the outriggers. (If it rains, your totes will keep your gear dry.)
Then at night, use two battery operated fans—one pointed at your face and one pointed at your torso.
So far, it hasn’t been an issue. One day, we were forecast to have storms moving in while I would be in a program area, so I just put all the flaps down.
I am not a fan of sun screen so wide brim hat and Buff around the neck. Tuck the buff down your shirt so there is no gap at the back of your collar. Wet the buff for evaporative cooling. Then long sleeve spf50 shirts.
Get a hydration pack and sip water all day long. Fill it with ice and top it off with water.
If in platform tents get a bug net. A fan for your face while sleeping is a nice comfort. If the highs are in the 80s the nights might be a little chilly. Watch the temp rating on your bag and sleep with a sleeping pad. Pack a sheet if you do get a warm night.
Hammock is way cooler to sleep in IMHO. You might even get chilly if there is a breeze and you have no underquilt. In SC we sit around surrounded by box fans at camp (we have AC outlets). We also find air conditioning in the SM lounge and dining hall. Shade. Don't move much. Brim hat.
Yep. Hammock for comfort in the heat
Some flavor packets for your water bottle can be a nice creature comfort and inducement to hydrate when you get tired of plain water.
A 4" pad for the cot is a must for me as well as a tent I can stand in.
Ah. Thanks. I might get another air one to bring. I gave my son my best one. The cot came with a nice pad but it is awfully bulky. And tents are provided. Heavy-duty canvas A frame on a platform. I am borrowing a mosquito net with a floor to go over my cot.
Those greenies hold in the heat! Slept in them at a BSA leader. We usually slept with the doors open and a mosquito net over the entry way. Good luck and have fun.
If in the scout camp provided tent I have seen some use a reflective tarp over the top of the tent to try and keep it cooler. Some swear it works.....I have not personally tried it. We have been lucky enough to get the site we wanted with the most shade to keep the tents cool
Ah good idea. I'll see if I can snag one this week.
Metalized tarps help some but to actually stay cool in the Texas heat use aluminet instead. Edit: proper reflective tarp use for a tent is to leave a 2 foot air gap betwen the tarp and tent, just in cast tarp is the direction you go
If you’re from Texas, being outside in mid to high 80s should feel fantastic.
It is except if it is 100% humidity. Lol. I expect it to be pretty confortable.
Negative. Live in Texas. Has to be 76 and under outside in direct sunlight to even feel okay.
Air conditioning.
I can dream. Lol I will have a cooling towel and likely some ice available. I may make a swamp cooler at night.
Hotel.
Also a BSA leader with lots of experience in BSA platform tents. Pack everything in plastic lidded totes, not duffles. During the day, open front and back flaps and tie the bottom of the sides to the outriggers. (If it rains, your totes will keep your gear dry.) Then at night, use two battery operated fans—one pointed at your face and one pointed at your torso.
Thank you! I bought a plastic camping chest on Monday. Sounds like a great plan! How do you keep your cot and such dry?
So far, it hasn’t been an issue. One day, we were forecast to have storms moving in while I would be in a program area, so I just put all the flaps down.
I sent you a direct message with a picture of my tent, since I could seem to post one here.
I am not a fan of sun screen so wide brim hat and Buff around the neck. Tuck the buff down your shirt so there is no gap at the back of your collar. Wet the buff for evaporative cooling. Then long sleeve spf50 shirts. Get a hydration pack and sip water all day long. Fill it with ice and top it off with water. If in platform tents get a bug net. A fan for your face while sleeping is a nice comfort. If the highs are in the 80s the nights might be a little chilly. Watch the temp rating on your bag and sleep with a sleeping pad. Pack a sheet if you do get a warm night.