Shade and airflow are the only real answers.

Shade and airflow – that’s all you really need.

Don’t overthink this. The tent itself is a heat trap. Your job is to keep the sun off and let the breeze through. That means two things: a shade tarp (or a good tree) and every mesh panel unzipped.

The tarp is the bigger deal. Pitch it high enough over your tent so there’s a gap for hot air to escape. If it’s touching the