Blocking that morning sunrise - Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Message Board

sitonmyfacebook · 01-21-2009, 02:51 PM

what is the best way to black out a tent but still get air?

Cpt. Funkaho · 01-21-2009, 02:56 PM

Just paint it black. Your tent will be nice and dark all day long.

mikeymikemikey · 01-21-2009, 02:58 PM

im gonna try the canopy over the tent this year, a little more stuff to carry but would be worth it. im gonna also try to build a a/c mist setup with dry ice and a battery operated fan. if all goes well ill be sleepin in till 10.. or maybe the temps will be mild this year since its a couple weeks earlier.

Toondayi · 01-21-2009, 03:04 PM

I'm also trying the Canopy. Hopefully it works. But I'm open to any suggestions. I need more sleep in the morning

digitaldragon03 · 01-21-2009, 03:07 PM

Canopy + Blanket. Just cover the east side of the canopy with a blanket.

wakeupyounger · 01-21-2009, 03:14 PM

There's no stopping it.

BrettShipes · 01-21-2009, 03:22 PM

Use a canopy, but don't put your tent directly under it, instead place it slightly west of the canopy so that when the sun rises, there will be more shade directly on your tent. Also, put a blanket on the East side of your canopy to maximize non-tent shade throughout your morning. I put a kiddie pool in the shade, it's nice.

West is toward where you get a late night burger, East is facing the festival in case you didn't know.

Vic Viper · 01-21-2009, 03:23 PM

Wrap your tent in aluminum foil.

No really.

Also Crisco.

sin213 · 01-21-2009, 03:30 PM

canopy + 2 layers of camo netting hanging down the sides. lets air move, but should provide excellent shade all day. or at least this is what i'm trying this year. it seems to be the best recommendation from burning man vets.

eskamo951 · 01-21-2009, 03:35 PM

My "tent" last year was a canopy with sheets on all 4 sides. It gave us shade all day, and if you only tie the top of the blanket and let the rest hang, the breeze will flow in. You just lose major privacy/security points with it

lizng · 01-21-2009, 03:42 PM

Get a shade canopy and secure some additional light blocking fabric to the top - like the stuff that is used in blackout drapes. There is some stuff out there that is reflective on one side and white on the other, that's what I'm bringing this year. I had the canopy last year and it was good, but anything extra helps. I'm ditching the tent this year because it was stifling in the morning and just securing light weight fabric to the sides for air flow but with a little privacy while sleeping.

vogina · 01-21-2009, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeymikemikey

im gonna try the canopy over the tent this year, a little more stuff to carry but would be worth it. im gonna also try to build a a/c mist setup with dry ice and a battery operated fan. if all goes well ill be sleepin in till 10.. or maybe the temps will be mild this year since its a couple weeks earlier.

Just don't be the guy who killed himself!

OutOfmYminD · 01-21-2009, 04:52 PM

Here's to cooler temperatures, besides that one uncontrollable factor I would just go with a sleep mask.

gaypalmsprings · 01-21-2009, 04:54 PM

rent a camel

slurpee · 01-21-2009, 05:13 PM

tarps.

Buy as many tarps as you can and also get some string. Any place that sells camping gear or canopy's will have tarps. Some tarps even come with string, but it is ideal to have extra.

Attach the tarps to neighbors tents, fences, trees, teepees, etc.. Providing shade for others at Coachella is like giving away free money on the streets in real life.

DISCLAIMER..depending on your tarping skills, you may have to move the position of the tarps as the sun moves.

Edmontonian · 01-21-2009, 05:21 PM

Canopy + Tarp worked well last year.
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sin213 · 01-21-2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slurpee

tarps.

Buy as many tarps as you can and also get some string. Any place that sells camping gear or canopy's will have tarps. Some tarps even come with string, but it is ideal to have extra.

Attach the tarps to neighbors tents, fences, trees, teepees, etc.. Providing shade for others at Coachella is like giving away free money on the streets in real life.

DISCLAIMER..depending on your tarping skills, you may have to move the position of the tarps as the sun moves.

yep. we had quite a few tarps in our area with lots of string, tape, ect. constantly had to keep repositioning, though. it worked like a charm, though. we had a great shaded area in the middle of all our tents that had room and shade for everyone.

HEYUWITHTHAFACE · 01-21-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wakeupyounger

There's no stopping it.

Agreed. Party your way through the first morning, and bring earplugs to get to sleep before sunrise the next two. But hey, coachella is 2 weeks earlier this year and it might be cooler and easier to sleep in.

ElBlueblazer · 01-22-2009, 12:11 AM

Canopy! Help me sleep like a king......maybe it was the pills too, but the canopy works big time

NiceArthur32 · 01-22-2009, 12:14 AM

canopy and a tarp...

and lots of drugs.

ElBlueblazer · 01-22-2009, 12:28 AM

What up Nice guy. you were in our group,,,you saw the swweeet drug den I built,,,no sun. On me,

Get a canopy...just don't get a blue one,,,id be too hard to find my tent on drugs

M Sparks · 01-26-2009, 06:21 AM

I hung heavy dark green fabric down two sides of the canopy last year. Worked pretty good,...kept things shady, but didn't turn it into a sweatbox like plastic sometimes can.

sassypants · 03-15-2009, 09:06 AM

last year my tarp was noisy at night when the wind picked up. i might try the camo netting this year. still need to get a canopy...left mine at the campground last year b/c one of the legs broke.

Raptor Clinton · 03-15-2009, 10:15 AM

If you want to travel lightly, I'd recommend using the rain fly that comes with your tent.

heyeric · 03-15-2009, 01:18 PM

Looks like everyone's already suggesting what I would have mentioned.

A canopy with some sort of screen to block out the sunrise on the east side in the morning.

Canukin · 03-15-2009, 01:47 PM

Does anybody have some pictures of what they did in previous years?

heyeric · 03-15-2009, 02:06 PM

^ Just be creative! You can pretty much do whatever is necessary to keep that sun outta your little camping square! haha

Raptor Clinton · 03-15-2009, 08:38 PM

I think it's hilarious how many different ways people are answering the question "how do I put something between me and the sun?"

Whiskers · 03-15-2009, 08:47 PM

Guys seriously. Take my word for it.

CANOPY.

That is all you need to know. It made a world of difference for me last year.

sfx monger · 03-16-2009, 01:45 AM

Let it be let it be. Go to sleep around 4-5 am....wake up at 7am from the sun...2 or 3 hours of sleep is plenty, as long as you eat and drink properly.

Don't miss out...You have 361 other days to sleep in

01-21-2009, 02:51 PM	#1
sitonmyfacebook Lurker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 20	Blocking that morning sunrise what is the best way to black out a tent but still get air?

01-21-2009, 02:58 PM	#3
mikeymikemikey Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: oregon Posts: 134	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise im gonna try the canopy over the tent this year, a little more stuff to carry but would be worth it. im gonna also try to build a a/c mist setup with dry ice and a battery operated fan. if all goes well ill be sleepin in till 10.. or maybe the temps will be mild this year since its a couple weeks earlier.

01-21-2009, 03:07 PM	#5
digitaldragon03 old school Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 1,034	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise Canopy + Blanket. Just cover the east side of the canopy with a blanket.

01-21-2009, 03:14 PM	#6
wakeupyounger Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LA Posts: 93	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise There's no stopping it. __________________ '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09!

01-21-2009, 03:22 PM	#7
BrettShipes Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The Bay Posts: 700	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise Use a canopy, but don't put your tent directly under it, instead place it slightly west of the canopy so that when the sun rises, there will be more shade directly on your tent. Also, put a blanket on the East side of your canopy to maximize non-tent shade throughout your morning. I put a kiddie pool in the shade, it's nice. West is toward where you get a late night burger, East is facing the festival in case you didn't know. __________________ favor a different everything

01-21-2009, 03:30 PM	#9
sin213 old school Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 4,814	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise canopy + 2 layers of camo netting hanging down the sides. lets air move, but should provide excellent shade all day. or at least this is what i'm trying this year. it seems to be the best recommendation from burning man vets. __________________ Coachella 06, 07, 08, 09, 10 Lollapalooza 95, 96, 97, 03, 08 Sasquatch 10 Bonnaroo 09 Vegoose 07, RIP Rock The Bells 07, 09 Mile High 09 Upcoming Shows 2/1 - Phoenix \| 2/17 - Alice In Chains \| 4/4 - Busdriver \| 4/9 - Muse w/ Silversun Pickups \| 4/13-14 Faith No More (SF Warmups!!!) \| 4/16-18 Coachella \| 5/29-31 Sasquatch

01-21-2009, 03:35 PM	#10
eskamo951 old school Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Luis Obispo(for now), CA Posts: 2,406	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise My "tent" last year was a canopy with sheets on all 4 sides. It gave us shade all day, and if you only tie the top of the blanket and let the rest hang, the breeze will flow in. You just lose major privacy/security points with it __________________ Sean Penn Acid Test 2008 - Legendary "Don't blame the drugs in your bloodstream..."

01-21-2009, 03:42 PM	#11
lizng Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Laurentia Posts: 301	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise Get a shade canopy and secure some additional light blocking fabric to the top - like the stuff that is used in blackout drapes. There is some stuff out there that is reflective on one side and white on the other, that's what I'm bringing this year. I had the canopy last year and it was good, but anything extra helps. I'm ditching the tent this year because it was stifling in the morning and just securing light weight fabric to the sides for air flow but with a little privacy while sleeping.

01-21-2009, 04:52 PM	#13
OutOfmYminD Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 620	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise Here's to cooler temperatures, besides that one uncontrollable factor I would just go with a sleep mask.

01-21-2009, 04:54 PM	#14
gaypalmsprings Coachella Junkie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 11,539	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise rent a camel

01-21-2009, 05:13 PM	#15
slurpee old school Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 1,098	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise tarps. Buy as many tarps as you can and also get some string. Any place that sells camping gear or canopy's will have tarps. Some tarps even come with string, but it is ideal to have extra. Attach the tarps to neighbors tents, fences, trees, teepees, etc.. Providing shade for others at Coachella is like giving away free money on the streets in real life. DISCLAIMER..depending on your tarping skills, you may have to move the position of the tarps as the sun moves. __________________ New York Ice Cream TV Travel Good Times

01-21-2009, 05:21 PM	#16
Edmontonian Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 548	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise Canopy + Tarp worked well last year. /\ / \ / \ I I \ I I \ I Itent\

01-22-2009, 12:11 AM	#19
ElBlueblazer Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Las Vegas NV....via Hollywood CA Posts: 709	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise Canopy! Help me sleep like a king......maybe it was the pills too, but the canopy works big time __________________ titties or GTFO ElBlue's facebook ElBlue's youtube Coachella Vet. 03,05,07,08,09,and 10

01-22-2009, 12:28 AM	#21
ElBlueblazer Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Las Vegas NV....via Hollywood CA Posts: 709	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise What up Nice guy. you were in our group,,,you saw the swweeet drug den I built,,,no sun. On me, Get a canopy...just don't get a blue one,,,id be too hard to find my tent on drugs __________________ titties or GTFO ElBlue's facebook ElBlue's youtube Coachella Vet. 03,05,07,08,09,and 10

01-26-2009, 06:21 AM	#22
M Sparks Coachella Junkie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 7,130	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise I hung heavy dark green fabric down two sides of the canopy last year. Worked pretty good,...kept things shady, but didn't turn it into a sweatbox like plastic sometimes can. __________________ Help, I'm in Brokendoll's sig file...

03-15-2009, 09:06 AM	#23
sassypants Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Culver City Posts: 124	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise last year my tarp was noisy at night when the wind picked up. i might try the camo netting this year. still need to get a canopy...left mine at the campground last year b/c one of the legs broke.

03-15-2009, 10:15 AM	#24
Raptor Clinton Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 306	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise If you want to travel lightly, I'd recommend using the rain fly that comes with your tent. __________________ HEALTH for 2010

03-15-2009, 01:18 PM	#25
heyeric old school Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,190	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise Looks like everyone's already suggesting what I would have mentioned. A canopy with some sort of screen to block out the sunrise on the east side in the morning.

03-15-2009, 01:47 PM	#26
Canukin Lurker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 7	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise Does anybody have some pictures of what they did in previous years?

03-15-2009, 02:06 PM	#27
heyeric old school Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,190	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise ^ Just be creative! You can pretty much do whatever is necessary to keep that sun outta your little camping square! haha

03-15-2009, 08:38 PM	#28
Raptor Clinton Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 306	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise I think it's hilarious how many different ways people are answering the question "how do I put something between me and the sun?" __________________ HEALTH for 2010

03-15-2009, 08:47 PM	#29
Whiskers Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 186	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise Guys seriously. Take my word for it. CANOPY. That is all you need to know. It made a world of difference for me last year.

03-16-2009, 01:45 AM	#30
sfx monger Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 132	Re: Blocking that morning sunrise Let it be let it be. Go to sleep around 4-5 am....wake up at 7am from the sun...2 or 3 hours of sleep is plenty, as long as you eat and drink properly. Don't miss out...You have 361 other days to sleep in __________________ Coachella '05 '06 '07 '08 '09

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