Does this tent get hot inside? I've got a young child and want to be able to stay at the beach all day, while keeping him comfortable.
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We are in Las Vegas, so everything gets warm. We found that it helped to open the windows and sometimes unzip both the front and back. There will still be shade inside, but if there is a breeze that helps. But, any kind of pop up or shade will get hot when it's that hot outside. It's still a place to get out of the direct sun.
1563873
It kept shaded in there. With the "windows" I was able to block the sun coming in but it would also block any breeze. Also one side is completely open that allows the sun in depending on the angle of the sun.
166493
I live in the south and it has been extremely hot here lately. But as long as you keep this inside in the air-conditioned space, it should be fine. My baby wears footed sleepers and lays in this bouncer and does not get too hot. I would NOT use this bouncer in a non air-conditioned space, the baby would definitely sweat/overheat.
929317
Because of the venting capabilities, I find it reasonably comfortable. The white material doesn't heat up like darker tents, but of course, it's best to have it in shade with doors facing wind (if it isn't raining). I like mine very much.
929313
I have this tent and I have used it in the heat of a muggy FL summer. It does breath but not like having a non-canvas tent (I also have the Big House from Big Agnes). But if it's raining this tent is much more breathable than the other tents that have to have rain fly's on. it's really a trade off. I use this tent every single time I go camping if it's 90 degrees or 20 degrees. It's a great tent that is built like a tank and will last a lifetime. My advice... buy the tent and get a box fan to put in it during the summer.
1186574
The sun protection isn't great, however it is really light which makes it easy to pack and set up. It is also very breathable. I thought I would use it at the beach for my one year old, but have got more use out of it while camping (it's the play tent), in our yard and inside the house. I tie a light blanket or sheet over it if more shade is needed. Overall, I initially purchased it for the shade but have already got my money's worth out of it for different reasons. Hope this was somewhat helpful.
1948379
My 10 year old is the same way. He hasn't complained about being hot. It's not cool gel bed.
951799
The wind would be a problem, having camped on a lot of beaches myself. You will need something more than the type of stakes provided to keep it firmly connected to the ground. You could buy really long stakes or weight the corners. It's a great lightweight tent but if the wind blows hard, I would expect to have problems.
994279
I do get hot some at night now but have started using a fan. We have the king size it has held up well and we both are large...over 250 lbs. No indentions. It is heavy so be sure you have sturdy frame. I definitely do reccomend.
1428993
Keeping the "shade" part open to just have the netting covering your baby should keep it cooler inside. Putting the solid covering over will make it quite warmer in there. I wouldn't recommend that during summer heat
1834160
It would help keep a any off the sand, but the mesh and opening would allow plenty of air circulation. I think this would be perfect for the beach. It's a well built little tent.
1067647
We lowered it to halfway down on windy days. You have to squat down to get under neath but we were sitting in chairs anyway so it didn't obstruct our view. It will work as long as you don't raise it all the way. It's really a great tent but if it's super windy all the time you are on the beach I prob wouldn't bother.
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If u take the 20 min at most 30 to set it up well then i have had no problems with highwind or bad rain. If u do have water running under the tent it will pull the heat out of your body without a good pad or blanket under you. And i havent set it up with the cover off in high wind. It may move a tiny bit but nothing to worry about.
2177733
The tent held up pretty well. It was unfortunately stormy when I used it, but we were nice and dry inside. It doesn't hold heat very well, due to the ventilation, so I wouldn't recommend it for colder weather. The front canopy over the door stayed in place fairly well. I had to re stake it after the rain soaked the ground, but only in a couple spots. The bottom of the tent held up nicely against any flooding our campsite got, and didn't tear from the cot we were using. I was really surprised at how well we stayed dry, we were expecting warm dry weather and got a sudden rainstorm that lasted all weekend. The tent held up pretty well. It was unfortunately stormy when I used it, but we were nice and dry inside. It doesn't hold heat very well, due to the ventilation, so I wouldn't recommend it for colder weather. The front canopy over the door stayed in place fairly well. I had to re stake it after the rain soaked the ground, but only in a couple spots. The bottom of the tent held up nicely against any flooding our campsite got, and didn't tear from the cot we were using. I was really surprised at how well we stayed dry, we were expecting warm dry weather and got a sudden rainstorm that lasted... » Read More The tent held up pretty well. It was unfortunately stormy when I used it, but we were nice and dry inside. It doesn't hold heat very well, due to the ventilation, so I wouldn't recommend it for colder weather. The front canopy over the door stayed in place fairly well. I had to re stake it after the rain soaked the ground, but only in a couple spots. The bottom of the tent held up nicely against any flooding our campsite got, and didn't tear from the cot we were using. I was really surprised at how well we stayed dry, we were expecting warm dry weather and got a sudden rainstorm that lasted all weekend. « Show Less
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It does get pretty warm. I'd definitely put a towel or something over it or wire it to the outside so they don't burn their feet. It doesn't really get hot though until something is sitting on it. I think it's pressure activated.
1430651
My son definately gets hot in this, but I usually just have him in a onsie and try not to be out I. The 90 degree weather. My so. Is hot blooded so I also put an ice pack between him and I.
3067
It does tend to get pretty hot but not horrible. I have mine partially under cover from the tiki bar roof which helps.
929315
We have used it in The Maze, in Canyonland National Park in July and it was over 100 degrees. Because both sides have a door and a large window the size of the door, the air circulated. The roof is white, which helps too. So for us, we knew it would be hot but the tent did not seem to make it hotter.