6/30/2023 0 Comments Reflection rv blackout curtains![]() It man not block as much sunlight as a dark room tent or blackout liner, but it’s a good middle ground option if you know you don’t need complete darkness to sleep. Method #5: Hang a dark coloured tarp over your tentĪ tarp won’t just help block sunlight-it will also help protect your tent from rain and wind. Use a saw, axe, or chainsaw to carefully cut down any precarious branches or trees to make the area safe. Just be sure to check for “widow makers” first, which are dead trees or branches that could fall onto your tent or camp area. Whether you decide to blackout your tent or not, finding a shaded area to set up your existing one is always a good idea to help minimize sunlight exposure. Method #4: Set your tent up in a tree-covered area with lots of shade Keep in mind that some sunlight may still get in depending on the material and how effectively they cover the inner walls of your tent. To attach them to your inner tent walls without damaging them, try using safety pins or something similar. This may prove to be trickier given that the sheets, blankets, and towels you may have come in all different shapes, sizes, and weights-and you probably won’t want to cut them. ![]() If purchasing a blackout liner isn’t in your budget, you can try to make do with what you already have. Method #3: Line the walls of your tent with dark coloured bed sheets, blankets, or towels It may add a little extra work and time to your tent set-up, but it’s a very easy and low-cost way to darken your existing tent. In fact, blackout liners are arguably more effective than dark room tents-many of which can block 100% of sunlight.Īll you have to do is cut the liner to fit the shape of your tent and attach them to the inner walls with something like removable hooks, safety pins, or adhesive tape. If you already have a tent and don’t want to upgrade, you can create a similar effect to a dark room tent by investing in a blackout liner.īlackout liners are basically sheets of fabric that you can use to cover windows and other areas that let light in. ![]() ![]() When choosing a dark room tent, we recommend looking for one that claims to reduce heat since darker colours naturally absorb more of the sun’s energy. You can get it in a variety of sizes (4 to 10 people) and it’s designed to reduce heat so you don’t get too hot. You’ll notice that these tents are typically darker in colour.įor instance, the Coleman Skydome tent is a functional and affordable tent built with Dark Room Technology so you can sleep in past sunrise. ![]() If you’re thinking about upgrading your tent, try looking for one that’s made with Dark Room Technology, which includes a specialized layer that blocks up to 90 percent of sunlight. This may be especially true if you’re camping in the middle of summer when the sun rises as early as 5am and sets as late as 10pm (depending on your location, of course).īlacking out your tent is one way to ensure you get a good night’s sleep no matter where and when you’re camping. Unfortunately, many tents are made with thin material that allows ambient light from the outdoors to seep in and affect your sleep quality. Sleeping in a dark environment is one of the keys to a good night’s sleep. ![]()
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