Thanks OneClick I agree that 2lbs (not including battery) seems absurd. I figured the jobsite fan idea probably wouldn't pass muster with the lightweight backpacking crowd which I'm part of. Thanks for this fan suggestion that I'm seeing you obtained at Menard's. Would you mind posting a link if it's available online? I'm also seeing the GoalZero fan, a few others referenced, gets high marks.
Over the weekend I was experimenting a little with some other ideas for dealing with excessive heat. It involves changing from the typical tech (moisture wicking/quick dry) fabric worn while hiking to cotton fabric while in camp. I've always adhered to the "cotton is rotten" mantra but cotton fabric, according to my research, definitely has its place in extreme temperature situations. A soaked cotton t-shirt and soaked cotton cap will tend to stay damp for several hours (ideally in shade) and keep one's temperature down. Yesterday I spent several hours doing yard work and lounging around with heat index above 105+ and I had good results with the soaked cotton idea. Another interesting idea I came across is dubbed the "Egyptian sleep method". It involves putting something dry under you (some use a dry towel) when you go to sleep and putting a damp cotton sheet or damp cotton blanket on top of you. It's mentioned if you include a fan on top of that directing air at your wet cotton sheet that heat is effectively dissipated. I read there are people that use this method in their homes to cut down on A/C bills during summer. I will be doing some experiments soon with this when I hammock overnight in my backyard. If I get chilled I can always substitute for my dry synthetic sleeping bag liner. Again, I'm thinking of applying this in extreme situations like 80+ degrees at night. I'll report the results when I get a chance.
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