Got it. I just had a flashback to a summer trip I took to Lake Mojave (houseboat) and we were dealing with those kind of temps near 120F. I am not as much an expert in desert high heat as I am in my own region where it’s high heat humidity. To help you brainstorm the following lists some of the ways I deal with the summer daytime temps in my region if I was brave (or foolish) enough to venture out to do hammocking between June-September.
•Research and apply best practices for dealing with daytime extreme heat and sun in your region.
•No direct sun. Make sure hammock is suspended under shaded tree cover or canopy of some sort. Pitch tarp higher for better ventilation.
•Stay extremely hydrated.
•Electrolytes. I like Pedialyte grape powder packets added to water.
•Soak clothing, hats, bandana and towels in water and wear on self. A wet garment wrapped around neck is also a good technique. Cotton clothing soaked in water is your friend and not your enemy like it is in cool weather.
•Wear white or light colored clothing
•Little to no activity. Definitely siestas when intense sun is out.
•Eat meals that are more soupy and liquidy
•Avoid or limit alcohol during extreme temps as this causes dehydration
•Increase salt intake
•Cover self with damp cotton sheet
•Use a high powered fan if possible. If you don't have access to electricity, buy yourself an industrial shop type fan (not those wimpy D size battery ones). If this summer gets as bad as they say it's going to get with temps, I may purchase the following fan runs off of batteries and can be rigged over ridgeline. There are some other good alternatives also. Not sure of what the best options would be for you since you're off grid (solar powered, etc.)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-18...3320/205022215
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