Solar tops/Blankets

[Lozzel]

Hi Folks,
New to this C/T style of camping and was thinking about buying a solar top to go over the main tent to keep it cooler.
Do any of you use these ? Are they any good ?? or are they a waste of money.
I would like to hear your thoughts before I spend the money on buying one. 

Thanks Laurie.

[Jacko]

Hi Laurie, I've got a tropical roof on my CT and it certainly makes a difference to the temp inside. If you do a search on solar blankets you'll find plenty of info
Cheers Jacko

[krisandkev]

Laurie, yes they are very good and yes, there have been a few threads on them. Prices and types vary a lot, commercial ones start at about $300 and the good old (good quality) silver tarp (which we have) starts at about $35. Kevin

[RWS]

Some good idea's here.
http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=17945.0

http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=17491.0

[sablesoft]

Hi,

I am VERY happy with my solar blanket, see this thread.

http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=5195.0

Ray