Evaporative cooler vs. AC for tent

[dlrtr]

Has anyone out there used an evaporative cooler to cool a tent during the summer heat? How well did it work? I am weighing the pros and cons of this vs. an ac unit.

 

[ftwildernessguy]

I lived in California for 4 years where evaporative or "swamp" coolers were an alternative to ac. In order to work, you have to be in a dry area. Humidity will prevent the coolers from "evaporating". Use in Florida or PA is pretty much out of the question as far as effective cooling is concerned.

 

[dlrtr]

Thanks for the info. I guess Florida in June is pretty much the definition of humidity.