I think I am going to give this a shot:
http://www.bweebweebwee.com/tensegrity/

With those restrictions I think I would get a roll of shade clothe at walmart or home depot ($20) and some pool noodles. Attach the noodles to the top of the tent with clips or tape. The stretch the shade over it and stake it down securely. It will be low to the ground, but it will shade the tent. ...

What do you have for trasport? How much room do you have to pack a shade structure? With that info, might be able to give some guidance. Well, I plan on flying, but I have to pay about 10$ per 10 cubic feet of space on the truck that is taking my stuff. I'm sure there is a limit per person (althoug...

Since I'm not guaranteed to have a shade structure, I'm trying to figure out my own way of creating a shade structure with limited supplies and limited space for transportation. I have a really small 1 maybe 2 person sleeping tent (e.g. http://www.campist.com/archives/black-diamond-oneshot-camping-t...