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Originally Posted by Billy The Kid
Some good info man, thanks a lot. I like the lumber yard tarp idea
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I would add. You can get used insulayed tarps cheap on Kijiji. Like really cheap. I bought 3 insulated tarps for 10$ a piece a couple years ago. Also, I would purchase a thurmo electric fan for on top of the stove. I have an original expensive one and a coiple years ago also purchased a cheaper one off of Amazon. I use it alll the time for the wall tent and even ice fishing. They are great for cold spots in the tent. I've done tons of tips and tricks. Even went as far as building take down shelving units and hangers for clothing. long story short. I now have two tents. My old 14*16 Nordic tent is now the kitchen mess tent.
My main go to tent is know a tee pee bell tent. I can't say enough about the bell tent. Better in every way, hands down. I've made alot of believers out of the nay sayers when they hear it's a China made tent. 16' diameter, one pole to set up, which collapses for easy transport, one man can do it slowly and still be done under 30 mins without breaking a sweat, it takes the storms like no one business, built in removable rubber floor, windows with big screen, you name it, bright inside, very roomy, can use stove in middle or along wall, The best part, it was under 800$ shipped. 4 guys pitched in on it and it's seen more than 30 trips is 4 years.
For a stove a stove I use the h45 military heater. Can be used with Diesel or wood. If I have really cold trips and a couple people diesel can be affordable and you always have a hot tent. But I must admit I usually use it with wood because of the price of diesel and the large capacity of the stove allows for you to burn all night without having to get up and Stoke the fire or add logs. That stove was 100$ on Kijiji US. Shipped to a friend in the states then brought across the boarder a season later just to save of cost.
Either way you go, you will enjoy your time and always be finding better and newer ways of doing things.