I’ll have to grab some basting tape. That’s a great idea. Trying to hold up a 30" long strip of velcro and sew it onto the side of the tent was…a challenge. 
my hands are numb from just thinking about sewing that. probably just need a couple smaller strips not the whole length to hold it closed
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I had a very bad time with side draft on my last trip. Propex was pumping out a nice 70 degrees downstairs but it was 28 degrees upstairs, with one square removed and a fan blowing upwards.
I’m going through this trouble, I didn’t wanna do spots and regret not doing the whole strip.
Also worth noting, that Velcro helped to keep the flap tucked out of the way when I was closing the roof. I usually undo the zippers about 6-8" so the flap usually wants to creep out, and I end up flipping/tucking it while closing up. Just a lil positive side effect. 
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Here’s an update on our tent insulation project:
Do you have any venting flaps or something so that venting is still a thing. My trip to Colorado got canceled so I couldn’t come check it out but I do know that having a vent in the upper corners would be really helpful to keep the moisture down still…
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Hey Scott! We have paired materials that, by their design, can move moisture away from the tent interior. I borrowed a buddy heater earlier this week and ran it for just over two hours with the tent closed up completely. Needless to say, even though it was in the high teens F. outside it was quite toasty inside and there was no discernible moisture on the interior fabric panel of the insulation kit.
My preference is to use a diesel heater and vent the tent in a couple of places. I think with more experimentation I’ll figure out how much to vent and which windows/doors work best to leave cracked open a bit.
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Awesome. anytime you need a beta tester let me know… though sometimes life gets in the way of plans to get out of state. I am currently finishing up a tent insulation project myself that has vents in the upper corner so I can use the bottle and zipper method for venting (very non professional but need something to get my wife to go with me on a few more trips coming soon).
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I get that! A lot of what I do is based on making things comfortable for my wife, too! I really enjoy her company so it’s worth the effort.
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I read an interesting article and wanted to share it with those who need it. Specifically, the article mentions tent insulation for those who prefer camping on cold winter days. Camping in the cold can be dangerous, but knowing the right insulation will help keep you safer from the cold and other winter threats.
Hi! Do you guys ever make an insulation kit for the GFC? Very interested if so.
Thanks!
Are there any insulation kits for the GFC on the market? I saw ThermaPuff™ Insulation Kit - Super Pacific USA for Super Pacific, would be really nice to get something similar for the GFC.
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They need to offer a color other than white… you’d feel like youre in a padded room lol
that makes me feel like im locked up in a psych ward lol
The iKamper BDV Duo insulation kit may fit a standard size gfc. Footprint is 49.5” x 82.5”.
I have an XL so it wouldn’t work for mine.
def interested as well here.
Reviving: anyone know if this would work for the V2?
If anyone is looking for a cheaper alternative to the rumple route you can get synthetic blankets sold extremely cheap online or in mil surplus stores by purchasing “Poncho Liners”/“Woobies”
They are nice to play around with as the usually have corner ties sewn in to help mock up a mounting solution
Also down throws can be had for cheap, for years leading into winter Costco sell decent down throws that can be bought for about $10 a piece that are incredibly popular for conversion to hammock quilts, maybe be a good candidate for down insulation walls
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