-30 Degrees Celcius - How We Insulate Our Canvas Tent For Winter!

Today we show you how we are insulating our canvas tent to make it more useable during the winter months!

[@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK]

I'm living in a tent in Vermont winters. I insulated my El cheapo tent with moving blankets & radiant barrier material. I put grommets in them so they could be hung with carabiners. I see you want to keep it bright. Maybe just hang the moving blankets at night when you're asleep & the fire 🔥 dwindles? You seem to have found a daytime solution. Bubble wrap is doing well too. I'm loving your solution.

[@noahriding5780]

Wow I had the same idea! Moving blankets are pretty good thickness too. And you can sew an attachment ring in the ceiling corners of the tents if they don't have them already. I have learned though to keep the moving blankets out of the sun for some types; the material degrades if left outside too often.

[@cathyt.7589]

Can't wait to see how your insulation works to in colder weather! Good job!☺♥☻

[@TheFreidaCollection]

I love your tent and the stunning wood work!!!! It’s fabulous!!!

[@northernersadrift9868]

Glad you like it!

[@samvarcoe9954]

Just a suggestion but if you hang the survival reflective blankets( cost 1-3$ at dollar store) behind the cotton and did the roof too you would see significant increase in heat efficiency or if you want to spend a bit more refletics ( kind of a silver reflective bubble wrap ) and for the ground lay the foam mats where you plan to walk without shoes. Just a few ideas

[@northernersadrift9868]

Thanks for that idea! We’ve thought of something similar but don’t always have the supplies in town to purchase. We are definitely going to be updating our insulation for this coming winter

[@TheDudeV1]

This has been so useful. Thank you.

[@northernersadrift9868]

Thanks for the comment! If there is anything else you would like to know about just let us know

[@thomastaylor2513]

Remember hot air rises and cold air sinks.so if you want to keep warm you need to insulate the ceiling somehow

[@jmo2104]

Was coming to say the same thing.

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

You could have tried aluminum colored bubble wrap that they use to insulate basement walls in houses. It comes in different widths. Another option is the absorbent pads they use for oil spills. The come in a bundle and would need to be sewn together as they are only about 18X18". It would be quite a job. It is the same material as Thinsulate used in clothing. I know someone who insulated his home with it. Another thing you could do would be to get a larger stove. The first wood stove we used in out tent was too large and actually drove us out by producing too much heat. We had all the doors and windows open. We got a smaller stove the next year which was perfect. A separate tarp or fly over the tent will help but only if you create an air space in between. A bunch of kids swim noodles tied together in place would create an air pocket. Also consider propane lights which give off heat as well as light. Whatever you decide, make sure you have adequate ventilation. A tent too tightly sealed will use up all the oxygen from the wood stove and is as deadly as carbon monoxide poisoning. You may go to sleep at night and never wake up.

[@JanColdwater]

You can try Sheep Wool. It’s a healthy, flame and moisture resistant material that looks beautiful and will let the light through the tent. It is more expensive but worth it, especially for such a small area like a tent. 👍

[@magnuswoolf4868]

Ive been in my bell tent now for over a year ,if you put some raised sides on your bed and carpet them with stretch carpet also a headboard it will be much less draughty and your duvet doesn’t fall off the edge ,were in the uk so coldest so far has been minus ten degrees C we also installed a diesel heater as more efficient although still use the log burner occasionally .cheers magnus and Hayley

[@bobbyturner686]

Mice going love it

[@Armorcav]

snow is a great insulator.

[@micheloff-grid4248]

I live in wall tent in the Yukon and north BC at one point 7 children’s and my son born in the winter in a warm night minus 28 in the tent My way it is unique for sure no furniture expeditions boxes …for storage and benches My secret the stove below the platform so about 32 » like igloo from the past

[@toddkohut5993]

Ancient castes originally hung blankets rugs and quilts on the walls as insulation. Eventually they became intricate tapestries telling stories

[@jimhanson7476]

Awesome Chanel… well done

[@northernersadrift9868]

Thank you!

[@melrichardson2392]

That's very cool glad I found you what's the coldest one fellow said minus 71 wow.

[@archerjackson690]

I would have bought army surplus wool blankets and insulated it like a yurt

[@nikkibracewell7677]

Heat is escaping from the roof. Why didn't you do the ceiling/roof too?

[@Kayakyanni]

We install a yurt near Shawinigan Qc last month and are looking to add some insulation to the foil next summer. I wish to hear some feebacks after some colder nights ! Thank you.

[@northernersadrift9868]

We will definitely be giving a better feedback in the next couple of weeks so stay tuned and we will let you know! Thanks for watching!

[@danieltouchette]

No worries Yannick it will be -50 really soon here 🥶

[@Bowserkitty]

Lol this was fun and cute

[@northernersadrift9868]

Thanks for watching!

[@omearica-rc6fp]

You know, your comment about not 'wanting' to get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom... I could not help but consider that your little girls may sometimes wet the bed. I did, sadly, until I was 12. It wasn't a matter of laziness, but i paid that price/was accused of this anyway) I did not wake up or I did not fully wake up, I guess I was a deep sleeper. If I'm guessing correctly, I appreciate your common sense and respect because I can't help but wonder now that I'm older (I could be your mother), that the ribbing I took from my parents and siblings was traumatic and may have had something to do with why it continued on for me until I was 12. No one knew how horrible it was for me to deal with, but no one really cared except my mom. I was 12 when they invented a metal bed sheet to sleep on (yes, uncomfortable metal); it sounded an alarm, a very loud one the moment it got wet, so I had no choice but to wake up and change the sheets in the middle of the night. But it didn't take long for that problem to end either. Not certain it was that horrific contraption. But this was in a home not a tent. Hope this isn't your situation and that, if it is, you continue showing mercy to your lovely little girls.

[@noahriding5780]

How do often do you have to knock snow off the roof when it snows? I'm curious to hear thoughts on how people keep tents like this from tearing open from snow weight on the top when winter camping when it snows?

[@grandmasstories3418]

Bright idea... to try out. Just very careful with fire... that material is very flamable

[@thenorthremembers4847]

What about wrapping it with a clear thick plastic from the outside during winter months?

[@bray7197]

I'm going with 3/4 inch foam board covered in canvas and wood glue so I am not looking at foam board insulation. I can cut out my windows so I still have lite. I will attach it with foam board adhesive

[@petvet72]

Great idea. I am in the process of sorting out the same problem. My approach is 16 oz canvas with the insulation attached to it and the whole assembly hanging inside the tent. What brand is your tent?

[@northernersadrift9868]

Let us know how that works for you. We are still trying to decide if ours is working as we would like it to. The company is from walltentshop.com. They have all different sizes and kinds as well as stoves etc.

[@doulaolgamke]

So what was the indoor temp at night?

[@jacobortwine7063]

cool video! Thank you. What size tent is that and How long have you had the tent? And who did you go through?

[@northernersadrift9868]

Hi! Thanks for watching. We have a 14 x 16 ft tent but there are bigger ones if needed. We got ours from walltentshop.com. We’ve had this one for 3-4 years!

[@tobyrzepka7236]

Do you do anything to strengthen the tent against snow load? I've placed 2x4 uprights under the center ridge pole when I'm not there to clear snow...but I'm still worried as were supposed to get 2 feet of heavy wet snow Thursday! Trying to think of additional supports I can add...

[@BillSias-op7xw]

Sure wish people would get rid of background music , annoying trying ti listen to what is being said.

[@northernersadrift9868]

Thanks for letting us know. We’ll adjust the music for next time

[@DivaonaDollar]

I hear you!

[@DivaonaDollar]

@@northernersadrift9868yes please! Loving the video, and your ideas here! Watching this one with the sound at a minimum , and looking forward to seeing more of your videos 😊

[@CanadianMapleleaf]

Got to do your ceiling too guys, heat escapes upward.

[@denastewart8299]

Would a fan at the ceiling work to blow heat down?

[@shawn-michealbrunet6353]

I live in northern Ontario and planning to build my own house but with a prospector tent I’m curious as if it can be good for full time living? And we’re did you get your tent I can’t seem to find much for made in Canada

[@northernersadrift9868]

Yes it would be our dream to live in our prospect tent full-time this is definitely possible if you make the proper modifications before hand and are willing to sacrifice a few comforts. Our tent is from walltentshop.com and is actually based in Idaho I was a bit disappointed when the tent arrived to find out that it is imported from Asia. With that said you can call Tyler at the tent shop and he’ll talk for hours to get you everything you need to get going. The website is walltentshop.com. The phone number is, 1800-234-1150. They have a warehouse that ships from Canada so that you don’t have to pay duties and import fees.

[@JosephCompnotta]

LMAO, It would have got me too once I seen the skin!!

[@buckweaver4584]

Ceiling insulation is 10 times more important than sidewall. Sidewall insulation is almost useless if the ceiling isn’t good.

[@thomastaylor2513]

Did it help any

[@Scatch85_YT]

Did you do the roof too? Roof first, you loose most your heat there... But snow right?

[@northernersadrift9868]

We did not do the roof. Too much snow piles up.

[@crvcruizin]

Sweeet🤪✌️

[@emma24ism]

Felt is used in yurts isn’t it?

[@robertd6925]

Where did you get insulation?

[@northernersadrift9868]

We got it from our local coop store here in town. We didn’t have many options but are really happy with the results

[@OffGridNorthIdaho]

Why can't you keep the stove going all night? I'm looking at a wall tent as a bedroom only.

[@northernersadrift9868]

We are burning soft wood and so have shorter burn times. If I wake up at midnight and stuff the stove then there will be just a few embers in the box to start the morning fire. Hardwoods would solve this problem but they are not available here :)

[@OffGridNorthIdaho]

Ah that makes sense! Ty for the reply!

[@legionexplorer1005]

What type of tent is this? New viewer asking

[@northernersadrift9868]

Hi, we have a canvas wall tent which we bought from walltentshop.com. They have many different types and sizes!

[@legionexplorer1005]

@@northernersadrift9868 Thank you

[@beatriceburt9717]

Where can we get prices for this

[@northernersadrift9868]

Do you want the price for the tent or for the insulation? For the tent you can visit walltentshop.com. You will find all the different prices for different sizes.

[@philiprayner]

bubble wrap and canvas walls over top

[@Maddyh97]

How big is your tent ?

[@northernersadrift9868]

Hi! It’s 14x16 ft:)

[@Maddyh97]

Thank you!

[@thewanderinghermit7609]

why use plastic and not felt much better insulation and not inflamable

[@northernersadrift9868]

Hey there! That is all we could find at our local store.

[@thewanderinghermit7609]

@@northernersadrift9868 ok...i understand

[@tommynoble678]

This guy is sus