

| Subject: | poptop insulation idea |
| From: | Andy Highland |
| Date: | Thu, 6 Jul 2006 23:21:27 -0700 |
I'm taking my '90 westy to Burning Man this year where extreme temperatures and high winds are common. Insulating the poptop tent is very desirable under these conditions, since the temperatures inside the poptop tend to be extreme under normal conditions. Ideally, I would insulate it on the outside with reflective insulation to deflect sunlight. One big issue with that is the high winds. How can you secure anything to the tent without sewing or gluing it on to withstand 70mph winds? I want to avoid making any alterations to the tent. Solution? High powered neodymium magnets. Cut the insulation into 3 panels, one for each side of the tent. Sew or glue one set of magnets onto the corners of the insulation pieces. Position the insulation, then attach corresponding magnets on the inside of the tent, securing the insulation in place. No tent alteration necessary. Thoughts?
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