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Title: What is that insulation you guys use for hubs?
Post by: PerchRapala on Nov 09, 2018, 04:48 PM
I tried the search function, but  suck. I have an eskimo hub that is not insulated. I remembered reading last year that some people had some type of light weight cut to fit insulation that you were using to make it warmer. Any help?
Title: Re: What is that insulation you guys use for hubs?
Post by: holehopper on Nov 09, 2018, 05:09 PM
I’ve heard of people using reflectix.  I’ve also heard that just by putting a tarp over the hub it helps too.
Title: Re: What is that insulation you guys use for hubs?
Post by: slipperybob on Nov 09, 2018, 05:13 PM
If you're willing to bring it, it will help.  It's amazing what an extra layer of insulation will do.  Even a few sheets of windshield visor sun block will do wonders.
Title: Re: What is that insulation you guys use for hubs?
Post by: PerchRapala on Nov 09, 2018, 05:31 PM
Reflectix, that's it- couldn't remember. Thanks guys!
Title: Re: What is that insulation you guys use for hubs?
Post by: 32footsteps on Nov 10, 2018, 08:51 AM
I use reflectix. The first time I used it I had enough pieces to cover the entire thing. Just tucked it behind the ribs on the hub. Bringing all of it was a bit bulky and sort of a hassle. Now I only bring one 6ft piece and stuff in the corner that is getting hit directly by the wind. Just that one piece located there warms it up considerably.
Title: Re: What is that insulation you guys use for hubs?
Post by: Iceicemike on Nov 11, 2018, 09:10 AM
Use a emergency tarp with silver lining for pop up. I did reflectix and hard to fold gun up
Title: Re: What is that insulation you guys use for hubs?
Post by: chilly-willy on Nov 11, 2018, 02:46 PM
Get a king sized blanket throw it over the top and cover with a tarp lols. All the threamAL shacks are is blanket batting swen inbetween two layers of tent fabric.. so why not just use a blanket and a tarp to cover it? After its set up.. then just remove it for take down..