It doesn't look like it will retain much heat if both ends are open?
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All tents have to have a vent to release carbon dioxide and replenish fresh air. I would seal one end off after set up and pile leaves or other plant material in front of the other end. Mainly this is not going to be the idea tent for a winter hike. It does, however, make for a good throw in for a pack in case of an emergency.
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It should heat up on either open or closed. You might want to contact the seller.
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Yes, but leave plenty of clearance on sides because it does get hot. You don't want to melt anything or start a fire. :)
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Both heat and exhaust exit out the top. There is minimal smoke, and you won't blacken your pots to anything near the level you'd get throwing them on an open campfire.
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The opening is an optional cutout, so if you're not storing a PC there you can leave the back side intact. It is nearly the whole size of the hutch so the PC doesn't overheat , not a small hole just for cords.
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That should not be too much of a problem. The top shroud should deflect direct heat way. Just dont put anything too close to it.
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I think you would need some sort of venting to occur in order to prevent expansion from the heat. It works very well the way it is designed.
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Hi Susan,Yes, you can leave both ends open, and it also gives you the option of keeping the closed part on. The allen key tightens it down, and you're in business.
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I hadn't thought of that, but I would think so. Just keep in mind there is no temperature control, it gets very hot.
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Most of the heat comes from the sides and not the back. I don't know how that will work in your situation.
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Yes. As someone already mentioned, the loss of heat through the exterior wall indicates a serious insulation issue. It can't keep anything hot if the heat is escaping.
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I keep mine closed so that it generates more heat and keep the maximum steam in. But I open it for my daughter because she can't stand too much heat
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I'd say no, since it vents to the outside, don't know if it would open fully.
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I bought this one for my brother, and he hasn't tested it yet.... But I own one that is slightly taller, and its heat is mostly focused upward and on the walls of the warmer. The bottom will get warm, but not piping hot. You might use a coaster with it though, if you're worried.
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It does get very hot since you can't put a lot of sand in the bottom because of the lattice sides.
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It doesn't leave open areas, but there isn't anything to fasten the openings together. There is a chance that a strong breeze can blow the openings apart briefly. I've had one for a long time and I've never had an issue with it.
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No. they both heat up on the same control. You could use one side and put water into the other. I wouldn't use one side and leave the other side empty.