Keeping Reflectix attached to the back

[Chode2235]

I put the reflectix in my otter portable last year. The stuff is great! Along the top I attached it around the velcro straps, and I have it running down the back (which is great for keeping the wind out).

I tried taping it to the base and on the sides, but it just doesnt stay put. I have thought about using some safety pins, but thought I would ask out here first.

What are you guys using to keep the reflectix down and tight against the wall of your porty?

[OnAFly]

I removed the tent from my shelter then wrapped the reflectix into the fabric. I then put the tent back on with the reflectix held in by the same screws that hold the tent on.

I laid the reflectix over the poles and then on the forward most pole, looped the reflectix around the pole. I then liberally applied high strength tape to the reflectix. Worked all last year without a problem.

[toughguy]

Mine kept falling down so I ripped it out at the end of last year. To me it's easier to just turn up the heater or wear a coat.

[EBass]

I just did the top and back.

[Chode2235]

Yeah, I am specifically talking about the back. I will try to get some photos.

[timjones]

I just did my Clam Kenai and Fish Trap Voyager a couple of weeks ago. On the outer edge of the back lip of the tub I put some strips of Gorilla tape, kind of between the cloth and the tub, as best I could so that when the strips stuck up along the back the sticky side was facing in. Then I pressed the bottom of the reflectix against the tape. After I did that I taped the inside of the reflectix to the tub with the foil tape that you normally use with the reflectix. Still holding, will see how it does over the winter. That Gorilla tape is spendy but some super stuff. It's never failed yet on anything I've used it for.

[CaptSpike]

You could cut slits in the reflectix and use double back velcro to go around the poles to hold it in place. Should work fine. I just did the top of my shelter and ran the straps thru the reflectix. If it hold on the top no reason it shouldn't work as I described on the back.

[LIVE2FISH]

I just installed reflectix in my otter lodge.I used 4' wide insulation and brought it down the back and around the edge of the sled by 3 to 4 inches,and then put 2 pieces of a 1*2 piece of wood up against the insulation and tight against the bottom side of the sleds edge and put some machine screws in from the top side of the sled and into the board. Holds it tight.On my otter sled a 1 inch by 2 inch board fit perfect under the edge of the sled.

[793bob]

on my quick flip 3 .i put velcro on the tub and on the reflectix.i also sewed velcro on the back edges of the canvas on my shack.it holds it in place great this way i just loosen it when i'm going to collapse my shelter so it is easier to fold down.

[fishersofmen]

I installed reflectix in my quick flip 2 today! Thanks to everyone for the helpfull advice.

[Chode2235]

I think my problem is that I cut the reflectix a bit to short it is flush with the canvas, and I had hoped to attach it via velcro tape to the canvas and to the reflectix. The problem is that the tape does not hold up in the cold and it comes off. I think a lot of it has to do with it being attached to the soft fabric instead of the hard sled.

The other idea I had was hot glue, but I want to keep the install temporary in case I want to pull it out (although I have no idea why I would, weight?).

Thanks.

[GrizzlyAdams]

A little needle and thread to hold it on. Don't have to use much. Just enough to make it stay put. Be pretty easy to cut off if you decided to later.