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First time doing this and seeking advice..Which is better? (note that length of flue will be higher than peak of tent with both options)

Option A: Close to peak



Advantage: More flue inside of tent (more heat)

Disadvantage: Seams don't line up, compromising structural integrity?

Option B: 12" lower



Advantage: Seams line up, stronger and more durable?

Disadvantage: 12" less flue inside of tent to provide heat..

I'd like to get this right the first time, I'd appreciate any input..

Option A, except you'll need to reshape the jack material to fit the seams. I'll set mine up tommorrow and try to wade through the picture posting instructions.

TAK, I'd appreciate that..Thanks

I agree. More pipe in the tent will be alot warmer. It will also be more stable closer to the apex.

I'd say option A as well. Less pipe outside the tent to catch wind.

Pretty sure Lanche has done this, he may chime in.

I did lots of research on how to do this, but then lucked into finding a tarp shelter with a stove jack already on the Fire classifieds, so didn't end up taking a knife to a new tent!

I agree with most others though, up by the peak is the best. Seems like, in your first pic, you can slide the jack to the right and trim the sides of the jack to still line up with the seams.

I've also seen tutorials online that guys somehow fit the jack under the vent, so it blends right in with the tent. They then made the outside eyebrow removable for the stove pipe, then bascially if they weren't using a stove then the jack just functioned like a normal vent and tent stays waterproof without an additional flap over the jack.