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hot canvas tent Hot Tent With Stove 12x14 / 5' SidewallHOT TENT WITH STOVE FREE SHIPPING SHIPS IN 1 2 DAYS 2 YEAR GUARANTEE NO SALES TAX *Items shipped to an Idaho address must pay Idaho sales tax. WALL TENT SHOP PRICES ARE THE LOWEST, WITH FREE SHIPPING, FREE BACK DOOR OR BACK WINDOW, AND HIGH QUALITY. View 20 models of HOT TENTS WITH STOVE JACK. These winter tents with stoves do not have specific stoves included with the tents. After deciding on a specific camping tent with stove jack, you can select a

HOT TENT WITH STOVE

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*Items shipped to an Idaho address must pay Idaho sales tax.

WALL TENT SHOP PRICES ARE THE LOWEST, WITH FREE SHIPPING, FREE BACK DOOR OR BACK WINDOW, AND HIGH QUALITY.

View 20 models of HOT TENTS WITH STOVE JACK. These winter tents with stoves do not have specific stoves included with the tents. After deciding on a specific camping tent with stove jack, you can select a hot tent stove model that meets your requirements.

OUR CANVAS HOT TENTS WITH STOVE JACKS are available in both the Wilderness and Montana Canvas tent models.

TENT WITH STOVE

PRICE COMPARISON COMPETITOR CHART -

Wilderness prices in Red.

Tent & Stove

Price

Comparison

SALES TAX

FREE S&H

8x10

Fire, Water,

& Mildew

10x12

Fire, Water,

& Mildew

12x14

Fire, Water,

& Mildew

Wilderness

NO

YES

$1300

$1350

$1650

Competitors




Davis YES NO NA $1682
$2024
Kwik Kamp YES NO $1503
$1696
$1947
Beckel YES NO $1340 $1380 $1765
WhiteDuck YES YES W/ Frame $2319 W/ Frame $2669 W/ Frame $3060


SALES TAX

FREE S&H

14x16

Fire, Water,

& Mildew

16x20

Fire, Water,

& Mildew

16x24

Fire, Water,

& Mildew

Wilderness NO YES

$1950

$2360

$2560

Competitors




Davis YES NO $2301
$2723
$3102
Kwik Kamp YES NO $2190
$2556
$2817
Beckel YES NO $2074 $2274 $2514
WhiteDuck YES YES W/ Frame $3660 W/ Frame $4699 W/ Frame $5609

Davis price for 10’ x 12’ is a 10’ x 15’, 12’ x 14’ is a 12’ x 15’, & 14’ x 16’ is a 14’ x 15’, 16’ x 24’ is 16’ x 25’.

Beckel price for a 8’ x 10’ is a 9’ x 9’ 4-foot sidewall, 10’ x 12’ is a 9’ x 12’ 4-foot sidewall, 12’ x 14’ is a 12’ x 15’, 14’ x 16’ is a 15’ x 15’, 16’ x 20’ is a 15’ x 21’, 16’ x 20’ is a 18’ x 21’.

NOTE: Fire 10’ x 12’ with front screen door, side windows, and back window. Different features from the standard Wilderness tent. See photos above. Call if you have questions.

Wilderness canvas hot tents with stove jacks are the same tent models we also sell as glamping tents, hot tents, and winter tents. Our wilderness tent is very high quality and the most reinforced tent with wood stove available. That is why we use it on all canvas tent models.

 

THE CANVAS HOT TENT WITH STOVE FOR SALE is the Wilderness tent and either the Wilderness Stove or the Idaho Stove.

If you prefer a lighter stove, we have 10 hot tent stove models available.

Wilderness Canvas Hot Tent With Stove Jack Models Available

We offer 5 winter tent with stove configurations:

  1. Tent Only: Wilderness or Montana Canvas
  2. Tent and Angle Kit to Make Frame
  3. Tent and Complete Frame
  4. Tent, Tarp Fly, Stove, Angle Kit to Make Frame
  5. Tent, Tarp Fly, Stove, Complete Frame

Standard Features

STANDARD STOVE PACKAGE FOR CANVAS HOT TENT WITH WOOD STOVE:

  • Stove
  • Warming tray/shelf
  • Nesting pipe
  • Damper
  • Rain Cap/Spark Arrestor (some other stoves only have a wire mesh spark arrestor)

DELUXE STOVE PACKAGE FOR CANVAS HOT TENTS WITH STOVE.

  • Standard Package PLUS...
  • Grate (most other company stove deluxe packages do not have a grate)
  • 3-gallon stainless steel water tank.

6' SIDE WALL OPTION AVAILABLE.

STATES THAT REQUIRE FIRE-TREATED CANVAS TENTS: CA, LA, MI, MA, MN, NJ, and NY.

CANVAS HOT TENT WITH STOVE JACK STANDARD FEATURES are $200 worth of options on some other tent models.

  • FULL 5-FOOT WALLS 
  • FREE BACK DOOR OR BACK WINDOW.
  • STOVE JACK. 5 inch is standard. 6 inch available by cutting out the stitched pattern.
  • FREE DOOR STORM FLAP 
  • FREE REINFORCED EAVE WITH WEBBING ENTIRE LENGTH OF EAVE.
  • STEEL D RINGS SEWN INTO WEBBING. Much stronger than tents with metal grommets pressed into canvas eaves.
  • FREE DOUBLE LAYER OF CANVAS ON RIDGE. 
  • VINYL SOD CLOTH. 10" vinyl sod cloth sewn onto the bottom of the wall.
  • TENT BAG.
  • RIDGE OPENINGS FOR LODGE POLE.
  • FRONT ZIPPERED DOOR, YKK #10. 
  • 200 FEET OF ROPE AND 20 TENSIONERS

Interested in building a frame for your hot tent with stove? Click angle kits for information on angle kits and how to easily build a frame in 60-90 minutes using steel conduit available at all hardware stores. $200-$400 savings, dependent on the size of tent with wood stove purchased.

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT SHOULD A PERSON CONSIDER WHEN PURCHASING A HOT TENT WITH WOOD STOVE?

When considering purchasing a canvas camping tent with stove jack, there are several important factors to take into account.

  1. Tent Size and Capacity: Ensure the canvas hot tent with stove is spacious enough to accommodate your group size and gear. Consider the height of the tent so you stand comfortably inside. Think about normal night temperatures and occasional extreme temperatures for the month of your trip. Sizes range from 8x10 to 16x24.
  2. Stove Compatibility: Check if the canvas hot tent with stove jack is designed for the stove you plan to use. Look for a quality stove jack and heat resistant materials. Match the stove model to the tent size and ventilation needs. We offer ten stove models to cover all setups.
  3. Weight and Portability: For trips that involve hiking, evaluate the weight of the canvas hot tent with wood stove. Tents weigh 50 to 100 pounds depending on size. Stoves weigh 25 to 100 pounds.
  4. Ventilation: Proper ventilation is essential in hot tents with stoves. Look for screen doors and windows that allow airflow. We offer back windows, side windows, and screen door upgrades on winter tents with stove jacks.
  5. Material and Durability: Select a tent made from strong, weather resistant fabric. Wilderness hot tents use Army Duck double fill canvas with water and mildew treatment for leak protection.
  6. Ease of Setup: Choose a camping tent with stove that sets up quickly. Read the stove instructions and practice at home. Wilderness frames use a color coded erector set style frame for fast assembly. Most people become confident after one setup.
  7. Budget: Set a price range for your hot tent with stove. Prices vary by brand, features, and materials. We offer the lowest prices on the internet for this category.

WHAT IS A HOT TENT WITH A STOVE JACK?

The stove jack for a tent with wood stove is a reinforced opening that allows a stovepipe from a portable stove to pass safely through the tent wall or roof. This lets campers heat the tent during cold weather. Stove jacks use fire resistant material to protect the tent fabric.

The stove pipe becomes extremely hot as it exits the stove and passes through the tent. Many tent fires begin at the stove jack. Review the points below when evaluating winter tent stove jacks.

  1. Material: A quality stove jack uses fire resistant material such as silicone impregnated fabric. Rich tests every canvas hot tent with stove jack with a torch to verify quality.
  2. Reinforcement: Look for reinforced stitching and layered fabric around the stove jack area. All Wall Tent Shop models include this reinforcement for long term durability.
  3. Size and Fit: Make sure the stove jack opening matches your stovepipe diameter. Avoid a tight fit. Tight fits cause the pipe to press against the roof in high winds and risk burning the fabric.
  4. Stove Jack Flap: The stove jack flap covers the opening when no stove is used. During operation it must be tied back so it cannot touch the hot pipe. Many fires happen because the flap is not secured.

HOW DO YOU INSTALL A HOT TENT WITH A STOVE JACK?

If you do not own a heavy duty sewing machine, take the tent to a tent repair shop for installation. The typical cost is between 75 and 100 dollars.

Below are general installation steps. Always follow the instructions for your specific winter tent and stove jack.

  1. Choose the Location: Pick a spot with good airflow and clearance from fabric. Place the stove at least thirty inches from each tent wall.
  2. Mark the Hole: Use the stove jack as a template and mark the cutout on the tent fabric.
  3. Cut the Hole: Cut slowly using sharp scissors or a utility knife to avoid fraying.
  4. Install the Stove Jack: Follow the manufacturer’s method. Installation usually involves stitching and adhesive around the cutout.
  5. Seal the Edges: Apply seam sealer or the recommended adhesive to prevent leaks.
  6. Attach the Stovepipe: Once installed, run the pipe through the opening and secure it above the tent roof.
  7. Test for Safety: Test the setup before using it inside the tent. Confirm proper draft and clearance.
  8. Follow Safety Guidelines: Keep proper clearances, use a spark arrestor, and handle fuel safely.
  9. Monitor the Stove: Stay attentive while the stove operates. Maintain ventilation and check for overheating.
  10. Review Instructions: Each tent and stove jack has unique installation details. Follow the manufacturer guidance.

WHAT IS A HOT TENT STOVE?

A hot tent stove is a portable wood burning stove used to heat a tent. It works with a fireproof stove jack and provides heat, cooking capability, and a way to dry gear in wet or cold conditions. Propane heaters can be used but require ventilation and regular checks for safety.

WHAT TYPE OF TENT CAN I USE A HOT TENT STOVE?

Any tent rated for stove use that includes a fireproof stove jack. Canvas wall tents are the most common and safest hot tent option.

CAN I USE A HOT TENT STOVE IN A LIGHTWEIGHT SYNTHETIC TENT?

Yes, but use caution. Heat and synthetic fabrics create risk. Some synthetic fabrics ignite under flame. Most melt quickly when exposed to high heat. A hot stove pipe melts even heavy synthetic fabric in a short time.

ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS WHEN USING A LIGHTWEIGHT HOT TENT WITH STOVE?

Use a high quality spark arrestor with mesh smaller than one half inch. Larger mesh allows bigger sparks to escape, which burn pinholes in tent roofs.

A roof tarp or fly adds protection. Small sparks still pass through good arrestors. These sparks can still burn holes. Replacing a fly is easier than repairing the tent roof.

WHAT SIZE OF STOVE DO I NEED FOR A CANVAS HOT TENT?

Select a stove based on tent size.

8 x 10 or 10 x 12: Small. Wilderness 3

12 x 14 or 14 x 16: Medium. Wilderness 4

16 x 20 or 16 x 24: Large. Wilderness 5

More Info on Wilderness Tents

See our Wilderness and Angle Kit Special here.

See our Wilderness Package Special here.

For detailed information on using steel conduit to make a frame for your hot tent, click here.

CANVAS TREATMENTS AVAILABLE. (1) Water and mildew only, marine-grade/boatshrunk or (2) FIRE, Water and mildew, marine-grade/boatshrunk.

Fire, water, and mildew-treated tents are the most popular tents we sell. I tell customers that fire treatment is a form of insurance for tents with wood stoves. — Rich, Owner.

Customer Videos

Click the video play button TWICE to watch a strength test of our canvas. These hot tents with stoves are built for durability!

Click the video play button TWICE to watch one of our customers, @HomeSteadHow on YouTube, review our Wilderness Wall Tent!

 

Click HOT TENTS WITH STOVE to view Wilderness Tent weights and peak height.

 

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Forgotten Civilization by Dr. Robert Schoch Why should you buy this book? 1) You're already looking at it so you must have some interest in this topic. 2) Dr. Schoch has a great ability to take his, or others, theories and support them with well researched scientific data. This is helpful to those of us who are curious about alternative explanations but are still dependent on the "scientific thinking" paradigm. (He doesn't make statements like "when humans bred with aliens in 20,823 BC..."). 3) He always makes you think about conventional wisdom in a new way. For instance, in this book - the age of Easter Island statues (moai). How DID they get buried so deeply when they (conventionally) only go back to a South Pacific Polynesian settlement times?? I have stood in front of the moais on Easter Island and read many books on it's history and it never occurred to me to question the timeline. It takes that unique geologist perspective which Dr Schoch brings to his writings. 4) He introduces you to other researchers or writers that you will want to know more about. Like Thomas Brophy, Anthony Peratt, Paul LaViolette and many others. 5) The Appendices. Some excellent information on multiple topics included at the end of the book. 6) Because Dr. Schoch has gone where many others SHOULD go - against conventional archeological/historical wisdom which makes no sense. His initial theories on the age of the Sphinx as a young academic were very daring and absolutely correct. The geological community had no problem with his ideas - but Egyptologists did, and they have been after him ever since. Choosing a controversial research path has meant some changes in his academic career I'm sure, as "Academics," for all it's spouting of tremendous support for new knowledge and research is very much mired in politically correct concrete. (Go to Egypt and look for yourself. Even a casual tourist will see how wrong standard academic theories are currently). 7) I guarantee you will learn new and interesting things that just may change your life - or at the very least, change the way you think about the future. -C. Engel
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This was a great idea for a book and it's too bad that Mr. Schoch decided not to write it. Some of the ideas about solar events, the way the plasma manifested in the sky as it relates to ancient petroglyphs is fascinating. Mr. Schoch spent very little time in this space however (in spite of the book's title). Instead we got a brief, incomplete overview coupled with a survey of every piece of fringe science out there from the memory of water, to quantum entanglement to telepathy. There was the obligatory chapter on his work with the Sphinx of course. It always comes back to the Sphinx with this guy. Not an original thought in the book, but there was plenty of promotion of fringe science, especially the work of Paul LaViolette whose confusing and widely ignored and self-published work got several chapters. I gave the book 3 stars for its entertainment value and docked it two for not staying on point. This is still a great and fascinating subject. I wish Mr. Schoch thought so too.
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Silent Spring by Rachel Carson is one book that has opened our minds to how much has gone wrong in the world. It is an immensely powerful scientific book for general readers packed full of verifiable research and data. Rachel Carson wrote the book about the widespread use of chemical pesticides that have wreaked havoc upon the water, the atmosphere, the soil, and the earth since the experiments conducted during World War II. Carson begins the book with a short chapter containing an imaginary scenario of a quiet American countryside in spring devoid of birds and other wildlife. Carson then asks a question which the book attempts to answer: "What has already silenced the voices of spring in many towns in America?" (Carson 1962) The other sixteen chapters fully detail how the use of chemical pesticides and herbicides impacts the environment and silences living species when people do not pay attention. In chapter two she makes the point that humans can alter nature. "The most alarming of all man's assaults upon the environment is the contamination of air, earth, rivers, and sea" (Carson 1962). The author demonstrates that people try to get a quick fix for their small problems but are often unaware of the consequences of their quick fix solutions. "We use the chemicals to kill weeds, insects, and pests…… They should not call insecticides but biocides" (Carson 1962). In the next chapter, "Elixirs of Death," she introduces chemicals which can harm health such as chlorinated hydrocarbons (e.g., DDT), organic phosphates, and other hydrocarbons that are more toxic than DDT such as dieldrin, Aldrin, and endrin. She tells the story of a child and family dog that was suddenly killed by the use on an endrin cockroach spray. When the chemicals are combined with one another, it leads to an unpredictable and harmful result in the atmosphere and living creatures. Carson continues in chapter 4 and five by describing the effect of pesticides in water and soil. Even though low concentrations of insecticide in the water is not detrimental, a habit of putting poison in water builds up and ends up passing into fishes, animals, and humans. DDD and DDE, the toxaphenes used in clear lakes destroy the human adrenal cortex (Carson 1962). Even though the chemicals had been deposited years ago, it was carried on in living species from generation to generation. Similarly, soil can be destroyed if it contains too many pesticides and these chemicals may remain in the ground for an extended period. The following chapter of the book mentioned that there are ways to avoid using insecticides to kill insects such as introducing different species of plants or by introducing plant-eating insects. Carson continues her analysis of the life-threatening consequences of pesticides on the surroundings in chapters 7, 8 and 9. She mentions that the entire population of living creatures, including birds and fish, was killed in sprayed areas. "Aldrin, one of the deadliest of all chemicals, was chosen to kill the Japanese beetles... After a few reports came in of dead birds everywhere…. Dogs and cats sickened" (Carson 1962). The author also provides excerpts of letters from people who lived in the areas saying that these pesticides changed the landscape of the areas in which they lived. One woman reported that the spraying of these chemicals had wiped out robins, chickadees, and cardinals. Other women from Alabama said the result of fire-ant spraying made the birds disappear overnight. Other people in Mississippi saw no land birds for miles after spraying. The author ends the chapter with the question, "Isn't it possible to help the balance of nature without destroying it? Who has the right to decide about the use of chemicals?" Chapter 10 details the death of wildlife when aerial spraying is conducted. She comments on the lack of precaution and foresight being used by the pesticide industry. "No research was done before the launch of million acres aerial campaign" (Carson 1962). It shows the lack of caution and general unawareness of the consequences of their actions. The following chapter examines the evidence that the widespread use of poisonous substances can cause the slow, prolonged destruction of human health. For example, she mentions, "DDT has been found everywhere in processed food and cooked restaurant meals" (Carson 1962). The cumulative effect of using different chemicals is that it is incorporated into our food. It is unpredictable how much it can cause harm. A huge amount of poison is everywhere; people exist in their day-to-day lives without knowing that it is even there. Carson calls it "the age of poison" (Carson 1962). Chapters 12, 13 and 14, Carson directs examines the chemicals harmful to human tissues and organs. Back in the days, we lived in fear of infectious diseases such as smallpox and cholera. Now, we are living with and facing new diseases that Carson calls "the environmental disease." The author gives many examples of the sources of the chemicals and how it reacts and is incorporated into the body. "Dieldrin can have long-term effects such as loss of memory, insomnia, nightmares, and mania" (Carson 1962). At the end of chapter 14, she mentions the statistic that one in every four Americans is developing cancer. The possible explanation is that the sale of chemicals in the market is an accepted part of our lives. She describes how she was slowly dying of cancer as she finished this book. In the next three chapters, Carson describes how insects have developed the ability to reproduce and resist the effects of the sprays. In other words, like the title of Chapter 15 states, "nature fights back." Finally, the final chapter, "The Other Road" presents alternatives to chemical control of pests. Chemical "solutions" should be stopped. Instead, an alternative way is biological solutions based on knowledge of living organisms. She gives examples such as insect sterilization, insect venom as a poison, insect killing microorganisms, and ultrasonic sound to kill mosquito larvae. "The choice, after all, is ours to make" (Carlson 1962). Overall, Silent Spring is all about how the world has changed because of our misguided actions of using harmful chemical pesticides in nature. The book opens our eyes and minds to the fact that these synthetic pesticides have poisoned all living species, destroyed the environment, and contaminated the world. I would recommend this book to all people that are interested in how much the earth is contaminated by humans and want to find a way to help keep the balance of nature without destroying it.
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Author of Silent Spring Rachel Carson points out in Chapter 14 that cancer was increasing not only in the general public but also in youth: “The monthly report of the Office of Vital Statistics for July 1959 states that malignant growths, including those of the lymphatic and blood-forming tissues, accounted for 15 percent of the deaths in 1958 compared with only 4 percent in 1900. Judging by the present incidence of the disease, the American Cancer Society estimates that 45,000,000 Americans now living will eventually develop cancer. This means that malignant disease will strike two out of three families (221)”. “Today, more American school children die of cancer than from any other disease. So serious has this situation become that Boston has established the first hospital in the United States devoted exclusively to the treatment of children with cancer. Twelve percent of all deaths in children between the ages of one and fourteen are caused by cancer” (221). Why there were trends of increasing cancer? To answer the question, this paper delves into the 3 causes of cancers mentioned in this chapter - radiation, chemicals, and lack of oxygen for cells. Furthermore, it explores additional important questions it makes us ask. Cancer can be caused by natural sources such as ultraviolet radiation from the sun, radiation from certain rocks, and other similar sources. While Carson admits they are still a factor in producing malignancy, she argues that since these sources have existed for longer than life on Earth and only those who are resistant to them have survived over time, modern-day organisms must have adapted to living with them. In other words, there are likely other reasons for increasing cancer rates besides natural sources. Carson believed that it was especially due to the widespread use of man-made carcinogens in pesticides and insecticides. Compared to natural cancer-causing materials, man-made carcinogens were brand new forms of chemicals that had never existed in the natural environment before, so human beings’ slow biological evolution has not adapted to them yet. Carson not only suggested this logical process but also shared some real-life examples of how humans started to realize that man-made materials can cause cancer. Some of them were due to a lack of knowledge about carcinogens and were somehow inevitable because it was occupational exposure. For instance, in 1775, Sir Percivall Pott declared that scrotal cancer, which was so common among chimney sweeps, must be caused by the soot that accumulated on their bodies. “In the early 1920’s women who painted luminous figures on watch dials swallowed minute amounts of radium by touching the brushes to their lips; in some of these women bone cancers developed after a lapse of 15 or more years. A period of 15 to 30 years or even more has been demonstrated for some cancers caused by occupational exposures to chemical carcinogens” (226). At least these occupational carcinogen exposures were limited to relatively small populations. However, DDT which has produced suspicious liver tumors on animal subjects during laboratory tests and was given the definite rating of a chemical carcinogen by Dr. Huper of the National Cancer Institute, and other insecticides were widely used. Not only the direct exposure to those chemicals are problem but also they don't simply disappear after they're used. They keep following up the food chain, ending up in humans and potentially causing cancer. How do some chemicals cause cancer? German biochemist, Professor Otto Warburg has proposed a persuasive theory. He believes that these chemicals or radiation agents destroy the respiration of normal cells, depriving them of energy. This theory was confirmed in 1953 when other researchers were able to turn normal cells into cancer cells by depriving them of oxygen intermittently over long periods. The impact of these chemicals is not limited to existing organisms; they can also affect unborn babies. This is because babies have rapid cell divisions, making them more vulnerable to the effects of cancer-producing agents that penetrate the placenta and act on the rapidly developing fetal tissues. Dr. W. C. Hueper of the National Cancer Institute has suggested that congenital cancers and cancers in infants may be related to the action of cancer-producing agents to which the mother was exposed during pregnancy. The long latent period of most cancers is the time required for the infinite number of cell divisions during which fermentation gradually increases after the initial damage to respiration. However, since babies are in the process of rapid cell division, they may develop cancer faster when exposed to carcinogens compared to adults. How do we end up surrounded by chemicals that potentially cause cancers to not only living humans but even further unborn babies? Carson wrote - “The chemical agents of cancer have become entrenched in our world in two ways: first, and ironically, through man’s search for a better and easier way of life; second, because the manufacture and sale of such chemicals has become an accepted part of our economy and our way of life” (242). But we can’t just stop developing chemicals to pursue better and easier lives or change our lives back to primitive levels because unsatisfactory is human nature. Then what’s the practical solution? I’ll say regulators with expertise. Just like we are not using toxic chemicals that were used in the past thanks to regulations, regulations should keep monitoring such potential dangers. Therefore regulators must be experts. But this approach isn’t perfect. Moving legislation to phase out the use of such carcinogenic chemicals has been slow which makes “what the public is asked to accept as “safe” today may turn out tomorrow to be extremely dangerous” (224). It's hard to believe that toxic chemicals like DDT were widely used just a few generations ago. However, it's important to consider that similar practices may be occurring today in the world we live in right now. In Professor Handwerk’s words “Now You See It… Now You Don’t.” and we must keep asking what are the DDTs - something harmful but shocking widely used - nowadays. It’s the important question that Carson made us think further about the cause of the cancer.
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