Are insulated tents that much better?

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I have the Otter that is insulated in the roof only & it does seem to make a difference. On my old uninsulated ice tent, it would rain on you from the frozen condensation when the tent warmed up - which could be annoying at times. I have not noticed the rain in this new insulated tent. I think it keeps you a little more constant in the temperature inside - not having to add & remove clothes as much. I do not think I use the heater as much either. I went the whole season in 2013 & 2014 without even lighting my heater (Maybe this was due to global warming??).

The cons - extra weight to drag out on the ice. Not bad if you have an ATV or snow sled.
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