the tent i made was pretty much an indian TP. mine was made of sticks but you can buy a couple 2x2 boards... if you can call them boards or anything long and straight...say broom handles, or pvc pipe... basicly 3 or 4 sticks in the shape of a pyramid attached at the top, wrapped with semi clear plastic. the dog bowl was just what i had on hand, you might have a fish tank heater you can drop in a bucket of water, anyhow the heated bowl of water goes under the tent for a bit of heat (the tent will keep alot of heat in like an igloo) at the base of the tent, pile some leaves or something to keep freezing wind out.... btw trimming a few bottom branches might not be a bad idea either.
