Filter taking up too much tent space?! Make an external filter box! [Baisc How-to]

Since adding a second light to my tent, I haven't had enough room to move both lights to the top of the tent because of the carbon filter. I decided to make a cheap external filter box to gain some precious height!

Before - Carbon filter is taking up too much space! Can't raise the rear light any higher!


Some supplies - 18 gallon tote, 6" worm clamps, 6" start collar


Cut a hole in the top of the tote with a box cutter


Lock the starter collar into place


Secure the collar with some duct tape


Cut a hole for the exhaust


I found some styrofoam to support the filter in the box


Testing the fit...perfect!


Duct coming from the last tent into the tote


Filter is in place and connected to exhaust duct (don't forget the pre-filter like I did!)


Both ends hooked up


Fan hanging from bungies and hooked up to the duct


Fan and tote finished








and finally...the extra space!!

good idea well done on that