-------------------- Long, long afterward, in an oak I found the arrow, still unbroke; And the song, from beginning to end, I found again in the heart of a friend.
~Longfellow
TGMM Family Of The Bow Posts: 15029 | From: Fibber McGee's Closet, VA | Registered: Mar 2003
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Be sure to get a fairly large stove with a good dampening system if you plan to hunt late winter in the northern tier.
I once spent a week with lows of -18 and we were comfortable only because we had a large stove.
Be sure to use a tarp since it prevents melting snow refreezing on the canvas. Also gives a bit of insulation.
Posts: 747 | From: Wasilla, Alaska | Registered: Jan 2008
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If you're not packing back in the Cabela's Alaskan Guide model tents are hard to beat.
-------------------- Isaiah 49:2...he made me a polished arrow and concealed me in his quiver. Wilderness Custom Arrows Posts: 6778 | From: oregon | Registered: Nov 2005
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I guess if we run into the bear that is making these tracks, we oughta just get off the trail.......He seems to like it! My good friend Rudy Bosner, while hunting elk up Indian Creek. Posts: 1157 | From: >>>>Livin' in Utah-Huntin' in Montana!-------> | Registered: Apr 2005
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Since you are not packing in, a lightweight tipi would not be the best option. Ultra thin walls as well as ultra thin stove walls do not retain heat all that well. Those stove put out a lot of heat while you are stoking it, but cool off real fast.
A canvas wall tent and cylinder stove are tough to beat. I went with an Alaknak rather than canvas; I had a bunch of points to use up at Cabelas. I am working on making it lighter to maybe fly it in for a base camp, but that is another project!
In November, I can fill up the stove with hardwood and damper it down for the night and still have coals in the morning. That is nice
-------------------- If you are a dedicated, ethical, and responsible bowhunter, check out The Professional Bowhunters Society. Posts: 4965 | From: Michigan | Registered: Apr 2003
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I just went through this last fall. I ended up with a Montsna Canvas 12'x12' spike tent like a previous poster. After buying a new one one I found one used on Craig's List and bought it, too. They are very nice tents.
I put a Nuway propane stove in it and it's toasty warm. The stove uses the chimney jack and is safe.
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I have several heavy throw rugs that I put down in the tent to cover the whole floor with at least one layer. It makes a big difference in how warm the tent feels..........also no stove but a three wick candle in a large coffee can helps knock off the chill and smells like lavender instead of 4 days of unwashed a##................
-------------------- Bowhunting is "KILL and EAT" not "Catch and Release".....Semper Fi! Posts: 1188 | From: Zville OH | Registered: Feb 2008
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Kodiak canvas tent with big buddy heater. This tent is similar to a spring bar with many improvements. We have the 10x14. The floor on that thing is the toughest I have seen yet. Best of all it sets up in 5 mins.
-------------------- Micah 6:8 ...and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your GOD. Posts: 1213 | From: Graham, WA | Registered: Dec 2007
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