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Title: Looking for a new tent
Post by: JAG on January 25, 2010, 06:34:00 PM

I'm looking for a canvas tent.  Leaning toward a single pole, like Primitive Panther Humnter. or a Herder Tent like the ones made by Davis Tent.
Any suggestions or comments welcome.
Mostly will be alone, but want one big enough in case a couple friends want to join.  Want a stove jack, extra window or door, and belive it or not an opening to add an a/c for the summer, at some of the bigger shoots.
Help me out.  Am open to other styles, too.
Thanks, JAG/Johnny

Title: Re: Looking for a new tent
Post by: rabbitman on January 25, 2010, 06:42:00 PM

Check the sponsor's list and Prairie Traditions and contact Whip....he's the man with the tents and the answers.

Title: Re: Looking for a new tent
Post by: Autumnarcher on January 25, 2010, 06:52:00 PM

I'm going to be ordering the hunter pyramid tent by Panther primitives this spring. I'm still not sure if I want a 12x12, or the 10x10. I have a small wedge tent now that I figure the kids acan use in the summer, and for a couple hunting trips the pyramid will work nicely.

Title: Re: Looking for a new tent
Post by: mountainman on January 25, 2010, 07:00:00 PM

I just bought the panther single pole this passed  spring I'm not a expert but I would get one alittle bigger than what you need is ok to have extra space but it is a pain not to have enough

Title: Re: Looking for a new tent
Post by: Whip on January 25, 2010, 07:09:00 PM

As Dick mentioned, I can help with a Panther tent.  PM's sent to JAG and Autumnarcher.

mountainman's comment about getting one a little bigger than you think you need is a good one.  I moved up on my own personal tent last year and really like the extra room.  Another way to increase usable floor space is with the Tall Boy model.  Same tent, just taller, which increases the angle of the walls so that you can get your cot and gear a little closer to the side.

Title: Re: Looking for a new tent
Post by: bowmaster12 on January 25, 2010, 07:19:00 PM

try canvas craft they are out of Mn never used them have a fish house like it alot there tents look good.

Title: Re: Looking for a new tent
Post by: Fallguy on January 25, 2010, 08:57:00 PM

I would also look at Montana Canvas. I have a 12 x 12 Alanak that they made for Cabela's 10+ years ago and love it. Cabela's now has this tent made in China now these are a very cheap copy.

Title: Re: Looking for a new tent
Post by: lpcjon2 on January 25, 2010, 11:08:00 PM

I always go to the Colemans Military surplus site they have canvas tents in all sizes and I have used them in the Marines and they are as good as any other at half the price.

Title: Re: Looking for a new tent
Post by: Angus on January 25, 2010, 11:14:00 PM

I wonder if they sell used tanks?

Title: Re: Looking for a new tent
Post by: lpcjon2 on January 25, 2010, 11:16:00 PM

No but you can get a duece and a half or any camo Chevy blazer in diesel.or all kinds of packs and any military gear you can think of.