Canvas tarp/ stove combo.

[PUDDLE JUMPER]

Thinking about a canvas tarp with a stove jack sewn in. This would be for early season Oct-Nov to use with the canoe. I know Tentsmiths offer the option of the stove jack. I am thinking 11'x 11'. I have sil tarps but prefer canvas when possible. Anyone ever try something like this?

[**DONOTDELETE**]

We used the old canvas tents for years, and they are really nice in snow and rain.... but... they are seriously heavy when wet. You really need a place to either set them up or hang them on a line to dry before storing them once you get home.

The canvas requires a little more maintenance than some of the lighter weight materials available today. But they'll last a life time if treated with respect.... The cool factor of a canvas tent is large....

[reddogge]

Ditto on the heavy. I used to use nylon on canoe trips for tent and dining fly. As far as a stove goes I'd think it too much weight on a canoe trip. With gear, hunting gear, clothes, food, small ice chest you are going to have a load anyway. Maybe fashion a lightweight aluminum reflector for a fire.

[PUDDLE JUMPER]

I am thinking more about something ultra lite such
as a titanium goat cylinder stove. A little over one pound total; and takes down for easy packing.

Just something to take the chill off on those cool fall evenings. I would be using it similar to a Whelen lean-to. A place to relax in the evening with the option to sleep under it if I choose (minus the smoke).

Something like this should really make a difference on those slow soaker days. I hate being stuck in a tent, and a tarps openness makes a ton of difference.

I thought about the Whelen lean-to but a tarp should be more versatile and less expensive. I may just bite the bullet and get what I really want; Four dog titanium stove.

I often carry gear in on a game cart if not by water. Western Ky and Southen Illinois have many horse trails. I often carry gear that I would not if using a backpack.