Tent recommendations

[Vroomvroom]

Here’s another few

[MCNSC]

Not to hijack the thread , but for you guys with the Kodiak tents. Is it worth getting the deluxe? More interested in the extra vents in the eves than the extra storage, although extra storage would be nice too. Concerned about condensation in the basic model. Maybe it isn’t an issue.

[Pete McMiller]

Extra ventilation is always appreciated if you're  camping in real hot weather.  That said, I stayed in my 10x10 std flexbow model +/- 220 days the first 3 years I owned it and only rarely wished for more ventilation.

Condensation is not an issue with Kodiak canvas as it breathes from the inside while waterproof from the outside.  Their canvas is 5 star in my book.

[Michael Guran]

Hey Mike, I think it’s worth the extra money to go with the VX model.  Especially if most of your camping is in SC because it’s humid most of the year.  I’m bringing the smallest tent that Kodiak makes on the hog hunt next week so you can check it out.  I’m 6’3” and have plenty of room

[MCNSC]

That would be great. I’m hoping my old tent holds up if there’s wind. Looking forward to next week myself.

[BAK]

Another vote for the Kodiak.  Had mine two years now and love it.

[Rando]

Great responses, thank you all!!
Follow up on canvas tents, should I go that route - what do you suggest for regular maintenance, do they require regular waterproofing of any sort?
Randy

[Vroomvroom]

I don’t know a lot on it really. One of the other guys may be able to help you more. However, I have a 7oz sun forger canvas. Apparently weather resistance longer.  I use mine mostly in the winter so it it’s drier than if in the rain all the time.  I am alone most times, so my tent is small.  But it is easy to open and store.  I drape mine over a 12 foot step ladder to air it or ensure it dries. So it’s easy. A friend of mine has a large 12x16. He cut one trip short as he didn’t have anywhere to dry the tent.

[Walt Francis]

Great responses, thank you all!!
Follow up on canvas tents, should I go that route - what do you suggest for regular maintenance, do they require regular waterproofing of any sort?
Randy

My Montana Canvas tent is not canvas (You can get it made out of canvas), it is a light weight material that is kind of a cross between a rip-stop nylon and canvas.  It is about half the weight as canvas and needs waterproofed every ten years or so.

[RIVERWOLF]

For me, picking out a tent is about like picking a canoe ;^)

First thing is to set down and make an HONEST  evaluation list of what the  primary usage will be for ...

Near the truck needs are a lot different than backpacking several miles in needs....Nothing could beat a nice canvas tent with woodburner and all the fixings for comfort.....but the thought of getting all that WAY BACK in the bush without mules is why they invented lightweight modern backpack tents;) You just have to be honest with what /how you will be camping and  $ to be spent and go from there with your quest.....   

[MCNSC]

I just picked up a used Grizzly tent 10x10 flexbow , because of all the recommendations on this post. Got it because I was afraid my old tent wouldn’t hold up to much wind on an upcoming trip. Think I’m going to like the Grizzly and it will serve my needs for hunting, fishing perhaps an archery tournament or music Festival. It is heavy, and as Mr T used to say “ I pity the mule who has to pack it in “ 

[BAK]

When we first got ours we made sure and sat it up in the yard so we knew just what we needed to do ahead of time.  Left it up for week to see how wind and rain worked on it.  We had no surprises, and it worked great.  I may have a stove pipe hole put in it as that seems to be the only thing missing.

[Bowguy67]

Another Kodiak Canvas recommendation

[BWlongbow]

For a number of years now, I have usee the REI Base Camp 6 for 3 season camping. I perfer an Dave Ellis Prairie Tent for the colder months.

[Old3Toe]

Another positive vote for the Kodiak. 10x14 can fit a disco bunkbed cot and there’s plenty of room for two guys as gear. 10x10 might even work better when it comes to finding a level spot easier. Mine has survived days of extreme winds without a hiccup. Heavy, yes but way more compact than a wall tent and lightning fast to setup by comparison.

[lopey15]

Just got back from a hunt where a cold front blew through with winds in excess of 80 mph. Kodiak tent held up to these winds like a Champ!  I rolled up the front awning and never looked back…I will own another Kodiak tent when it’s time to buy again!

[Squirrel Hunter]

I really like thee Cabela’s outback lodge 10’ x 10’. It’s not canvas but meets all your other requirements. It is sturdy, comfortable, and easy to set up for $300