Wall Tent Suggestions

[Timr245]

Hello all, for lack of a tent-specific section in the gear area, I'm posting here to see what everyone would suggest for a wall tent. I've looked at everything from "The Wall Tent Shop.com" to the Cabela's Alaknak. I plan to use this tent for years to come on Wyoming and Colorado elk hunts, so everything from September to mid-late October. I'll take the good, the bad, the ugly on anything. Thanks in advance!!! PS meant for this to go in the "Elk" section.

 

[mallardsx2]

If it was me I would look into these. I dont own one but if I did I would buy one of these.
I kicked around the idea of buying one several times. If I ever camp for goats I will pick one up.


https://www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/Kodiak-Canvas-Tents_c_11.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0dHdBRDEARIsAHjZYYBHF0ez9d6fQiRvkDxe9L-acMKWGeVcKangiLqU2vsEdNQebMd3Sc4aAhbtEALw_wcB

 

[4XBOWHUNTER]

I have used both the canvas wall tent and the Cabelas Alaskan models while out West. I think that it would come down to what your plan is on how your hunting and how many people plan on having in the tent with you. If you want some room to roam, camp stove and possibly cook then the wall tent is the way to go, but when we just did MRE's, we were able to have 4 guys in the Cabela's Alaskan with a Big buddy heater and it worked out good. Good luck in your search.

 

[wy-tex]

Davis Tent and Awning in Denver.
We have a 12x14 that works great for the two of us. Internal frame, they supply the angle brackets you buy the electric conduit and cut it to the lengths they tell you.
We have used our tent in every kind if weather including very cold and wet. I bought some 4x15 ft canvas drop cloths and hang them along the walls inside for extra warmth, works quite well in extreme cold, double walls keep the warmth in.
Takes us about 1 hr to get camp completely set, tent up and everything inside.
Get a little bigger than you think you need, we've had 3 folks sleeping in ours and it works but is cramped. For us the wall tent is very stable in all kinds of weather, staked out correctly.
Many companies make good wall tents so just look around. We bought our during Davis' summer sale and saved a bunch.

 

[HighPlainsHunter]

To be honest most wall tents are fairly similar. Few really stand out from the rest IMO.

About 10 years ago I was in the market for a canvas tent. Did lots of research and as mentioned found that once you go into canvas the choices all seemed the same.

Then I ran across David Ellis Canvas. I was absolutely blown away by the differences in his products versus what else is out there. I was specifically looking for something smaller in a tipi style and his awning system was completely different than others I had seen. From the basic woodsman tarp to the split torrent this are different and loaded with features/details you won't find in others.

I spent Sunday and Monday night in that tent actually. Still works as good as the day I bought it.

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https://elliscanvastents.com/collections/canvas-tents

 

[Don K]

Davis tent, have had one for many years.

They run specials all the time with packages. Save your money and order what you want. I had doors put in both ends, windows on both sides and had screens put in so I can use it in the summer and keep the bugs out.

If nothing else call Davis and talk to them. Great people that will answer any questions weather you buy from them or not.

 

[CAhunter]

I have two Davis wall tents, a 10x12 I run solo and a 14x16 I use for multiple people. I haven’t used any other brands but I would highly recommend Davis.

 

[taskswap]

Does it have to be a ground tent? We bought a Jumping Jack last year, which is a canvas tent (very similar to a normal wall tent) that happens to be on a trailer. The trailer is super rugged so we've had it in some very hairy spots on public land, and it'll carry two ATVs (or more, they have bigger ones).

 

[Tim McCoy]

I have a 12x14 wall tent and a 10x14 Kodak Canvas. I am tempted to get a stove hole put in the Kodiak and get rid of the wall tent. Not brave enough to do it yet, as my wall tent has stood up to 60mph gusts in storms, in August. Like both a bunch. Wall tent is a Montana brand internal frame. For late Oct, I use my wall tent, up to early Oct. the Kodiak unless I’m up high, then the wall tent. Kodiak is easy to set up alone, it has lots of advantages.

 

[Slugz]

Like others have said.
1) gotta determine what seasons you want it for
2) how warm you wanna be
3) type of heat

Then you have many options. Example. My Sept/Oct tent is a Mon t Ana Canvas company, internal frame with the resolite ( sp) walls. It makes the whole set up significantly lighter, but doesn't hold heat as well as a full canvas.

Other things to consider
1) stove jack postion ing
2) windows for venting
3) fly screen internal door
4) rain/snow fly for a porch area

Davis or Montana Canvas would be my choice. No real reason you have to buy new either. Lots of used ones for sale out there and lots of sales on new ones every year also.

Feel free to throw all your questions at me. I live in one pretty much for 25 days every September for the past 8 years. I'm getting a new one this year from Montana Canvas with some things changed on it from the original design.

Oh yeah, think about where you are gonna cook also during your hubts. I have a seperate cooking tent/kitchen that butts up to the main tent.

 

[Timr245]

Thanks for all the great info fellas. I should have mentioned I plan to use the tent mostly solo, but would like to accomodate up to 3 hunters total if needed. Seems like a 12x14 may be perfect? I plan to stay in this tent all seasons from early archery and into late October rifle hunts. I definitely want to accomodate a stove as I work outside year-round and prefer to be comfortable while doing what I love. Cooking...I eat very light (Clif/Protein bars) for breakfast/lunch on the go and will most likely prepare all my food so I’ll jist be heating it up on my stove.

 

[HighPlainsHunter]

If going solo much of the time finding a tent that can be set up by yourself easily and quickly is going to be key.

May be easier to get a size that works well for you solo and can sleep 3 people occasionally and just plan for a second inexpensive tent when you have 3 people that is used for cooking, gear, etc....

 

[mntnguide]

Like mentioned above...Davis Tent, Montana Canvas, Big Sky canvas and there are many others. I wont beat a dead horse on canvas wall tents, they are great once you get one you like. for 3 people i would definitely say 12x14 would be a minimum size if not bigger. . Now if you are interested in more lightweight option that is very easily set up alone and quickly, look at Seek Outside tents. Specifically the Courthouse which is there version of a wall tent. My friend and I used it for a week last year and it worked great. But if you are just using it for a truck camp type tent, Canvas would be a better option overall. But if you want something that can be packed if desired, the Courthouse is a sweet tent that weighs about 15lbs at most with everything you need including lightweight stove. Just another option to look at all depending on what you plan to use it for and how

 

[hoshour]

What do you guys do to keep the heat going all night in your tent - wood, coal, other? Another heater? The temps really drop fast when the stove goes out, especially in a big tent.

 

[Slugz]

What do you guys do to keep the heat going all night in your tent - wood, coal, other? Another heater? The temps really drop fast when the stove goes out, especially in a big tent.

Coal. When I go in to cut wood in July I bury 2 bags of coal in the ground near camp. I use a Four Dog.......with a good hot base, full load of wood and roughly a little over a gallon of coal I get 5 hours out of it with enough hot embers to keep it going till am with a few pieces of wood. I also clean my stack every 3 days for the most efficient burn.

 

[Timr245]

Coal. When I go in to cut wood in July I bury 2 bags of coal in the ground near camp. I use a Four Dog.......with a good hot base, full load of wood and roughly a little over a gallon of coal I get 5 hours out of it with enough hot embers to keep it going till am with a few pieces of wood. I also clean my stack every 3 days for the most efficient burn.

Ya know...I live in the heart of coal country here in northcentral PA and never even gave coal a thought as a way to heat a wall tent...

So much good info to be had on this forum!!!

 

[taskswap]

Just be careful with your stove selection if you burn coal. It burns way hotter than wood and if you try to burn it in a wood stove it can burn out the grate (and sometimes even the stove floor).

 

[Big Chief J]

It's not a wall tent, but I use a Davis 12x12 Herder tent. I really like it.

 

[Maxhunter]

What do you guys do to keep the heat going all night in your tent - wood, coal, other? Another heater? The temps really drop fast when the stove goes out, especially in a big tent.

I just use wood. Usually I have to get up a least once to tinkle. I use unsplit round logs they burn longer. If we had hardwood that would burn all night.

 

[Maxhunter]

I bought a wall tent in 1984 and it stills serves me well. The main thing is take of it.