Home Forums Hunting & Shooting General Big Game Looking for a canvas wall tent for one man.

Here's my plan; I plan on going deer and black bear hunting with it mostly in Michigan. I can get cold during the November rifle season but during bear and archery deer season in October it isn't too bad. I want a wall tent for durability vs a nylon job. I want something I can put a small stove in to take the chill off in the cold months and will handle some snow. Basically something good and solid that will handle a stove and I can put up by myself without too much trouble.
I'm just starting to look into them so any links or heads up information as to what to look for in a wall tent would be appreciated. I'm kind of a loner when it comes to hunting as unhealthy as it may be so a one man rig is important. Thanks.

Do they make wall tents that small? What size are looking you for?

Just contact a tent and awning company. Most can fabricate anything one wants.

Some years ago a fella from Minnesota brought one of those portable ice fishing hunts on an elk hunt.
It was made so he could pull it across the ground easily on runners and even use it as a sled.
I'm pretty impressed by some of the advancements available in those units now.

I made my own wall tent out of a 10X12 lightweight canvas, Wenzel straight wall, family tent...it has windows on 3 sides. I can set it up alone and I use it mainly as a solo hunter, but it will fit 2 people really nicely with cots and plenty of gear room.

The tent cost me $99 at a camping surplus store and I added a ceiling stove jack. When the cheap floor wore out I replaced it with a heavy white laminated tarp floor that really brightens the inside a lot. I also thickened the walls with Canvak canvas tent paint to wind proof it and help hold in the heat better.

All together with the stove, I have about $400 into the set-up, and it's perfect.

I used to have a 9x12. It's really too big for 1 man, but is very useful if you occasionally invite a friend. It'll easily handle a stove and a table for inside cooking in bad weather, plus a comfortable chair and your bed. It's easy for 1 man to set up one that size, too.

If you can find one, I have a hexagonal milsurp tent, 12' diameter, fully lined. I can set it up in 15 min and it will do all of the above. The larger 17' ones are readily available (although expensive) but my 12' version is hard to find.

Here's a few ideas:

http://davistent.com/html/tents.html
http://tentsmiths.com/period-tents-wall-tents.html (this one has canvas tents of bewildering variety)

I wonder if a tipi or pyramid style would be easier for one person to manage then a wall tent?

Check out Reliable Tents, they are made in Montana, that is what i use, they are a great tent, and have internal frames, they make a 8' x 10' that would be ideal for what you want.

Kevin

Have you or would you concider a Seekoutside Teepee? That is the way I would go.

If you can find one the army artic hex tents work fine for a single guy

Also check out Becker canvas

http://beckelcanvas.com/products_type.php?products_type_id=1

I own several K$$$$ in tents for fall and winter camps with wood or propane stoves.

As you describe your needs, an Arctic Oven Pipeline may be what you need. Arctic Ovens are very popular for cool/cold weather camping here in Alaska.

Thanks for all the info. Looks like I have several options. I ought to be able to find something that will work.

Here you go, Stickbow.

Made in Ft. McPherson, Canada, by people who actually use them in every kind of condition. Top quality, tough, and practical, you won't be disappointed. I have an 8X10 with for foot sides that is 25 years old and still going strong.

http://www.fortmcphersontent.com/online-store/details/30/26/tents/wall-tents/prospector-wall-tent]

The 7X9 foot model is perfect for one guy. Two can make it work, but it may be a bit tight by the time both get all their gear out of the weather. There is a 7X7 model, but the weight difference is so small, you might as well have the extra room.

Ted

Thanks, thats what I was thinking about. Although those teepees look interesting. Some options to mull over. Thanks Ed

Sets up easy. Canvas. Wind and weather resistant. One guy. Place to dry clothes. Sounds like a range tent to me.

Maybe an 8x8 Alaknak would fit the bill. My nephew has one and loves it.

It aint canvas though, it's relite.

Still, it's a tough tent with a stove jack.

Try the campfire tent.
http://www.frostriver.com/tents_tarps/campfire_tent.html
It is canvas, has a screened in sleeping section, a outside enclosed "living room", stove jack so you can put your wood stove heat source in it. I have one and it is perfect for me and one of the kids. Even set up a card table and two chairs and play cards at night when we are camping.