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I'm looking to get a wall tent and it will probably be a Davis. How big do I need? I know...as big as I can afford but realistically, what do I need.
There will be at a minimum of two adults and two kids, but there will probably be 3 adults and 3 kids.
We will probably have some sort of "cook tent" to keep the space.
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2x bigger than you think.
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Past or future tents?
I'm no grammarian so I hope someone can help.
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I have a 14'x17' with 5' walls and it is none to big. With 6 people sleeping on cots, a wood stove and gear it get crowded.
Remember a stove takes up 6'x6' minimum with the clearances required for safety and that must be taken into account.
Purchase as big as you can carry, transport and/or erect.
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I have a 14x16 with 5' walls Davis wall tent and find it very comfortable and spacious for two people on a hunting trip. I have a small wood stove inside and set up a folding table to hold a bit of gear and supplies.
I would think that I could easily get three adults in it (but no more) and have plenty of moving about room (getting dressed and such)
For 4 to six folks I would definitely go larger... it isn't much fun to be crowded and taking turns moving around isn't an option in my mind.
Think about the size of a cot for each person and then the gear and clothing for each person. Sure, a fella can store clothing and belongings under their cot but when its time to get up or do something there must be room enough to have the gear out and taking up space. A table inside is really nice as are a few chairs (it rains outside sometimes). The stove takes up a fair amount of space too.
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We have a 14 x 16 with 5 foot walls and a 10 x 12 cook tent to keep the cooking out of the main tent. It is comfortable for 2-4 adults and cots, with a fold up table in the middle for BS'ing and playing cards in the evening, along with the wood stove in the corner. 5 have fit in a pinch but it is getting crowded. For 6 all in the same tent you would need a 16 x 20 and a cook tent about the size of ours. Good cots, a corner located wood stove, and good organization helps to make the most of the square footage with that many people.
For our cook tent, we got the biggest camp kitchen set up Cabela's sells and it works great for us. 2 stoves set up so we can cook different things on each stove and not be stepping all over each other and a prep table is perfect. Also comes with canvas "cabinets" under the camp kitchen for storing goods and a shelf for pots and pans. A couple small fold up or roll up tables for cleaning dishes and post and pans and the rest of the floor space along the walls for storing coolers, water, etc.. and you've got a comfy camp.
Check out the walltentshop.com for tents. We got ours there along with several people we know and we've been very happy with the quality of the tent and the service. Best prices I've seen anywhere. We got the Wilderness tents and they have been a terrific set up for us.
Bob
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I've got a 14x17 Montana Canvas and I think 4 people with cots and gear is too much.
Agree, he needs a 16x20.
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We have a 14 x 16 with 5 foot walls and a 10 x 12 cook tent to keep the cooking out of the main tent. It is comfortable for 2-4 adults and cots, with a fold up table in the middle for BS'ing and playing cards in the evening, along with the wood stove in the corner. 5 have fit in a pinch but it is getting crowded. For 6 all in the same tent you would need a 16 x 20 and a cook tent about the size of ours. Good cots, a corner located wood stove, and good organization helps to make the most of the square footage with that many people.
For our cook tent, we got the biggest camp kitchen set up Cabela's sells and it works great for us. 2 stoves set up so we can cook different things on each stove and not be stepping all over each other and a prep table is perfect. Also comes with canvas "cabinets" under the camp kitchen for storing goods and a shelf for pots and pans. A couple small fold up or roll up tables for cleaning dishes and post and pans and the rest of the floor space along the walls for storing coolers, water, etc.. and you've gota comfy camp. ... For many years I had virtually the same outfit as Sheister, other than my tents were Colorado Tent Company tents. I agree with what Sheister said, and other who said that for the number of people you want to house in camp, the larger tents will work best. But you'll be much better off with the sleeping tent and cook tent separated. Cooking for that many people requires plenty of equipment, space, chairs and a couple of folding tables. Just my suggestion based on my experiences in many elk/deer camps. L.W.
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We have a 14 x 16 with 5 foot walls and a 10 x 12 cook tent to keep the cooking out of the main tent. It is comfortable for 2-4 adults and cots, with a fold up table in the middle for BS'ing and playing cards in the evening, along with the wood stove in the corner. 5 have fit in a pinch but it is getting crowded. For 6 all in the same tent you would need a 16 x 20 and a cook tent about the size of ours. Good cots, a corner located wood stove, and good organization helps to make the most of the square footage with that many people.
For our cook tent, we got the biggest camp kitchen set up Cabela's sells and it works great for us. 2 stoves set up so we can cook different things on each stove and not be stepping all over each other and a prep table is perfect. Also comes with canvas "cabinets" under the camp kitchen for storing goods and a shelf for pots and pans. A couple small fold up or roll up tables for cleaning dishes and post and pans and the rest of the floor space along the walls for storing coolers, water, etc.. and you've got a comfy camp.
Check out the walltentshop.com for tents. We got ours there along with several people we know and we've been very happy with the quality of the tent and the service. Best prices I've seen anywhere. We got the Wilderness tents and they have been a terrific set up for us.
Bob The two tent setup is the way to go. One for cooking and eating, the other for sleeping. Not having to continually move stuff around saves a lot of churn on a trip.
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Do you guys use awnings or just make your own with tarps and such?
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If you can get an awning as part of the tent for reasonable money, I would get it. I sometimes wish I had gotten the vestibule awning for out tent, but just didn't think about it when other things about the tent order were going through my mind at the moment.
In the end, if the weather is good, we usually sit around the campfire in the evenings. If the weather is bad, we are usually inside the tent at the table BS'ing, having dinner, looking at maps, or playing cards.
One other thing we finally got that makes camp much more comfortable- a toilet/privacy tent. For about $40 you can find them at many stores and online. A small tent like a shower tent with no floor that covers your out door toilet and keeps you dry in case it rains/snows during your business. Wanted one for years and finally got one this year and it is a great comfort going out in the middle of the day/night and knowing you won't be soaked when you get back to the tent. Especially since going in the middle of the night usually means going out in your undies and boots and not much else.....
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At Elk camp they put two hunters and a stove in a 10x12 tent and it works out just about right. There are 4 people in the 12x16 guides tent and it's pretty tight. The cook tent is 20x24 and it's great for hanging out and preparing meals etc.. ![[Linked Image]](http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/1snake2river3marksman/hunterstents.jpg)
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2x bigger than you think. Plus 2 feet on each side.
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One other thing to consider when buying a tent- a frame. If you can swing the expense, definitely get the frame corners and make a frame for your tent. You will be amazed how much faster and easier your tent goes up once you have a frame for it. It will also stay tighter and handle wind better. Also, the frame gives you a great place to hang clothes hangers and other gear for convenience and extra room on the floor.
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tzone Swing by deer camp and see my set up and how it works. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x477/bpd1982/PB045897.jpg)
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Your camp haunts my dreams! 
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Set up and take down enough tent camps, and you will be looking for an RV  I loved the set up days with my friends and the character and romance of wall tent base camp hunting, years ago. All day and then some with firewood cutting sometimes. Now, if I cannot get there with my 5th wheel, I don't want to go anymore  EDITED: Unless I can ride a gentle horse or my ATV to a tent camp that a paid outfitter has all set up and ready.....
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Above mostly tongue in cheek. I LOVED and cherise the memories and fun of my do it yourself tent camps of years ago.
LOVE God, LOVE your family, LOVE your country, LIKE guns and sports.
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And here I thought an 8x8 dome was spacious with its two big vestibules but then we never played cards.
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