I went the wall tent route. I camped for 10 days in November in the Adirondack Mountains. With the wood stove, cot, pad, and big Cabelas 0 degree Outfitter rectangle bag, I was super comfortable. All the comforts of home in the middle of the wilderness. The big downfall is the weight and bulk of the tent. The whole thing must weigh in the neighborhood of 300 pounds. This is a 12x14 tent with 5’ walls. I went the route of using 1” electrical conduit for the frame, also the 8’ front porch, and rain flys in both. The wood stove is an addition 100 pounds. It’s a real workout setting everything up by yourself. It’s doable, and gets easier every time, but it’s not easy.
I really like the looks of the Kodiak tents, and am second guessing the route I went. They appear much lighter and less bulky. But I have a lot invested in my set up, and the comfort is really second to none.
