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So after getting hit with a winter blast in WY on last years hunt and again this year in CO, I am seeking a good 4-season tent. Most of my tent experience has either been summer car camping with kids or ultralight backpacking stuff, mostly in Alaska during the earlier seasons. I am looking for something 4-season, truck camping (weight not an issue), breathable (preferably canvas), and with a stove jack. A hunting acquaintance has a Kodiak canvas from cabelas, while I have not personally used it, it seems to check all the boxes except the stove jack. I am Leary of propane heat due to possible condensation issues. Not sure I want to step all the way up to a full blown wall tent because it might be overkill for camping with kids. Anything out there that fits the bill?
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There’s a good thread on Rokslide about these. Extremely positive reviews. https://www.davistent.com/hunting-tents/
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Has Cabelas dropped their Alaknak tents? They don't show up on a search.
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They still carry them I believe, and have considered them. However, I am weary of their material and the breathability of it.
Stuck in airports, Terrorized Sent to meetings, Hypnotized Over-exposed, Commercialized Handle me with Care... -Traveling Wilbury's
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I was just looking at Alaknak tents a few days ago. Looked again and nothing. Would be a shame if they stopped selling them.
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+1 for the Davis tent. Son in Law bought one 12 years ago and we've used it quite a bit. Very well made, and still doing great
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I have a Kodiak canvas and a Davis wall tent. Both are really good tents. I installed a stove Jack in mine.
We only use a wood stove when in 100 percent snow now or temps way below freezing. Teens and up we have started to install a heater on top of our propane bottles as we only take the chill off in mornings and evenings. Heats much faster and easier than starting a fire.
The Kodiak Canvas floor gets slippery when cold. But setup is a 5 minute job and it is indeed a stout tent. I've also started using a drill and bolts for nails and it has reduced the set-up time for the wall tents by a significant amount.
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I had a wall tent from Montana Canvas Company. It was purchased thru Cabela's years ago but I am not sure if Cabela's still has them. After Bass Pro took them over they only offer Chinese junk. Montana Canvas make a great tent. Call them and they will put you on a dealer. https://montanacanvas.com/
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Montana or Davis. I personally own a Davis and can’t recommend it enough.
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Spendy, but the Arctic Ovens made by Alaska Tent and Tarp, are the best money can buy. I've been using them for years. They are certainly the warmest on the market too.
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The Davis ole_270 mentioned above of my brother in laws. Poly tarps go on the ground, indoor/outdoor carpet on top of that, and propane tank topper heaters to knock the chill down.
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I've owned a Cabelas Alaknak tent for more than 20 years. When I bought it, I also got the vestibule, floor, stove, a Cabelas camp Kitchen and shower shelter. I've camped/hunted out of that setup in horrible weather and have always been comfortable. It's still in good shape and I'll probably get another 20 yrs out of it.
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kodiak with a stove jack and vestibule.
No condensation issues with a buddy heater in warmer temps.
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I have a 10’x10’ Kodiak I’ve used and been happy with from the Arctic to the Texas border. I don’t have a stove or stove jack but haven’t had issues with a lantern or small Buddy heater to knock the chill off while getting dressed.
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I have a 14X16 Davis well tent and have no complaints. For solo trips, I'm strongly considering picking up a Kodiak tent and going the propane route.
GrewW- Care to detail out the drill/bolts deal your using on the wall tent?
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The Kodiak sure seems like the “easy button”. Just weary about cutting a hole in one from the get-go. Wish they came with a stove jack.
My experience with Buddy heaters has been mostly in pop-up ice fishing shelters. While they do raise the temp, just seemed condensation was always an issue. Perhaps the Kodiak would breath better.
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Most all our newer tents when in the high country were Davis Tent out of Denver. We had our tents custom made with sleeves on gable ends of eaves for poles and smoke stack in the center of tent. Well made tents that last for many years if taken care of. Getting one up perfectly square the first time is key, as it will get wet and dry and shrink and expand a couple of times while it is still new. I had an 11 by 14 that was my hunting camp for years. Had to sell it last year.....
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I have a 10x14 flexbow Kodiak. I like it alot
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Got two Davis wall tents that have served me well.
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