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What stove should I get for my 12x20 Alaknak from Cabelas
« on: January 26, 2015, 06:18:41 PM »
I'm looking for opinions on stoves to use for my Cabelas Alaknak II 12x20 tent. I just bought this tent last week, its use will be during deer and elk season when I set up my camps for longer than a couple of days.  I bought the tent and all the accessories but I have yet to buy a stove.  The guy at Cabelas told me to buy the Colorado stove that they had at Cabelas but I wanted to do some research first.  The internet says to go with either the Colorado or a Four Dogs stove.  Has anyone used the Four Dog? Colorado?  Weight is not an issue.  Like I said, the internet seems to think that four dogs and colorado are the ones to go for but it wouldn't be the first time the internet has led me astray! I am open to other suggestions. Thanks 
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Re: What stove should I get for my 12x20 Alaknak from Cabelas
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2015, 06:25:32 PM »
I know its a ways away from you. But I highly recommend this guy
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/for/4862608229.html
Makes an awesome stove. Can customize any way you want. And is very knowledgable. At least give him a ring and talk to him. I think you will be glad you did.

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Re: What stove should I get for my 12x20 Alaknak from Cabelas
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2015, 06:29:21 PM »
cylinder stoves or a kwik kamp stove. The stove mentioned above looks like a good one too. The four dog looks thin.

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Re: What stove should I get for my 12x20 Alaknak from Cabelas
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2015, 06:35:26 PM »
 I have the 12x20 also and we use the Large Cylinder Stove out of Utah. It works great and has held up for several years now.

http://cylinderstoves.com/contact_us.php

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Re: What stove should I get for my 12x20 Alaknak from Cabelas
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2015, 06:37:13 PM »
We have a 16x24 wall tent and use the large Kwik Kamp.  It works so good we bought the smaller one for out 10x14

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Re: What stove should I get for my 12x20 Alaknak from Cabelas
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2015, 06:42:52 PM »
X2 for the kwik kamp. I have the 12x12  alaknak, and the smaller one works great.

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Re: What stove should I get for my 12x20 Alaknak from Cabelas
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2015, 06:46:36 PM »
You guys who are recommending the Kwik Kamp, how long have you had them?  How well are they lasting? Are there any problems with warping or heat erosion?
Thanks for the relies! Keep em coming!
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Re: What stove should I get for my 12x20 Alaknak from Cabelas
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2015, 06:54:05 PM »
i have a kni-co for my 12x12 alaknak. I think its the Alaskan. has worked great for me. I got the water tank and side table with it

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Re: What stove should I get for my 12x20 Alaknak from Cabelas
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2015, 08:58:35 PM »
if weight is not an issue

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Re: What stove should I get for my 12x20 Alaknak from Cabelas
« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2015, 02:10:05 AM »
I have owned my kwik kamp stove for four years now, and have absolutely no problems. If you buy one just make sure you put a layer of dirt inside when you use it, it helps for insulation. We have gotten 13 hour burn times using dry Tamarack. Very nice.

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Re: What stove should I get for my 12x20 Alaknak from Cabelas
« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2015, 04:26:16 AM »
A friend has the same size Alaknak and he has the Four Dog and loves it.. Very well made stove with long burn time  :tup:
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Re: What stove should I get for my 12x20 Alaknak from Cabelas
« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2015, 06:02:53 AM »
In our camp, there is never enough room on the cook top.  We use the wood stove for heating water & cooking.  We had this stove made by a friend who works in a fab shop.  The stove sits on the ground & is made of boilerplate.  Had the stove for 10 years now & it still holds a fire all night.  The draft control is bronze, and the door has barrel hinges with zerk grease fittings.  It weighs a ton, but once you get it on the ground you're good to go.  This stove is the holy grail around our camp!

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Re: What stove should I get for my 12x20 Alaknak from Cabelas
« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2015, 02:21:56 PM »
 
In our camp, there is never enough room on the cook top.  We use the wood stove for heating water & cooking.  We had this stove made by a friend who works in a fab shop.  The stove sits on the ground & is made of boilerplate.  Had the stove for 10 years now & it still holds a fire all night.  The draft control is bronze, and the door has barrel hinges with zerk grease fittings.  It weighs a ton, but once you get it on the ground you're good to go.  This stove is the holy grail around our camp!


@Smokepole, looks like you have a pretty sweet setup there!  How warm does it stay in your tent during the cold months?
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Re: What stove should I get for my 12x20 Alaknak from Cabelas
« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2015, 02:27:58 PM »
cylinder stoves or a kwik kamp stove. The stove mentioned above looks like a good one too. The four dog looks thin.

I have a two dog and couldn't be happier.  It is very heavy duty and should last a couple of lifetimes.  It in our Cabelas Bighorn and we can have any temp we want.  It is very well designed with baffles to increase efficiency and for a better cooking surface.

I did a test burn to seal the paint in the back yard and practically had flames shooting out the top of the chimney.  No warping or any problems at all.
« Last Edit: January 27, 2015, 02:33:51 PM by Stein »

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Re: What stove should I get for my 12x20 Alaknak from Cabelas
« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2015, 02:30:02 PM »
I have a 10 x 12 wall tent and use the 2 dog wood stove, small, airtight and made in the USA. :tup:

 


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