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Offline Jpmiller

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Wall tent lifespan
« on: December 01, 2017, 04:13:31 PM »
I hadn't thought about this until recently but how long has everyone's wall tent lasted them? I've got one from my dad he bought at least in the early 80s if not prior. We have always taken care to put it away clean and dry and when I took possession of it I started treating the canvas with canvak. The fabric straps are all wore off but the tent is in great shape.

I started hearing stories of guys "wearing out" their tents. Now it's got me thinking but I don't know if it's just abuse that causes them to go bad. Couldn't even get a straight answer as to what failed on the tent. Anyone experience this?

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Re: Wall tent lifespan
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2017, 04:23:34 PM »
I bought mine used that was made in the late 70's and it is still in great shape.  If it is taken care of and stored properly, they will last a very long time.  You couldn't guess the age unless I told you.  I have no doubt my son will be using it in the future.

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Re: Wall tent lifespan
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2017, 05:27:11 PM »
Durration is inversly proportuonal to how wet it gets/stays when stored.  Dry tents are for a real long time.

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Re: Wall tent lifespan
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2017, 05:27:33 PM »
My dad has had his for over 20 years, been used well in many different states people think it is still new. We take very good care of it. Its been a great tent! Keep it clean and dry and buy a quality tent.

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Re: Wall tent lifespan
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2017, 05:40:32 PM »
What are you using as a drape/tarp material??

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Re: Wall tent lifespan
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2017, 06:02:17 PM »
I got one from @Aws this summer, I think he said it was 20+ years, yes the thin door strap are mostly gone but the tent it self other than stains is in perfect condition.

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Re: Wall tent lifespan
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2017, 07:58:32 PM »
25 years drape ours with camo tarps. 

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Re: Wall tent lifespan
« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2017, 08:52:16 PM »
Damn Willy that's a hell of a tent set up!!
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Re: Wall tent lifespan
« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2017, 08:57:19 PM »
My dad has been using his since the 70s.  And not even sure what year it was made.  I think the '50s.   Keep them dry and clean and they last forever.   

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Re: Wall tent lifespan
« Reply #9 on: December 01, 2017, 09:07:49 PM »
 :yeah: it’s all about how you take care of them: there are a lot of great tent makers out there and I have stayed in a number of them but the best I have stayed in is Montana Canvas this year alone I stayed in a rainier and Davis and Montana and hands down Montana is the best. Can’t go wrong with any of them but life long tent your looking for that’s it.

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Re: Wall tent lifespan
« Reply #10 on: December 01, 2017, 10:21:46 PM »
That's good to hear. I always hang it in the shop when I get home and get it as clean and dry as I can. I had a fear there was some tent killing habit or thing I'd never heard of that mine would succumb to.

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Re: Wall tent lifespan
« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2017, 01:05:19 PM »
Our large one is just shy of 30 years old and has never had a tarp or cover over it.  Is set up for around 4-5 weeks every year. Not a single hole in it and has never been treated since it was new but am thinking of washing it and treating with Canvak.  Was made from this lady in Graham think her company was called early traders or something.

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Re: Wall tent lifespan
« Reply #12 on: December 03, 2017, 01:51:17 PM »
Boss 300's tent was bought in the late 1970's, I lived in it for three years full time in northern WI and ran winter traplines for a number of winters and then used it for Mountian man Rendezvous.  It was a cosy home even down to -30.

For a joke one of my freinds in Texas sent a letter to me addressed to

King of the Canvas Castle(the one with the Bear chained out front)
Siren, WI

My trapline dog was named Bear, he pulled my beaver trapping sled.

It was addressed to the wrong town but got deliverrd anyway.  When you live in a tent in the northwoods word gets around.
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Re: Wall tent lifespan
« Reply #13 on: December 03, 2017, 01:53:06 PM »
I have one that my great grand parents bought in the 50's.
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Re: Wall tent lifespan
« Reply #14 on: December 03, 2017, 02:44:23 PM »
Boss 300's tent was bought in the late 1970's, I lived in it for three years full time in northern WI and ran winter traplines for a number of winters and then used it for Mountian man Rendezvous.  It was a cosy home even down to -30.

For a joke one of my freinds in Texas sent a letter to me addressed to

King of the Canvas Castle(the one with the Bear chained out front)
Siren, WI

My trapline dog was named Bear, he pulled my beaver trapping sled.

It was addressed to the wrong town but got deliverrd anyway.  When you live in a tent in the northwoods word gets around.

Here it is last deer season still in great shape keeping me toasty.  :tup:
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