outfitter wall tent input

[jeepster]

im in the market for an outfitter tent.

i have a really nice 3season tent already (rei kindom4), but, i want something with a stove in it... right now im in alaska, and when i get back, id like to just disappear into the mountains for a few weeks with the jeep and dog, or maybe ill go find a place near winthrop, grab my flyrod and catch the fall steelhead run on the methow/chewuch, who knows... i just know that i really like cabelas alaknak 12x12. the 12x20 also seems really nice, i like the idea of having a stove cranking out hear, a huge inflatable matress that makes for a bed more comfortable than home, and all the comforts of a cabin, in something that i can pack into the back of my jeep and take where-ever i want... i know this isnt real camping, but, im basically looking for a portable cabin.

the other big thing is that im more than likely going to be solo on this trip, so, if it takes an army to set up, its not going to work

i dont have my mind set on any tents in particular, and im just wondering what others are out there that are worth looking at, and what you guys say about them. the montana tents dont really appeal, there is just something about them...


i know that there are threads about this already, but i am on a very poor satellite connection on a fishing boat in the middle of the alaskan back country...

[Pathfinder101]

I love my 16'X20'.  It's made by Reliable Tents and Tipis.  I picked it up at the White Elephant in Spokane for a great price 2 years ago.  No frills, just a good, solid tent.  Used it in Montana 2 years ago when it was -20.  The night after I killed my buck we went into town for Buffalo Ribs and a beer.  When the locals found out that we were the crazy *censored*s camped out in the tent in the blizzard, they started buying us drinks...

[CedarPants]

I have the 13 x 27 Alaknak with a Riley pellet stove.  Get to camp, set up, dump a bag of pellets in the hopper and you have heat within minutes.  Works perfect for me, my wife, our 9 year old and our two 2 year olds.  No hassle at all.

[splitshot]

a friend of mine bought a montana canvas tent and it leaks bad.  we even put some stuff on it they sent us and it leaks.  we have to cover it with a tarp or it leaks.  did i mention that it leaks.  mike w

[Smokey Bear]

I use an old US Army GP small.  It is 6-sided round, 10.5 feet high in the center, and 18 feet diameter.  Bought it for $300 with the stove and it had so many spark holes it looked like a constellation star chart!  Patched it over the years with canvas and it still works great.  Yes, we have to use the blue tarps but if you look around, 98 % of canvas tents set up in hunting season have tarps on top.  It is a bitch to set up by yourself but I can do it after several streaks of swearing and cussing at it.  Also, you will never find another tent that on the inside of the flap in big block letters it reads, "Close flap before erection."       

[bearpaw]

a friend of mine bought a montana canvas tent and it leaks bad.  we even put some stuff on it they sent us and it leaks.  we have to cover it with a tarp or it leaks.  did i mention that it leaks.  mike w

I don't like them because they are too heavy, but they shouldn't leak, I have 3 Montana Canvas and they don't leak, I would call the factory.

[fillthefreezer]

i run a montana canvas spike3 when we are camped near the truck. 12x12. relite fabric. lightweight. breathable. sets up in about 15min. we run a riley stove. queen cot and air mattress. i trust it in any weather. had it in negative temps to last weekend 100deg.
i can email you pics if youre interested.

very much like the alaknak tents, just made in usa by a real tent maker..

[Rick]

Look at Rainier tents. Been in business for something like 100 years and made just south of Seattle.

My grandpa hunted out of one for 30 years before he quit hunting a few years back. My group doesn't have 30 years in one yet,but we're getting close to 10.

[splitshot]

raineer tent sent my friend some stuff to put on the tent let it dry and then water the tent real good.  he did that 3 days in a row in the summer and it still leaked.  a lemon tent.  it does get warm in othello.  mike w

[Rick]

raineer tent sent my friend some stuff to put on the tent let it dry and then water the tent real good.  he did that 3 days in a row in the summer and it still leaked.  a lemon tent.  it does get warm in othello.  mike w

We set up our Rainier, ran a sprinkler on it for a few hours to get it soaked,let it dry and started using it. We've done nothing else to it and its never leaked. We've used it in some serious rain/snow storms and its always been warm and dry.

[glowaski81]

Im also looking for something around a 12 X 14 it seems like they are about a grand. Looking at montana canvas? Any other suggestions?

[gasman]

Im also looking for something around a 12 X 14 it seems like they are about a grand. Looking at montana canvas? Any other suggestions?

Rainier Ind. is right in Tukwilla.... Make a good tent IMO........... Have had one for 15 years 

[Shawn Ryan]

Bravo in Camas, WA makes a great tent. No grommets, just "D" rings sewn into webbing.  Starts with a very water proof canvas.

If you want lighter, try a silnylon teepee by Kifaru or SeekOutside.  You can still put wood stoves in them.  Variety of sizes.

[washelkhunter]

We use an old rainier as well. If they dont have something you want they will make one to your specs. Also check out Beckel canvas in portland, they make a wide variety of shelters. Their eena tent in 2 dfferent sizes is easily packed and put up by one person.

[fillthefreezer]

Bravo in Camas, WA makes a great tent. No grommets, just "D" rings sewn into webbing.  Starts with a very water proof canvas.

If you want lighter, try a silnylon teepee by Kifaru or SeekOutside.  You can still put wood stoves in them.  Variety of sizes.

or wymoninglostandfound if youre cheap