Getting a new Davis Wall tent, need some input.

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

They are running a pretty good special right now so I decided to finally pull the trigger on the 16x20 
http://www.davistent.com/index.cfm?id=c9bbfab1-a04a-fbb7-81b16e380ff17f32

I am having them add the eave sleeves and the additional angle kit so that I can have an awning extend out front.  I was considering buying the oversized rain fly to accomplish this, but its $378!!  Compared to the tent that's not much, but I think a extra large tarp could work just as well.  Any guys have experience with either option that can throw in their 

[Jason]

I use just a white tarp for mine, I bought it wanting a foot of overhang on the sides and 4 feet of the front and 2 feet off the back. I paid right around a $100 for mine. Mine has been used for about 5yrs now and it still is in good shape, i'm sure it's got atleast a few years left.
When I bought my tent I had them put a screened window in the back, screen and colorado door on the front and a two stove jacks, that way I have the verstlilty of where I could put the stove.

[rtspring]

Not worth the money! Get s tarp of just dont use anything.  Ive used it both ways anc had no problems.  I hate the noise addding a tarp makes..  And really you dont need it.

[ghosthunter]

They are running a pretty good special right now so I decided to finally pull the trigger on the 16x20 
http://www.davistent.com/index.cfm?id=c9bbfab1-a04a-fbb7-81b16e380ff17f32

I am having them add the eave sleeves and the additional angle kit so that I can have an awning extend out front.  I was considering buying the oversized rain fly to accomplish this, but its $378!!  Compared to the tent that's not much, but I think a extra large tarp could work just as well.  Any guys have experience with either option that can throw in their 

Hardware sales Bellingham has white tarps. $50.00.
I set up tent t in the yard . Bought the tarp to hang 12 inches out back and 6 ft out front.
Marked the corners with a marker so when I am by myself I know where it is suppose to be without running around the tent.
Cut a stove hole and tha put a different peice of heavier material for a flap if not using stove.
Just tie it open when in use.

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

Not worth the money! Get s tarp of just dont use anything.  Ive used it both ways anc had no problems.  I hate the noise addding a tarp makes..  And really you dont need it.

I just like having a covered area out front to cook under and throw wood.  A tarp it is!

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

They are running a pretty good special right now so I decided to finally pull the trigger on the 16x20 
http://www.davistent.com/index.cfm?id=c9bbfab1-a04a-fbb7-81b16e380ff17f32

I am having them add the eave sleeves and the additional angle kit so that I can have an awning extend out front.  I was considering buying the oversized rain fly to accomplish this, but its $378!!  Compared to the tent that's not much, but I think a extra large tarp could work just as well.  Any guys have experience with either option that can throw in their 

Hardware sales Bellingham has white tarps. $50.00.
I set up yet t in the yard . Bought the tarp to hang 12 inches out back and 6 ft out front.
Marked the corners with a marker so when I am by myself I know where it is suppose to be without running around the tent.
Cut a stove hole and tha put a different peice of heavier material for a flap if not using stove.
Just tie it open when in use.

That looks about perfect.  Ill go that route and save the money

[ghosthunter]

They are running a pretty good special right now so I decided to finally pull the trigger on the 16x20 
http://www.davistent.com/index.cfm?id=c9bbfab1-a04a-fbb7-81b16e380ff17f32

I am having them add the eave sleeves and the additional angle kit so that I can have an awning extend out front.  I was considering buying the oversized rain fly to accomplish this, but its $378!!  Compared to the tent that's not much, but I think a extra large tarp could work just as well.  Any guys have experience with either option that can throw in their 

Hardware sales Bellingham has white tarps. $50.00.
I set up yet t in the yard . Bought the tarp to hang 12 inches out back and 6 ft out front.
Marked the corners with a marker so when I am by myself I know where it is suppose to be without running around the tent.
Cut a stove hole and tha put a different peice of heavier material for a flap if not using stove.
Just tie it open when in use.

That looks about perfect.  Ill go that route and save the money

The tarp is extra protection from UV, sparks , and sticky crap falling off trees.

Also don't use paper to start you wood stove. Fire starts ,kindling and a soldering torch work well and can be stored in the stove.

[CaNINE]

Congrats on the new tent.  I have the Davis 16x20 for my basecamp set up. I think you will like it. I didn't do the awning option and was second guessing if I should have. But after using it for a couple years now I'm just keeping all my wood inside the tent. Even with 4 guys in that tent there is a ton of room. 

[Gamblin Guy]

I have a clear tarp on mine and bought it big enough it adds a 6ft porch of the front of my tent. 

http://www.a1tarps.com/clear-tarps.html

[Buzz2401]

Our tent is set up for 30 plus days a year and is over 20 years old and has never had a tarp on it nor any additional treatments.  No holes yet.  I can't stand the rain noise on tarps, kinda ruins the whole outdoor experience for me.  to each their own.  I would drop the dough for the canvas extension.

[jeffitz]

White tarp with 8 foot overhang for the front porch works nice for us,just make sure its seriously anchored.Wind can rip it off if not

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

Our tent is set up for 30 plus days a year and is over 20 years old and has never had a tarp on it nor any additional treatments.  No holes yet.  I can't stand the rain noise on tarps, kinda ruins the whole outdoor experience for me.  to each their own.  I would drop the dough for the canvas extension.

That's the problem, its $400 for a poly tarp, which I can supplement with the ideas show above.The canvas are around $600 I believe.

[follow maggie]

I love my davis tent. Injust use a tarp for a fly. It works and is cheap so if it gets ruined i dont mind and just get another. I havent tried the extended porch but would like to.