First outfitter tent purchase

[Duckslayer89]

I've always hunted out of small tents backpacking or sleeping in the back of a truck with a canopy when I was younger. I did hunt out of my cousins Alaknek for 2 weeks a long time ago and I remember it being nice but I'm not sure how longevity is compared to canvas tents. Anyways looking to invest in my first outfitters tent. Figure it's easier then towing a trailer in the snow and I have a Tacoma so camper isn't an option. Any experiences? I've kind of narrowed it down to:

Cabelas Alaknek
Montana Canvas Tent
Davis Wall Tent
 

[bowhunterforever]

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[92xj]

I battled that decision for a long time trying to balance hunting, family and everything being able to be set up as quickly as possible by myself.  This is what I decided on and never looked back.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,172708.msg2282754.html#msg2282754

[Duckslayer89]

I battled that decision for a long time trying to balance hunting, family and everything being able to be set up as quickly as possible by myself.  This is what I decided on and never looked back.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,172708.msg2282754.html#msg2282754

Dude that looks really cozy. I bet it stays warm. Good set up for going solo to. That's the only thing I'm worried about buying a bigger tent. I want something my buddy's can come stay in but I bet 75 percent of the time I'll be going solo with it.

[7mag.]

I have a Davis Tent that I am really happy with. The best price I could find, by far, and great quality. My advice is:
1) Get an internal frame
2) Get a sod skirt
3) Get the mold and fire treatment
4) Get one size bigger than you think you need

[92xj]

I battled that decision for a long time trying to balance hunting, family and everything being able to be set up as quickly as possible by myself.  This is what I decided on and never looked back.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,172708.msg2282754.html#msg2282754

Dude that looks really cozy. I bet it stays warm. Good set up for going solo to. That's the only thing I'm worried about buying a bigger tent. I want something my buddy's can come stay in but I bet 75 percent of the time I'll be going solo with it.

When using the tent for hunting, two of us with all our gear for later season elk hunting fit and use the tent beautifully.  During the summer time, 3 guys with cots and clothes fit fine and when family camping, there are 2 adults, one baby and 4 dogs with the smallest being 75 pounds that fit in there fine with the double stack queen air mattress, all the dog beds and the baby in a rubbermaid tote full of towels. 

[Wolfdog2314]

I second the Kodiak canvas flex bow. I have the 10x14 and can setup and tear down solo in no time at all. I also had a stove Jack put in it for a little wood stove.

[HUNTaHOLIC5]

I battled that decision for a long time trying to balance hunting, family and everything being able to be set up as quickly as possible by myself.  This is what I decided on and never looked back.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,172708.msg2282754.html#msg2282754

Dude that looks really cozy. I bet it stays warm. Good set up for going solo to. That's the only thing I'm worried about buying a bigger tent. I want something my buddy's can come stay in but I bet 75 percent of the time I'll be going solo with it.

How many people? With three people there is plenty of room, 4 is fine but after that you'd want something bigger. I really like the tent. Sets up and takes down in 10 minutes with 2 people so you can still stay pretty mobile during the season.

[stew pidasso]

+1 on the Davis tent. Love mine. You can have them build you one in the fall and they will bring it to the expo for the sportsman's show at a discount. If you can wait. If you order it just have them ship the angles an cut the frame your self. Saves a bunch on shipping and isn't difficult. Took me about an hour.

[jackmaster]

Get ahold of John , he own bravo tents, he is a sponsor on here he can custom build any wall tent any way size or whatever and he is an avid hunter so he know what works and what doesn't .. Worth a look for sure

[Jason]

Another vote for Davis Tents from a happy Davis Tent owner.

[Rainier10]

Get ahold of John , he own bravo tents, he is a sponsor on here he can custom build any wall tent any way size or whatever and he is an avid hunter so he know what works and what doesn't .. Worth a look for sure

Yeah that, I would at least talk to him before getting a tent, if nothing else he may give you a tip that helps you with a purchase through one of your other options.

I have a Bravo and absolutely love mine and the recommendations he made to me.  He asked a lot of questions about how I was going to use the tent and made recommendations from there, spent a good deal of time going over it all with me and what he has seen in his experience.

[92xj]

One thing to keep in mind having a smallish truck, wall tents have pole kits with them with pieces of tubing/pipe/poles that can span 5 - 8 feet, pretty hard to pack into a small truck. 

[Rainier10]

One thing to keep in mind having a smallish truck, wall tents have pole kits with them with pieces of tubing/pipe/poles that can span 5 - 8 feet, pretty hard to pack into a small truck.

I have sent rafter poles, the longer ones that you are talking about that have sleeve joints so they break down to 4' long.  Not sure how they snow load.  Mine are one piece and almost 96" long i think.  Something to think and ask about.

[syoungs]

I just bought an alaknak 12x20, they are offering a free vestibule with purchase right now, plus today was ladies day, and I got another 15% off, then the vestibule wasn't in stock and I had to wait forever for them to figure out what to do about it (they are shipping me one for free), so they added discounts, all in I paid 948$ brand new.
Still gotta get a roof and floor protector though.

I like it's size when packed, took me 30ish minutes to set up solo, it's bigger then I anticipated though lol.
Best part, the wife's happy with it, and says she will give late/early camping a go without towing the 5th wheel now!