Which Wall Tent (Poll) TENT PURCHASED

[spin05]

we have a 14x16 Davis tent we been using for about the last 8 years. Only use it in late archery hunt for 10 days each year. no mold problems what so ever. Canvas is the *censored*. Iv stayed in the Cabelas Alenak and like other said it was raining inside. Wall tents are alot of work but so worth it. I wont use it unless im there for 5 plus days. Otherwise its the back of the canopy on the truck for me

[skeeter 20i]

We just bought not to long ago another Davis 14x16 w/ eave sleeves, ridge pole openings, window in the back, storm door and 5ft walls.  The only thing I would change is I would have Davis put a eave sleeve in the ridge instead of a ridge pole opening.  That ridge pole opening is unnecessary for what we are doing and we always have to stuff something in their to mitigate heat loss thru the holes even when closed.  We added a rafter section on the outside for an 8' porch.  Other than that it is the perfect setup for 3 people. 

I believe an equally important piece  is going to be the wall tent stove, I would suggest a Qwick Camp Inferno.  It's always easy to damper it down and open a window but it stinks to undersize and have to add wood every 3-4 hours been there, done that.  I oversized this time with a 4 dog and love it, but I don't believe they are making that type of stove anymore I think they went all Ti stoves.

[bracer40]

I like the floor being stitched in as a part of the tent, high quality material, ease of setup/take down, and the price. I have had mine in a constant light rain, no leaks. Never had mine in any "storms", but have a reputation of holding up well. They are small, and the one I have 3 hunters would be a bit of a squeeze comfortably. I have the 10x14 flex bow

http://www.kodiakcanvas.com/flex-bow-tents/

I also own the 10x14.
Pros:
Easy up&down by myself
Packed weight 60-70#s
After 8 years in rain, snow high winds=never a problem
Decent ventilation
Comfortable space for two

Cons:
No stove jack (can be done, see 92xj’s thread on his)
Awning fills w/water when raining
Huge PITA to dry out before storage

[Booner]

Like several others have suggested... Bravo!.

Going on about 10 years, still like new.


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[elksnout]

Davis all the way. 14x16x5. Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Heat, rain, heavy wind and snow. Ordered it with a side wall stove jack. Seen too many leakers in a roof jack in heavy rain. I fabbed up a cylinder stove. Buy Idaho fire logs from Coastal. Two to three logs burn all night. Wake up to heat. Use 4x8 sheets of OSB for the floor with a RV carpet laid over that. They nestle perfectly into the 4x8 utility trailer. Love elk camp!

Elksnout

[Jason]

Davis all the way. 14x16x5. Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Heat, rain, heavy wind and snow. Ordered it with a side wall stove jack. Seen too many leakers in a roof jack in heavy rain. I fabbed up a cylinder stove. Buy Idaho fire logs from Coastal. Two to three logs burn all night. Wake up to heat. Use 4x8 sheets of OSB for the floor with a RV carpet laid over that. They nestle perfectly into the 4x8 utility trailer. Love elk camp!

Elksnout

Davis tent here too, 16x20. It has been a great tent. I went with two stove jacks, one in the wall and one in the roof. I use the roof one 95% of the time.
Elksnout and I picked up our tents the same night at the sportsman show in Portland many years ago now. I remember him asking me if I was on Hunting-Washington..lol

[elksnout]

Davis all the way. 14x16x5. Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Heat, rain, heavy wind and snow. Ordered it with a side wall stove jack. Seen too many leakers in a roof jack in heavy rain. I fabbed up a cylinder stove. Buy Idaho fire logs from Coastal. Two to three logs burn all night. Wake up to heat. Use 4x8 sheets of OSB for the floor with a RV carpet laid over that. They nestle perfectly into the 4x8 utility trailer. Love elk camp!

Elksnout

Davis tent here too, 16x20. It has been a great tent. I went with two stove jacks, one in the wall and one in the roof. I use the roof one 95% of the time.
Elksnout and I picked up our tents the same night at the sportsman show in Portland many years ago now. I remember him asking me if I was on Hunting-Washington..lol

I remember well Jason. I've moved from Camas out to Yacolt.

[jrebel]

Made the call a few days ago and will be going with the Bravo Super Grade 15x18 with all the bells and whistles.  Build should start early June and be ready for August Bear!! 

Also went crazy and bought a Kodiak Deluxe Flex Bow 10x14 for quicker 1-3 day hunts with smaller parties.  Also plan on using it as a kids tent on bigger weekends and possible a eating / cook shack. 

Can't wait to be back in a wall tent.

Jrebel

[Crunchy]

You won't regret it.

[2MANY]

They will make a nice home when Seattle finally drags our state down.

[Rainier10]

Made the call a few days ago and will be going with the Bravo Super Grade 15x18 with all the bells and whistles.  Build should start early June and be ready for August Bear!! 

Also went crazy and bought a Kodiak Deluxe Flex Bow 10x14 for quicker 1-3 day hunts with smaller parties.  Also plan on using it as a kids tent on bigger weekends and possible a eating / cook shack. 

Can't wait to be back in a wall tent.

Jrebel

You will not be disappointed.  Congrats on a great choice.

[Booner]

Good choice.

I have the same setups. 15x18 Bravo and the Kodiak 10x14. Love them both. High wind option on the Bravo is awesome for extra tie down strength along the edges.

We have an extra angle kit from John and run a 15x10 awning/vestibule off the wall tent, cover that with a white heavy duty tarp and good to go. (cut the awning frame a little longer so the tarp rides a but higher than the tent).

I also have the Kodiak vestibule which provides a little more coverage of the front, really happy with this setup for family trips.




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[jrebel]

Good choice.

I have the same setups. 15x18 Bravo and the Kodiak 10x14. Love them both. High wind option on the Bravo is awesome for extra tie down strength along the edges.

We have an extra angle kit from John and run a 15x10 awning/vestibule off the wall tent, cover that with a white heavy duty tarp and good to go. (cut the awning frame a little longer so the tarp rides a but higher than the tent).

I also have the Kodiak vestibule which provides a little more coverage of the front, really happy with this setup for family trips.




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I went with the high wind package.  The only decision I have to make is how big to make the awning.  My thought is to order the Snow Slide longer than the tent so I can extend it to make the awning.  I was thinking of doing the 15x24, but may need to go a little bigger.  Everything is being made to be reversible with dual stove jacks (opposite corners), front and back doors with screens....so I can just turn the snow slide around to depending on the side I want to run the awning / stove.  Both sides will allow for the angle kits to extend beyond the corners for awnings or to pair additional tends in the future.  It will have a floor, two windows, stove package, high wind package, double door, webbing reinforced eaves, steel frame with added rafter for extra stability, extra angle kit for awning, room divider, heat shields.....etc.  Really went all out as this will be the last wall tent I have to buy.....and will likely be able to pass it down to my kids. 

Waiting for it to be built is almost as bad as waiting for my suppressors!!!!  It is hard to sleep at night thinking about it.        Can't wait for the first hunting trip. 

[ghosthunter]

Wow nice.

You are getting me all excited.
My first trip this year in the tents is turkey season. Can wait to be in the tent for a week. Best sleep ever.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

  GREAT LOOKING SETUP!  You will not be disappointed in any way with that setup.