Wall tent material recommendations in the really wet

[ipkus]

Yes, waterproofness is part of it, but the other is maintenance.

If I bring back a canvas wall tent from elk hunting in November then hang it up in my shop, I can’t imagine it drying before it starts to grow mildew.  From hanging up large wet items in there before I am guessing it would be solidly into spring time before it would get dry enough to pack away.

Don’t just hang it then; set it up and run one 5 gallon bottle of propane through a double burner Mr Heater inside of it.  Bone dry, fold it and put it away.

[Buzz2401]

I'd have to think a canvas tent that gets a tarp fly over it when used would last 100 years.  Our 25 year old one is in fantastic shape with no holes or leaks and it has never had a fly on it. It has been set up for 3-6 weeks every single year of those 25.  But you have to get them fairly dry before you put them away.  I also store mine in a spare closet inside house which probably helps.

[kentrek]

Yes, waterproofness is part of it, but the other is maintenance.

If I bring back a canvas wall tent from elk hunting in November then hang it up in my shop, I can’t imagine it drying before it starts to grow mildew.  From hanging up large wet items in there before I am guessing it would be solidly into spring time before it would get dry enough to pack away.

Don’t just hang it then; set it up and run one 5 gallon bottle of propane through a double burner Mr Heater inside of it.  Bone dry, fold it and put it away.

We tarp our canvas but have zero problem drying it before putting it away...two small heaters for a few days

Zero mill dew


My favorite late has been the Arctic oven tent...expensive but the comfort is worth it...coupled with the propane stove and its honestly better then a hotel

[Shawn Ryan]

If you choose canvas, know there are different types of canvas:  https://www.bravotents.com/quality-canvas/.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

If you choose canvas, know there are different types of canvas:  https://www.bravotents.com/quality-canvas/.

Good reminder of quality and value! Pay once cry once and move on with the next expedition!

[ghosthunter]

In our deer camp we had white canvas wall tents, Cabelas tents, Cabelas tipi.

The guys in the Cabelas tents all felt the need for a rain fly tarp. But it was difficult to put over those tents. Both those guys finally went to trailers.

[Moose Master]

Have a 12 x 14 colorado canvas wall tent.  It's been up for two months with a couple more to go.  It's also covered with a gray tarp that is oversized.  When it's time to put up I plan on a good scrub for cleaning and dried.

The question is I plan on spraying it with Thompson original.  Does the Thompson discolor the canvas and how long for the drying of the Thompson?  Thanks for any comments.

[ghosthunter]

Why?

Your tent should still be water proof. Unless sun has damaged it.

I would hose it down with a garden hose. If the water runs off still repels water.
Dirty spots maybe I would use dawn dish soap.

I would call the manufacture and ask them before I would use Thompson’s on it.

Seems like I read that Thompson’s flakes off. Never used it.

Proceed with caution.


Can You waterproof canvas wall tent?
If you feel that you need to retreat your canvas wall tent for waterproofing, there are right ways and wrong ways to approach it. You should purchase a product made specifically for this purpose, such as Canvak. People have used other products in the past, such as Thompsons Water Seal or other types of wood sealants.

https://www.davistent.com/product/waterproofing/

[Moose Master]

Thank you for the guidance Ghostbuster.