Tents

[duckman18]

I am in the process of selling my 14 x 16 Wall tent. I’m really wanting a Kodiak canvas 10 x 14 or a Springbar 10 x 14 tent. And I am wondering how well a propane little buddy heater will dry out wet clothes compared to a woodstove. I also like the Davis go tent but it’s only a 10 x 10 which would be really tight with two guys and stove.

[Stein]

It will be better than nothing, but not near a wood stove.  Propane heaters create moisture when they burn and they have nowhere near the heat output.

[boneaddict]

Little buddies are nice for taking the chill off when you crawl out in the morning, but they are the devil with condensation.   I’d also worry about CO poisoning, especially running longterm

[follow maggie]

It really depends on the weather outside for drying your clothes. If the humidity is high, like western Washington in November, you can be warm,  it it’ll take a long time to dry your clothes, and they might not dry completely. But if you’re in a place like Montana, where the humidity is much lower, your clothes will dry fine. This past November I used my little buddy in a plastic deer blind with the outside temp @ 0. I had it cranked on high & no moisture issues. But, for the size of tent you’re considering, I’d recommend at least the big buddy, and probably the little buddy also on the colder nights.  I’d also recommend a CO monitor. I’ve never had a CO issue with mine, but it’s always good to be safe.

[MeepDog]

The only person who has ever died from a Mr Buddy heater was in Kennewick. He was using an outdoor rated model, upside down and was cooking on it inside a van that he had sealed up to keep the cold out.

He was living in a van down by the river.

[Wolfdog2314]

I’ve got a flexbow 10x14. You’ll be hard pressed to dry much with those in there. But they sure gage the edge off in the mornings. I turn over in the AM and fire it up for a good 20 mins before I get up, and it’s nice.

I had a stove Jack put in to my flexbow and run a small stove in there if I’m camping in rough weather.

[vandeman17]

Agreed with what others said. I have the 10x14 and love it, heat it with the buddy heater.  Nothing will dry clothes out like a wood stove so we just run ropes with hooks across the tent to hang our wet gear. I have never had a huge issue with condensation even running the heater a bunch. We just leave the vents on each end open as well as the top of the windows slightly unzipped.

If you have a summer camping trip planned and want to try one out before you buy, you are welcome to borrow mine.

[Berin Denson]

Run a tarp across the top of your tent and tie it well.  Whichever unit you choose to heat your tent, the tarp will certainly help hold your heat in.  To answer your initial question, I would always run a wood stove, for all of the reasons already mentioned.

[Viking360]

Ran my big buddy in my kodiak 10X10 for years, never had very much condensation, allways kept the 2 top vents open. It will cook you out of there if its not on low. Grab a C02 alarm for $20 from lowes and put it in your tent if your worried about the big buddy censor not working.

[2MANY]

Duckman did you find a 10X14 yet?

If not shoot me a pm.

[ghosthunter]

I run three 10 x12 wall tents. Two tent shop 12 oz canvas. One Reliable Tent & Tipi. 10 oz tent.

I have no problem keeping them warm with a Buddy on five gallon tank. I always keep a window half open for air. Five years no issues.

But if it’s raining and we are getting wet I am pulling the wood stove out of the box and setting it up.
A 10 x 12 with two guys on cots with a wood stove we do all the time. And really about the only way to dry clothes every day after a hunt.

Also I often choose the 10 oz tent with aluminum frame over the others, because it is less weight by at least 100 lbs.

[pianoman9701]

The only person who has ever died from a Mr Buddy heater was in Kennewick. He was using an outdoor rated model, upside down and was cooking on it inside a van that he had sealed up to keep the cold out.

He was living in a van down by the river.

[duckman18]

Duckman did you find a 10X14 yet?

If not shoot me a pm.

I haven’t even started looking yet waiting for my tent to sell. Looks like I’m leaning towards getting a Springbar 10 x 14 and for 100 bucks you can get a zip in stove jack.

[pianoman9701]

When I hunt early archery, I use a Mister Heater 2-burner to dry clothes outside the tent under a tarp/sitting area. It hooks right up to a 5-gallon propane tank. I use a Mr. Buddy inside just to get out of bed in the AM and get dressed. That's early archery, though. Were I hunting later in the season, I'd prefer a wood stove to stay warm and dry my clothes inside without soaking the walls and ceiling.

[baker5150]

It really depends on the weather outside for drying your clothes. If the humidity is high, like western Washington in November, you can be warm,  it it’ll take a long time to dry your clothes, and they might not dry completely. But if you’re in a place like Montana, where the humidity is much lower, your clothes will dry fine. This past November I used my little buddy in a plastic deer blind with the outside temp @ 0. I had it cranked on high & no moisture issues. But, for the size of tent you’re considering, I’d recommend at least the big buddy, and probably the little buddy also on the colder nights.  I’d also recommend a CO monitor. I’ve never had a CO issue with mine, but it’s always good to be safe.

I had a MR Buddy set my CO alarm off in my Travel Trailer.

I have since switched to a CAMCO Olympian Wave unit and haven't had an issue since.  Much better system for burning LP inside.
They are silent and don't give off the glow like a Mr Buddy does.

[Harleysboss]

I’ve got a Springbar 10x14 older Vegabon (at least 15 years old) damn thing is bomb proof. Got mine long before Kodiak came into the picture.  I installed a stove jack in mine before it was a thing. I didn’t care for the buddy heater and the condensation if the hunting weather was wet out. I bought a vented propane stove called the Nuway. I should have bought the larger size stove but mine keeps the tent comfortable during early muzzy seasons. The downside of the Nuway stove is it really burns through the propane. I just bought a stove package from Winnerwell wood stove. I have not used it yet but the stove is just about right for the size tent. Here’s a picture of the tent and Nuway stove

[duckman18]

I’ve got a flexbow 10x14. You’ll be hard pressed to dry much with those in there. But they sure gage the edge off in the mornings. I turn over in the AM and fire it up for a good 20 mins before I get up, and it’s nice.

I had a stove Jack put in to my flexbow and run a small stove in there if I’m camping in rough weather.

If You don’t mind me asking who did you have put your stove Jack in I called the company in Southwest Washington in camas and all they did was talk down Kodiak canvas and said they weren’t interested in putting a stove jack in and said the zippers are garbage more or less and They charge $300 to replace the zippers when they give out. Then suggested one of their tents for me to buy instead.

[follow maggie]

A bunch of years ago now I had a stove jack put in an older canvas tent by Tacoma Tent & Awning. A few years later I had them replace the zipper & resew the seams in the same tent. They did a great job at a reasonable price. They’re on G St in Tacoma, near Stadium High School

[duckman18]

A bunch of years ago now I had a stove jack put in an older canvas tent by Tacoma Tent & Awning. A few years later I had them replace the zipper & resew the seams in the same tent. They did a great job at a reasonable price. They’re on G St in Tacoma, near Stadium High School

Thank you I will shoot them a call

[Wolfdog2314]

I’ve got a flexbow 10x14. You’ll be hard pressed to dry much with those in there. But they sure gage the edge off in the mornings. I turn over in the AM and fire it up for a good 20 mins before I get up, and it’s nice.

I had a stove Jack put in to my flexbow and run a small stove in there if I’m camping in rough weather.

If You don’t mind me asking who did you have put your stove Jack in I called the company in Southwest Washington in camas and all they did was talk down Kodiak canvas and said they weren’t interested in putting a stove jack in and said the zippers are garbage more or less and They charge $300 to replace the zippers when they give out. Then suggested one of their tents for me to buy instead.

Beckel Canvas in Portland. I had it done probably 5-6 years ago. I don’t think it was much. Under 100$ if I remember right. They’ve built a couple wall tents for us. No problems.
https://www.beckelcanvas.com/

[duckman18]

OK tent is supposed to be here Monday, Beckel canvas in Oregon will install the stove jack. Has anybody set up an awning tarp system to cover the tent and have a dry place in front like a wall tent for week long trips?

[duckman18]

Looks like I’m still looking for someone to do it. Beckel canvas has had it for a month and apparently they can’t do it in a Kodiak canvas something about the canvas material

[follow maggie]

OK tent is supposed to be here Monday, Beckel canvas in Oregon will install the stove jack. Has anybody set up an awning tarp system to cover the tent and have a dry place in front like a wall tent for week long trips?

Just get a tarp whatever size you need & some poles.

[C-Money]

Read through this thread...lots of great info. 92xj details how he set up his Kodiak Flexbow...

https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,172708.0.html

[Viking360]

I’ve got a Springbar 10x14 older Vegabon (at least 15 years old) damn thing is bomb proof. Got mine long before Kodiak came into the picture.  I installed a stove jack in mine before it was a thing. I didn’t care for the buddy heater and the condensation if the hunting weather was wet out. I bought a vented propane stove called the Nuway. I should have bought the larger size stove but mine keeps the tent comfortable during early muzzy seasons. The downside of the Nuway stove is it really burns through the propane. I just bought a stove package from Winnerwell wood stove. I have not used it yet but the stove is just about right for the size tent. Here’s a picture of the tent and Nuway stove

Kodiak canvas flexbow tents have been around since 2006.

[jackelope]

Looks like I’m still looking for someone to do it. Beckel canvas has had it for a month and apparently they can’t do it in a Kodiak canvas something about the canvas material

Try Rainy Pass Repair in Seattle.
https://rainypass.com/

[duckman18]

Looks like I’m still looking for someone to do it. Beckel canvas has had it for a month and apparently they can’t do it in a Kodiak canvas something about the canvas material

Try Rainy Pass Repair in Seattle.
https://rainypass.com/

. There was some confusion my tent got a stove jack put in it, my buddy’s picking it up for me tomorrow there were something with his that they couldn’t do not mine so. Looks like I get to weld up a woodstove this weekend.