Post by: Duckslayer89 on May 15, 2016, 06:13:51 PM
Cabelas Alaknek
Montana Canvas Tent
Davis Wall Tent
Post by: bowhunterforever on May 15, 2016, 06:19:07 PM
Post by: 92xj on May 15, 2016, 06:48:44 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,172708.msg2282754.html#msg2282754
Post by: Duckslayer89 on May 15, 2016, 06:51:51 PM
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.
Post by: 7mag. on May 15, 2016, 06:52:38 PM
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
Post by: 92xj on May 15, 2016, 07:02:05 PM
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.
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on May 15, 2016, 07:02:37 PM
Post by: HUNTaHOLIC5 on May 15, 2016, 07:04:09 PM
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.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.
Post by: stew pidasso on May 15, 2016, 07:05:23 PM
Post by: jackmaster on May 15, 2016, 07:07:10 PM
Post by: Jason on May 15, 2016, 07:10:40 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on May 15, 2016, 07:11:45 PM
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:
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.
Post by: 92xj on May 15, 2016, 07:15:37 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on May 15, 2016, 07:26:17 PM
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.:yeah:
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.
Post by: syoungs on May 15, 2016, 07:51:48 PM
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!
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Post by: Miles on May 15, 2016, 07:54:12 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on May 15, 2016, 08:02:23 PM
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.
That sounds like a good size. I meant cozy in a good way, comfortable and clean! Love coming back to a clean camp. You guys are making it hard. The Alaknek looks like a great deal right now with the free vestibule. What size Davis tents are you running? I was thinking 14x16 would be about right and not to big. Maybe with the overhanging awning they come with. The long poles could be a problem with my truck. Idk I'm thinking about buying a Tundra and keeping the Tacoma for a commuter and rally rig up in on logging roads around home. Or maybe a trailer?
Post by: stew pidasso on May 15, 2016, 08:35:41 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on May 15, 2016, 09:04:19 PM
Mine is 14x16 but I had them leave holes in front for 10' extra of frame. Then a 20x30 tarp runs long for an outside shelter. Wood, coolers etc. I cut some pond liner for the floor that I cover with fabric for the floor which is awesome.
That is sweet!!! So you run the tarp over the whole tent? Is that a Davis? The Alaknek is sweet to. Not sure if you can go wrong with either now. Can you set yours up by yourself?
Post by: Clearcut on May 15, 2016, 09:38:46 PM
Post by: jackmaster on May 16, 2016, 06:26:59 AM
Post by: Old Man Yager on May 16, 2016, 06:35:20 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on May 16, 2016, 06:37:06 AM
My set up is the exact same as stews, only problem is once I get my queen cot set up with my pillow top mattress and bunk bed cots, my shower, wood stove and a table to eat at, I also cook outside under the awning and that is also where I stack my wood but after all that there isn't much room left in the wall tent , oh and I bring a generator a flat screen and an Xbox 360, I can watch movies and play video games..Someone doesn't get out and hunt enough, when I get back to my tent, it's dinner a drink and off to bed. :chuckle:
Post by: stew pidasso on May 16, 2016, 06:41:05 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on May 16, 2016, 06:49:48 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on May 16, 2016, 07:09:22 AM
Have used both - the internal frame canvas is fine and doesnt pinhole from chimney embers like the alaknak. But the alaknak is much easy to handle and setup.
Post by: jackmaster on May 16, 2016, 01:15:12 PM
I'm calling BS on you!!i wouldn't b.s a b.s.er chief... Don't you have an antler to go find or somethn..
Post by: jackmaster on May 16, 2016, 01:17:41 PM
dude you don't have to hunt to do that, your old a$$ is in bed every night by 7:30 whether your huntn or not. :chuckle:My set up is the exact same as stews, only problem is once I get my queen cot set up with my pillow top mattress and bunk bed cots, my shower, wood stove and a table to eat at, I also cook outside under the awning and that is also where I stack my wood but after all that there isn't much room left in the wall tent , oh and I bring a generator a flat screen and an Xbox 360, I can watch movies and play video games..Someone doesn't get out and hunt enough, when I get back to my tent, it's dinner a drink and off to bed. :chuckle:
Post by: Duckslayer89 on May 16, 2016, 01:20:36 PM
Duckslayer, If I was you and you might be putting this tent up by yourself sometimes, I'd recommended an alaknak. I have had both set ups, both have their pro's and con's. Setting up a canvas wall tent by yourself is a pain, especially if you get a bigger one. canvas holds the heat much better, but is heavy to pack around and if you put it away wet it will mold. You have to store them in a dry environment or opened up in a big area. I loved my wall tent but I just didn't have a big area to store it and when it did mold, on my mold resistant material, it was a major pain to get off. We are now using the alaknak tent, my buddy has owned his for over 15 years I believe. Much, Much easier to deal with, way easier to set up. You can put it away wet if you have to and NO mold, we put a tarp over the entire tent, which any set up needs and it will hold the heat in pretty well. With a good stove you really don't notice much of a difference between the canvas and alaknak. We don't miss the put up and take down of a wet canvas tent, the lighter, easier to deal with alaknak is great. A 16x20 wall tent will take up half your bed up after the frame and stove. You will save space with the alaknak. We have the floor liner which I would recommend and just buy a oversized tarp to cover with. Just my 2cents.
Well that covers a lot of my concerns and questions when comparing the two. I like the fact that the material is easier to take care of and not going to mold. Why do people put tarps over the top? Just to protect the fabric? I was looking at a four dog stove, but was thinking a 3 dog would be enough. What stove were you running?
Post by: trophyhunt on May 16, 2016, 01:26:16 PM
Post by: jackmaster on May 16, 2016, 01:40:31 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on May 16, 2016, 02:03:42 PM
I think you have the cylinder stove like I have trophy!! You can get them with upto a 5gallong hot water tank.. I have the Yukon package and it's pretty big, definetly go with the bigger pipe if you can..Yeah it's cylinder, as far as the water tank goes, it's nice if you want hot water quickly in the morning. But if your hunting or camping in an area where water is scarce, we don't use it. The stove going all the time will eat up your water supply and you don't want to leave the water tank on empty with the stove hot.
Post by: follow maggie on May 16, 2016, 08:03:08 PM
Post by: huntnfmly on May 17, 2016, 06:19:24 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on May 17, 2016, 10:04:20 PM
Another vote for Davis tents.
That's a sweet set up as well. So you went with the poles instead of the internal Frame? Happy with that choice? Nice camp blanket too lol
Post by: Shawn Ryan on May 17, 2016, 10:26:06 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on May 18, 2016, 04:06:12 PM
Another advocate for Bravo. Ask users or sellers what breaks, tears, or needs repairs. The Bravo doesn't use grommets; the guy outs tie to D-rings sewn into nylon webbing. The canvas is about the best you can buy. You can customize the configuration, too.:yeah:
I went with the high wind package, stronger webbing at those D rings. I use ratchet motorcycle straps to hold mine down, solid. Love my Bravo. :tup:
Post by: huntnfmly on May 18, 2016, 04:28:10 PM
yes I like the poles we have it's a quick set up and it adjusts to un even ground better..Daughters blanket lolAnother vote for Davis tents.
That's a sweet set up as well. So you went with the poles instead of the internal Frame? Happy with that choice? Nice camp blanket too lol
Post by: Duckslayer89 on May 18, 2016, 05:04:59 PM
Post by: Labs07 on May 23, 2016, 11:44:55 AM