Wall Tents Tips and Tricks

[Rainier10]

Anyone know where I can get a stove jack retro-installed in a tent and tarp?  I already own the tent and tarp, would be willing to send it out if needed but prefer in state.

I ordered a stove jack on line and took it to my local upholstery guy for our cook shack.

Good idea there, maybe a guy that does boat tops or something like that could get it done and be closer to you.

[Blade]

I use snap hooks on the end of my guy lines, tie a good permanent knot to the snap hook and then use the snap hook to attach to the grommet or in my case D ring on the eaves,  saves time setting up and is much easier than untying wet or frozen rope.

[Rainier10]

I use ratcheting motorcycle straps as tie down ropes.  They get it really tight and if they loosen just a couple of clicks and you are tight again, no need to untie and retie the ropes.  I just bought 5 four packs at Big Lots for $7 or $8 a four pack.

[Shawn Ryan]

I use snap hooks on the end of my guy lines, tie a good permanent knot to the snap hook and then use the snap hook to attach to the grommet or in my case D ring on the eaves,  saves time setting up and is much easier than untying wet or frozen rope.

Or just leave the lines tied (permanently) to the D ring/eve end with a bowline hitch and put a taught line hitch on the stake end that can be adjusted when things loosen up.

[ghosthunter]

My tent came with eve grommets and reinforced plastic eve loops.

I tied a bowline loop on end of each guy rope than snapped in a carabiner.
At set up or take Dow I just snap the guy lines on and off as needed.
The other end has the loop created by the tensioner. I just slip that over my metal stakes.

Things loosen up I just adjust the tensioner.

[ghosthunter]

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[ghosthunter]

Who uses a propane lantern in their wall tent?

[Rainier10]

Who uses a propane lantern in their wall tent?

I have a row of construction lights down the center of my tent that I run off of a generator.  I also hang two battery powered fluorescent lanterns for temporary use. The construction lights are what I use at night for dinner, the lanterns are for first thing in the morning and stoking the fire in the middle of the night.

[ghosthunter]

I have never used a propane lantern in my. Tents. I have used a big buddy.

Our cook shack which is a Costco canopy we use two lanterns on trees in there.

But in my sleep tents I have only used battery lights.

I often put a lantern on a tree about 5 ft in front of the tent. And the glow from that lights up the tent some.

[3dvapor]

I use a homemade gravity feed pellet stove.  No cutting or splitting wood in my camp!  I have to admit though sometimes its hard to beat a good woodstove.

[ghosthunter]

Wow
What's that baby weigh?
How many pellets you go through in a week.?

[3dvapor]

Weighs about 40lbs maybe and goes thru about a bag every 2 days.  I probably buy 5 to 6 bags for a 2week period.  Clarry made the first generation but didnt do well in higher elevations.  I nearly have it perfected.

[T Pearce]

Who uses a propane lantern in their wall tent?

The new LED lanterns are my new fav for inside the tent.
Propane in the cook shack.

Three months to go. I can hardly wait.

[HoofsandWings]

I use that green astroturf found in hardware stores. Two side by side strips. One shorter so there will be bare ground under the stove.
I put sand and gravel at the bottom of the stove so the bottom does not get hot. Also adds weight so it does not tip. My water heater does not steam. I cook on the stove. I guess the items I cook are not very smelly and there is plenty of ventilation. I set out a bucket with a wire and empty roll of toilet paper covered in peanut butter and filled with a few inches of water. It cuts down the mouse problem. I put tarps on the roof with a cutout for the stove jack.
I have 5 foot high sidewalls so all of the space is utilized. Folding camp bed works great. My personal preference is a rope along the ridge tied to trees. The tent poles are at the entrance and back of the tent. The rope is used to hang clothes to dry and works great in high winds.
And I bring a garden rake along to rake the ground where the tent is to go. When I expect rain or snow, I bring a welcome mat at the entrance.
Kindling is stored behind the stove as is some larger stuff. I use a double bladed axe that is real sharp and I tape one blade. When the other blade dulls, I take off the tape and use that blade. The tent poles are long dowels found in lumber stores. The side poles are from the lumber yard and are cut to length. I put a nail at one end and put it in the grommets.

[ghosthunter]

I lay down a tarp over top of sod cloth. Than snap in floor. 2x4 floor mats up the center to catch any dirt. And those locking foam pads next to the cots for your feet.

Straw out side the door. For those bare foot calls at night.

I also have a motion sensing light near the door. If you get up at night it comes on and lights the door up.

One out side too.

Use solar lawn lights around camp to mark hazards and the path to the out house.