Kodiak Canvas - Flex-Bow 10x10 Deluxe

I have the 10x10 Kodiak Canvas tent, and I went with the additional window upgrade (VX), which is awesome. These are heavy, and very firmly in the car camping category, but why not have a heavy tent if car camping? It's so lovely. They are wind, temperature, and sound insulating (as far as tents go), can tolerate some snow cover. [https://www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/Kodiak-Canvas-Tents\_c\_11.html?gad\_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAw5W-BhAhEiwApv4goPvTG490cRTD-tqRlBlkiIpII0ZT8l58XFTif9xUvfGEmwcHYczpLhoCB74QAvD\_BwE](https://www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/Kodiak-Canvas-Tents_c_11.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAw5W-BhAhEiwApv4goPvTG490cRTD-tqRlBlkiIpII0ZT8l58XFTif9xUvfGEmwcHYczpLhoCB74QAvD_BwE)

I'll second this comment with my limited experience. I did use a starter Coleman tent for several years and recently upgraded to a Kodiak Flexbow 10x10 (deluxe), having also considered the Wawona 6 for quite some time. No longer having to crawl around inside the tent is a fantastic experience and I've found it to be very comfortable for two people, with space for cots, a bin/table in between, storage at the head or foot of the cot, and space in between (Springbar's website has some great examples of how to lay out different tent sizes). I'll echo u/thedjbigc's comments about the breathability, insulation, etc. Canvas also feels nice to touch and sounds pleasant in the wind! I camped in the upper 30 degrees with 0 degree sleeping bags, and while it was still cold, it was noticeably warmer inside the tent. Most of these tents have a 6' 6" ceiling height, but they do curve down a little bit; another Redditor measured the height where the roof meets the front and back wall at 5" 10" so that's something to consider. I'm not sure if there are any tents that are consistently over 6' 6". It's worth noting that it's usually possible to get Kodiak tents at a cheaper price, but that's currently not possible due to the tariffs; I paid full freight in anticipation of the prices going up. Springbar tents don't seem to go on sale at all, and their more expensive tents are made in the US. Interestingly, I read an interview with their CEO who mentioned that most of their US-made tents are sold in Asia and most of their foreign-made tents are sold in the US. Go figure!

I have the Kodiak canvas 10x10 flexbow. It is an ideal size for 2 people sleeping on cots, there is ample room inside.

Look at Kodiak canvas flexbow 10x14 or 10x10. Canvas tents you can stand in and are very well made. And they set up solo in less than 10 minutes.

It’s heavy so perfect for car camping: the Kodiak flex bow 10x10. I’m 6ft 3 and had plenty of room to stand. Easy setup and take down with one person too

Look at Kodiak canvas 10x10 spring bow tent It's a little spendy, but perfect for any campground footprint, last a lifetime and you can stand in it I'm 6'2 and have zero issues standing Had mine 6 years use it 50 days a year still looks like new

Oh and sets up in 15 mins one person

I love my Kodiak canvas tent. I have the 10x10 but they have a variety of sizes 

I have a grizzly 10x10 canvas tent that’s about 8’ in the center. It’s about $800 but it’ll last forever and you can put a wood stove in it.

Second the Kodiak love my 10x10 very well made with durable canvas

This data seems a bit skewed how is Slingfin or Hilleberg not on this list. It's interesting that the Flex Bow and Springbow made the list though as the only 2 Canvas tents they are by far the easiest of canvas tents to setup. I feel like I have done some decent research on tents before and never heard of Durston.

If I’m car camping I’m taking the Kodiak flexbow. 10x14 and pray it fits the allowable spot lol. I’m also taking my dewalt impact drill and lags instead of stakes. I can have it up in a couple minutes. I’m also bringing my dewalt air inflator and exped mega because why not.

Springbar or Flexbow is definitely the answer. Staying in one place for two weeks is worth spending the extra coin on a really nice tent. I think Springbar tents have a lifetime warranty, and they are known to last 30-40 years.

Flexbow (or springbar) for sure as long as you don't have to carry it far! Amazing tents! Super comfortable inside

The Kodiak Flex Bow tent works for me.

I'll never not own an instant tent for normal camping. I have my kodiak for desert camping but go instant if youre going on a normal forest trip lol

I came here to recommend Kodiak tents too! Great tents!!

I use a Kodiak. Use my ATV to haul it in, pretty bulky but bombproof.

dude I ordered last week when it became very obvious what was going to happen, I might have the last kodiak tent out of saigon lmfao

My Kodiak tent feels like something I could live in long term for a year, winter through summer. I camped in it last year during a night where it rained 20mm with 70km/h wind and I woke up bone dry, and the awning even stayed up. I also have a small backpacking tent for when I'm camping somewhere I can't access with a vehicle.

I like my Kodiak but the brightness is an issue; is there any way to effectively control the light level? It's a real killer for trying to plan super late/sunrise adventures when you can't get back and rest well at dawn. (Inb4 eye mask)

True. After 10 years of music festivals and Outerbanks week long fishing trips, there is not much wear on the ol' Kodiak. It's definitely a car camping tent unless you love toting heavy packs.

Another plus for the Kodiak. Every year I have a fun debate with my camp on which is the superior tent. Shiftpods do ALOT of things well, but after this year, I have no doubt about my Kodiak. Trudging through the mud from my friends mud caked RVs into our dry Kodiak was incredible. Every single shiftpod in our camp had soggy floors. Some fared better than others Never once thought of it during the apocalyptic dust storm, was able to fully focus my attention on my shade and our camps lounge. I’ve had mine for 6 years now, easily 20+ events. I think I paid $400 for it back then? The only part that is showing wear is on the case, one of the straps is getting frayed.

I cannot believe the price differential. Shiftpods started off priced closer to Kodiak, now shiftpods are  practically 3x the cost of their fanciest largest tent. If anything breaks or I lose something I can order that specific part direct from the manufacturer too. Kodiak all day baby, it’s not even close. 

For the record, the. Springbar equivalent to my 800 dollar Kodiak (premium product) is over $1200 more expensive. It’s nice to say “buy American,” but the price is prohibitively more.

A good week or two tent would be a nice Kodiak. Sturdy, can stand up in it, probably fit your needs nicely.

Kodiak is a slightly cheaper but still heavy duty imitation. Canvas tents are perfect for car camping and will last your lifetime

I swear by Kodiak. Pricy, but worth it. I've also done countless festivals in shitty Walmart tents 🤷🏻‍♀️

heres what im going to say after this year. the only tent that seemed to be standing sturdy in every camp was a springbar style canvas tent. this years bm could have been an advertisement for those tents lol. at our camp we had nobakes and shiftpods and everything inbetween. the kodiaks were hassle free and a lot of people just lagged the 4 corners. those mf'ers are the real deal. being able to stand up fully in your tent is a game changer too. was the purchase i made this year that i am the most grateful for and its like 1/4 the price of a shift

im the kind of person who sleeps well in a mask so i just use one of these https://a.co/d/eQKPsOb its the best and most comfortable mask ive ever used in these situations. totally understand that some people like a blacked out tent and honestly i feel like a tarp over your tent would probably do the trick. edit: just saw the eyemask comment lol. i really do thing a rolled up tarp that you can pull over your kodiak will do the trick. thats probably the biggest sacrifice youll have to make vs other tents but to me having a tent you can stand in, will withstand any weather and stay watertight and is really easy to set up is worth the trade of having to roll a tarp up and down. i just spoke to a friend who said that they actually just use duvatin on the inside of the tent instead, just velcro-ing 4 precut pieces to the walls. depending on which kodiak you have there is also a flap that will cover one side of the tent and i always position that side facing east.

I’ve purchased Kodiak tents of them and they’re great quality, they come up a lot on gumtree for sale. Can’t speak to their own brand.

Just get a Kodiak tent if you want a tough large tent and are willing to pay top dollar for it. Lasts forever and 1000s of reviews

Have you looked at a Kodiak or Springbar tent? They're heavy, but bombproof. They're not hard to set up either, and don't get like a sauna in the middle of the day.

If you are car camping, consider buying a Kodiak or Springbar Tent. Same design different companies. I've seen them remain standing in 50 mph winds. I know people who use their grandparent's old tent. They are bombproof, but they ain't cheap. I picked up my 10x10' - sleeps 4 VERY comfortably and you can stand up and get dressed for $400 used. I don't recommend anything else for car camping.

Springbar or Kodiak tents are expensive and heavy, but last for YEARS. They stand up in 80mph winds. You can stand up in them and the 10x10 version is plenty for a family of four. My wife and kids sleep on cots and all the gear goes under the cots. I put a footprint under it and use two picnic blankets inside to protect the floor. I got mine used - very lightly used for about $400.