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 was on the getti in my 10x10 Flex Bow. Our block had ankle-deep standing water. Every single tent in my camp had flooded.... except me. Even though I had some funky waterbed feeling from where there was water underneath, my Kodiak was bone dry. Compared to my wedge of a similar footprint, the kodiak has LOADS of room. The set-up is easy, though popping the uprights in place takes a bit of strength. During the microburst with the high wind, I did drop the awning poles out of an abundance of caution, but that sucker was a ROCK. Advice: get long lag bolts, washer & an impact driver if you want to speed up setup. It has a LOT of stakes. (but only 2 ropes, for the awning - part of why it is so steady in the rain) Broken down, it fits well in my wee Corolla. It is heavy, but manageably broken up in three bags - stakes, poles, and tent. The tent bag is kind of a burrito wrap with cinch straps, so you don't have to try and stuff it in a fixed size. I am 5'6", and had plenty of room to stand in though I did duck under the awning. The nearly-vertical walls allowed room for my cot, my dresser, side tables, and a chair with plenty of open space in the middle. I paid extra for the version with the big side windows. Worth it, in the august heat.

I really loved this tent, so I shall proselytize!

I have a 10x10 flexbow for 2 people. It is the easiest tent to set up I have ever owned. You are correct about the awning, it is more of a sunshade than anything else and it collects water unless you put a pole under the middle. I use a 7' spear to keep water from collecting and keep it high enough to walk under.

Kodiak Flexbow or similar Springbar. They are heavy, but the canvas is weather resistant, yet breathes well. It is a true 4 season tent (at least around here). Mine is the 10x10 Flexbow. It is easy to set up and take down even when camping solo. It allows me to stand upright (I'm just a hair under 6'), and well, it is 10x10 so you would have no issue with touching the walls. It leaves room for an oversized cot, a camp chair, a table, and a heater or air conditioner if you are so inclined. If that is bigger than you want, both companies make smaller versions of their tents. If Kodiak and Springbar are more than you want to spend, a good 4 or 6 person dome from REI, Marmot, Nemo, North Face, or Big Agnes would be good choices.

I had a 10x10 Flexbow and upgraded to a 12x9 cabin for this year. Best decision I ever made. The headspace in the cabin is great and if you get the one with the awning the extra shade is always nice.

Canvas tents are absolutely worth it for family camping, especially when car camping. The extra bulk and weight aren't an issue when you can drive up to your site. We have both a Kodiak Classic Jack 100 and a Kodiak Flex-Bow 10x10. Here's why we love them: * Superior temperature control - cooler in summer (unless you're camping in 100 degree heat), warmer in winter * Better ventilation and no condensation issues * More durable and long-lasting * They're just beautiful to be in! Here's a [YouTube video](https://youtu.be/FZJp1R4kJ6U?si=0_9rdIdDM_kVxAUV) with both tents if its helpful to see them. We've camped many nights comfortably in our 10x10 canvas tents with two adults and our daughter starting when she was a few weeks old (she's 3 now). Both of these tents offer plenty of space and excellent quality. Tips for camping with a 15-month-old: * Bring a portable crib for when the kids are young. The [Lotus Travel Crib](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AKKDSNG) is a great option. * When the kids get older, a low lying, lightweight cot like the [Helinox Cot One](https://helinox.com/products/cot-one-convertible?variant=43913698082990) is perfect when combined with a [Big Agnes Little Red ](https://www.bigagnes.com/collections/kids-sleeping-bags/products/little-red-20)sleeping bag with integrated pad. * Pack extra clothes and familiar comfort items * Consider bringing a white noise machine for consistent sleep sounds and to drown out campground noise All that gear starts to eat up your cargo space quickly. If you need extra cargo storage and have a hitch, consider the Yakima Exo system with storage baskets.

Both my girlfriend and I are 6'3" and recently purchased a Kodiak Flex-Bow 10x10 and we absolutely love it. 1-person setup takes 5 minutes, it's entirely waterproof, and it can literally last you an entire lifetime of camping (with proper care and occasional repairs). It weighs like 65 lbs, but it is sturdy as can be and spacious. Plus they look cool. Pro tip: Purchase the tent through the Competitive Edge website and you'll pay about $100 less than at a retail store. Good luck and happy camping!

So my friend has a 12x12 Cabin and a 10x10 Flex Bow, and we camp together a lot. He uses the Flex Bow every weekend trip because he can set it up by himself in 5-10 minutes. The Cabin takes 30+ minutes with my help, and I don't think he's ever bothered trying to do it by himself. Because of this, the cabin comes out once a year for Hunt Camp, where we stay for 5+ days. If you camp a lot and want ease of use, get the Flex Bow.

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.

This.  I would suggest the 10x10 or 10x14 Kodiaks. Remember: Larger interconnected systems have more things to break, tear, or leak... and require a lot more shade over them to be comfortable.  I'd keep it simple.

They're durable.  Reasonably priced.  $750 may seem like a lot until you compare it to hotel/motel rates. As long as you can commit to camping (burn + other weeks during the year), you will get that value back in spades. For comparison, I lost my great uncle to COVID-- he was a military vet who bought a milsurp canvas tent in 1963 and used it until the end of his life in 2020. They are dustproof, waterproof and will serve you well. 

One thing about Springbar.. while they are the original, the tent floor/groundcloth is not as durable as the Kodiaks. China or not (and I don't love supporting slave labor) -- besides being cheaper Kodiak has the better tent.

For solo burns and other events, I have done well with a Kodiak Canvas Swag. Only a tiny bit of moisture in the corners by the end of Mudman, and the water was well up the sides for a while. If you want more space (storage or to entertain company), the full size Kodiaks are nice too (spent part of a burn in one.)

Kodiak 10x10 rock solid and might be able to get a deal on Black Friday. Plenty of room for gear and supplies and a big dog

I live out there for nearly two weeks in a 10x10 Kodiak, with shade, and I'm fine. If I had A/C, shower & meals provided, I could easily stay in this tent for 7 weeks. I don't know why you need multiple rooms, for one person.

Is this your first time out there? After much experimenting and sleeping in nylon tents of various sizes, and RVs, I've settled on my 10x10 Kodiak as the perfect compromise for me. For the $550 I spent (a few years ago) it's been durable and stable, it's a great design that does not require long extension ropes or stakes that trip people. Once staked down, it would take a hurricane to knock over my Kodiak. In the rain last year, it was water proof. The heavy canvas insulates better than thin nylon. And yeah, if you keep it zipped up well it will be far more dust free than any open-mesh-top tent with a rainfly. I can stand up in it, and don't have to bend down on my knees to enter. If you're so concerned about dust, I would add: A) get over it and become one with the dust, and B) just put a big sheet over everything when you leave in the morning, and remove the sheet at night just before bed.

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.

You should bite the bullet and just get a Kodiak flex-bow. You will save money in the long-run. It is the only tent that you will need for the rest of your life and then some. You might get lucky and find a used one, but I never did in my area. I've had the tent up in all sorts of weather with high sustained winds. It is on its 5th season now and I've had 0 issues with it. Just make sure you let it dry before storing it.

Kodiak flex-bow tents are terrific

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.

As a happy Gazelle T4 owner for a family of 4 this is a good mention. It's our 3rd favorite out of about 10 tents floating around in the garage. That's still high praise. We've used this one more times than I can count. OP should look into this and the larger variations. Look around for the cheapest prices, especially if you're flexible on color. The T4 is a tight fit inside for a family of four. There's also no stove jack nor would I ever install one. In winds, you'll want to stake down the sides or they'll blow in (this is from the experience). The rain fly has been adequate enough but we've not had it out in a driving rain. It doesn't pack well since it's mostly pitched even when packed. You'll need a vehicle with enough length somewhere to transport it. For the good parts, pitching this tent has got to be one of the easiest ever. Maybe a couple minutes to pop open, stake down the corners and done. Adding the rain fly takes just a bit more and if it's windy, line out and stake down the sides when you get a few more minutes. Even one of my kids say it's the easiest tent to pitch ever. It's our go-to if our campout will be for only a night or two in decent weather. I've even used it when it's just me because it's so darn easy to pitch. We've had ours for 4 years now and it'll easily make it another 4 years. Our family rates the Gazelle tent 3rd because we've had a Kodiak Flex-Bow style canvas tent for 10 years now. I'd guess this one takes 10 minutes to set up, including staking it. This canvas tent handles rain better, and in high winds the flapping is low pitched rather than high pitched noises and gives us double the space inside. I expect this tent will last another 10 or 20 years. It's double your budget, but I bet this tent would last 2 or 3 times as long as the Gazelle and have more space for family and pets. If you wait until Black Friday and it's like last year, expect some nice discounts.

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

Kodiak canvas flex bow ⛺️ . It's like having a room. The con is its big and heavy. Easy to put up with one person though. 

I had a few Eureka tents before. They were good tents. Never had the other one. I have a Kodiak now. Im not sure about going to big. It makes a lot of sites unusable.

Take a look at these tents. Kodiaks are very well made . [https://www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/kodiak-canvas-flex-bow-tents-2-8-person-capacity](https://www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/kodiak-canvas-flex-bow-tents-2-8-person-capacity)

Kodiak Canvas Flexbow, I’ve had mine all over the mountain west.

The Kodiak Flex Bow tent works for me.

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

When my campers ask I tell them a used, clean Kodiak is perfect. If money is no object and they want to save 10 minutes of setup, shiftpod. But the Kodiak is just as good.

I would not pack canvas but for car camping Kodiak is AWESOME! Very happy with mine. Great company to deal with. My tent has withstood it all, 70 mph desert winds (without a ripple), rain, snow and hail. Looks almost new 6 years later.

Kodiak or spring bar tent would be my recommendation. Also I’d do a cot over an inflatable bed - the cot gets you up off the ground and is somewhere you can sit that’s sturdy. All the inflatable beds I’ve been on tend to move a little when you’re on them and can be less comfortable over time.

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

I recently bought a Kodiak. I agree it's heavy but it's an amazing tent. Dry and warm when I was camping with 25° overnight lows and mixed precipitation.

The Kodiak tents are not insulated, but they hold cold air in very well. A swamp cooler works very well to cool my Kodiak.

My camp loves Kodiaks because they're so rugged, but I am and always will be a No Bake guy. The No Bake does fine without a shade structure (and even better with one), it's lighter, packs smaller, and stays way cooler and much darker  than a Kodiak. Kodiaks will probably last twice as long though and they're great both on and off Playa. I use my No Bake everywhere, but the Kodiak does look more "normal" so I can see why some people would prefer it for that reason too. It's really up to you. I'd say get a No Bake, Kodiak, Shift Pod, or Siesta from Outdoor Logic (I heard they're coming back soon). You really can't go wrong with any of these!

Yeah, those ice fishing huts are not a great solution at Burning Man. You want something with a secure, attached floor, walls and roof. There should be zero ways for dust and/or water to get into the tent when you've battened down the hatches. Any seam or opening can and will lead to headaches on Playa. Spend a little extra to get a really good tent. You'll end up using it for a decade, it'll keep you warm, cool, dry, safe and happy under ALL conditions (on and off the desert). Get yourself a Kodiak, ShiftPod, or No Bake and don't look back. These tents are built to last and can handle any condition. I'm not just some guy on Reddit, btw. I'm a 40 year old Eagle Scout who's been doing this stuff for 30 years. I own more than 10 tents currently and have probably had more than 25 over the course of my outdoor career. I've tested all sorts of options and my personal favorite is the No Bake because it stays the coolest and darkest, weighs the least and packs the smallest. It's slightly more difficult to set up, but once you get the process down it can be down quickly and easily, even by yourself.  But we all have different needs and desires and budgets. Pick one of those three and you really cannot go wrong. Try something else and you'll probably be fine too. Just don't fuck your Burn by cheaping out on the single most critical piece of gear. You NEED a good tent for Burning Man.

Worked in the '18 temple build for a month with really heavy winds and seriously bad dust storms in a Kodiak. Worked like a champ.

I have a Kodiak. It is wonderful. Heavy as fuck, but when we’re car camping for 2 weeks at the same spot, it is worth it.

Last year I spent around 3 weeks in a Kodiak with queen size airbed. Very comfortable Take pillows and sheets and soft blankets so you are comfortable Storage tubs to keep your stuff separate etc A rug for the floor If u have the power then a little handheld vacuum cleaner is a nice addition Keep the door closed at all times to keep the dust out And a pee jug.

There’s a reason why the Kodiak is the tried and true- worth every penny!

kodiaks are buy it for life.

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.

Go for as big of a Kodiak as you can travel with, worked DPW for a few seasons before getting a trailer. Or a shift pod if your feeling fancy.

And a Kodiak will last and last. You get your money out of it.

Go for a top of the line Kodiak tent if you have the money. You can even quickly put it up on pallets to keep it off the ground and some even have a cut for AC or you can pump your AC from a window if you are fancy

Durable as fuck.

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

Kodiak, Teton or a used Springbar (if you can find them - the best option they are just built better). 10x10 is fine // have a no outside shoes in tent policy - means have a set of in camp flip flops or slips // costco 27g totes make a fine table stacked 2-3 high // pro tip - behind a door vinyl elastic organizer that is sandwitched between the inside / outside tent by many rare earth magnets at various points. Place this right by your door (and put mission critical stuff in it - glasses, sunscreen, masks ect) so you can pop your head in (with outside shoes - outside) your tent, get your stuff without having to take your shoes off.

My camping partner brought one of the circular yurt-style canvas tents. Heavy duty coated floor. It performed great. I only mention this because I know she’d like to sell it. SF Bay Area FWIW. DM me if you’re interested. I used a Kodiak one year and loved it.

Kodiak. AC probably not worth the trouble. You’ll be working during the hot part of the day, most likely. Commissary will cool you off.

Kodiak. That’s it, that’s all you need to know.

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.

Canvas, like Springbar or Kodiak. Downside is the weight

Nice. Very nice setup. What I like about the two I mentioned is that the height near the sides is good too. Darn near a flat roof so no ducking even when grabbing gear :)

They’re durable canvas at a good price. The OG canvas is Springbar and they’re amazing as well. Kodiak pretty much followed their path, but at a lower price. Springbar now has a higher and lower price option. Lower is made in Asia, as is Kodiak. Doesn’t matter where they’re made, they’re both very good. Dust doesn’t come through canvas much.

I dunno mate. I have a Kodiak and have had to patch the floor bc of pin holes in it. I have friends who’ve had a Springbar for over a decade and it’s been super reliable. Perhaps quality has had a hiccup? Camping with a friend this week who has a brand new Springbar. I’ll see if we can get a floor comparison side by side. :) Not saying either is a bad tent. They’re both very good.

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.