Kodiak Canvas - Flex-Bow 6-Person
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Last updated: Dec 14, 2025 Scoring
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"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."
"tough large tent ... Lasts forever"
"After 10 years of music festivals and Outerbanks week long fishing trips, there is not much wear on the ol' Kodiak."
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"I can have it up in a couple minutes."
"they are by far the easiest of canvas tents to setup."
"really easy to set up"
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"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."
"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"
"the only tent that seemed to be standing sturdy in every camp was a springbar style canvas tent. ... the kodiaks were hassle free and a lot of people just lagged the 4 corners. those mf'ers are the real deal. ... will withstand any weather"
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"You can stand up in them and the 10x10 version is plenty for a family of four."
"sleeps 4 VERY comfortably and you can stand up and get dressed"
"being able to stand up fully in your tent is a game changer too."
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"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."
"Canvas tents are perfect for car camping and will last your lifetime"
"A good week or two tent would be a nice Kodiak."
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"as long as you don't have to carry it far!"
"It's definitely a car camping tent unless you love toting heavy packs."
"They're heavy"
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"I like my Kodiak but the brightness is an issue ... It's a real killer for trying to plan super late/sunrise adventures when you can't get back and rest well at dawn."
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.
r/CampingGear • I analyzed Reddit data for the 25 most recommended camping tents (in the past year) ->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.
r/CampingGear • What do you personally look for in a car camping tent? ->I don't have much in terms of comparing the wall tents, but I do have a Kodiak Flex-Bow tent. In the pictures it looks plastic, but they are canvas tents which come with an additional weather coating on them. Definitely not a plastic tent. It's been in heavy rain and winds with no issues.
r/camping • Kodiak Tent vs Davis Tent wall tent/hot tent ->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.
r/CampingGear • Tent to stand up in ->The one that fits your needs. Car camping 4 seasons = Kodiak canvas flexbow or a Spring Bar tent is good. Backpacking 4 seasons tents = North Face Small car camping tent = Cabela’s dome tent Two rooms = Gazelle. Car camping 4 seasons White duck bell tent .
r/camping • what is the Best camping tent to buy right now with no fake reviews? ->Flexbow (or springbar) for sure as long as you don't have to carry it far! Amazing tents! Super comfortable inside
r/camping • Recommendations for a tent for two cots ->I’ve had my flex bow for over 10 years now and it’s been great. Just about everyone I camp and hunt with has ended up buying one.
r/camping • Non-Fiberglass Tent Recommendations ->The Kodiak Flex Bow tent works for me.
r/overlanding • Tent Recommendations ->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
r/camping • Do you guys have experience with these? ->I came here to recommend Kodiak tents too! Great tents!!
r/camping • Recommendations for a tent for two cots ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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