Kodiak Canvas - Flex Bow VX 10x10 ft.

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.

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.

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.

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

+1 for Kodiak flexbow vx

Kodiak Canvas Flex-Bow VX. I’m 6’3” and can easily stand in it anywhere in the tent. Very durable & strong. I’ve been in desert winds with 45 mph gusts and the tent did great. All other tents at the campground packed up and went home .

They make a 10’x10’ and a 10x14’ version. Since you’ll be camping 3 weeks per month, it’d be worth it to have the extra room of the 10x14 — provided there’s enough space at the sites you’ll be staying

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.

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. 

The Kodiak Flex Bow tent works for me.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.