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I have this tent and put it up and break it down alone. It’s easy. I would suggest stakes that can be drilled into the ground and an electric impact drill. It’s big, but I’ve never not been able to find a spot for it when camping. Wind and rain will not bother you in this thing.
Ive owned mine for a little while now. It is really excellent at water. During one rain storm the corner of the tent was 6 inches under water. No water inside. It isnt the lightest tent. I do set it up and take it down by myself almost every time. It does require some strength and a good rubber mallet for the spikes. My wife has even taken it and put it up solo for a girls trip. Size hasn't been a big deal. We've camped with 2 adults, 3 kids under 12 and a dog. Its tight but definitely fine. I always recommend this tent to everyone.
So yes if it does get wet it becomes a pain but that's the same with every tent. I've had to keep the tent up for a week before in the backyard due to it raining every day. You do not want to put it away wet since mold will kill the tent. I also keep a towel in the tote that I store the tent in so that I can dry up the bottom while I roll it up from the moisture from the ground. I have also just sprawled it across my garage and rotated it around every day to get it all dry without doing a full set up in the yard. If anyone has a LPT for this, I'd definitely be interested.
Splurge on the Kodiak 10x10 flexbow vx deluxe and topper. I love mine. Im usually solo but love the tent and the space. I also have the canvas floor liner. Not necessary but its a nice change from cold plastic. Got mine from competitive edge. Figured this would be the last tent I buy so I said screw it and did the damn thing.
Love my 10x10 Kodiak flexbow deluxe VX
My Flex bow has been through some pretty good storms
Love my Kodiak flexbow. Over $400 though.
Kodiak Canvas Flex Bow. This will stand in 60 mph winds. It will also last a life time. [https://kodiakcanvas.com/products/10-x-14-ft-flex-bow-vx-canvas-camping-tent?gad\_campaignid=19605724025&gad\_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACwxjQf3zTlhSBd5uik-OT13WaWLH&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqPLOBhCiARIsAKRMPZqZ6EdCjnwpQo-wYENhWMD6MQqrMJTbtupARY0lCBJIu6z34\_jIJPEaAru0EALw\_wcB](https://kodiakcanvas.com/products/10-x-14-ft-flex-bow-vx-canvas-camping-tent?gad_campaignid=19605724025&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACwxjQf3zTlhSBd5uik-OT13WaWLH&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqPLOBhCiARIsAKRMPZqZ6EdCjnwpQo-wYENhWMD6MQqrMJTbtupARY0lCBJIu6z34_jIJPEaAru0EALw_wcB)
I have the 10x10. Its easier to find a nice spot for it. Wish i went with the 10x14 for that extra room. Use lag bolts for stakes. With a drill driver. It saves time in setting up. Also saves on the back.
Buy your last tent first. No more damp bed, wind is never a problem. Canvas is the way to go. This one is cheaper. Less windows. [https://www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/10x14-Standard-Flex-Bow-Kodiak-Canvas-Tent-6044\_p\_21.html?utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=cpc&utm\_campaign=googleshopping&gad\_source=1&gad\_campaignid=17182018045&gbraid=0AAAAAD\_YoxbRdHXfXvQLPwRBGuEE4WZZO&gclid=Cj0KCQjwy\_fOBhC6ARIsAHKFB7-QiVJHOIuMvRM2J49SXLGXzTzZu-0o8VHM9rJHRpaxyDS0Awp\_vI8aAh4HEALw\_wcB](https://www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/10x14-Standard-Flex-Bow-Kodiak-Canvas-Tent-6044_p_21.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=googleshopping&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17182018045&gbraid=0AAAAAD_YoxbRdHXfXvQLPwRBGuEE4WZZO&gclid=Cj0KCQjwy_fOBhC6ARIsAHKFB7-QiVJHOIuMvRM2J49SXLGXzTzZu-0o8VHM9rJHRpaxyDS0Awp_vI8aAh4HEALw_wcB)
I have the 10x10 kind of wish i went with the bigger one. You can fit a queen air mattress with 2 ft on each side to walk.
You use lag bolts as stakes? Its so much faster with a drill/driver. I have a little standup tent i put a cassette toilet in. As i get older i find i need one closer . Shit happens. Im going to post a vid of my tent in 50 mph winds just outside RMNP. I cant believe how well it held up. I know i have it on some HD. Put on a 4in topper for max comfort on the air matt.
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.
Absolutely. I love my Kodiak.
Another vote for the Kodiak. I have the 10x10 and I stay in it 3-4 days a week August through mid-November in Idaho. The floor liner is nice to cover the “cold plastic” referenced above. I have the canvas liner but actually prefer a padded moving blanket. Rain and snow are not an issue and mine has been through some hellish wind storms with no issues.
I have a 10x10 Kodiak and it’s a piece of cake to set up and I love it
I really love my Kodiak 10x14 canvas tent. Had it for 15 year now, and it's still going strong. Holds up to some serious abuse that would destroy other tents, including high winds and snow loads. It is heavy but sets up pretty easily and very well made. Springbar is the other company that makes canvas tents that are similar, but a bit pricier. I'm 6'4" and I can easily stand up inside. They are very spacious inside and less expensive than your max budget. They also have a 10x10 version if you don't need the extra space.
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