Kodiak Canvas - Flex-Bow VX 10x14 ft.

Kodiak canvas 10x14. Comfortable with breathable fabric so no moisture wet mornings, quiet with no nylon rubbing noise in the breeze. Well built and quick to set up, especially if you use lag bolts and an impact drill instead of stakes and a hammer.

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

I would at least give the canvas "fast assembly" tents a good look. I have the Kodiak flexbow vx 10x14 and love it.

We have 2 cots and got a Kodiak 10 foot x 14 foot canvas tent. We joke that it's like two separate ZIP codes when we camp now. It's heavy, but we car camp anyway.

Have you met my friend the Kodiak 10x14?

I use mine for desert camping. It can take a pounding wind-wise.

Kodiak Canvas 10x14 Flexbow. It's incredibly easy to set up & as durable as it gets. Pretty much a portable castle. The only downside is weight & size, which doesn't mean much since I just throw it in the truck.

Kodiak flex-bow tents are terrific

Kodiak flex-bow canvas tent. The largest one is a little out of your price range but you’d be hard pressed to find one that can take wear and tear like this one. The only caveat is that it’s not free standing. The floor has to be staked down. https://kodiakcanvas.com/products/10-x-14-ft-flex-bow-vx-canvas-camping-tent

10x14 Kodiak with a 10x20 emt pipe awning shade. Use aluminet for all the walls and a solid top. Aluminet tops still let in sun. This will give you a shade area outside your tent as a second space.

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)

My Kodak flex-bow tent has been in 50 mph winds and no problems. Great tent over all. But they are heavy. [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)

I have mine in some bad ass storms . It never has failed me yet. Over 50 mph winds in the rockys and she was still standing. The bars were flexing big time. Never seen that before.

Hahahaha 80 pounds in the poles alone. These boys don't understand the wall tent / wood stove paradise. Love my Kodiak.

That’s my family camping rig and my legs get absolutely destroyed when the parking lot is more than 50’ from the campsites.

I fold. I tell my wife that I don’t go to the gym for her, I do it for the Kodiak.

Kodiak 10x14 works for me. The expense was worth it. Plenty of ventilation if it’s warm. Retains heat when it’s cold. I use a camp buddy heater to knock the chill off. Bass Pro shops zero degree bag and a Coleman cot. I used 1/2” thick rubber cut to the size of a salad plate to place under the feet of the cot to keep from damaging the floor of the tent.

I've had a 10x14 Kodiak for 13 years and I refer to it as a dust proof palace. It's been to playa many times and is still in great shape. Not one drop of water in it last year. Held up in the storm. Put down a piece of carpet to catch whatever dust you track in. I use an RV now but a friend camped in her last year and he was damn glad he agreed to instead of that Coleman he planned to bring. If you're working there, you'll see a lot of Kodiaks in your camp because they're workhorses.

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.

Family of 4 loves our orange T4 Gazelle. They call it the pumpkin. It's our 3rd favorite tent. It's a tight fit for the 4 of us but it's fun. The favorites in order are the Kodiak 12x16 tent especially with the stove in it. And then the Kodiak 10x14 flex bow when it's not so cold or for a quick overnight. Fast to set up and plenty of room. Edit to add. Should have mentioned. We have at least a dozen tents including a few more family tents. It's fun to mix it up especially based on the length of camp, weather, site pad, etc. For example, that Gazelle T4 is useful when the site pad can't accommodate the canvas tents.

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.)

This Kodiak Flex-Bow canvas can be had for under $700 if you sign up for their little newsletter. We bought one recently and could not be happier. https://www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/kodiak-canvas-tent-6041vx-super-deluxe-10x14-includes-tarp

I have a 10x14 Kodiak that we’ve loaned to friends for their virgin burns. In ‘22 and ‘23. It kicked ass. ~~and I’m selling it. $400. DM me.~~ Cheers Update: Sold!! 6/17/24. To a Redditor.

We were camping on New Years day, and have camped 4.5 months in total since the middle of September. What is this "begun" you speak of? https://i.imgur.com/DSxJnfL.jpg (from our first trip in a long string of camping this fall/winter/spring) If anybody's interested it's the Kodiak Canvas Flexbow 10x14 Deluxe VX.

We love our 10x14 Kodiak Flexbow 10x14 Deluxe VX (they make a number of sizes). As a canvas tent, it's relatively heavy, but it's a breeze to set up, has plenty of head room, and is practically impervious to weather. https://scontent-den2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/385495870_10103712132089821_5842193021876582269_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=833d8c&_nc_ohc=tVPsiKUrWb0Q7kNvgG9Bxlz&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.xx&_nc_gid=AOTxMlqdIZRKbzIPVfYpm9s&oh=00_AYCvSHeKsUyowZE5Jw0JLL4EDS8qtc62pZcG3B71wGWHXA&oe=675814FF Other than the weight (which you indicate isn't an issue) the only real downside is you can't store a canvas tent wet, which can necessitate setting it up again when you get home if you experience rain at the end of your trip.

I love my Kodiak!

I have a larger Kodiak Flex-bow 10 X 14 tent. It is heavier, and the what others have said is true with the canvas and proper drying. Even with the larger size and height (love being able to stand up without issue), it has held up with heavy rains and wind. At a couple campouts, while other tents were blowing out of their stakes, ours was solid.

I'll second this. I am 6'3" and have plenty of room in it. Super fast set up too with lag screws and a drill.

If you’re car camping check out Kodiak Canvas http://kodiakcanvas.com Big fan of the canvas and they should be tall enough for you (flexbow or cabin)

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.

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.

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. 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, 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.

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

kodiaks are buy it for life.

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. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Durable as fuck.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The Kodiak Flex Bow tent works for me.

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

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

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

+1 for Kodiak flexbow vx

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.

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