Kodiak Canvas - Flex-Bow VX 10x14 ft.

I loved my 10x14 Kodiak canvas tent anytime I took it out. Thing was huge and had an annex outside too. Do it.

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.

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’d get a way bigger tent but that’s just me. Rocking a 10x14 flex bow for only 1 toddler

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.

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)

It’s only a problem when you can’t find a large enough piece of flat ground to set it up on. Besides that, enjoy the space.  I take a 10x14 canvas Kodiak tent for myself when I go camping, because I hate being cramped and crowded and the extra comfort is worth the effort to set it up 

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.

We have a kingdom 6 we still use sometimes and love, but we also added a 10 x 14 Kodiak Canvas VX tent and it is a palace for a family of 4 and 2 dogs. It is a big, heavy, bulky kinda situation - but really comfortable in all conditions we’ve used it in (no snow though, as we’re in Southern California and do most of our camping Spring through Fall).  Aaaand - just remembered to scroll up and check which sub I am in - so disclaimer that Kodiak isn’t sold at REI. 

We’ve found it to be well worth it! As far as quirks… - it took me a couple of times to get the hang of staking it right to ensure it pitches nice and taut - you cannot put it away wet, moist, damp or any of the above. This means sometimes you have to pitch it when you get back home because even just the morning dew from a beach camping trip doesn’t dry by the time you need to pack to head home. Whereas our other tents would always be bone dry within just a little while of the sun coming up.  But it’s comfortable, it stays cooler inside, and has withstood heavy rains and winds with no problems. 

Agreed. I have the 10x14 Kodiak and love it. Canvas is the way to go if you don't want to have to replace a tent every few years.

I think canvas is better but as with most things in this world it is personal preference. I grew up using nylon/polyester tents and just last year made the choice to buy a canvas tent and wish I had years ago. Since I don't have family going with me I purchased the 10x14 flexbow and can easily set it up and take down by myself and i'm 60 years old and plan on it being the last tent I ever purchase. Good luck and hope you enjoy which ever you decide to get.

I don't have personal experience with White duck tents but from what I have read and researched they are very similar in quality. I bought a Kodiak 10x14 flexbow on sale last year after freezing my butt off deer hunting during Thanksgiving in a cheap walmart tent and ordered my flexbow the next week.

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.

I also have a Kodiak canvas 10x14, had it 13 years now in CA with a family of 4. I’ve used it in all seasons, rain, wind and sun. Best tent I’ve ever owned. The cost is nearly double than they were back then, but I would not think twice to buy one if I was in the market for another.

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.

\+1 for Kodaik Canvas Flexbow 10x14, that's the exact tent I've been taking to festivals since \~2012. Literally dozens of muddy fests, camping trips, and general tom-foolery and the only damage is due to abuse. If I treated it right I expect I would be practically new still. I get asked about my setup every where I go, and I recommend Kodiak Canvas to anyone that will listen. It's good stuff.

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.

My Kodiak Flexbow VX sez hi.

+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

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.

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.

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.

The Kodiak Flex Bow tent works for me.

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

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

I use a Kodiak. Use my ATV to haul it in, pretty bulky but bombproof.

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. I also have a small backpacking tent for when I'm camping somewhere I can't access with a vehicle.

I like my Kodiak but the brightness is an issue; is there any way to effectively control the light level? It's a real killer for trying to plan super late/sunrise adventures when you can't get back and rest well at dawn. (Inb4 eye mask)

True. After 10 years of music festivals and Outerbanks week long fishing trips, there is not much wear on the ol' Kodiak. It's definitely a car camping tent unless you love toting heavy packs.

Another plus for the Kodiak. Every year I have a fun debate with my camp on which is the superior tent. Shiftpods do ALOT of things well, but after this year, I have no doubt about my Kodiak. 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 Never once thought of it during the apocalyptic dust storm, was able to fully focus my attention on my shade and our camps lounge. I’ve had mine for 6 years now, easily 20+ events. I think I paid $400 for it back then? The only part that is showing wear is on the case, one of the straps is getting frayed.

I cannot believe the price differential. Shiftpods started off priced closer to Kodiak, now shiftpods are  practically 3x the cost of their fanciest largest tent. If anything breaks or I lose something I can order that specific part direct from the manufacturer too. Kodiak all day baby, it’s not even close. 

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 is a slightly cheaper but still heavy duty imitation. Canvas tents are perfect for car camping and will last your lifetime

I swear by Kodiak. Pricy, but worth it. I've also done countless festivals in shitty Walmart tents 🤷🏻‍♀️

heres what im going to say after this year. the only tent that seemed to be standing sturdy in every camp was a springbar style canvas tent. this years bm could have been an advertisement for those tents lol. at our camp we had nobakes and shiftpods and everything inbetween. the kodiaks were hassle free and a lot of people just lagged the 4 corners. those mf'ers are the real deal. being able to stand up fully in your tent is a game changer too. was the purchase i made this year that i am the most grateful for and its like 1/4 the price of a shift

im the kind of person who sleeps well in a mask so i just use one of these https://a.co/d/eQKPsOb its the best and most comfortable mask ive ever used in these situations. totally understand that some people like a blacked out tent and honestly i feel like a tarp over your tent would probably do the trick. edit: just saw the eyemask comment lol. i really do thing a rolled up tarp that you can pull over your kodiak will do the trick. thats probably the biggest sacrifice youll have to make vs other tents but to me having a tent you can stand in, will withstand any weather and stay watertight and is really easy to set up is worth the trade of having to roll a tarp up and down. i just spoke to a friend who said that they actually just use duvatin on the inside of the tent instead, just velcro-ing 4 precut pieces to the walls. depending on which kodiak you have there is also a flap that will cover one side of the tent and i always position that side facing east.

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.

If you are car camping, consider buying a Kodiak or Springbar Tent. Same design different companies. I've seen them remain standing in 50 mph winds. I know people who use their grandparent's old tent. They are bombproof, but they ain't cheap. I picked up my 10x10' - sleeps 4 VERY comfortably and you can stand up and get dressed for $400 used. I don't recommend anything else for car camping.

Springbar or Kodiak tents are expensive and heavy, but last for YEARS. They stand up in 80mph winds. You can stand up in them and the 10x10 version is plenty for a family of four. My wife and kids sleep on cots and all the gear goes under the cots. I put a footprint under it and use two picnic blankets inside to protect the floor. I got mine used - very lightly used for about $400.