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.

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.

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.

I’ve got a 10x14 Kodiak tent and handles our family of 4 nicely. It has withstood driving rain and high wind easily. However, your concerns about the footprint are valid. I always double check the pad for sites to make sure it’s gonna fit. I do a lot of beach and mountain camping, but try to avoid large crowds and thus smaller sites.

I can’t give input on the Davis tent, but I have had a Kodiak canvas 10x14 flex bow tent for the last 13 years. The floor is a really heavy duty “plasticy” floor, but the tent itself is not “plasticy“. I did buy the ground sheet and also bought some large pieces of Astro turf from Home Depot to put inside the tent to protect it from punctures and the like. I live in Southern California, so I can’t speak to heavy snow, but I can say that I’ve camped in it in sun, rain, heavy wind, heavy rain and cold below freezing. The tent has performed awesome in all these conditions. The ample large windows provide enough ventilation in the summer heat, plus the awning makes for nice shade. I also use a piece of camo netting around the front awning as a sort of vestibule for extra shade. Rain has not been an issue, I have not had an issue staying dry. However, I did re-treat the canvas last year with Atsko sno seal water guard extreme repellent after I noticed increased condensation after a heavy rain last summer, which was recommended by Kodiak when I contacted them. Also, make sure you follow the recommended instructions by setting the tent up after purchase and spray with water and letting it thoroughly dry to tighten the seems and canvas. Wind has never been an issue, it has performed better than I ever imagined. I just got back from a trip where we had winds in excess of 50+ mph and it flattened cheaper tents (like the Coleman tent our kids were staying in) and our Kodiak survived with no harm. In colder situations I have used a Mr. Heater portable buddy to heat the tent in the mornings and evenings and this has worked out great. I used the Mr. Heater when my best friend and I were deer hunting in the Sierra years back, we had 2 cots on either side, Mr heater in the middle and had ample room for all our gear. When I bought this tent I was tired of dealing with crappy zippers and was looking for heavy duty YKK zippers and that’s how I stumbled on Kodiak. When it went on sale on the Cabela’s website I got it for a steal of $550, I think they’re almost double in price now…. I know it’s not a wall tent nor does it have an option for a stove, but the models that do, I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase a tent with these options from Kodiak, based on my previous experience with the one I have. I know this isn’t probably more information than you wanted, but my experience with this tent has exceeded all my expectations and there’s nothing worse than not having your equipment not working right when the weather is raging.

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