Flex-Bow VX (8.5x6 ft)

I agree. Setting up and taking down a huge canvas tent will get old real fast. Getting a nice tarp set up (not a cheap blue tarp, but a dedicated camping tarp with canopy poles) and learning how to set it up is an amazing way to camp. Rain or shine, you've got a place to hang out, cook, read, etc. Then, all you need is a small weatherproof tent to climb in at the end of the day. If you are set on getting a canvas tent, I'd go with the small Kodiak 8.5 X 6.

Kodiak tents are great. I like them better than Springbar because of their windows, but Springbars have better color options. For two people, I'd get the 10 X 10 if you're going to use cots, etc.

My Kodiak Flexbow VX sez hi.

My Flex bow has been through some pretty good storms

Love my Kodiak flexbow. Over $400 though.

Car camping or is someone going to have to pack it. For an absolutely comfortable and durable experience, I cannot recommend the Kodiak flexion (canvas) enough. Absolutely fantastic tent. Literally the only issue is weight. It is quite heavy. For cub scouts it's perfect, and it will last decades. Also, you can comfortably fit like 8 kids in one if the other kids are unprepared.

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.

I have a Kodiak canvas flex-bow tent that I used 4 seasons, its sturdy metal poles held up through a lot of snowfall and it was fine in the summer in the mountains of Colorado and Wyoming mostly .

The Kodiak flex-bow is very simple and quick to set up but it’s big and heavy. Also, it’s not self-standing so you have to get the stakes into the ground for it to work.

Love my Kodiak Flex Bow canvas tent.