Springbar - Springbar Canvas Tents
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Last updated: Dec 25, 2025 Scoring
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"The roborock I have kicked and smashed with my foot so many times out of anger when it doesn't collaborate, and still he rocks 4-5 yrs later and no broken parts"
"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
"I've used them for 1500 miles of multi-day hiking with no issues!"
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"A two-person tent for a solo traveler makes stuff management SO much easier. ... When you have a one-person tent, its interior space is gonna be pretty close to the footprint of your sleeping pad, meaning A) it's impossible to lay out the stuff you need at night in an organized way such that you know where it is at all times, and 2) loose objects like an AirPod or whatever are gonna get misplaced and tend to end up under your sleeping pad, which means you have to sit up and dig around under there to find it. This is a constant hassle, a huge pain in the ass."
"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."
"We had a rainy trip one year and having the extra room to hang out in the tent playing board games made the kids happy."
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"I had mine staked down in packed sand during a rainstorm that dropped 1.5”-2” per hour for 3 hours according to a ranger station nearby and it took it like a champ."
"has withstood the last week of winds over 70 freezing kph."
"It endured pretty intense weather and rain in alpine landscape without any problem"
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"They have large windows on each side and in the back. Also a door and window in the front. ... They are made of canvas and breathe - so they're not like a sauna inside during the summer - even during the day. ... Sometimes its even a little cooler inside due to the shade. I've taken a nap in ours in the afternoon."
"Temperature wise, phenomenal. Got to sleep till 10-11am every day without having to crawl out, gasping for fresh air"
"They have large windows on each side and in the back. Also a door and window in the front. They are made of canvas and breathe - so they're not like a sauna inside during the summer - even during the day. Sometimes its even a little cooler inside due to the shade. I've taken a nap in ours in the afternoon."
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"I feel like it has a life time warranty to be fixed (even user error (aka my dog ripped the screen))."
"lifetime warranty"
"I think Springbar tents have a lifetime warranty"
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"horrifically expensive"
"I tested Oura and returned it for this reason."
"price of replacement parts is a huge reason i recommend sebo vacuums. ... every time i have to look up a part for a miele vacuum i already know it ’s going to cost 3x-4x what it should."
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"heavy as hell"
"getting stressed out about the whole process of plugging in, lifting, storing the giant Kirby and not vacuuming at all in the end."
"You do NOT want a Kirby if you have stairs - trust me."
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"It does NOT handle the Florida heat at all. ... Constant shutdowns while driving and parked have rendered it absolutely useless. ... Viofo's solution? Kick it down to 1080 / 2k and hope works. It did not. ... The camera is seriously flawed."
"the xtherm sucks in hot summer."
"When you put the rain cover on top it blocks all of the openings leaving very little air flow. ... When it is hot at night it’s pretty miserable in there. ... The only thing you can unzip is the front door to the porch and if it rains that night congrats you are hot AND wet."
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"and you get wet every time you run any body part along the wall."
"Airflow on it sucks"
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"must be packed dry so be aware of that if you're camping in wet conditions"
I’ll add this, we used a 10x10 Coleman for years while car camping with two kids and felt it was plenty roomy. The same size Springbar feels much larger in comparison due to the straighter walls & high ceiling. You mention Burning Man and wind being a concern. I set this tent up in the yard for ten days to season. Completely dry through two rain storms, including one with 50mph gusts. I’m starting to believe the hype surrounding these tents.
r/CampingGear • 10x14’ tent - Too Big? ->I used a Kodiak Canvas - springbar style tent. It's not too heavy (65lb), breathes somewhat (keeps heat and humidity in-tent manageable), sets up in 5 minutes, and ate the rain and wind storms with no issues. It's a tank. Also, the internal space is great, and I'm 6'2" 205lb. With the poles in a separate bag, you can check the two bags for no extra cost. Also, $700. Big advocate.
r/BurningMan • Shiftpod Expedition Review - Post Burn ->The only downside to those is the weight. They are absolute tanks, though, and are definitely BIFL.
r/BuyItForLife • Is there such thing as a “good” tent? ->I bought one for Burning Man (a year it rained torrentially and I was out there for two weeks) and didn't have space to store it afterwards, so gave it to a guy who lived in it on a friend's property for the next 6 years. He still has the tent, although he has permanent housing, and it's in great shape-- that thing is a workhorse!!
r/BuyItForLife • The Springbar tent for the win ->The correct answer. I'll probably inherit my Dad's someday. It's 30 years old and has barely any signs of age, despite frequent use when I was a kid and teen.
r/BuyItForLife • Is there such thing as a “good” tent? ->have a Springbar and love it, couldn’t imagine a higher quality tent. Also will plug DoD Outdoors! I’ve been amazed by the quality of their “canva” tarps.
r/camping • Alternatives to plastic tents? ->Im using them for different purposes (have an enclosed springbar tent and a dod tarp), but both are set up long term this summer. I’d say they compare similarly. neither have had leaks and both would be great choices.
r/camping • Alternatives to plastic tents? ->I have one and like it. You need to be able to stake it down to raise it, so desert areas can be a challenge
r/BuyItForLife • The Springbar tent for the win ->I have a springbar tent and it is great. But it is bulky and heavy. I can put it up myself in about 20 minutes. 140 sqft all of it useable. Cooler in the heat. Warmer in the cold. Doesn’t leak or collect condensation. In fact the more wet it gets the better it sheds water. Another bonus is that you can put a wood stove in it which is fun but not very practical for keeping you warm through the cold night. Stove goes out after 4 hours so you have to constantly add wood throughout the night. I love it.
r/camping • Alternatives to plastic tents? ->I love my Springbar. Going on 10 years of use and it is still in excellent condition.
r/CampingGear • Tent to stand up in ->Are you planning to have a heat source in your tent? We use a canvas tent that is great year round, 2 big outdoorsman cots (love) + Teton mattress pads and use a propane heater to keep it comfortable on cooler nights. https://preview.redd.it/7rvf6tn4oqte1.jpeg?width=4096&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e79e5017325ed43f5e0432928d6fba2ccb6e3261
r/camping • Looking for Tent + Cot Advice (Car Camping in Canada – 2 people + dog) ->Nice! They are great, we have the little buddy, but ended up getting the big buddy for those extra cold nights. That is also our doggo in front who enjoys warming up by it. We crack a couple windows and keep a carbon monoxide detector just in case. Canvas tents have decent ventilation and we have not had the detector go off once since using it. The tent is a Springbar Skyliner.
r/camping • Looking for Tent + Cot Advice (Car Camping in Canada – 2 people + dog) ->Obligatory mention of Springbar. Their 8x6 tent was my Burning Man tent for many years. It has a door on both sides, not sure what you're looking for as to vestibules. For 2-3 people you'll probably be looking at their "Outfitter," which is 7x9, but only has a door on one side.
r/camping • 2-3 person tent that’s good against high winds ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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