Springbar - Springbar Canvas Tents

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

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.

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.

A canvas tent from Springbar or Kodiak are really easy to set up. Springbar is more expensive but Kodiak is just as good. I have a Springbar tent and it takes me 5-10 minutes to set up and most of that time is spent staking down the tent.

Get a Kodiak or springbar canvas tent. Weatherproof and will last decades.

There are a lot of options out there, especially when it comes to tent materials. I’ve been shopping around myself recently. I’ve got a couple solid backpacking tents and an older starter tent I picked up years ago from Walmart for under $100. It served me well for festivals and casual trips, but I’ve moved away from that kind of use. These days I mostly do car camping, so I wanted something sturdier and more spacious. Just this week, I pulled the trigger on a Springbar canvas tent. I haven’t received it yet, but I’m excited. Kodiak Canvas is another strong option, but Springbar is kind of the original in the space. I went with them mostly because I liked the layout of their door design. If you haven’t looked into canvas tents, I’d suggest considering them. The big downside is the weight. They’re heavy. But they’re extremely water-resistant, breathable, and better insulated in colder weather. I grew up using canvas tents, and I’ve missed having one for years. There’s a wide range of choices out there, but the material you go with makes a huge difference, not just in terms of standing room or layout. Canvas tents are definitely on the higher end of the budget, but it’s one of those buy-it-once, use-it-for-life pieces of gear.

Are you driving to a camping spot or hiking? If the former, the Springbar or Kodiak canvas tents are BIFL. They’re not inexpensive or lightweight though.

Any Springbar tent beside the Compact. I have the Vagabond and can stand in it at 6'2" with room to spare.

The only downside to those is the weight. They are absolute tanks, though, and are definitely BIFL.

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

I love my Springbar. Going on 10 years of use and it is still in excellent condition.

Thirds, it was definitely a hit to the pocket book but we also camp a lot. I have zero complaints about mine however I do need to get in touch with them because my dork good boi scratched the door screen

There are only two downsides. The purchase hit and the fact it weighs a metric F ton 😂 I haven’t actually looked into it but I feel like it has a life time warranty to be fixed (even user error (aka my dog ripped the screen)). I’ll use it this season and get in touch with them about a winter repair. Shipping is probably the most expensive e part of the repair.

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.

Setting up a springbar is super straightforward, especially if you replace the rebar hooks with 12” lag screws and an impact driver

I don’t have any handy. A springbow’s structure depends upon a strong connection to the ground, so they frequently come with rebar J-hooks to use to stake it out. It’s a hassle to pound a dozen rebar stakes into the ground, but if you use large large screws instead, you can use a battery-operated impact driver to drill them into the ground.

You can use a large washer or you can get tent hooks that go on the screws

Springbar. Made it America and built for life

Springbar for the win

Full canvas, not light, not cheap, but mine is going on 20 years, and I'm giving it to my son this summer for his future family. I already bought a smaller one for just me. No rain fly necessary, as the canvas fibers swell up when wet and keep you bone dry inside. These are obviously car camping tents...you're not backpacking this guy.

The Zempire blow-up tent is a great option that I don't think has been mentioned yet. I've got one and can set it up in just over 2 minutes. At 5'2, you'd have no problem standing up across most of the tent (I'm 5'4"). Some other solid choices: • Springbar and Kodiak canvas tents: Incredibly spacious and durable though must be packed dry so be aware of that if you're camping in wet conditions • Nemo Aurora: Replaced the popular Wagontop model, offering good headroom Hope this helps!

Love Spring Bar - ours survived a micro burst 70mph wind storm once while everyone around us was shredding their tents.

I can smell this picture. My Springbar is also about 20 years old. Love love love

Same quality as Springbar (had many chances to compare), but with panoramic bay windows all over.

Springbar are very good. Very heavy. and expensive. and worth it

6'4" here, I absolutely love my springbar tent. Best tent ever.

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.

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.

Go spring bar canvas like a Kodiak and if you take care of it your kids will be using it with your grand kids. Wind proof, rain proof, super easy to set up. Cons, expensive, and heavy.