Camping - A Great Way to Get Away From it All!

Yes it is!

Looking back at the good ole days when folks would sit on the front porch and talk about life in general, well within the past 10+ years friends and family are beginning to enjoy the great outdoors in a similar fashion, camping has the perfect combination of recreation and relaxation for all ages. Here in Illinois there was a budget cut that involved closing some of our state park locations to reduce spending? go figure. There is no better place than away from the hustle and bustle of the city to gather your thoughts and spend time with the ones you care about.

Sure there is the preperation of packing gear, planning meals and loading everything including the kids in the trunk and the back seat of a car or SUV, then your off to secure the best camping spot by arriving before the crowds show up. Once we arrive at the perfect spot then the fun begins by taking everything you had stategically packed and unpack it, usually means the wife and kids do some site seeing of there own after they make that much needed bathroom stop that had been delayed in order to arrive at the spot before someone else got it. Leaving Dad to get everything set up for a weekend of R & R. Don't get me wrong I enjoy the entire process of camping, because after the work is done we all can sit around and enjoy the campfire while eating some dutch oven meals and connecting with one another, creating camping memories is definitely a great way to get away from it all.

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Camping with Canvas Tents

Through the years I have experienced camping in a variety of settings. Weather conditions can play a huge role in the outcome of a successful camping trip. Growing up in Boy Scouts and now in leadership through a Christian based Scouting program Royal Rangers, I have come to appreciate "great" camping gear. Providing quality gear for the boy's helps them experience all the outdoors has to offer, and makes for a more pleasurable experience.
I have always preferred canvas tents, they have a reputation for long lasting performance, and with proper care and storage you could easily use a canvas tent for many years. There were a few rules we had to follow when I was a boy, like not touching the canvas from the inside of the tent while it was raining, because it would cause the rain to penetrate through the canvas material creating a moisture problem inside the tent, but with the latest in canvas technology this is no longer a problem. The boys can touch the inside of the tent all they like, as boys do, and they will not wick or leak water. They are made with Hydra-Shield canvas, which is custom woven treated canvas, a double fill (two threads twisted together) and a silicone-based saturation treatment that is water tight, breathable and durable, for superior waterproofing & strength. The older traditional single thread canvas tents were, light weave canvas with paraffin or oil based treatment applied directly to the exterior of the canvas. This would wear off and need to be re-applied more often to maintain waterproofing.
When considering the purchase of a canvas tent, I recommend checking out our great selection of Kodiak Canvas tents. Experience for yourself how enjoyable camping can be with a high quality canvas tent.
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OzTent Customer Camping Testimonial

Hi Randy,

We have just returned from a 2 week camping trip through northern British Columbia and Alberta's Rockies.

The RV3 and fly we purchased from you exceeded our expectations and made our experience that much more enjoyable. As novice campers we truly appreciated how easy it was to set up and the level of comfort it provided... Especially on our couple of very rainy nights when we stayed perfectly cozy and dry.

We were also very pleased with the service and delivery we received from your company. Kim was a great help in filling our order and helping us with shipping choices to Canada.

We were approached several times during our travels, by both friends and complete strangers, and asked about the tent. We were more than happy to provide your contact information.

Please find attached a couple of photos.

Cheers,

John and Kim

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