Enjoy Fall in a Kodiak Tent

Hi guys, We live in the Sierra Nevada foothills, right next door to Tahoe National Forest, so we feel like we are camping all year 'round!
Except, this Fall we were expecting an unusual number of visitors and were running out of room in the house. So, we used our tent as a cool "glamping" guest-room, by attaching it to our back deck.
I slipped 3/4" galvanized pipe through the front and rear peg-loops, then secured the pipe (rather than the loops) with pipe strapping (3 per side) and 1-1/2" deck screws.
Finally, we pimped out the tent with a cot, air mattress, end table, and a surge-strip to power the lamp, space-heater, and cellphone charging station.
Even our adult kids loved falling asleep under the stars and waking up to the fall colors surrounding the property.
As long as you don't mind a few holes in your deck (easy to patch once you take down the tent, anyway) -- this is both cheaper and easier on marital harmony than a new room addition -- and much more fun for guests!!!

Jeff K

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Family Tent Camping Customer Testimonial

Love our Kodiak tent! It was sooo great at Burning Man! Thank you!
Teresa G.

Hydra-Shield Waterproof Canvas Tents by Kodiak Canvas

What is Hydra-Shield Canvas?
Hydra-Shield Canvas Kodiak Canvas tents are made with a superior, marine-grade, 100% cotton, Hydra-Shield™ canvas. It is a custom woven and treated canvas ideal for the purpose of premium tent making.
It is double-fill (two threads twisted together for superior strength, durability, and a very tight weave). It has a silicone, dry-finish treatment that is watertight, breathable, and durable. It also resists mold and mildew.
What are the Benefits?
You will stay dry, even in a downpour! It’s okay to touch ceiling and inside walls during a rainstorm. This canvas does not leak or wick water.
Unlike synthetic fabrics, or canvas with a paraffin or oil-based treatment, our canvas is breathable! This allows water vapor to escape, minimizing condensation, humidity, and mugginess. Simply put, you are more comfortable.
Unlike canvas with paraffin or oil-based treatments, you should rarely, if ever have to retreat the canvas. Hydra-Shield’s silicone-based treatment is durable and very long-lasting.
The canvas is strong and durable. It will hold up to the elements, and long outlive tents made with inferior fabrics.

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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.
Check out our full line of Kodiak Canvas Tents featuring deluxe cabins with screen enclosure add on option and Flex Bow cabin models that can easily be set up by one person.

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Kodiak Canvas Tent Customer Testimonial

Thank you so much for your prompt response! That kind of service is rare these days. I got a call from the manufacturer today and he is sending me a replacement part. I'm amazed at such great service! BTW the #6014 Kodiak Canvas tent weathered a very heavy thunderstorm(s) last summer that went on for about 3 hours. Not too much wind, but torrential rain, and not a drop of water inside when the storm was over!


Thank you!

Stephanie B.

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Kodiak Canvas Tent Updates 2011

Kodiak Canvas has recently added a couple Kodiak Canvas Tent models to provide our customers with the same high quality performance you have experienced with our deluxe canvas tent models , including the Kodiak Truck Tent that was only available in a full size short bed model with limited application. Everyone has requested a broader line of models to facilitate the need for a canvas tent to accomidate your camping needs. See below for recent changes & additions.
1)Model: 6 Person #6010 & 8 Person #6014

a.Cotton strap and cinch storage bag changed to a polyester-oxford cloth strap and cinch bag. Cotton canvas pole bag change to changed to a polyester-oxford cloth storage bag. Cotton canvas stake bag changed to a polyethylene bag
b.Sleeves for spring rods changed from 8.5 oz canvas w/ poly reinforcement to 10 oz canvas. Should have minimal effect on product performance.
c.Bottom tie rings removed. Was initially for use with a divider curtain which we have decided not to make. Very rarely used.
d.Reinforced vinyl floor on the corners.

2)Model: 4 Person #6098

a.Changed the canvas strap-and-cinch storage bag to a zippered bag made with polyester-oxford cloth. (Because of smaller size of this tent, the strap-and-cinch bag was really overkill). Cotton canvas pole bag changed to a polyester-oxford cloth storage bag. Cotton canvas stake bag changed to a polyethylene bag.
b.Sleeves for spring rods changed from 8.5 oz canvas w/ poly reinforcement to 10 oz canvas. Should have minimal effect on product performance.
c.Reinforced vinyl floor on the corners.
d.The floor material has been changed from a 16 oz vinyl to 13 oz. The #6098 was developed with the consumer that has a need for a quality tent with a smaller pack size and lighter weight (horseback, ATV, rafting, canoe, small car, etc.) To help reduce pack size and weight, we have gone to a lighter floor material. Make no mistake this is still a very heavy-duty floor. For reference the leading competitor in our Flex-bow line, Springbar, uses a 9 oz vinyl floor.

3)Kodiak Canvas Truck Tents

a.Modified so that they will fit the newer F-150 trucks (2004 or newer). there is also a Truck Tent model for long-bed applications (previously, there was only a short-bed tent).

New Items:

The 10x10 basic model #6055 is being discontinued and replaced with basic model #6051
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We are also excited to introduce the 10x14 basic model #6044. This is available immediately!


Note on zippers. YKK is the top branded zipper. The coil zippers we used on Kodiak Canvas tents are the best available. Coil zippers were invented for the luggage industry and are very tough. Up until now, all Flex-Bow tents have had the YKK branded zipper. We have used and will continue to use a China made generic coil zipper on the #6121 and #6133. Over 5 years of use we have had little to no trouble with these zippers and find them to be top quality and equal in performance to the YKK zippers. The deluxe Flex-bow models will keep the YKK zippers. The basic models will go to the generic zippers.
All other features of the basic 10x10 will stay unchanged. We call this a basic model, but it does have a lot of nice features -- double doors, awning, etc.

For additional questions or comments, please feel free to email or call us (877.673.6590)

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Customer Testimonial - Kodiak Tent Purchase

I want to thank you for the tent I purchased back in August 2010. It is a 10x14 8 person deluxe flex bow canvas tent. Man! This tent has been through the torture test elk hunting in western Montana at 10,000 ft in rain,sleet,hail and snow.Over antelope and deer hunting in the rippin wind and pouring rain in the eastern portion of the state. I cannot say enough good things about this tent but I do know this,that tent stayed upright and kept me dry in all of my fall and winter outtings here in Montana.
Thank you.
Walt

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Customer Testimonial: Thank you again...

I bought the Kodiak 6014 tent. I did a lot of research and really liked this tent.. I have been using canvas tents for a long time on Elk hunting trips in Colorado… I currently own a 20x16 outfitter tent… I wanted a canvas tent that I could use on local camping trips with my family.. I am very happy with the Kodiak tent… They are very well built and easy to put up.. I used the Kodiak on our local Deer hunting trip and on a family trip that rained for two days in a roll… No water leaks and held up to the winds…

When I ordered the tent my intentions were to use it on our family camping trip on Thanksgiving weekend.. I placed the order about a month before the trip only to find out they were on back order and would most likely not arrive on time…

I called your company and explained my situation to KIM. She went out of her way to find me a tent and had it delivered at my door steps before I could even thank her… Your company’s customer service was awesome!! I have recommend your company to numerous people already.. The Kodiak is a head turner, I had people walking by camp asking to see it and wanting information on where and how much it cost me…

Thanks for your good service..

Jesus Denogean

San Diego CA

Customer Testimonial - Kodiak Tent Purchase

Kim, my family and I want to thank you for making it happen and finding a tent for us before our Thanksgiving camping trip.. In fact we are squeezing in a camping trip next weekend because we are so excited to use our new “Kodiak tent.” Thanks again for your excellent customer service and prompt delivery..

Jesus Denogean
San Diego, CA

Testimonial: Family Tent Camping Experience

Family Tent Campers,

Randy, I’m happy to help here. I purchased a Kodiak Canvas tent from you in September in preparation for an outdoor venture in Northwestern California. Frankly, I had been looking for some time for a tent to replace another popular brand with the typical nylon/polyester construction and low center line height. I knew I wanted something that was tough, had sufficient height to allow for standing up in the tent, and could function outside the average camp ground setting. The idea of a solid, well built and easy to “put up” canvas tent seemed to be the logical choice. I found the answer at your store with your Kodiak Canvas Tent products. I used it in September in Northern California and the product is as advertised. Well built, easy to assemble and easily withstands the elements at high altitude. It’s immediately become a standard check off item for our group and it will be accompanying us on our next outdoor excursion to Idaho’s Salmon River country in November.

Service from Family Tent was exceptional. I requested a slight modification and they happily contacted the manufacturer and made it happen. One last comment! Your estimates of set-up time are too conservative. Once you’ve learned the set up procedure the tent can be assembled in less than 10 minutes in less than ideal circumstances. Great product and “yes”, I’d highly recommend.

Rick Santos from California

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How to Remove Mildew from a Canvas Tent

Make a solution of 5 quarts water, 1 quart vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon of liquid dish soap. Use a sponge to wash the affected area. If needed use a gentle brush. Don't scrub too hard. After washing rinse with water and allow tent to dry completely. See our selection of Kodiak canvas Tents

Testimony : Customer Satisfaction

Kim,

My Kodiak Canvas flex bow tent #6055 arrived yesterday as you promised. It arrived in perfect condition and in plenty of time for me to do a test setup before my upcoming trip. I want to thank you for your work on my order and making sure I did indeed receive the tent on time.
In a time when you here so much about the lack of customer service you and your company has proved to me that there are still companies that take the time to make sure their customers are taken care of and satisfied.
Again thank you and Family Tent Camping for the wonderful service. You can rest assured that I will recommend Family Tent Camping to anyone.

Sincerely,
Kerry S.
Sedro Woolley,Washington

NEW! Kodiak Canvas 8' Truck Bed Tent #7218

Now featuring the NEW Full Size 8 ft Truck Bed Tent by Kodiak Canvas # 7218, which is the latest upgrade to the popular 6 ft 8" model # 7206 which features steel framed pole construction, replacing the fiberglass poles to provide long lasting durability and performance for All Season use, combined with Hydra Shield canvas technology and convenient features sets this apart from the rest..

New! Kodiak Canvas Cabin Tent #6133

The newly designed Kodiak deluxe 9 x 12 cabin tent has added some new great features that are a definate improvement over the older model #6129. The canvas remains the same Hydra-Shield technology, providing quicker drying and wicking of the water to eliminate water from entering the tent while touching the inside of the tent canvas. The awning portion of the tent can easily be rolled up when not needed, vs the #6129 that had to be set up regardless. The ridge pole was made larger to prevent roof sagging, eliminating stress points on the ends and reducing the risk of holding water on the roof. The model #6133 also has an available screen or wall enclosure that can easily be attached to the awning for privacy by simply zipping up the windows or with full screen enclosure option, providing maximum ventilation for a bug free enviroment. Also included with the optional screen or wall enclosure features storage pouches for easy access when needed.2 large zippered rear windows replaces the single plastic window for additional ventilation.