Jet Tent by OzTent Customer Testimonial

FYI, we used the F30X Jet Tent this weekend and it was GREAT.
It was a windy, 45 degree night at the beach and the F30X was solid as a rock, quiet, warm and completely dry. We didn’t even set the guys, and just used the pegs on the corners. Our 5 month old and 2½ year old slept… well, they slept like babies. The set-up and take-down were very quick and simple. Definitely the best tent that I, or anybody that was with us, had ever seen. The quality and attention to detail is outstanding. You can count me as a satisfied customer.

C C
California

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Water Filled Baggies & Pennies Repel Flies

Getting outdoors is a past time shared by many folks, whether your camping or enjoying a picnic in the park. People have tried many remedies for warding off bugs by applying insect repellent, which provides contact protection, however the unwanted pest will continue to invade your space. To avoid this you may consider bringing along a screen tent for optimal results,another common folk remedy for repelling flying pests, however, consists of nothing more than a plastic bag filled with water and adding a few shiny pennies. Sounds too good to be true? Try it out for yourself...

How does it work?

Fill a large, durable plastic bag with clear, fresh water. This water, with its capacity for refracting and reflecting light, will be perceived by flying insects as high optic flow. Flying insects avoid regions of high optic flow in order to prevent collisions. Regarding the science behind zip log bags of water? Research found that each of the millions of molecules of water presents its own prism effect and given that flies have a lot of eyes, to them it’s like a zillion disco balls reflecting light, colors and movement in a dizzying manner.

Place a shiny penny into the bag, the shiner, the better. This penny should only increase the amount of reflection (optic flow) put off by the bag. Multiple pennies may work even better, so long as they increase the amount of reflective material in the bag. Don't add so many, however, that they're liable to strain or break the bag.

Seal the bag shut and provide a way for the bag to hang, should be strong enough to hold the full weight of the bag.

Hang the bag outside a doorway, from the limb of a tree,or anywhere that you are have a bothersome fly population.

Monitor the bug population to see if it has any effects, there is no exact science and results can vary, try hanging the bags in different locations or add multiple bags for best results.

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Build your own Camping Porta Potty

I don't know if anybody would be interested but it's much easier to use
the 5 gallon bucket porta potty with the toilet seat on it than to use
the usual porta potty. With the bucket you can put two garbage bags
together one inside the other and start with 4 plastic cups of kitty
litter and just add to it as you use the potty. When it starts to get
full you just tie the garbage bags closed and toss them in the
dumpster. Much easier than having to go to the dump station and dump
your porta potty. The kitty litter takes care of any odor and this is
so easy and convenient.

Just a thought but you probably already know that. But............

You guys are so appreciated. I couldn't ask for better service.

Thanks again, Louanne Henson

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.

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Camping in my OzTent is so Easy & Fun!

Hi Randy

Just got back from my first camping trip with my new OzTent. I am a 68 year widow so I wanted something easy to handle and easy to put up. We picked our spots and my friend went back to the office to let them know which spots we had chosen. He wasn't gone more than 6 or 7 minutes. So, I pulled that tent out and had it up by myself by the time he got back. I was leisurely sitting at the picnic table by the time he returned. Just had to show off! It was great, just as easy as it looks in your clips. When it was time to leave I told everyone I didn't need any help and I didn't. It was as easy to take down as it was to put up and it's so well made. We camp a lot and having this tent makes it so much better. I love it! Too much fun!

Have a great camping season and thanks so much.

Louanne Henson

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Packing for a Camping Trip

Are you ready to get out and enjoy the weather? The camping season is just around the corner, can hardly wait! Now is a good time to start planning your trips, here is a camping tip that will save you a lot of time and effort when it comes to packing your food items efficiently.

Camping Tip:
When preparing for a camping trip, take items from boxes and place them in zip-lock bags. This cuts down on weight. It reduces discomfort if you're backpacking, when a box rests against your back. It's also a good idea to take dried nonperishable items, beans, rice, pasta, pancake mix, and so on, and place them in bags as well. By carrying dried items, you don't have the weight of the cans. Keep any perishable items in a cooler and well chilled until needed.

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OzTent USA Road Trip: Overland Expo Event

Packed up and "Ready" to hit the road! we left Illinois on our journey March 26th, we had decided to take the back roads to Missouri to avoid the Springfield traffic and take in some nice scenery along the way, our first overnight camping stop was at the Ozark Trail campground, we arrived after 9 p.m to set up the OzTent and get some much needed rest before heading out early the next morning, we were able to set up the OzTent and ready for bed in less than 10 Minutes! our second stop was to Tulsa, Oklahoma to visit our son, his new bride and our "grandogger" Rosey (an Italian greyhound). After checking into our hotel we discovered there was an NCAA basketball tournament going on that wknd leaving only a few rooms available for the night, the other challenge was parking space, we were hauling our trailer filled with ozTent product for the Overland Expo show in Amado,AZ.

Left Tulsa,OK Saturday afternoon heading for Amarillo,TX stopped at the Big Texan steakhouse for supper, home of the 72oz steak. Rumor has it, if you eat all of it including the fixins it is FREE, plus you can enter your name on the hall of fame poster mounted on the wall for all to see. However, if you don't complete the challenge your out $100.00 and an upset stomach, lol. It's time to pack up and head out for Gallup,NM. Watch for our next Road Trip Blog in a couple days.

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