Best wall tent accessories.....

[SFC B]

Since my hunting buddy (CPO) just ook the plunge on a new 15x18 Davis I am thinking about this. I am definitely getting a StoveFan for the new folding Yukon he is also getting and I think I am going to buy a couple of Davis' small "organizers" that hang from the frame as well. We use heavy tarps for "flooring" in the tent. So what cool/useful accessories you have/use?

 

[JohnCushman]

Stripper pole :hump:

 

[TimeOnTarget]

microwave with a genset

 

[jabber]

Knee pads....




When you are installing or removing the pins holding the bottom of the tent down, it can get rough on the knees.

 

[cedahm]

Is it an internal or external frame? If External - Organizers would be a big deal. internal frame gives you essentially endless options of places to hang stuff using things you probably already have (coat hangers, carabiners, wife's old hanging shoe organizers, etc).

 

[COEngineer]

If there is a way to hang a clothes line inside the tent in the corner with the stove, that can come in handy - I use a piece of paracord that I was able to tie into the tent so it's there permanently. Also, a metal hook that is just the right size to hang a lantern from the ridge pole - I used paracord for years until I remembered to bring a piece of scrap metal that I could bend just right.

Also, a good pry-bar for pulling stakes. I used a shovel for years until I thought of a 30" pry bar I had in the garage. After I broke that one (unrelated to tent stakes) I bought a 48" one - no knee pads required.

 

[pabearhunter]

Small propane torch for starting the fire. Folding table, card table, cots, bungee cords, d-cell battery fan and piece of astroturf carpet for entry door.

 

[Festus]

Might be obvious, but we always put an over sized tarp or rain fly over the tent, as well. Secured correctly, it doesn't flap too awful bad and can add extra 'vestibules' in front and/or back (or even sides) for stacking wood, things that don't need to go inside like propane bottles, ice coolers, water jugs, mtn bikes... or your buddy's sweaty socks.

But definitely folding tables and clothes line(s).

 

[SFC B]

I shoulda known THAT was comin........

Stripper pole :hump:

 

[Elkmagnet]

I shoulda known THAT was comin........

"Please help
Looking for dispersed camping spot in unit 113 within driving distance of strip club (I like the cheese burgers). Not looking for your honey holes just some general information"

 

[pabearhunter]

I shoulda known THAT was comin........

I will bet John looks good on it . But I don't think I want to see it.

 

[375H&H]

"Please help
Looking for dispersed camping spot in unit 113 within driving distance of strip club (I like the cheese burgers). Not looking for your honey holes just some general information"

John's favorite place is called "The Honey Hole"

 

[BuzzH]

lf your buddy bought a Davis, you can skip the tarp for covering the tent, no need to ever tarp one.

Definitely something for a floor, I use that fake looking turf you can by at home depot or lowes.

Organizers are nice, but usually after about day 3 I have gear scattered all over the place. Cots are a must, folding chairs and tables a must. Camp chef propane stove, good wood stove.

I like to burn coal at night in the stove, lasts longer and when you stoke the fire in the middle of the night, the wood catches right quick. I use charcoal lighter fluid for starting fires in the stove.

At least one good lantern.

You'll figure it out on the fly after 3 or 4 trips what you need and don't need.

 

[MN Public Hunter]

Stripper pole :hump:

You forgot to add the picture John....

 

[MThuntr]

John's favorite place is called "The Honey Hole"

In some circles it's called The Bear Den!!

 

[MThuntr]

Definitely something for a floor, I use that fake looking turf you can by at home depot or lowes.

^This^

 

[375H&H]

lf your buddy bought a Davis, you cant skip the tarp for covering the tent, no need to ever tarp one.

Definitely something for a floor, I use that fake looking turf you can by at home depot or lowes.

Organizers are nice, but usually after about day 3 I have gear scattered all over the place. Cots are a must, folding chairs and tables a must. Camp chef propane stove, good wood stove.

I like to burn coal at night in the stove, lasts longer and when you stoke the fire in the middle of the night, the wood catches right quick. I use charcoal lighter fluid for starting fires in the stove.

At least one good lantern.

You'll figure it out on the fly after 3 or 4 trips what you need and don't need.

Is it not worth using a tarp to protect against UV deterioration? Or allow snow to slide off easier? Or to protect from embers out the stove pipe? It seems like a $20 tarp is a cheap way to protect a $1000 wall tent, but want to hear from others. I am looking at getting a wall tent this year and am watching this thread closely.

Happy Friday Buzz!

 

[Elkmagnet]

Is it not worth using a tarp to protect against UV deterioration? Or allow snow to slide off easier? Or to protect from embers out the stove pipe? It seems like a $20 tarp is a cheap way to protect a $1000 wall tent, but want to hear from others. I am looking at getting a wall tent this year and am watching this thread closely.

Happy Friday Buzz!

I like to use a tarp so that I'm not trying to roll up a massive 300# soaking wet sponge after a week of rain/snow.
It also dries better when we get home. I might not even need to set it up to dry.

 

[BuzzH]

I just this year bought a small canvas tarp for the area near the stove pipe....for the embers. In 10 years I've burned 2 small holes about the size of a finishing nail in the tent near the stove pipe. Best thing I did was to add an extra piece of stove pipe and make sure to have a good spark arrestor...but the small canvas tarp is good insurance.

As to UV deterioration...non-factor, use double fill, sun forger canvas. Your tent will likely out-live you.

Snow sliding...non-issue.

IME/O the tarp just doesn't allow the tent to breath and after talking to the guys at Davis, many times over the years, there is no reason to ever tarp one of their tents. If its raining or snowing, burn the stove...wont be wet for long.

If you want an education on wall tents, just check out their website and/or give those guys a call. They are just plain good people and as honest as the day is long. They'll explain anything you ever wanted to know about canvas tents.

 

[Horse]

Not sure if Davis does, but our Cabelas brand has two center poles. We modified thes poles by cutting them in 3 pieces. We Then went to Menards and bought metal "T"s and 2 more 10ft metal conduit pipes to run horizontal. So you get 2 rows of metal hanger and it adds support compared to just running rope between the two poles.
Also pack a small dustpan and brush to clean up the pine needles and mud.
For guys packing the fake tuff, doesnt that get heavy or take up alot of space packing compared to a trap?