We use a big tarp to cover the tent and it also sticks out about 10' for an awning on the front. We use the awning for a place to cook. Keeps from smelling the inside of the tent as much and gives us more space to store junk.
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TheDudeAbides
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Mouse traps or a mouse killing device such as a bucket with water and a peanut butter enticement.
Even with a floor those SOB's sometimes scurry underneath the tarp and make a racket, which can keep you up at night.
BuzzH
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Question 2, that fake grass looking stuff is extremely light, even when wet. Takes up minimal room when you roll/fold it.
Also, make sure to have either 2 doors or if you go with one door, make sure to add a screened window in the back of the tent. In particular if you want to use it during the summer.
If I ever buy another tent, I would really think about a door on each end.
dcopas78
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I was lucky enough to win a Davis tent through gohunt.com. Buzz hit the nail on the head. Super people to work with. I bought their custom fit floor for my tent and it works well. It folds up easy and weighs just a few pounds. It also has a zip out area for the wood stove to be placed in. It's easy to keep clean with a broom. It's basically an extremely heavy duty tarp.
375H&H
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Yeah I have Sheridan Tent and Awning just down the street, will probably purchase theirs since they are local and good reviews.
The tent will breathe just fine with a tarp as the wind keeps an air barrier between the canvas and tarp. I just can't really see a reason not to put a tarp on for $20, whether it is truly needed or not and using it as an awning is way cheaper than purchasing more canvas.
The tent will breathe just fine with a tarp as the wind keeps an air barrier between the canvas and tarp. I just can't really see a reason not to put a tarp on for $20, whether it is truly needed or not and using it as an awning is way cheaper than purchasing more canvas.
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A buddy of mine went through about four iterations of tarps/rain flies before he found something he liked and still complains about condensation on the inside. I have the same exact tent (Davis) and have never used a fly. I had 2 burn holes (very minor) patched after about 10 years of use for something like $40. I think I am ahead on cost and convenience.
On the stove front, I finally broke down and bought a Mr Heater to run at night. It provides just enough heat to keep it above freezing inside the tent, which makes a good sleeping bag very comfortable. When I used the wood stove, even with coal, it was always too hot or not hot enough. I was hauling propane for the cook stove anyway, so all I had to do was get a splitter valve.
On the stove front, I finally broke down and bought a Mr Heater to run at night. It provides just enough heat to keep it above freezing inside the tent, which makes a good sleeping bag very comfortable. When I used the wood stove, even with coal, it was always too hot or not hot enough. I was hauling propane for the cook stove anyway, so all I had to do was get a splitter valve.
BuzzH
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Then why did you ask if you already know what you're going to do?
I was as skeptical as anyone about not tarping a wall tent...definitely not necessary and I don't like listening to a cheap plastic tarp flapping in the wind all night. I also don't like making more work for myself when its not necessary.
I trust the guys at Davis and learned long ago...they know their shit about wall tents, from stem to stern.
To each their own...good luck.
For the record, if there was a better company, with a better product, that knew more about wall tents than Davis...I would have went with them. Those guys look you straight in the eye and tell it to you like it is...my kind of people.
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jryoung
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A floor, cheap carpet or astro turf is great for this.
If you have a Davis stove, get the hot water tank. It radiates head, adds humidity, and you have hot water on demand.
If the tent doesn't have an awning, get three extra center unions and extend the frame 8-12 feet out the front and just lay a tarp over the top. Now you have wood storage, a kitchen area, mess area etc. etc.
If you have a Davis stove, get the hot water tank. It radiates head, adds humidity, and you have hot water on demand.
If the tent doesn't have an awning, get three extra center unions and extend the frame 8-12 feet out the front and just lay a tarp over the top. Now you have wood storage, a kitchen area, mess area etc. etc.
elkduds
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Cush, have you noticed the smaller the stripper, the bigger the pole seems? Never mind, of course you have.
onpoint
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If you're really talkin' wall tent camp - here are two of the best accessories.
This dude and these critters to haul camp in/out.
And this front door view.
This dude and these critters to haul camp in/out.
And this front door view.
pabearhunter
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IS is that John with a wig on !!!!
Don K
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A water heater for the stove is a great thing to have. Helps on the dry air, and having hot water when you want it.
I have a rain fly over my Davis that I bought from them, helps keep embers off the roof, and allows air between the fly and the tent.
I have a rain fly over my Davis that I bought from them, helps keep embers off the roof, and allows air between the fly and the tent.
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Western Traveler1
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I know some of this has been mentioned and there are different views but:
I use a rain fly from Davis with my 14X16' tent. I burn coal at night and the Fly keeps the Roof from staining and dry (which allows break down in rain or snow without the tent weighing a ton more) and prevents burn holes from embers.
A trigger actuated propane torch for fire starting, a welders blanket in front of the wood stove. A front door mat, a smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector (those two help me sleep better). A small level for setting up the stove to aid in drafting properly. I use a Davis floor with zip out stove panel. We set up on snow last Fall and the floor kept the interior dry the entire 2 weeks and a broom kept things clean. Knee pads and a 3# sledge are must haves. A fist full of extra stakes, tensioners and para cord. A well organized first aid kit and a hanging mirror. A clothes line for drying clothes and plastic hangers. Two lanterns (one rechargeable and one propane). Extra sockets and EMT to extend the porch.
An extra spark arrester and an easy way to clean it as there are times they need to be cleaned every day. ***A length of PVC pipe with a nail on one end long enough to reach the spark arrester to lift off the end of the stove pipe for cleaning and setting back on. A hatchet, fire poker, ash shovel and bucket.
I am not packing this tent up a trip so weight is not an issue.
The folks at Davis Tent are awesome to work with and when you call you may be talking with one of the brothers.
I use a rain fly from Davis with my 14X16' tent. I burn coal at night and the Fly keeps the Roof from staining and dry (which allows break down in rain or snow without the tent weighing a ton more) and prevents burn holes from embers.
A trigger actuated propane torch for fire starting, a welders blanket in front of the wood stove. A front door mat, a smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector (those two help me sleep better). A small level for setting up the stove to aid in drafting properly. I use a Davis floor with zip out stove panel. We set up on snow last Fall and the floor kept the interior dry the entire 2 weeks and a broom kept things clean. Knee pads and a 3# sledge are must haves. A fist full of extra stakes, tensioners and para cord. A well organized first aid kit and a hanging mirror. A clothes line for drying clothes and plastic hangers. Two lanterns (one rechargeable and one propane). Extra sockets and EMT to extend the porch.
An extra spark arrester and an easy way to clean it as there are times they need to be cleaned every day. ***A length of PVC pipe with a nail on one end long enough to reach the spark arrester to lift off the end of the stove pipe for cleaning and setting back on. A hatchet, fire poker, ash shovel and bucket.
I am not packing this tent up a trip so weight is not an issue.
The folks at Davis Tent are awesome to work with and when you call you may be talking with one of the brothers.
Our Davis tent cane with a rain fly and it is a must. Yes it protects the roof from embers and allows the snow to slide right off.
For really cold weather tenting we put up some 4x15 ft canvas painters drop cloths on the inside of the walls, hanging from the frame for a double wall set up. Really helps keep some cold out and warmth in.
Love our camp chef stove oven combo for the tent. Small and allows us to cook almost anything we want. We have a small 6 gallon propane tank that goes with it.
We also screwed our top 2 stove pipes together so that the Wyoming wind doesn't blow them over.
A giant coffee pot for keeping hot water on the stove is great unless your stove has a water tank built in.
We need a couple of bags for our poles though, next purchase from Davis for us.
For really cold weather tenting we put up some 4x15 ft canvas painters drop cloths on the inside of the walls, hanging from the frame for a double wall set up. Really helps keep some cold out and warmth in.
Love our camp chef stove oven combo for the tent. Small and allows us to cook almost anything we want. We have a small 6 gallon propane tank that goes with it.
We also screwed our top 2 stove pipes together so that the Wyoming wind doesn't blow them over.
A giant coffee pot for keeping hot water on the stove is great unless your stove has a water tank built in.
We need a couple of bags for our poles though, next purchase from Davis for us.
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COEngineer
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WesternTraveler1, a mirror? lol You have to check your makeup or what?
Carbon monoxide detector?? The tent is canvas, right? Pretty sure it breathes plenty to not have to worry about that.
Don't forget the remote for your satellite TV.
Carbon monoxide detector?? The tent is canvas, right? Pretty sure it breathes plenty to not have to worry about that.
Don't forget the remote for your satellite TV.
If he's anything like me, I hang a mirror for shaving. Every other day or so I shave, can't stand stubble and prefer a clean shave when I can.
As far as carbon monoxide detector, I hang one as well. It might be a bit overboard but it eases my mind especially when my kids are camping with us. I also hang one in my ice fishing hut and inside the camper. Paranoid? Maybe, but I'll take the thrashing and keep it hung up.
As for the OP, a stove with a built in water reservoir is the coolest damn thing I've came across.
Western Traveler1
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Notice the mirror is grouped with the "First Aid Kit" have you never had anything in your eye while solo hunting or camping? As long as I run propane items in enclosed spaces and have the opportunity, I will have a Carbon monoxide detector. I would rather be wrong than dead wrong. Plan for the best prepare for the worst...or not I don't much care what you think.
If you stake and tie down your fly it does not flap, we've had ours on in 50 + mph wind and it held tight with no flap. And snow sliding off without a fly yes it will but we have had wet snow gather and almost come through our Davis tent on a dumping in the mountains. When Davis recc. a fly with our tent we took their advice, Buzz got different advice it seems. No condensation in our tent with a fly.
If you're packing that tent in a mirror is a great item to have along, otherwise I use the visor mirror in my truck when needed. Just try to get something your of your eye without one. Can also be used to signal in an emergency, but you probably take a phone everywhere
If you're packing that tent in a mirror is a great item to have along, otherwise I use the visor mirror in my truck when needed. Just try to get something your of your eye without one. Can also be used to signal in an emergency, but you probably take a phone everywhere
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, otherwise I use the visor mirror in my truck when needed. Just try to get something your of your eye without one. [/QUOTE]
I carry a small mirror in my day pack just for that problem:hump:
I carry a small mirror in my day pack just for that problem:hump:
