One of the main reasons we started with Rokslide is because it is a wealth of information. That said...the search kind of sucks (@Ryan Avery right ?) In fact, I had this idea a couple years ago after getting back from a hunt. I had real issues with my wall tent stove producing a lot of smoke in the tent the last 2 days of our hunt. After getting back I was looking for answers and searching on Rokslide, reading through various forums posts and finally deduced it was all because of the wet weather and damp wood caused my spark arrestor to get pretty clogged up.
Now if I ask Artemis: After several days of use my wall tent stove is producing a lot of smoke inside. What could be the cause?
I get this response
Based on the experiences shared in the discussion, there are several potential causes for excessive smoke inside your wall tent after several days of use:
Most Common Causes:
Now if I ask Artemis: After several days of use my wall tent stove is producing a lot of smoke inside. What could be the cause?
I get this response
Based on the experiences shared in the discussion, there are several potential causes for excessive smoke inside your wall tent after several days of use:
Most Common Causes:
- Creosote buildup in the stove pipe - After several days of burning, creosote can accumulate and restrict airflow, causing poor draft and smoke backup into the tent
- Poor stove pipe positioning - If your pipe exits horizontally through the side wall rather than vertically through the roof, it may not draft properly, especially in windy conditions
- Insufficient pipe height - The pipe needs to extend at least 1-2 feet above the peak of your tent to create proper draft and avoid downdrafts
- Loose tent setup - If the tent becomes loose over time, wind can cause the tent and stove pipe to move, creating backdrafts
- Wet or poor quality wood - Damp wood produces more smoke and burns less efficiently
- Damper position - If you're using a damper, it may be too closed, restricting airflow
- Cold pipe - The stove pipe may not be getting hot enough to create proper draft, especially if you're burning smaller fires
- Barometric pressure changes - Weather conditions can affect how well your stove drafts
- Clean out any creosote buildup from the stove pipe
- Ensure your tent is properly staked and tight
- Check that your stove pipe extends well above the tent peak
- Use dry, quality wood and build hotter fires to improve draft
- Keep the damper fully open until you establish good draft



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