Hey
@Dirtydan, those are some nice looking tipis for sure!
I am contemplating a canvas tipi for basecamp use. Here in Finland the traditional Lapland tipi is pitched with about 10 wooden poles, similar to what the native americans did, but my requirements are a single pole pitch for portability and ease of use.
I see yours were single pole tipis. Any issues with the much heavier weight vs silnylon tipis and pole durability?
Did yours have stove jacks, any problems with running a stove (I would think not since they run open fires inside the tipis here in Lapland)?
How taut of a pitch can you get with the adjustable pole? I see you have guy outs, do you always need them? (In your photos the tipis look good without being guyed out)
All in all, any downsides to a canvas tipi vs silnylon in basecamp use?