lightweight canvas hot tents

[wasatchcomm]

ive got another 2 months essentially in the 11x11 this fall, October and November,,great tent in any weather conditions or time of year.

I put tent and wood stove on one llama, around 50 lbs. the frame for tent I strap to another llama, unless we come out heavy, they one llama takes all the of the tent and wood stove, small axe, saw,firestarter, around 60lbs if I remember correctly, im using the little amigo stove from Riley stoves,,, also a game changer for a stove, Riley stoves are incredible, if you havent used one, try it,, best stove on planet for livestock.

the 11x11 tent is bullet proof, such great tent, we use in Wyoming, very cold are wet hunt and live, many below 0 nights this fall, not one uncomfortable night yet.

the 11x11 is plenty big for 4 adults on pads,, and limited gear inside, we bring all the panniers and all gear inside tent with me and hunting partner and my dog, dog even has his own thermarest and synthetic sleeping bag.

perfect for cold weather camping, and or any time of year.

 

[406flyfish]

I had a great conversation with him on purchasing the 11x11 then he never got back to me via emails or texts. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt since it was during rifle season but I was a little bummed. Hoping to still pick one up at some point. Thanks for the review.

 

[Longranginidaho]

So, 1 and a dog with llamas and gear inside you’re going with the 9.5? Is that what I am gathering?

Correct, that would be luxurious.

 

[Bull_n_heat]

Wonder if anyone on here has any experience with Pomoly brand tents (or stoves)? Those snow trekkers look awesome, but for a quarter of the price, Pomoly has some options that look pretty darn good. They have a canvas blend tipi (with inner tent) and a dome tent that seem like they would do a nice job and not overload a pack animal.

 

[Bull_n_heat]

Anyone ever used a stone glacier SkyDome compared to these WRTL tents?

That's an interesting tent. I feel like it's not that different from a whole bunch of tents that are a third the price, but perhaps it's made stateside?

 

[lifeisgoodsteve]

That's an interesting tent. I feel like it's not that different from a whole bunch of tents that are a third the price, but perhaps it's made stateside?

This is another dome hot tent that has a few people using it, out of Norway:

NORTENT Gamme 6 - NORTENT AS

NORTENT Gamme 6 is a spacious and solid tent. A big "home" for 6 people with 2 entrances. When using the inner tent, there is room for 4 people with space for luggage. Gamme 6 is

nortent.com

There's a guy on here who has one and likes it, but I'm still going to go with a WRTL/Snowtrekker for my purposes.

 

[wasatchcomm]

I have a North face Winona 6 man, it has a big flourless vestibule, I bought it off Sierra trading post for $299 I think, purchased a stove jack and ran that tent early season this year up to early archery,, put my Riley stove in it and it worked great, I really like the room a big dome tent gives you, its 12 lbs lighter than the snow trekker I have , I prefer the canvas to the north face, but in early season if bugs are out its a great tent and inexpensive, the Pomoly tents look very nice, for that price if I didn't have what I have now id purchase one.

 

[CO Hunter]

I bought a Snowtrekker a few months ago. I got the 9.5x9.5 High Country. Jonah was really helpful and production was a week or so quicker than expected. I had it on a fishing trip in WY a few weeks ago and it was awesome. We saw winds forecasted up to 40-50 mph and snow/sleet. It slept 2 of us in cots and a small table/chair with a Knico AK jr stove with some room to move around. I am really looking forward to using this tent in the fall. I fit the tent/poles/stakes/ground tarp in a 27 gal tote (standard black and yellow Home Depot storage tote). I also have a SO Cimarron with stove that I really like, but this tent is a game changer for comfort when truck camping.

 

[406flyfish]

Not canvas.. A good alternative at only 9 lbs including stakes and vapex barrier. They also use a Silpoly fire retardant fabric, plus it doesn’t sag like silnoylon fabric tents like Seek Outside.

Nunatak Apex

Take your backcountry missions to the next level with the Nunatak Apex. This ultimate 4-season hot tent combines the benefits of transportability and durability to provide hot tent users with an unmatched weight-to-strength ratio and heat retention that knows no limits.

alaskagearcompany.com

 

[wasatchcomm]

Not canvas.. A good alternative at only 9 lbs including stakes and vapex barrier. They also use a Silpoly fire retardant fabric, plus it doesn’t sag like silnoylon fabric tents like Seek Outside.

Nunatak Apex

Take your backcountry missions to the next level with the Nunatak Apex. This ultimate 4-season hot tent combines the benefits of transportability and durability to provide hot tent users with an unmatched weight-to-strength ratio and heat retention that knows no limits.

alaskagearcompany.com

I wonder what the liner weighs?

 

[406flyfish]

1.7 pounds. Full liner for the Redcliff would be 19oz for reference.

 

[11boo]

Not canvas.. A good alternative at only 9 lbs including stakes and vapex barrier. They also use a Silpoly fire retardant fabric, plus it doesn’t sag like silnoylon fabric tents like Seek Outside.

Nunatak Apex

Take your backcountry missions to the next level with the Nunatak Apex. This ultimate 4-season hot tent combines the benefits of transportability and durability to provide hot tent users with an unmatched weight-to-strength ratio and heat retention that knows no limits.

alaskagearcompany.com

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Looks like a better design than seek, but still won’t breath like canvas.

 

[MTN BUM]

In my opinion if you want the benefits of canvas but smaller size you cannot beat the Wilderness Ridge series made by snowtrekker. Those things are a freaking bombproof palace.

 

[406flyfish]

In my opinion if you want the benefits of canvas but smaller size you cannot beat the Wilderness Ridge series made by snowtrekker. Those things are a freaking bombproof palace.

I agree the Snowtrekker/WRTL make a bombproof shelter. Almost bought one, but couldn’t justify the extra 29lbs.

 

[MTN BUM]

I agree the Snowtrekker/WRTL make a bombproof shelter. Almost bought one, but couldn’t justify the extra 29lbs.

Llamas....

 

[406flyfish]

That’s my approach, but going minimal weight. Since its my hunting partner, two llamas and myself most of the time.

 

[wasatchcomm]

ya with 2 llamas, If you were to go the snowtrekker style tent one llama will be dedicated to the tent and stove, because you wont go without a stove for it. I wouldn't.
that arctic oven with the vapex barrier looks like it might be the best solution ive seen so far to a tipi, for weight and hopefully no condensation, and the bell style top gives it much more room, looks like a great shelter for 2 with a stove. do you have one?

 

[406flyfish]

They are just about to release an updated model, which I plan on buying. Between the tent and my Riley stove, I’ll be at roughly 30 pounds. They state 8 person/4 person hot tent.

 

[bmart2622]

They are just about to release an updated model, which I plan on buying. Between the tent and my Riley stove, I’ll be at roughly 30 pounds. They state 8 person/4 person hot tent.

Snowtrekker or Arctic Oven?

 

[406flyfish]

AO