Packable/Mobile Canvas Tent: David vs Reliable vs Selkirk

[CO2130]

I have been in the market for a new “wall” tent for a couple of years now. I’m wanting something smaller such as a 10x10/12x12 or similar, something that is easy and quick to setup/takedown with one person, and something that is lightweight for this type of tent and packs down somewhat small (ideally packable on a horse/mule). I’ve narrowed it down to three options;

Reliable Teton
Davis Go Tent 12x12
Wall Tent Shop Selkirk Spike Tent 12x12

Does anyone have experience with one or more of these tents? Potentially any grips or complaints about the tent itself or the company? I’m heavily leaning towards the Teton but there is very little info out there and even less photos/videos.

Thanks for any advice!

 

[Exterra]

I have been in the market for a new “wall” tent for a couple of years now. I’m wanting something smaller such as a 10x10/12x12 or similar, something that is easy and quick to setup/takedown with one person, and something that is lightweight for this type of tent and packs down somewhat small (ideally packable on a horse/mule). I’ve narrowed it down to three options;

Reliable Teton
Davis Go Tent 12x12
Wall Tent Shop Selkirk Spike Tent 12x12

Does anyone have experience with one or more of these tents? Potentially any grips or complaints about the tent itself or the company? I’m heavily leaning towards the Teton but there is very little info out there and even less photos/videos.

Thanks for any advice!

I have used a Reliable Mountain Spike in the past, not the tent you are asking about but similar. I had the 10x10 with 4' side walls. Easily set up by one person, stake out the corners and raise the single pole in the center. The Teton should be about the same.
The tent was well made, the sewn in floor was nice. I used it for about 12 years. Packed it on a llama.
Overall it was a good tent

 

[Back Country Hunter 2]

I helped design the Davis Go Tent. Happy to answer any questions.

 

[Kow]

If it were me, I would compare packed pole length and total hardware weight before fabric weight, because that is usually what makes a "packable" wall tent a pain with one guy and stock. The sewn-in floor on the Reliable-style tents is nice for keeping things clean, but I would think hard about whether you want that if the tent is going to see muddy stock camps or regular stove use. I would lean toward whichever one has the simplest stake pattern and stove-jack setup, since that convenience matters every morning and every teardown. Are you planning to heat it most trips or use it more as an early-season spike tent?