RepCity_BK
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This topic has been covered on here and I've read through similar threads but would appreciate the input from those who have these types of setups.
Looking for a truck camp type setup, things that are important to me:
1. Ease of setup
2. Footprint of stowed away gear
3. Four season usage
4. Stove compatible.
Most of my hunting is with one other buddy. We prefer archery hunting elk in September but also apply for October hunts and late rifle AZ hunts. Ideally we can fit all of our gear for a 7-10 day hunt into one truck bed with a topper (reasoning for footprint of stowed away gear being important). We stay pretty mobile and may move camp 2-3 times in a 10 day hunt so ease of setup and tear down is important. For late hunts we'd bring a buddy heater to keep the chill off during the evenings and then sleep with no heat during the night, at least until the day comes where we want to deal with a wood stove.
Main concerns with a full blown canvas wall tent is the footprint it takes when stowed. Feel like we would fill up our truck bed really fast with just the tent and frame.
I have noticed a lot of people recommending either the Kodiak Canvas (Cabin or Flexbow) or Springbar tents (Classic Jack 140 or Skyliner) for similar type recommendations. For two guys who keep a pretty minimalist camp these options seem ideal. Main concerns with these would be how they hold up in high winds, overall durability, and customer service. I'd be using this for everything from archery elk throughout the west to later october deer hunts and late season AZ elk hunts where the winds could get pretty bad. I do like that the Skyliner is made in America, though the price of the Kodiak options or the Classic Jack 140 look great.
Thanks for any recommendations or first hand experiences shared.
Looking for a truck camp type setup, things that are important to me:
1. Ease of setup
2. Footprint of stowed away gear
3. Four season usage
4. Stove compatible.
Most of my hunting is with one other buddy. We prefer archery hunting elk in September but also apply for October hunts and late rifle AZ hunts. Ideally we can fit all of our gear for a 7-10 day hunt into one truck bed with a topper (reasoning for footprint of stowed away gear being important). We stay pretty mobile and may move camp 2-3 times in a 10 day hunt so ease of setup and tear down is important. For late hunts we'd bring a buddy heater to keep the chill off during the evenings and then sleep with no heat during the night, at least until the day comes where we want to deal with a wood stove.
Main concerns with a full blown canvas wall tent is the footprint it takes when stowed. Feel like we would fill up our truck bed really fast with just the tent and frame.
I have noticed a lot of people recommending either the Kodiak Canvas (Cabin or Flexbow) or Springbar tents (Classic Jack 140 or Skyliner) for similar type recommendations. For two guys who keep a pretty minimalist camp these options seem ideal. Main concerns with these would be how they hold up in high winds, overall durability, and customer service. I'd be using this for everything from archery elk throughout the west to later october deer hunts and late season AZ elk hunts where the winds could get pretty bad. I do like that the Skyliner is made in America, though the price of the Kodiak options or the Classic Jack 140 look great.
Thanks for any recommendations or first hand experiences shared.
