Baker Campfire Canvas Tent Build, Part Two.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video, I finish a long awaited home build project - to make a canvas Baker campfire tent. Used since the mid 1800s by the early fur traders and voyageurs and given a new lease of fame by the legend Bill Mason, the Baker tent is perfect woodsman’s tent for all seasons.
Join me as I complete the build by stitching the panels together, add toggles, loops and tie-outs and make the poles. Then head out to the woods to try it out.
I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching!
Links
12oz Waterproof Canvas
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No. 10 Heavy Duty Zip
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Gutermann Top Stitch thread
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Denim Sewing Machine Needles
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Brass Grommets/eyelets
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Wooden dowel
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Baker Tents you can buy:
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Tentsmith
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Spiritsintent
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Music: Corncob - Country. by Kevin MacLeod
Angeline the Baker by Nat Keefe and the Bow Ties
Damn! I would love to see what you could do with a two car garage and an industrial sewing machine. Fantastic, love it!
Catching up on some of your older videos. These two of making the tent are great! Congratulations on a successful creation!
Truly a masterpiece to be proud of.
Prior to watching this video, I wasn't even familiar with this style/type of tent. Very nice piece of work Simon, and nicely done! 👍 Watching you work such large sections of canvas through a relatively small sowing machine, while at the same time... 😯 working with the camera footage was very impressive! Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge my friend - Cheers!.
Wow, very well done Simon stunning looking tent, love it.
Only just come across this particular vid of yours now Simon. The commitment you provide indulging in your philosophy is absolutely astounding. ..
blimey, what a bloody great job. All you need now is a nice canvas camp bed and mosquito net and your set. Nice one Simon.
Really enjoyed watching and hearing your description. An excellent done project. And I really like the music too. 😊
Absolutely amazing skills Simon. As has been said a few times, never thought I would be so riveted to a sewing program! But well done. You must be really proud to camp in it. I have only just come across your stuff and am an ardent follower.
That canvas would make a great pair of chaps or gators.
Thank you, very cool. The swag roll may be easy for me or just a Pup tent. I am so 😁 thrilled to see this 💯 complete and am anxious to save up for a machine. Way to go!!
Wow! Talented guy and a beautiful tent! Thanks for sharing!
That is just amazing....I watched another of your videos of you using this and I am astonished by the quality of your workmanship!! Superb work, well done!!
Thank you! 😁🏕
Good luck with it…. It’s absolutely fantastic!
Thank god, I thought I was losing my mind. I watched part 1 the other day, and then spent 5 hours watching everything else you've made while looking for part 2
😂😂😂 sorry about that!! 😁
Super SUPER SUPER!!!!!! Another winner! Love your talents and creativity’s!!
people always say,that's fantastic you could make and sell them,but once you've made one large tent you don't want to make another for quite some time,also when you add you time and costs it would not be a cheap option,making your own gear gives you great satisfaction and is well worth the effort from the planning all the way to the end result and that's why we do it,you will never care for something the way you care for something you create with passion and love,after all making your own gear is a labour of love and not a job
Totally agree! I get asked a LOT if I can make them for other people - I’ve not got the time, let alone the interest in making more of them! 😂
That is amazing, your pride is fully justified, Simon. I love it, wish I was young enough to try a Baker tent out. Looks like a lot of fun. Enjoy!👍👍👍
Really a great job !
Your sowing skills just blown me off !
Love it! Fantastic job. Thank you for sharing this.
Simon give yourself a well deserved pat on the back mate awesome job looks amazing... A great hrs viewing as always.. Enjoy your new tent dude ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Fabulous ....what a great project and so well made .You'll enjoy using it so much more knowing you made it yoursef ..... Great job .
You are a man of many talents. Fantastic job on the tent. That sewing machine of yours must be a horse. I have a dickens of a time just sewing jean seams. Simon, I love your canoe trips. It's like taking a nerve pill for me. When I can't sleep I just ride along with you through the waterways. It is so relaxing. Your canoe is stunning.
Thank you Sue! 😁🛶
Very impressive project!! Now you have a very durable shelter albeit heavy. That tent is sweet!!
one word........stunning!
Cracking job Simon. Destined to be the world's most luxurious dog kennel....looking forward to seeing Maggie move in....
😂😂😂 you’re probably not far from the truth there!!
This is a fantastic undertaking. Well done!
Nicely done, sir. You do have a talent. Your material cost is what it is, but your time spent to make it offsets any other cost, and the pride you have in doing it yourself makes the project worth it. Bragging rights have immeasurable value, and the green hue people will take on from envious thoughts will make the time taken that much more satisfying. I was waiting for you to say "chuffed", and when you did I chuckled. I do love that phrase. If you were to make one for a friend, considering the time and expense........hell, he or she would have to be an extremely good friend, and they would appreciate it all the more; they would treasure and value it with each use, bringing to mind the treasured friendship with each pitching and striking of the tent.....every time the toggles were used, the poles sleeved and the zippers zipped, knowing you stitched each seam and toggle, and the memories brought to mind. A truer friend could not be known.
I'm sure you'll find great satisfaction with each use, and deservedly so. Keep up the good work.
Thank you! That was beautiful to read! Yep, nothing quite like that warm smug feeling!! 😂
What a fantastic build. I'd be well happy with. Awesome stuff Simon
Cheers ! Simon , you got to be one of the most talented men I have seen , if I made one of those, it would be a ball of canvas , lol ! Now, add a up stairs balcony with a hot tub 😊 I can say, you know your stuff Simon , that’s why I love watching your videos. ATB and have a good weekend
Thanks for your hard work ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟
Hahaha! Thanks Johnny! 😁👍
Thank you so much for making this video.
I’m inspired to make my own now.
Cheers 🎉
Great Job Sir,
It's been a couple decades since I made mine for my families canoe and winter camping trips. Heavy to haul but well worth it when it storms or the winter winds blow. Thank You for sharing. I am about to begin my second. This one will be of nylon ripstop for my motorcycle camping trips. The awning area for the bike on rainy nights will be great.
Velcro for my removable tub floor was the best thing I could do and I'll be repeating that with this one. I wish you good times and sound sleep filled nights in your tent.
Hoka Hey
Well done! I like that.
You my good man put the real spirit in out door camping. Watching you construct that tent was amazing. What about a mosquito net along with making the floor for your sleeping compartment? You're probably already on it.
Thanks Eric - the floor is under way (that’s what the velcro is for) and I’m planning on making a mosi net panel that ties in - we don’t have much of a problem with biting insects where I live for most of the year. 👍
Awesome design and craftsmanship.
Beautiful work Simon. Man, that has to be such a feeling of accomplishment. So, canoeing in a canoe you built, sleeping in a tent you made. Doesn't get much better. Anxious to see the next video. Be safe!! Roger
Thanks Roger! 😁👍
Agreed thats one hell of an accomplishment cheers brother!! How's the tent holding up now let's get another adventure video, thanks for sharing Simone
instablaster
another nice video, nice sewing THANKS
ndeed super roomy friend good video
These old machines are work horses. I have an old Singer which I used for denim quilting. You cant beat them. Totally awesome tent, looking forward to seeing a camp out. Your sewing skills rock too.
The new digital ones are useless at doing stuff like this!
It sure would be great to see you camp in your handmade tent. Thank you
Coming right up! (Uploading) 😁👍🏕
Gorgeous
Ideal for winter camping too as the sides give extra protection too fro m the elements too, ideal when you have Maggie with you.....
Very nice! I'm looking forward to its first use with a fire underneath the roof.
First two thumbs up nice canvas tent you put a lot of work in it and the polls was a good idea. Great looking tent and i hope you get a long use from it keep cool and PEACE.
WOW fantastic! Really love this design. I like the zipper door on the sleeping area. Amazing job! :)
Thank you! 👍🏕
Amazing, this would be a good tent for multiple day/night camps. Long bank holiday weekends/4 night 3 day breaks great. As always good work
Beautifully designed and crafted. Your work is superb.
Thank you! 😁👍
Best video I've seen in a long time.
What a craftsman!
Well done. Superb planning and workmanship. Top notch my friend.
Thank you!
Good looking tent. A job well done. Enjoy using it.
Have you considered adding mosquito netting for summer use and a storm enclosure for fall or winter use, possibly with a door of overlapping canvas panels. Another possibility would be a panel with an aluminum stove pipe thimble square so it could be used with a small wood stove. Another might be a canvas awning for rain protection that would allow extending over a vehicle for tailgate cooking, washing dishes, taking baths, etc. Fire resistant homesote could also be used for the panel for the stove.
I did consider a bug net panel and then using the side panels as the door - folded across the sleeping area, as was done with the originals. Biting insects aren’t much bother to me where I live, but I might still make a removable panel. As for winter use, the idea is to use an open fire under the porch area to heat the tent - keeping the front open for ventilation. 👍 nice ideas with additional awning and stove jack idea. 🔥
That's one nice tent. Enjoyed the process
Nice, nice job Simon !
Amazing. Brilliant. Very talented maker.
Nice one Simon fantastic job on the tent. 😎👍⛺
Wow!!!! that was flipping amazing, wish i had the ability to make things like that 👍👏👏
Simon, I just stumbled into your channel by accident, and am now really enjoying all of your videos (and subscribed). These Baker Tent videos are my favorite, and are quickly motivating me to try my hand at building one too. I like the idea of controlling the design rather than tolerating what someone else builds into a tent. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to your next videos.
Thank you! Good luck with the build. 👍
Fantastic work Simon 👍
WOW! That is incredible! What a labor of love for the outdoors. I can not imagine the man hours that you put in to create that wall tent it is amazing awesome,awesome job Simon,,, now you best get busy making me one ,,, lol.
Hahaha - Thanks Peter! 😁👍
You are one crafty cat! Very nice work & addition to the kit. Congrats.
Brilliant job I made the same on my mums sewing machine using heavy duty ripstop waterproof canvas, never broke a needle and got so much satisfaction sewing waterproof joins and hems. Brilliant job well done not easy working with so much bulk material.
Great job Simon
Unbelievable outcome 👍
Good job Simon looks great
Nice job Simon, looks like it will last the test of time.
Well done! Treat the wood polls with linseed oil.
Fantastic job well done
Very nicely done Simon. Now if only you could make me one hahaha. Really love the design and to be honest I haven't found one like that anywhere. I may have to buy one and modify it more like yours. Great video and absolutely beautiful tent. I might just give it a go myself.
Like the way your foot become a third hand when marking out
another awesome project
Freakin Awesome Simon Brilliant!!!
Brilliant Simon 👌🏼
Love it. It is great that you made it yourself. Top job!!
Superb S... well done Sir .
Absolutely beautiful!
wow great job Simon
The next time I see/hear someone saying sewing is girly, I am sending them to these two videos!
😁👍👍👍
Nice work. Always wanted a baker tent myself.
I never thought I’d watch a 23 minute video on sewing… yet this is very interesting video, and your Baker Tent video is one of my all time favorites. Your patience and forethought is amazing. Skillet
Job well done buddy looks fantastic. You should adopt me as your older brother that way I could use that awesome tent hahaha. Take care love your videos extremely educational and knoledge worth having. Ok keep your chin up otherwise people will think your checking out your fly Wayde
Waww. Beautifully done!!!
Ultra cool. Always enjoy your videos.
Wow 😲 Simon 👍. That came out looking Awesome 👍. Really great job . I bet your itching to , take it for a test run 😝😝😝
A thing of beauty,looks great
Great job! Beautiful tent.
Belo projeto e com bom acabamento! costureiro top!👏👏👏👏👏👏
Smart looking creation you should be proud of yourself!
Good job Simon, outstanding 👍🏻
Very very well done be proud
Take care be safe
Excellent build Simone LOVE this tent😍⛺🔥
Outstanding work
Your tent looks so professional!
AWESOME!!!!
Maybe rub beeswax on the seams then melt it in with a hair dryer just in case.
Brilliant mate, well done.
Excellent - thanks Simon!
Great job! Looks fantastic.
Fantastic. So impressed. What skills
Very nice job..... Hard work..... congratulations......
Brilliant videos buddy the tent looks awesome 👍🏻