I love my 10×14.... Im 67 yrs. Old, lady horse camper.... I can set this tent up by myself in no time st all. Its roomy, and secure as well as rain proof. The large windows allow me to check on my horse at night with out having to get up and go outside. The awning is not a problem .... I just lower one of the poles. I love my Kodiak!
You've encouraged me. I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to put a canvas tent like this up by myself and that I'd be kind of stuck with the nylon/polyester walled tents and I hadn't seen anybody say anything about canvas tents outside of heavy and you need 2 people for the bigger tents. I'm a widow with a little kid. It'll be a while before he can help and I want to be able to use it after he's grown and moved away. Thank you...
Hi Eric, that is one of the best investments for your outdoors trips you could have bought. got mine n 2008 and it is still going strong. Couple of tips if any one cares. Take the time to add a little extra strap to the D rings on the side for pole to prop the tent up. After a log time of use wet, dry, wet, dry, they fray and tear away which can a bit of a pain in higher winds. I bought the tarp from them for the tent floor to give it some extra oomph good investment as well. Mr. Buddy heater. a small one, is excellent in the tent for colder evenings and winter hunts. Caution about using the heater and the loft in high winds as clothes can go flying off and possibly cause a mishap. I changed out the little plastic rings for metal clips that are adjustable for the storage. I also was able to treat the tent to a complete revamping of the waterproof. w we had a terrible storm and the tent took a beating and flooded inside. I was able to dry it out with Mr. Buddy and used the Kiwi spray treatment recommended by the Kodiak team. 3 cans did the trick. Good as new. Enjoy and thank you for sharing the kids will love it.
Man, having a torrential rain on camping and knowing the next day, people will be complaining about their water paddle inside their tent and I'm just there chilling drinking my coffee in my Kodiak tent. My 10 x 10 has done me good and so will my Grand kids once I have them.. =)
That’s funny and so true. I just got back from a weekend hunt in the tent it didn’t rain but every time I set the tent up It just makes me happy. I definitely do not have buyers remorse!! Thanks for the comment and support!
Just sold my 10 X 10 Flexbow. The walls are too angular and the weight is too much for our needs. If you put a queen sized mattress in it, the walls are so steep you are bumping into the walls when you walk around the mattress. If they put the doors on the straight vertical sides it would of worked better.
It says in the owners manual that this isn't for use in heavy snow conditions. Had anyone used this tent in snow? I'm looking to use this tent full-time in Seattle in a homeless tent city.
Nice video. People complain about water pooling on the canopy. All you have to do is place the poles at an angle to shed water away from the door. A tent peg bent at a 45 degree angle to keep the pole in place. Nice review!
Great buy, 👍 👌 I've been looking at this tent for a few years now, will be purchasing one next year. The tent I have now will last another season of camping. Thank you for sharing, take care. 🇺🇲
Great video! I love my 10x14...I took it out on our first real (not backyard) camping trip a few weeks ago. I too had the same problem with footprints the first time I set it up.
Those sure are great tents! What I do to not walk on it is open the doors and step/crawl on the inside floor to do the poles. The 10x14 sure is large but you're right it is like a little cabin so when you're hanging out in there its not so bad even if you have cots. I've been using sound blankets on the floor for extra padding and it makes it pretty nice as well. Hope you get to take it out soon Eric!
That’s a good idea to open the doors to not step on it. I love the size of it for sure. I might also check out the sound blankets also. Thanks for the comment it was full of great ideas!!
Eric James Outdoors - awesome glad to help! If your ground is hard (out here it is a nightmare and I’ve actually bent the stakes - which I didn’t think was possible) is to use 12” lag bolts and an impact drill. It seems kinda silly but works AMAZINGLY well. On my last video at 3:15 you can see the inside of mine. On the floor are the black blankets and a wool blanket. It makes it pretty nice in there.
Boy you sure got some strange trolls saying some interesting things. I think your video is fine. I've owned four Springbars from Salt Lake for 30 years and used them in my dad's scout troop for 15 years before that. I'm sure Kodiaks aren't much different. Some of the best tents you can buy!
Yeah a few trolls for sure. I think it’s funny they barely make sense! As far as I can tell the spring bar and the kodiak are a lot alike just minor differences. I agree with you though some of the best tents you can buy. Thanks for the comment!
I've had one for a couple of years and it has been great except for a couple of issues. The door zippers are not adequate. We have one failing on the door under the awning. The door is under a lot of tension due to the spring bar design and it has cause the zipper to fail right at the corner. A secondary issue is the design of the awning. Its very awkward and the center grommet must be tied down so it is lower than both poles so water can drain otherwise water will pool and bring down the tent.
Thanks for sharing. How does it do in the summer? There is another version with more windows for another $100. So just wondering if this one is hot in the summer without the extra windows.
Thanks for the comment! You may like the one with more windows. You’ll have a better opportunity to catch a breeze. The one I have does fine but I have found myself wishing I got the upgrade in the summer.
I'm loving the echo with nothing in it and sense the tent is so heavy made of thicker material than other tents coupled with how big it actually is I'd argue it's more of a portable tiny home more so than a tent
Thank you for your efforts and time. I have been interested in this tent and you got me ready now to order. My Bow hunting camp for late fall. Thanks again.
Hi Erik! Great video. Looking to buy a Kodiak tent. More for hunting purposes in late winter. How's it hold up in low temps and do you recommend a water proof spray right away or wait a year or so? Merry Christmas and Happy New Years!
Thanks for the question! In the colder months I’ve used a mister buddy heater. When just using one heater it isn’t quite enough but when using two it will heat up good. Unless you’re thinking of using a stove then you will be great. I haven’t used any water proof. When the water hits the tent it beads up and either dries or falls off but I imagine water proof spray would be a great idea to the more protection the better. One piece of advice to not put it away wet at all make sure it’s completely dry before you do. I had issues with that. I put it away just a little to soon before it was throughly dried and this last season I had some mold problems I was very bummed out to say the least. I hope that helps with your decision you will love the tent once you get it! Merry Christmas and happy New Year’s to you as well!
Ts not easy its simple easy. Only a complete idiot would have a hard time with these tents.Had a seam start to rip . Kodiak said no problem. Sent some pictures they sent me a shipping tag in a few weeks I had a new tent shell. They took care of my problem.
Wow that’s really great service. I’ve had mine for roughly 6 months now and still as excited about it as day one when I opened it out of the box! Kodiak is a great company from my prospective! Thanks for the support and comment!
Looks pretty sweet! I've got the Cabelas 12x12 Alaknak tent, and do *not* like the center tent pole, and all the guy lines. I does have a stove jack, and that is a plus, because I deer hunt in Northern Michigan, and it can get pretty cold in November. Thanks for the informative vid!
I’m loving the tent I just got back from a archery deer hunt and had the tent up. every time I set it up I get excited I have zero buyers remorse!! I bet that center pole can be annoying for sure. I’m using my mr. heater buddy to stay warm this up coming elk hunt I’m hoping it works out. I don’t want to put a stove in this tent because it will take up the extra room but if the heater don’t quit cut it this season I’ll probably install one. Thanks for the comment and support!!
I have the 10x14 and have been sleeping in it the last 2 years, set up on a friend’s property using the house for kitchen and bathroom etc. I love it and hate it!... these tents are great in summer with excellent ventilation, quality made, ykk dips heavy duty floor and the flex bow design is great in wind, just rock solid... the cons are that it’s terrible in damp, wet climates.. there is no way whatsoever to ventilate it without exposing it to rain, and because of this it’s a magnet for mould.. the total inability to ventilate it is a major problem.. If you’re only using it for short term camps it would be ok I suppose, but for an all season long term tent I’d avoid canvas... although other brands have designs where you can ventilate them but still not expose the windows / doors to rain...
Thanks for the comment! That’s good info. I do shorter camp outs my self the longest being about a week long with that said I can see where that could be a problem with long stays in wetter climates.
I just run it through the door that I’m not using and zip to the corner it seems to work good. When I was hunting this year I went through a snow storm it never leaked through. With that said it would be nice if they had a spot designated for extension cord or hose. Thanks for the question!!
I run a Propane Heater in mine. Run Hose through the bottom zipper on the window. Set Heater on two bricks to get the heater off the tent floor. Caution always crack open window vents front and back to allow fresh air to enter.
@@CBCapt Thank you for the reply. I was looking into this tent as well as a way to heat it. I am amazed by the diesel parking heaters. No condensation, outside the tent, and very, very economical as well as a low price....$150 ish. A couple of liters of fuel will last for days.
I was in some wind one time where it was shaking the tent really good. I thought for sure it was going to blow the tent over to my surprise it held up well. The best part is you don’t get the noise from the canvas tent like you do from a regular tent.
I agree totally best tent I’ve ever own to. I just got back from hunting camp went through wind gusts and a snow storm the tent held up great! Thanks for the comment!
Thanks man that’s so cool! The tent has been great for me! it’s one of those purchases your just happy with every time you pull it out! I’m going to be making another video about it soon of what I think about it a year later. Thanks for the support I really appreciate it!
My understanding of canvas it’s made out of both cotton and polyester. In the warmer months the tent can get hot but I haven’t noticed it get humid so much. The area I live isn’t the humid though so probably why I haven’t noticed it. Thanks for the comment. Maybe some one will see your question and answer it better than I can.
Yeah I still love it. I just got back from a week long hunt it was great. Most importantly I stayed dry from the rain storms. If a canvas tent is what your looking for I’d recommend these for sure. I am bias but I don’t think you’d regret getting one.
@@eric_james thanks for the speedy reply. Been camping many years now but camped in a canvas tent last weekend and now I'm spoiled. Think this will be the one.
No problem. Yeah once you go canvas you don’t go back 😂. There nice in the wind to you have to listen to that tent slap all night long. The canvas makes some noise but not like regular tents.
That’s a good question! I think you could you’d just have to figure out a way to bolt the D loops down to the platform. Having the tent staked down is part of how it stands up and give it its stability. If you do it you should attach a picture to my Instagram I’d like to see what that looks like. Thanks for the comment!
@@eric_james I would like to see what it is going to look like also! Lol. I will figure something out! I am putting the tent in my back yard, the land slopes, I thought a platform would do the trick…this way I can also put a small fence on the platform…and make it into my tiny house! Want to rent out my house a few nights during the summer..so I thought I could stay in the tent….have no fear…I have an electric fence!
Oh thanks man much appreciated!! Thanks for the shirt compliment it’s my logo I’m working with to start a little clothing line when the timing is right.
For the 8 person tent I’d say yes but if you got one of the smaller tents maybe but with the polls even that would be tricky. You’d probably be better off getting a regular tent for the dirt bike. Thanks for the comment and support!!
Holy Science. You wouldn't want this on your pig. Sure you could do it but if you're camping you'll have 15 to 40 lb of other gear The smallest Kodiak is extremely doable and I've used my KLR with the Springbar brand same size 6x8ish.. although I've since started using a backpacking tent cuz even the smallest Kodiak is like 20 Lbs.
Yeah those tents are heavy. It’s probably the only down fall actually is there’s no backcountry hunts with the kodiak canvas tents. Unless you have horses.
RE: the A-frame concept -- have the middle stake be 1" to 2" below the tent entryway roof/opening height and the two end stakes about 4" lower than the center. It worked on other tests with a front fly that I have been in. Enjoy!
I tried a few different things this last hunting season I found one pole at the door way and the other tying straight toward the ground on the other side with no pole just rope and stake worked well for me. Thanks for the comment!!
I have the original 10x14 Springbar tent that Kodiac copied the design from. Kodiac did ad some design improvements. But neither is as roomy and comfortable as my 5-meter canvas Bell tent, and none of the cabin-style tents are as weather and wind-resistant as a Bell tent.
@@eric_james Your welcome, the TeePee style of the Bell tents make them inherently resistant to wind and the canvas is cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter and a major plus to me was that the canvas doesn't flutter and make the noise that nylon and poly tents do. If I was solo camping I would consider a 3 meter one, and actually, a 4meter one would be plenty for my wife and me but we enjoy the 5-meter one because we can have a queen bed a cot for our bags of stuff a good size table and 2 chairs and still have plenty of room to walk around. If you are considering one, my research 2 1/2 years ago led me to the Psyclone tents, their quality is excellent.
I haven’t had it rain yet. Before I got the tent I did a tone of research myself and a few of the guys said it held up really well in rain. Thanks for the comment!
I have the 2 person Flexbow and it does not leak at all, I've had it in very bad rain storms several times and it did fantastic, I freaking love my Kodiak tent....get one you will not regret it
For the awning, you just lower one of the poles when you're expecting rain and the water runs right off. Just like the manual recommends.
I love my 10×14.... Im 67 yrs. Old, lady horse camper.... I can set this tent up by myself in no time st all. Its roomy, and secure as well as rain proof. The large windows allow me to check on my horse at night with out having to get up and go outside. The awning is not a problem .... I just lower one of the poles. I love my Kodiak!
Yes ma’am! These canvas tents are great for everything I use it for as well. Thanks for the comment!
You go girl !! Love your comment 💞😎🐎
You've encouraged me. I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to put a canvas tent like this up by myself and that I'd be kind of stuck with the nylon/polyester walled tents and I hadn't seen anybody say anything about canvas tents outside of heavy and you need 2 people for the bigger tents. I'm a widow with a little kid. It'll be a while before he can help and I want to be able to use it after he's grown and moved away. Thank you...
Hi Eric, that is one of the best investments for your outdoors trips you could have bought. got mine n 2008 and it is still going strong. Couple of tips if any one cares. Take the time to add a little extra strap to the D rings on the side for pole to prop the tent up. After a log time of use wet, dry, wet, dry, they fray and tear away which can a bit of a pain in higher winds. I bought the tarp from them for the tent floor to give it some extra oomph good investment as well. Mr. Buddy heater. a small one, is excellent in the tent for colder evenings and winter hunts. Caution about using the heater and the loft in high winds as clothes can go flying off and possibly cause a mishap. I changed out the little plastic rings for metal clips that are adjustable for the storage. I also was able to treat the tent to a complete revamping of the waterproof. w we had a terrible storm and the tent took a beating and flooded inside. I was able to dry it out with Mr. Buddy and used the Kiwi spray treatment recommended by the Kodiak team. 3 cans did the trick. Good as new. Enjoy and thank you for sharing the kids will love it.
Awesome comment! Thank you so much for taking the time to write that and giving some hot tips!
Inth8nk the hole in the flap isnfor a rioe to pull it down so the water don't run back to the door area and runs foward . I think! 💭
Man, having a torrential rain on camping and knowing the next day, people will be complaining about their water paddle inside their tent and I'm just there chilling drinking my coffee in my Kodiak tent. My 10 x 10 has done me good and so will my Grand kids once I have them.. =)
That’s funny and so true. I just got back from a weekend hunt in the tent it didn’t rain but every time I set the tent up It just makes me happy. I definitely do not have buyers remorse!! Thanks for the comment and support!
Please move your videos off TH-cam. There are so many ads now it's unwatchable!
Thanks for the comment!
What's the load rating on the loft?
I’m not sure on that but I put my clothes up there all the time and it holds it just fine. Some of my later season clothes can get up there in weight.
Just sold my 10 X 10 Flexbow. The walls are too angular and the weight is too much for our needs. If you put a queen sized mattress in it, the walls are so steep you are bumping into the walls when you walk around the mattress. If they put the doors on the straight vertical sides it would of worked better.
You do have a point. I think their cabin tents the walls are more straight up and down but still have the heavy problem.
I have one. Great tent. No problem in a heavy rain storm. Barely moved.
That’s good to know! I am very happy with the tent so far. Thanks for the comment and support!
Save yourself some time and hard work by investing in some 12 inch lag bolts with 2 inch washers . They work great as stakes
I have since done that myself. You are correct sir!
I have the 10' x 10' Kodiak Flex Bow. Great Tent had mine for about 8 years lots of use. Well worth the money.
I’m still very pleased with mine as well! I get excited every time I get to break it through out.
It says in the owners manual that this isn't for use in heavy snow conditions. Had anyone used this tent in snow? I'm looking to use this tent full-time in Seattle in a homeless tent city.
@@pcxdrone No Snow for me/Heavy rains will weigh down the Canvas awning/get up in the morning push up water runs off- probably due the same for snow.
That's what I wanted to know, l just brought one
I just ordered this tent. Can’t wait to start camping again!
That’s awesome, welcome to the kodiak tent club. 👏👏😂 You won’t regret it. I’m so pleased with mine!!
Nice video. People complain about water pooling on the canopy. All you have to do is place the poles at an angle to shed water away from the door. A tent peg bent at a 45 degree angle to keep the pole in place. Nice review!
Thank you buddy I appreciate it. Thanks for the comment!
Great buy, 👍 👌
I've been looking at this tent for a few years now, will be purchasing one next year. The tent I have now will last another season of camping. Thank you for sharing, take care. 🇺🇲
Yes it is a great buy I love it! You will to when you get one! Thank you for the comment! You take care too!
Great video! I love my 10x14...I took it out on our first real (not backyard) camping trip a few weeks ago. I too had the same problem with footprints the first time I set it up.
Thank you for the support it means a lot. It was a lesson learned for sure about the foot prints.
Those sure are great tents! What I do to not walk on it is open the doors and step/crawl on the inside floor to do the poles. The 10x14 sure is large but you're right it is like a little cabin so when you're hanging out in there its not so bad even if you have cots. I've been using sound blankets on the floor for extra padding and it makes it pretty nice as well. Hope you get to take it out soon Eric!
That’s a good idea to open the doors to not step on it. I love the size of it for sure. I might also check out the sound blankets also. Thanks for the comment it was full of great ideas!!
Eric James Outdoors - awesome glad to help! If your ground is hard (out here it is a nightmare and I’ve actually bent the stakes - which I didn’t think was possible) is to use 12” lag bolts and an impact drill. It seems kinda silly but works AMAZINGLY well. On my last video at 3:15 you can see the inside of mine. On the floor are the black blankets and a wool blanket. It makes it pretty nice in there.
I’ve seen the lag bolt trick before I thought it was weird at first look but I thinks it’s a good idea I’ll probably go that way in the future.
Boy you sure got some strange trolls saying some interesting things. I think your video is fine. I've owned four Springbars from Salt Lake for 30 years and used them in my dad's scout troop for 15 years before that. I'm sure Kodiaks aren't much different. Some of the best tents you can buy!
Yeah a few trolls for sure. I think it’s funny they barely make sense! As far as I can tell the spring bar and the kodiak are a lot alike just minor differences. I agree with you though some of the best tents you can buy. Thanks for the comment!
I've had one for a couple of years and it has been great except for a couple of issues. The door zippers are not adequate. We have one failing on the door under the awning. The door is under a lot of tension due to the spring bar design and it has cause the zipper to fail right at the corner. A secondary issue is the design of the awning. Its very awkward and the center grommet must be tied down so it is lower than both poles so water can drain otherwise water will pool and bring down the tent.
I haven’t had any problems with a door yet. The awning on the the other hand I agree 100% with you.
Thanks for sharing. How does it do in the summer? There is another version with more windows for another $100. So just wondering if this one is hot in the summer without the extra windows.
Thanks for the comment! You may like the one with more windows. You’ll have a better opportunity to catch a breeze. The one I have does fine but I have found myself wishing I got the upgrade in the summer.
A great tent that will last a long long time. We'll worth the $.
I agree 100%
I'm loving the echo with nothing in it and sense the tent is so heavy made of thicker material than other tents coupled with how big it actually is I'd argue it's more of a portable tiny home more so than a tent
You could definitely make a tiny home out of it 😂
Thank you for your efforts and time. I have been interested in this tent and you got me ready now to order. My Bow hunting camp for late fall. Thanks again.
Thanks for the comment! You won’t be disappointed they are good tents. Good luck on your upcoming bow hunt.
Very well developed and informative video. What an awesome tent!! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!!
During a storm, I would drop the awning and lash it down to prevent it from flapping around in the higher winds.....
That’s a good tip! Thanks for the comment!
Hi Erik! Great video. Looking to buy a Kodiak tent. More for hunting purposes in late winter. How's it hold up in low temps and do you recommend a water proof spray right away or wait a year or so? Merry Christmas and Happy New Years!
Thanks for the question! In the colder months I’ve used a mister buddy heater. When just using one heater it isn’t quite enough but when using two it will heat up good. Unless you’re thinking of using a stove then you will be great. I haven’t used any water proof. When the water hits the tent it beads up and either dries or falls off but I imagine water proof spray would be a great idea to the more protection the better. One piece of advice to not put it away wet at all make sure it’s completely dry before you do. I had issues with that. I put it away just a little to soon before it was throughly dried and this last season I had some mold problems I was very bummed out to say the least. I hope that helps with your decision you will love the tent once you get it! Merry Christmas and happy New Year’s to you as well!
Ts not easy its simple easy. Only a complete idiot would have a hard time with these tents.Had a seam start to rip . Kodiak said no problem. Sent some pictures they sent me a shipping tag in a few weeks I had a new tent shell. They took care of my problem.
Wow that’s really great service. I’ve had mine for roughly 6 months now and still as excited about it as day one when I opened it out of the box! Kodiak is a great company from my prospective! Thanks for the support and comment!
Looks pretty sweet!
I've got the Cabelas 12x12 Alaknak tent, and do *not* like the center tent pole, and all the guy lines.
I does have a stove jack, and that is a plus, because I deer hunt in Northern Michigan, and it can get pretty cold in November.
Thanks for the informative vid!
I’m loving the tent I just got back from a archery deer hunt and had the tent up. every time I set it up I get excited I have zero buyers remorse!! I bet that center pole can be annoying for sure. I’m using my mr. heater buddy to stay warm this up coming elk hunt I’m hoping it works out. I don’t want to put a stove in this tent because it will take up the extra room but if the heater don’t quit cut it this season I’ll probably install one. Thanks for the comment and support!!
@@eric_james does it have a stove jack hole for a stove or would one need to be made
It does not you would have to tap your own hole. I’ve seen other videos it doesn’t seem to hard to do though! Thanks for the comment!
I have the 10x14 and have been sleeping in it the last 2 years, set up on a friend’s property using the house for kitchen and bathroom etc. I love it and hate it!... these tents are great in summer with excellent ventilation, quality made, ykk dips heavy duty floor and the flex bow design is great in wind, just rock solid... the cons are that it’s terrible in damp, wet climates.. there is no way whatsoever to ventilate it without exposing it to rain, and because of this it’s a magnet for mould.. the total inability to ventilate it is a major problem.. If you’re only using it for short term camps it would be ok I suppose, but for an all season long term tent I’d avoid canvas... although other brands have designs where you can ventilate them but still not expose the windows / doors to rain...
Thanks for the comment! That’s good info. I do shorter camp outs my self the longest being about a week long with that said I can see where that could be a problem with long stays in wetter climates.
Do your doors not have screens and the tent have an awning?
First of this complaint that I’ve ever read
just stretch a tarp over it and turn on a fan
Have you figured a way to bring in an extension cord or propane hose? I assume there is a way through the door?
I just run it through the door that I’m not using and zip to the corner it seems to work good. When I was hunting this year I went through a snow storm it never leaked through. With that said it would be nice if they had a spot designated for extension cord or hose. Thanks for the question!!
I run a Propane Heater in mine. Run Hose through the bottom zipper on the window. Set Heater on two bricks to get the heater off the tent floor. Caution always crack open window vents front and back to allow fresh air to enter.
@@CBCapt Thank you for the reply. I was looking into this tent as well as a way to heat it. I am amazed by the diesel parking heaters. No condensation, outside the tent, and very, very economical as well as a low price....$150 ish. A couple of liters of fuel will last for days.
@@CBCapt how well does the tent stay cool at at the coast? I'm from the western part of the State.
I put a stove Jack in mine, and a wood stove... Kicks butt.
Awesome!! I might do the in the future! Thanks for the comment!
@@eric_james I have a video description, on how to...
Send a link I’ll check it out!!
@@eric_james th-cam.com/video/v4pPAI2VRsQ/w-d-xo.html
What about wind resistance?? I was thinking to get one that can be used in any weather condition!
I was in some wind one time where it was shaking the tent really good. I thought for sure it was going to blow the tent over to my surprise it held up well. The best part is you don’t get the noise from the canvas tent like you do from a regular tent.
My 2 man, Kodiak Springbar Tent is the best tent I’ve owned. Very pleased with it. 10x14 looks like a bigger version, with the same quality.
I agree totally best tent I’ve ever own to. I just got back from hunting camp went through wind gusts and a snow storm the tent held up great! Thanks for the comment!
have had mine for 10 years. every year elk hunting.
That’s awesome I will be very happy to have mine that long! Thanks for the comment!
Watch the video titled KODIAK TENT FAIL
Ya, I'm still only seeing 1 video about a zipper fail out of all the videos out there.
Great video Eric. Big help just ordered one.
Thanks man that’s so cool! The tent has been great for me! it’s one of those purchases your just happy with every time you pull it out! I’m going to be making another video about it soon of what I think about it a year later. Thanks for the support I really appreciate it!
Thank you so much for making this informative video.
Thank you for the support and comment!
Indeed it's awesome, the problem is that they don't ship it in Europe!!!! I guess their not interested in that market!
That’s a bummer. They really should!
@@eric_james rest assure my friend, I will find a way to get it ! 😉
Haha, i believe you on that!!
What is the length at the ceiling height? End to end?
I can’t remember exactly what the ceiling height is but I’m 6’ and there’s about 5 inches or more above my head. All the way across.
Does it have a dedicated electric port?Or just run thru door.
You just have to run it through the door. There’s no special port. It would be nice if it had to be but running through the door works pretty good
Think about getting one, thanks for the info.
That’s great. You’ll enjoy it!
Love mine had it for years
That’s awesome!
Hey Eric, is the material cotton or synthetic. And does it get hot and humid in a forest. Due to green house effect?
My understanding of canvas it’s made out of both cotton and polyester. In the warmer months the tent can get hot but I haven’t noticed it get humid so much. The area I live isn’t the humid though so probably why I haven’t noticed it. Thanks for the comment. Maybe some one will see your question and answer it better than I can.
Thank you. Great video btw. Keep it up
Thank you!! I sure will!
You still using that tent? How's it holding up? Thinking about buying this, reviews seem pretty positive.
Yeah I still love it. I just got back from a week long hunt it was great. Most importantly I stayed dry from the rain storms. If a canvas tent is what your looking for I’d recommend these for sure. I am bias but I don’t think you’d regret getting one.
@@eric_james thanks for the speedy reply. Been camping many years now but camped in a canvas tent last weekend and now I'm spoiled. Think this will be the one.
No problem. Yeah once you go canvas you don’t go back 😂. There nice in the wind to you have to listen to that tent slap all night long. The canvas makes some noise but not like regular tents.
Eric……could I set this up on a platform ? Thanks for any info you can provide me with!
That’s a good question! I think you could you’d just have to figure out a way to bolt the D loops down to the platform. Having the tent staked down is part of how it stands up and give it its stability. If you do it you should attach a picture to my Instagram I’d like to see what that looks like. Thanks for the comment!
@@eric_james I would like to see what it is going to look like also! Lol. I will figure something out! I am putting the tent in my back yard, the land slopes, I thought a platform would do the trick…this way I can also put a small fence on the platform…and make it into my tiny house! Want to rent out my house a few nights during the summer..so I thought I could stay in the tent….have no fear…I have an electric fence!
😂😂😂 I like it! Thinking outside the box!
Cool. Thanks
Thank you!
this tent is awesome
Yes it is 👍👍👍
Nice job Eric
Thanks for the kind words! Much appreciated!!
Great review! I have 10×10 and love it. Sweet shirt too by the way.
Oh thanks man much appreciated!! Thanks for the shirt compliment it’s my logo I’m working with to start a little clothing line when the timing is right.
Let me know when the timing is right. I would like to scoop up a shirt 👕.
Will do for sure! Thanks for the support!!
im guessing its too heavy for a klr650
For the 8 person tent I’d say yes but if you got one of the smaller tents maybe but with the polls even that would be tricky. You’d probably be better off getting a regular tent for the dirt bike. Thanks for the comment and support!!
Holy Science. You wouldn't want this on your pig. Sure you could do it but if you're camping you'll have 15 to 40 lb of other gear The smallest Kodiak is extremely doable and I've used my KLR with the Springbar brand same size 6x8ish.. although I've since started using a backpacking tent cuz even the smallest Kodiak is like 20 Lbs.
Yeah those tents are heavy. It’s probably the only down fall actually is there’s no backcountry hunts with the kodiak canvas tents. Unless you have horses.
I have this tent for about three years now , with no leaks just heavy , love it
It definitely was heavier than I expected it to be!
RE: the A-frame concept -- have the middle stake be 1" to 2" below the tent entryway roof/opening height and the two end stakes about 4" lower than the center. It worked on other tests with a front fly that I have been in. Enjoy!
I tried a few different things this last hunting season I found one pole at the door way and the other tying straight toward the ground on the other side with no pole just rope and stake worked well for me. Thanks for the comment!!
I have the original 10x14 Springbar tent that Kodiac copied the design from. Kodiac did ad some design improvements. But neither is as roomy and comfortable as my 5-meter canvas Bell tent, and none of the cabin-style tents are as weather and wind-resistant as a Bell tent.
I don’t know much about the bell tent sounds like a good tent though. Thanks for the comment!
@@eric_james Your welcome, the TeePee style of the Bell tents make them inherently resistant to wind and the canvas is cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter and a major plus to me was that the canvas doesn't flutter and make the noise that nylon and poly tents do. If I was solo camping I would consider a 3 meter one, and actually, a 4meter one would be plenty for my wife and me but we enjoy the 5-meter one because we can have a queen bed a cot for our bags of stuff a good size table and 2 chairs and still have plenty of room to walk around. If you are considering one, my research 2 1/2 years ago led me to the Psyclone tents, their quality is excellent.
That’s cool I’ll have to check em out. The wind flapping the nylon tent is one reason I’m so glad to have the kodiak for sure. Thanks for the info!
Is teton kodiak? Their tents looks identical
I don’t think so but who knows maybe same manufacturer. Spring bar tents are identical as well.
Nice bro 👌
Thanks man
We are looking at this same tent but read some reviews where it leaked really badly when raining. Have you had it in the rain yet?
I haven’t had it rain yet. Before I got the tent I did a tone of research myself and a few of the guys said it held up really well in rain. Thanks for the comment!
This video might help.
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I have the 2 person Flexbow and it does not leak at all, I've had it in very bad rain storms several times and it did fantastic, I freaking love my Kodiak tent....get one you will not regret it
I haven’t had as much time with mine but I agree I love my Kodiak tent.
@@eric_james they're awesome tents, I'm trying to save up to get the big cabin tent it looks like it'll be a fantastic tent for long camping trips