Springbar - Springbar Canvas Tents

I used a Kodiak Canvas - springbar style tent. It's not too heavy (65lb), breathes somewhat (keeps heat and humidity in-tent manageable), sets up in 5 minutes, and ate the rain and wind storms with no issues. It's a tank. Also, the internal space is great, and I'm 6'2" 205lb. With the poles in a separate bag, you can check the two bags for no extra cost. Also, $700. Big advocate.

The only downside to those is the weight. They are absolute tanks, though, and are definitely BIFL.

I bought one for Burning Man (a year it rained torrentially and I was out there for two weeks) and didn't have space to store it afterwards, so gave it to a guy who lived in it on a friend's property for the next 6 years. He still has the tent, although he has permanent housing, and it's in great shape-- that thing is a workhorse!!

The correct answer. I'll probably inherit my Dad's someday. It's 30 years old and has barely any signs of age, despite frequent use when I was a kid and teen.

have a Springbar and love it, couldn’t imagine a higher quality tent. Also will plug DoD Outdoors! I’ve been amazed by the quality of their “canva” tarps.

Im using them for different purposes (have an enclosed springbar tent and a dod tarp), but both are set up long term this summer. I’d say they compare similarly. neither have had leaks and both would be great choices.

I have one and like it. You need to be able to stake it down to raise it, so desert areas can be a challenge

I have a springbar tent and it is great. But it is bulky and heavy. I can put it up myself in about 20 minutes. 140 sqft all of it useable. Cooler in the heat. Warmer in the cold. Doesn’t leak or collect condensation. In fact the more wet it gets the better it sheds water. Another bonus is that you can put a wood stove in it which is fun but not very practical for keeping you warm through the cold night. Stove goes out after 4 hours so you have to constantly add wood throughout the night. I love it.

I love my Springbar. Going on 10 years of use and it is still in excellent condition.

Are you planning to have a heat source in your tent? We use a canvas tent that is great year round, 2 big outdoorsman cots (love) + Teton mattress pads and use a propane heater to keep it comfortable on cooler nights. https://preview.redd.it/7rvf6tn4oqte1.jpeg?width=4096&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e79e5017325ed43f5e0432928d6fba2ccb6e3261

Nice! They are great, we have the little buddy, but ended up getting the big buddy for those extra cold nights. That is also our doggo in front who enjoys warming up by it. We crack a couple windows and keep a carbon monoxide detector just in case. Canvas tents have decent ventilation and we have not had the detector go off once since using it. The tent is a Springbar Skyliner.

Obligatory mention of Springbar. Their 8x6 tent was my Burning Man tent for many years. It has a door on both sides, not sure what you're looking for as to vestibules. For 2-3 people you'll probably be looking at their "Outfitter," which is 7x9, but only has a door on one side.