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We set up a permanent canvas bell tent as a 3 season cottage at our off-grid property. We go over our choice of going with the Canvas Camp yurt style tent from CitizenCanvas. We set up this bell tent and try it out for the first time. It has a full sized bed and a table and chairs and we went above the traditional camping experience by setting up a BougeRV Fort power station as well as 200W of solar panels and a Dual Zone BougeRV 12v portable fridge.s 
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Have you ever stayed in a large canvas tent like this? Would you?
I'm in a similar setup this whole summer, the biggest difference is the size. I opted for a 4m one bcause I was afraid it would not fit between the olive trees, tho' now I see a 4.5 , even a 5m would have made it between. Best sleep I've had in years... Love how you made yours work, cheers!
Yes, we are ordering the same tent, will be staying in it til we build our home. Thank You for the information.
Ive lived in a bell tent like this for almost 2 years now in an australian forest
Soooo you’re just some yuppies with a camping aesthetic channel? I’ll bet you’re selling stuff you’re showing in your videos…. 😂
I've stayed in a bell tent like this at festivals. The tiny wood burner makes it so cosy, and great for drying clothes.
I lived in one during covid in the woods at the back of the care home I worked at for 18 months loved it.
What a fantastic idea!!
I absolutely LOVE the wooden platform. It would make all the difference to me. In fact - I wouldn't want a tent without it. Very nice!
I like my dirt floors with my tipi. I drop tarps then lay rugs around the center fire pit and it's dry warm and cheerful. I think it wouldn't be a problem at all.
As an older guy I remember camping in a large canvas tent in the 60's as a boy. Your tent reminds me of those wonderful times.
Having it off the ground is a huge plus. With the furnishings and sun filtering through the canvas it's so inviting and relaxing. You son will have great adventures there.
I once got a 2 bedroom tent, set it up on pallets with plywood over them, then hung a huge tarp over the entire thing. The tarp was attached to trees, and never touched the tent. It withstood thunder and lightening stores and lasted till I took it down!
That’s so cool!
Thanks!@@JonathanKuhn
@@terrietravis3203 how long did you have it up?
about 8 months and I only took it down because I moved@@emilysha418
@terrietravis3203 Where did you buy the tarp?
Don't know where you all live or where your property is located, but I find it almost unbelievable that you can leave that entire camp set up and it is still there whenever you come back. Almost any place I've ever been or lived, [[ at least since the 1960's ]] your tent and camp would be either long gone ( taken ) or destroyed when you came back to it.
They leave there pit bull there when there gone
Right. Sad but true. Couldn’t leave on property in California unless super remote.
Canada 😅
I have property in rural Ky that’s pretty remote and has a small cabin on it. It’s not possible to keep someone out of a place if they want in. In 30 years, it’s been "broken into" (I don’t lock it) twice. Once I’m pretty sure it was a neighbor who stole some rustic decorations and once it was probably kids who just made a mess. It sucks but you can’t let what people might do rule your life. Who’s going to steal a tent this big? It would be a huge undertaking
Maine
love seeing young people taking advantage of they're time as they travel around the sun...good for your young family.
I have had a couple of these. I like them but- check all your knots. I suggest using Tec screws to fix the poles together as during strong wind they can bounce apart and will rip the canvas. An external rain cover and porch is a good long term idea and an inner liner not only looks nice but helps trap air movement proving a tiny bit of insulation. We have a4door for more height with stove and fixed the chimney as well.
So interesting. Great tips! We have had some great winds here and no issues yet. We tighten the guy ropes occasionally and can’t imagine any of the poles coming undone. The can’t budge without loosening the guy ropes since we run it so tight. I’ll look into the inner liner! I didn’t know that existed. The 4 door version is a castle! That would be perfect for a stove.
Had a friend who built a wigwam out of sheets he got from thrift store and painted them with paint also from a recycling depot set it up at a fishing spot and it lasted the whole season But unfortunately the next season a bear or vandals destroyed it but it was warm and dry and was fun holiday
Being a 4 season tent'er I enjoy the camp atmosphere. I use to be involved with a camp and got out of that hassle with dealing with a permit dwelling.
Remembering the great times I had as a "boy" scout going to scout camp and staying in tents always stuck what fun it was and it was fun. Back at it and enjoy all 4 seasons with no hassles. The areas camped in can be reserved and are primitive. Which means nothing is there. Going self contained is what I like doing anyway. So when it rains, snow or just turns into a sunny afternoon, catching a nap and coffee to boot is pure and utter joy...peace and quite, hearing the wild life, walking in the forest. Am in on that every time
It looks FABULOUS!! Wow!! Love it!
Oh wow. This looks amazing! Well done!
That's a beautiful son and wife you have there man, lucky you guys, such an awesome place.
I found your video while searching for reviews on another tent. Super happy I did! You answered some questions I knew we’d need to address. -Like how to guy out the tent in a smaller space on a platform. Some really smart solutions here. Thanks for sharing!
You can add a stove, and where do you go do your business and shower And I would suggest building a lean to over the top of your tent to help you with the snow load and side panels of wood to protect your tent in winter from the wind
you don't have to stick build to have a cabin. If you reinforce the poles you can cover the exterior with spray foam and wait for it to cure then spray a layer of shotcrete over that. Instant permanent structure.
But aren't all the chemicals in those toxic? I read about them, they're definitely toxic and cancer causing. But what I couldn't find was if they are still toxic after they have been dried.
You can Airbnb the tent when you get a house too ❤❤❤❤ beautiful set up! Looks cozy!
What a beautiful setting !
I used to take a smaller one to bbqs/parties and set it up for all the kids. They loved it
Love this video! ❤ We're just about to invest in some bell tents for our land and this has been inspiring.
This is extremely cool!
I've got a 13 foot one going to set it up tomorrow clad I got to watch the video you made
Thank You ,Beautiful and to the point!! Soo helpful information and listing the price was a plus.
Cool idea!
Lovely set up. Beautiful
Just a warning to anyone thinking about buying one of these. Bought the same tent. We had to return it. We woke up to a small lake in the tent after the first rainfall. Definitely needs to be set up under a huge tarp canopy if you intend on leaving it set up for any length of time.
That’s super interesting. I wonder why that happened? We’ve had buckets of rain this year on the Citizen Canvas tent and it’s been set up for months and inside has been dry for us!
@@JonathanKuhn Theirs must have had a leak.
Did you season the tent before use? What I understand is you need to set it up and soak it, let it dry. Maybe a few times. After that you should be good. Brands make a difference too. I'm no expert but several people has said that.
@@brianbell9817season a tent? Whaaaat lol
@@brianbell9817truth!
Awesome!!! ❤❤
Thank you for sharing.
soooo soooo cool. woww soo great it's on your block of land, and is permanently set up for you. Ahhhhmazing.
beautiful, mate!
You'll want a vestibule at the entrance for when it's raining to keep the inside dry.
She looks so happy
Cool video! Your son is so cute!! I want one. :) I was just gonna ask about the deck and then, I saw the link at the end. Thanks!!
Thank you for the inspiration.
Wow that awesome!! Love camping too❤🙌🏻
Cute set up! And cute little Bub too!🎖🎖🎖😎😎😎🌟🌟🌟
Great idea I see the advantage of having the walls be higher so you can put seating and beds closer to the walls.
Beautiful home!
Beautiful!
Love it! but how come you guys haven't updated in a long time🤔 looking forward to your new videos!❤
Love the kitchenette. And love the tent, unfortunately I am the only one in my family who likes the tent idea.
Selam
beautiful camp
I honestly prefer sidewalls to bell tents. because of the wood, or steel frame, sidewalls are really rugged in bad weather, heavy snow loading and such.
next rounded yurts and bell tents.. are harder to divide off inside, as they are... well.. circles. a side wall tent you can very simply drop in dividers to make rooms, and you don't have rounded walls, as well as the sidewall roof and walls make great ancoring points for dividers where the bell tents only have the center pole.
you can add in real doors and windows into a sidewall tent, building a wall that may be part of or may be attached to the frame. then you can build windows and put in a door,. when you want, you pull back the outer canvas so you have access to the door and windows can see outside. but if you need to, due to bad storm, serious cold weather, you can bring the end canvas over the windows and door, then seal it up from inside. it can also give you a very "sturdy" mounting point for stove pipes... so they aren't being blown around as much by high winds.
The plains Indians lived in teepees like this and yes they seem super smart cozy and convenient
Awesome mate, cheers from Australia
We have the emporer bell tent and it’s amazing
very cool. thank you.
That is a very nice tent !!!
We leave az in summer. We have a blow up Yurt. Same style and size. We adore it. We font have snow here so were good haha
I’ve lived in a similar tent for 3.5 years on a remote piece land and never had any problems.
Thanks mate
So Beautiful Amazing❤
That’s a fabulous set-up. The deck is a real game-changer. Gives you somewhere level, smooth, clean and dry to step out to in the morning. Would a next step be to add a stove and flue?
The deck certainly makes a big difference to the experience. I considered a stove and glue but ended up trying a Deisel heat exchanger. It uses very little power and very little fuel and there is no spot or need to maintain a fire. There is something special about a crackling fire though.
Home is where the heart is! Xxx
Love it
Citizen canvas is good for bell, I tend to look to The Canvas Tent Shop (also in Canada) at their sidewalls.
This is literally the estate I want :) Sub'd I bet thermal managements is great. If maskitos are bad I would make a air lock room(cant remember what its called)as a pre room before entrance.
You’d want the rain fly to go out over the edge of the decking to keep rain from going under the tent.
I can share some practical experience here as we have used this tent in our hostel for many years. We set them up on our beach side hostel and rent them to our customers.
1. Set up easy. Yes.
2. Permanent. No. The fabric can only last for two years at most if you expose the tent under the sun and rainy days.
We replace them every year as this business still making us profit.
Very interesting! We use a fly on ours and hope that it extends the life.
Brilliant. Now all you need is also a second and third wife. The idea you came with some 8 years ago, however, is brilliant.
Cool video
Yes, But not in tropical or humid environments. I have seen this exact rig with mould on the inside walls after prolonged rain.
'a bit longer when you have help' :-)
Cool!
I think its beautiful! ❣ But, the two things I would be concerned about is security against unwanted intruders (people and bears). It wouldn't protect you against either of those.
Okay. So a new season is in the making. Has your tent held up over time? More importantly, are you experiencing mold issues with this tent? Thanks.
Cool!!!
This looks awesome- i need something to live in while i build a tiny house. My question is how did you build your foundation? Thanks
Check out my other videos! There are so many options for the platform but I shared my way.
really hard to buy land here in the UK unless your a developer , other wise my friends and I would have been living like this years ago , nice set up 💚
Looks great. Where is that and where can you do it legally??
Beauty
How much is the cost of tent
Nice tent but in my damp climate I would think that the fabric might turn green or moldy. Permanent is a long time. Would be interested to see how it holds up in a year.
nah Cobin FTW. Cheaper than the tent too!
What is the total cost, finished, at the end of this project?? (Did I miss this mention? )
It looks like a copy of the US Army 10 man arctic tent, with modern details.
I took Boy Scouts to Summer Camp for 26 years. We bought 2 of these for us leaders. They sucked. No head room to get dresses except in the center. We ended up with two cabin style canvas tents, much more accommodating.
beautiful job....I'd worry about thieves however....such is our human race...God bless.
Hi l enyoyed your video. We are thinking of going off grid and wanted to find out where we can get the equipment you have.
👍. I have links to the tent and stuff in the video description
I love this!
Hello, any trouble with tree sap? Great setup looks brilliant.
I decided to install a fly to mitigate that 👍
Nice video! Would you worry about snow ? The step pitch of the roof seems like it wouldn't be a problem
The issue with snow is that any sticky snow will accumulate on the fabric and the weight will be significant enough to damage the tent. We won’t be at the tent enough over winter to brush the snow off so we took it down in our recent video.
I’m Considering a similar setup. Where abouts are you located ? Do you get a lot of snow ? Personally thinking if I go this route I would add a floating triangle “awning” to extend the tents shelf life.
I’m located in Ontario Canada. We get dumps of Icy snow. We are certainly taking ours down before the snowfall since we won’t be around to constantly keep the snow load off.
hey man i love the chairs, where did you buy them, or did you build? I'd love to try to build chairs like those
The chairs are pretty great. They were bought on sale at a furniture store called bouclair for really cheap. I’ve seen higher end versions of this chair that are really nice and making your own would certainly be a great project and be pretty premium.
OMG are you the voice actor for the warden on SUPERJAIL? I'm too lazy to look it up but bruh, my man, I mean WOW, spot-on. It IS you, isn't it?
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Cool idea, but it wouldn't have hurt to make the platform a little longer and have a nice porch. A place for an outdoor chair or long seat and a place for a small grill. Regardless, I love the concept and the idea is great keeping yourself off the damp earth and out of rain water.
Hv been seriously thinking of doing one of these on our property as a guest cottage on our lake as our A frame is so tiny. Hv been looking at a Star Gazer type . Thanks fr the info 🎉
A bell tent would be perfect! I haven’t tried a lotus shaped tent. Would you be leaving it up permanently ?
@JonathanKuhn Nt really sure . Probably. I'm in S. Indiana and was wanting the Star Gazer one with the wood stove set up fr out of town guests and to use as an art studio occasionally.
@PSA3377 that would be cool. I think it would be worth looking into a UV fly for it especially with the clear tops the sun can wreak havoc on materials like this
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Pretty nice setup but I'm worried about condensation on the inside of the canvas. Hopefully, it won't be a problem.
We’ve had no condensation in issues on the inside. We did avoid using a propane heater for this reason though as I’ve heard that those output quite a bit of moisture.
My brother live in a tent year around in Coldbay Alaska. Till it blow away .
This is my retirement plan. Canvas tent, state land, move every 30 days. It's not because I find the nomadic lifestyle romantic, it's because it's the only financially feasible solution.
How is this holding up one year later?
I had this tent. It collapsed during winter. I rebuilt the center pole out of 10cm timber.
Plus rem nya pasang juga
Bear proof?
Had my acreage and a canvas tipi. Thieves came and stole everything!
Awesome setup , I want to buy one!
How will you prevent the canvass from getting molds.?
I keep a fly over it which helps with UV and moisture. I will wash it and re-waterproof this spring.
I'm curious in what part of the country you can leave a set up like that and not get it vandalized in a week.
Some parts of the country have people that respect other people’s property. Some sort of storage shed would be helpful to store all this stuff if you are gone for long periods like during the winter. I’ve thought of doing the same thing but I have yet to find a suitable parcel of land.
What part of the country do you live in that if a person has their own land and their getting vandalized on a regular basis.
@@larrytowe6672CT, MA, NY, ME, I have friends in each of those states who have an issue with someone messing with their stuff at least once a year.
@@larrytowe6672 that would be most parts of every country on the planet.
@@presterjohn71 in one of his posts, he said they live in Ontario Canada. Obviously they don't have that problem, so not "most parts of every country on the planet."
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