I recently bought one of these and absolutely love it. I just spent 3 nights in mine. It is super simple to set up and looks so good. Very good quality build. Lots of ventilation and super stable in strong winds. It rained one afternoon and no water came in. Zippers are very high quality. My only concern is that it is light coloured and it might get dirty over time. Absolutely love it! Perfect for 1 or 2 people. Very compact when folded down.
I've had this tent for years and i love it! Get rid of those stakes for some lag bolts and an impact tool and you're set for any ground type and high wind. Cheers!
Thanks for letting us know. Yeah, I think the zippers were just defective on that individual tent. Kodiak tents are great, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a solid tent.
Great tent, I want to be able to stand up in my tent though! But I can see why this is a good choice for you! I actually want the 10x10 Flex bow Deluxe model Or the 10x14, but I thought it might be harder to put up (the 10x14, I mean). For anyone know if the VX model stays just as warm in the Deluxe model because it has the extra windows.
We first bought the 10x14 and it was absolutely HUGE. We returned it and bought the 10x10, which was still huge, but more reasonable. One thing to keep in mind is finding a site for the tent. It can get difficult to find a level place to pitch a large tent. That wasn’t something we considered until we had the 10x10. And keep in mind the size of the sandboxes at campsites (if you plan to use more developed sites, like at national parks) because I think a lot of them are only 10x10 ish. I think any canvas tent will keep you just as warm once the windows are zipped shut. Canvas does a pretty good job of holding heat. It’s nice to have extra ventilation if you need it, especially higher up in the tent to vent condensation. Good luck!
Excellent review. What has been your experience getting in and out in rain without a vestibule? On a tent with a fly, you've got a covered space for dirty, wet shoes and to block some rain when you open the door.
Thanks! We’ve never used it in the rain. The main reason we went for canvas was to protect against sand storms. For a solo, there’s enough room inside for gear.
The tension on every set up is not exactly the same. Side pole extension depends on how taunt you stake the perimeter. Unlike my 10×10 model, the side poles are adjustable so extending them is not an issue. Unlike the guy says in the video, I set the poles initially shorter than I will need them to be, extending both of them after both sides are up. Just don't forget to insert them first in the sleeve which the 10×10 doesn't have.
He definitely has the 10x10 staked in a way that was causing that zipper to stick, I told him in comment, hope he didn't return it thinking it was faulty
lol yeah I returned it a few days later. But I did get another Kodiak tent, it’s the 8x6 ish one. I like the more compact design with it being only about 4’ tall
I love the idea of a compact tent, but I also don't want to sleep on the ground, and I don't know if its possible to have a compact tent like that and also use a taller air mattress (one that is about two feet high when pumped up) or a cot. If I was able to get the mattress in there and pump it up, would I be able to get up without bumping my head. It seems most campers using a compact, sleep on the ground. So, I didn't know if you had experience using a blow-up mattress in that tent.
I’d say there is enough headroom to get a blowup mattress in there, though you’d sacrifice home vertical space for sure. Perhaps a high density foam pad would work in place or an air mattress and still provide the comfort and support you’re seeking.
Dude thanks for showing me how to set this thing up. The instructions that came with the tent are so completely nonsensical. You saved me a massive headache. Peace.✌️
Probably made during pandemic, or u had it staked way to tight, i believe it is pronounced e swing t is silent lol, just thought id be overly critical lmao!!
So you mean your a smart guy , it takes a smart man to always want know when we make a mistake, or if there is a better way of doing things, iam same way!!
Yea bud after watching this again..I realize you definitely have the tent stake to tight in wrong way is why that zipper is sticking, just wanted point that out so you don't give up on the tent for wrong reasons
I own a Kodiak tent and use it year round. He pitched/staked the tent just fine, the bottom of the tent is laying flush with the ground and there is no billowing of the inside floor. Plus, being a canvas tent, it will have some give to the material depending on temperature and humidity.
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When the zipper snags the peg/stake needs to be loosen
I experienced the exact same thing, and that's what I had to do. It fixed the problem instantly
@victormarshall8828 good to know that works👍
@adrianofthewest yes sir, yeah mine is a 10x14 but it does the same thing if the corner stakes are way too tightly stretched.
@@victormarshall8828 classic user error 😅
@@adrianofthewest happens to the best of us 😂😂
I recently bought one of these and absolutely love it. I just spent 3 nights in mine. It is super simple to set up and looks so good. Very good quality build. Lots of ventilation and super stable in strong winds. It rained one afternoon and no water came in.
Zippers are very high quality.
My only concern is that it is light coloured and it might get dirty over time.
Absolutely love it!
Perfect for 1 or 2 people.
Very compact when folded down.
Thanks for the feedback!🤙
Thanks for the great video! You did a detailed job and I really appreciate it!
Thanks! I’m glad it helped you!
I've had this tent for years and i love it! Get rid of those stakes for some lag bolts and an impact tool and you're set for any ground type and high wind. Cheers!
Thanks for the feedback!👍🙌
I've not had that issue with the zippers on my Kodiak. Not saying that you don't have an issue, but I've not had that experience. Love my Kodiak.
Thanks for letting us know. Yeah, I think the zippers were just defective on that individual tent. Kodiak tents are great, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a solid tent.
Great tent, I want to be able to stand up in my tent though! But I can see why this is a good choice for you! I actually want the 10x10 Flex bow Deluxe model Or the 10x14, but I thought it might be harder to put up (the 10x14, I mean). For anyone know if the VX model stays just as warm in the Deluxe model because it has the extra windows.
We first bought the 10x14 and it was absolutely HUGE. We returned it and bought the 10x10, which was still huge, but more reasonable. One thing to keep in mind is finding a site for the tent. It can get difficult to find a level place to pitch a large tent. That wasn’t something we considered until we had the 10x10. And keep in mind the size of the sandboxes at campsites (if you plan to use more developed sites, like at national parks) because I think a lot of them are only 10x10 ish. I think any canvas tent will keep you just as warm once the windows are zipped shut. Canvas does a pretty good job of holding heat. It’s nice to have extra ventilation if you need it, especially higher up in the tent to vent condensation. Good luck!
Excellent review. What has been your experience getting in and out in rain without a vestibule? On a tent with a fly, you've got a covered space for dirty, wet shoes and to block some rain when you open the door.
Thanks! We’ve never used it in the rain. The main reason we went for canvas was to protect against sand storms. For a solo, there’s enough room inside for gear.
With the side poles just after first set up mark off where the pole needs to be extended
The tension on every set up is not exactly the same. Side pole extension depends on how taunt you stake the perimeter. Unlike my 10×10 model, the side poles are adjustable so extending them is not an issue. Unlike the guy says in the video, I set the poles initially shorter than I will need them to be, extending both of them after both sides are up. Just don't forget to insert them first in the sleeve which the 10×10 doesn't have.
He definitely has the 10x10 staked in a way that was causing that zipper to stick, I told him in comment, hope he didn't return it thinking it was faulty
lol yeah I returned it a few days later. But I did get another Kodiak tent, it’s the 8x6 ish one. I like the more compact design with it being only about 4’ tall
Finally a useful product review! Thank you.
I’m glad it helped 🤙
I love the idea of a compact tent, but I also don't want to sleep on the ground, and I don't know if its possible to have a compact tent like that and also use a taller air mattress (one that is about two feet high when pumped up) or a cot. If I was able to get the mattress in there and pump it up, would I be able to get up without bumping my head. It seems most campers using a compact, sleep on the ground. So, I didn't know if you had experience using a blow-up mattress in that tent.
I’d say there is enough headroom to get a blowup mattress in there, though you’d sacrifice home vertical space for sure. Perhaps a high density foam pad would work in place or an air mattress and still provide the comfort and support you’re seeking.
Wow, the name of that tent is quite a mouthful lol
btw, what scale is that?
Haha yeah. And the scale is the Dr. Meter ES-PS02. $10 on Amazon. I’ve tested it against weights in the gym and it’s spot on. a.co/d/8EpqrdM
I have that same tent style and my zippers aren't difficult to close. Maybe you got a bad unit.
Yeah, I think so. There’s no way they’re all that bad or they wouldn’t sell any.
Dude thanks for showing me how to set this thing up. The instructions that came with the tent are so completely nonsensical. You saved me a massive headache. Peace.✌️
Hell yeah man, I’m glad it was helpful 🤙
Thanks for all the measurements, makes it really easy to get a scale of what it is, the camera can make it really hard to get a reference.
Glad it helped 🙌
Where i can buy this item?
I ordered this from the manufacturer’s websites: KodiakCanvas.com. They also sell the brand at Cabela’s and Sportsman’s Warehouse, as far as I know.
Did you get the zipper issue resolved ?
Nope, not on the 8x10 text, so we returned it.
@@adrianofthewest Did the zipper inside the 2 man Kodiak tent...get any better ?
@@stbyrd2000 yeah, it doesn’t seem to be a problem. I think I just had a bad zipper on the 10x10.
with the zipper issue was that a manufacturer defect or is that what is standard in that size tent?
People have told me it was a defective zipper. I don’t imagine the company would stay in business if that was the standard zipper performance.
@@adrianofthewest thanks for the reply. were you able to get a zipper repair with the manufacturer?
@@mahal808Y you bet! And I just returned the tent rather than go for the repair.
is this tent made of organic cotton?
No, I do not think it is.
Thanks for detailed and focused review. Re the zip, i think they are meant to be 2 hand operation.
Thanks! Even with two hands those things caught hard. I’ve become convinced I had a defective tent, but it could just be that I’m defective lol
Probably made during pandemic, or u had it staked way to tight, i believe it is pronounced e swing t is silent lol, just thought id be overly critical lmao!!
I am one of the strange people in the world who appreciates over criticality lol, so that’s all good here, mate🤙🤙
So you mean your a smart guy , it takes a smart man to always want know when we make a mistake, or if there is a better way of doing things, iam same way!!
Cheers to that bother!
Yea bud after watching this again..I realize you definitely have the tent stake to tight in wrong way is why that zipper is sticking, just wanted point that out so you don't give up on the tent for wrong reasons
Right on, thanks man! 🤙 good looking out
You staked the tent out too tight
I own a Kodiak tent and use it year round. He pitched/staked the tent just fine, the bottom of the tent is laying flush with the ground and there is no billowing of the inside floor. Plus, being a canvas tent, it will have some give to the material depending on temperature and humidity.
Seemed fine to me 🤙