Great video! This shows the importance of using a tarp over the tent to shed snow. If the tarp is big enough for overhang all around, it will help keep the snow away from the walls too.
Steve great job presenting the good and the not-so-good in your 100-day review👍. I’m impressed with the tent as it holds up to the foul weather. The sagging roof is always a point of contention with external framed tents. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge 😎
Awesome. This new shipment will be here in less than two weeks. We'll keep you posted. I'm sure you'll love it. I can't wait to show it as a demo in hot weather - these are all frigid demos, but hot weather camping with all those window....... that will be fun!
Videos are awesome man, based off your recommendation we bought the 10x14 flexbow, and now I think we have to get the 12x12 also ! Family of 5 , we need the space ! Keep up the awesome work.
you can turn the sod cloth to the outside of the enclosure andpile snow onto the sod cloth. this will stop all air and snow from coming into the porch area. This is basically what the sod cloth is for
I bought this model and made it a she cave and I love it! Everyone in the family has stayed in it a few times and we camp at home these days. A good investment.❤️🏕
I've watched several of these videos and this is a great showcasing of the cabin tent. We also bought this model and we're looking forward to using it soon.
On the awning area, if you will put the bottom flap on the outside, instead of the inside, then as it snows, pile snow on top of the flap and you won't get snow blowing in. Another trick is to go around the edge and dig a shallow trench, put the flap into it and put the dirt back on top of that flap. You won't even get bugs that way, and you don't have to worry about the wind blowing water, or snow under the wall. One more suggestion is to have a paint roller. you can take the roller and roll from the apex to the side wall and it will cause the snow to cascade down. The soft roller is easier on the canvas and you don't develop water seepage where you touched it as sometimes happens., not to mention it is a lot faster. This is just a couple of the tricks I have learned in my years of tent camping and also living in a tent for over a year.
Ordered a Flexbow 10x14 and the Cabin Lodge with awning enclosure after watching your reviews. Sure a lot more affordable than buying an RV camp trailer like the majority of neighbors during this pandemic. Plus we prefer tent camping and the remote access it allows. 2 weeks in the Flexbow this summer so far. What a great tent. The family all gave it a universal thumbs up. A bit warm when the heat cranks up. The extra ventilation of the VX would be a good thing, but not a deal breaker by any means. We prefer less windows when the temp drops. So it is a wash. Hard rains with not a drop leaking into the tent. Heavy, but that is expected with this quality. Gearing up to use the Cabin Lodge in the coming Fall. Purchased a Colorado Cylinder Stove and bunk cots. Looking forward to it. Great tents with amazing quality. Thank you for the detailed reviews. Very helpful! Random question as it crosses my mind as I rewatched this video for the umpteenth time - did you ever find a solution for the dripping sizzle onto the stove? Did the clamp work?
I'm in love with my 2person Flexbow, what a tent that thing is, it's so high quality feeling all over, from the floor, the canvas, the zippers, the tent poles, everything is nice and high quality, it's my favorite tent I've ever owned already, it's just so nice, I think I'm going to buy the Kodiak z top sleeping bag as well, that thing looks super duper cozy
Oh, I hear ya. That is a clear winner to all the elements over any tent I've used as well. I think you'll love the sleeping bag. I bought one, my father in law has one, my son uses it for scout camp, it's impressive. Don't forget your beenie though.
Competitive Edge Products, Inc absolutely, I watched the video of the snow load you shoveled onto the 2 person Flexbow, and it looked like you had well over a hundred pounds worth of snow on that tent and it was still just standing there, it's an amazing tent, I'm really happy with mine it's just an awesome tent
I'm considering buying one of these tents...I live in NS, Canada and would love to know how it would hold up in one of these winters. **What is the coldest temperature you encountered and how well did it do at those temperatures? I've been looking at double walled Russian Bear tents also and they are amazing for the coldest temps, but not as good in warmer seasons!
I know this a older video but I wasn't sure where else to ask this question... I'm currently thinking of buying a 6170 from you, it say shipping around November 8th or 9th??? Is this pretty accurate date??? Videos are great! Thanks
Hello James, yes, it is accurate. However, please don't wait until that date - you'll want to preorder. Since March (due to the pandemic) each and every shipment that's arrived has sold out before the restocking date rolls around.
@@jbcurdog72 this is the stove used in the demo: coloradocylinderstoves.com/shop/ols/products/alpine-stove-package-472295e9-d451-4373-9999-4701ef9a2c3a
We had ours up in Wyoming wind, it did hold up but the wind kept trying to pull the stakes out and we had to keep resetting stakes. The vestibule is the weak link, the poles aren't secured at the bottom and the wind can push them out of place if I did it again I would double the amount of stakes and ropes, 2 ropes per pole all the way around.
Hello ! ..Now I See You Have Wood Stove ! Because i didn't see IT in Your Other Vidéo When You show us Your Big Tent ! 👍. From Downtown Montreal ⚜️🇨🇦👋👋👋🤗 🤩 🥰💞💞💞 I Would Like To Get One like Your ! 🥰💞
Good question. If you had the stove going good and opened a window you can feel the temperature drop quickly, but it still acts much better than a fire pit as it traps a lot of heat in that peaked ceiling. If the temperature outside isn't too cold you can get away with a stove and having a window wide open. Very cold temps around 15 degrees are a different story. The heat seems to escape faster with a window open.
Wow what another great video and to see the tent holding up in such winter conditions and wind and everything is a true testament to the quality of the Kodiak canvas tent product!.. I'm definitely getting one of these when I come back from my travels to place on my property up in the mountains.. But one question I have is about the sound. How much of the outside noise can be heard inside of the tent? And is it distracting? Like rain , neighbors critters etc...
Yes, yes, and yes. You can hear everything around and distracting depends on your personality. Sleeping in the tent in the backyard with my kids is always distracting when I hear cars racing up and down the street for sure. But, on the other hand, I love when it rains. The canvas is stretched tight and each drop makes a sound - altogether some relaxing white noise (for me). When there is snow on the tent and around you hear less noise, but still hear some. In one of my videos the neighbor's dog wouldn't stop barking and you could easily hear it. But out camping I love the noises of hearing the leaves rustle in the trees. Long story short you can easily hear through the canvas.
@@Competitiveedgeproducts I also notice on of your competitors doing a similar video at the same time.. showing a more in depth view of living in a tent. But by far..Kodiak is the better product!...
@@Competitiveedgeproducts Cablas Big Horn 3 Tent. Check out Off Grid Backcountry Adventures channel.. it's a very good channel shows very in-depth layout of living in a tent like this...With wood stove and everything.
Glad the videos have been helpful. The chairs are so great. Got them from Sam's Club in store though they have them online under Hammock Chairs. In store, they seem like they don't last but two weeks and never order enough. Mine were about $40 each which I thought was on the high end, but when we use them the kids usually fight for them. :)
Hello, May I ask please, with that small gap nearest to the silicon ring, how bad would the leak become in a Colorado or Pacific Northwest Rain? Appreciate anyone's input on this. Thank you!
@@danielcauthen132 Stove are pricey for sure. Sometimes customers purchase the tent having already owned the stove or they will purchase the tent with the idea that they can order the stove (any enclosure for that matter) at a later date. The brand of the stove is Colorado Cylinder and it is the Spruce model.
What has been the coldest temperature you've had outside and what was the temp inside with the stove? You said it was really warm inside but kept your jacket zipped up so I'm wanting to know what "warm" actually means XD I have really extreme weather here. Also, is removing the snow load from the roof as simple as knocking the roof from the inside, or does it require going outside to sweep it off?
Thank you for your excellent questions. I made a video based on your inquiry this morning. Coldest is -1 F. The tent and stove did great, but burned through more fuel. I will upload it now and it will address these questions. The snow removal is all from the inside - no scraping or sweeping off the roof. You might take a look at the video that was done in subzero temps as well here: ruclips.net/video/v2KXhjIJcK4/видео.html
I have a car tent, i’ve had it up for at least three years unfortunately it’s too hot during the summer so I put a a gray tarp just to cover the top portion and stays cool enough unfortunately it’s rubbed on some of the polls and stuff like that and we’re holes in it gonna have to get another one just wondered if you had any any sun damage or anything like that, Love the video be safe and good luck ? 🍀 👍
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Carry on, Sir. Great update and videography to boot.
Great video! This shows the importance of using a tarp over the tent to shed snow. If the tarp is big enough for overhang all around, it will help keep the snow away from the walls too.
Steve great job presenting the good and the not-so-good in your 100-day review👍. I’m impressed with the tent as it holds up to the foul weather. The sagging roof is always a point of contention with external framed tents. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge 😎
Ordered one of these from you all. Can't wait for them to get in stock and shipped!
Awesome. This new shipment will be here in less than two weeks. We'll keep you posted. I'm sure you'll love it. I can't wait to show it as a demo in hot weather - these are all frigid demos, but hot weather camping with all those window....... that will be fun!
Videos are awesome man, based off your recommendation we bought the 10x14 flexbow, and now I think we have to get the 12x12 also ! Family of 5 , we need the space ! Keep up the awesome work.
you can turn the sod cloth to the outside of the enclosure andpile snow onto the sod cloth. this will stop all air and snow from coming into the porch area. This is basically what the sod cloth is for
I bought this model and made it a she cave and I love it! Everyone in the family has stayed in it a few times and we camp at home these days. A good investment.❤️🏕
How fun!!!! That's awesome.
I've watched several of these videos and this is a great showcasing of the cabin tent. We also bought this model and we're looking forward to using it soon.
We got ours at the end of August and we love it.
On the awning area, if you will put the bottom flap on the outside, instead of the inside, then as it snows, pile snow on top of the flap and you won't get snow blowing in. Another trick is to go around the edge and dig a shallow trench, put the flap into it and put the dirt back on top of that flap. You won't even get bugs that way, and you don't have to worry about the wind blowing water, or snow under the wall. One more suggestion is to have a paint roller. you can take the roller and roll from the apex to the side wall and it will cause the snow to cascade down. The soft roller is easier on the canvas and you don't develop water seepage where you touched it as sometimes happens., not to mention it is a lot faster.
This is just a couple of the tricks I have learned in my years of tent camping and also living in a tent for over a year.
Paint roller is very clever. I'll have to try that.
Hey Larry, do you think a tarp on top is needed?
Very impressive I would’ve never thought
Thanks for the feedback! It's so surprising how well it does!
Cool.... I just got mine just like this.... can't wait to set it up
9 months later have you been able to test it out? We'd love to hear how that went.
Ordered a Flexbow 10x14 and the Cabin Lodge with awning enclosure after watching your reviews. Sure a lot more affordable than buying an RV camp trailer like the majority of neighbors during this pandemic. Plus we prefer tent camping and the remote access it allows. 2 weeks in the Flexbow this summer so far. What a great tent. The family all gave it a universal thumbs up. A bit warm when the heat cranks up. The extra ventilation of the VX would be a good thing, but not a deal breaker by any means. We prefer less windows when the temp drops. So it is a wash. Hard rains with not a drop leaking into the tent. Heavy, but that is expected with this quality. Gearing up to use the Cabin Lodge in the coming Fall. Purchased a Colorado Cylinder Stove and bunk cots. Looking forward to it. Great tents with amazing quality. Thank you for the detailed reviews. Very helpful! Random question as it crosses my mind as I rewatched this video for the umpteenth time - did you ever find a solution for the dripping sizzle onto the stove? Did the clamp work?
I'm in love with my 2person Flexbow, what a tent that thing is, it's so high quality feeling all over, from the floor, the canvas, the zippers, the tent poles, everything is nice and high quality, it's my favorite tent I've ever owned already, it's just so nice, I think I'm going to buy the Kodiak z top sleeping bag as well, that thing looks super duper cozy
Oh, I hear ya. That is a clear winner to all the elements over any tent I've used as well. I think you'll love the sleeping bag. I bought one, my father in law has one, my son uses it for scout camp, it's impressive. Don't forget your beenie though.
Competitive Edge Products, Inc absolutely, I watched the video of the snow load you shoveled onto the 2 person Flexbow, and it looked like you had well over a hundred pounds worth of snow on that tent and it was still just standing there, it's an amazing tent, I'm really happy with mine it's just an awesome tent
Is your stove pipe the nesting one? Can I use a standard 6” stove pipe with the hole that’s provided?
I own the 12x12 love it, but after seeing this hot tent I have to get one. How much are you into this set up for everything in your video? Thanks
I'm considering buying one of these tents...I live in NS, Canada and would love to know how it would hold up in one of these winters. **What is the coldest temperature you encountered and how well did it do at those temperatures? I've been looking at double walled Russian Bear tents also and they are amazing for the coldest temps, but not as good in warmer seasons!
Great video!
That’s really good review. Thank you.
I know this a older video but I wasn't sure where else to ask this question... I'm currently thinking of buying a 6170 from you, it say shipping around November 8th or 9th??? Is this pretty accurate date??? Videos are great! Thanks
Hello James, yes, it is accurate. However, please don't wait until that date - you'll want to preorder. Since March (due to the pandemic) each and every shipment that's arrived has sold out before the restocking date rolls around.
@@Competitiveedgeproducts I ordered one today with the awning and stove mat! Now I need to find a stove???
@@jbcurdog72 this is the stove used in the demo: coloradocylinderstoves.com/shop/ols/products/alpine-stove-package-472295e9-d451-4373-9999-4701ef9a2c3a
@@Competitiveedgeproducts thanks
Too get the water drip out from fire place put a kind hat around where the opening from outside and wala problem solve, nica video.
What is the wind rating for these tents? In Wyoming we get many days with lots of high winds.
Wyoming wind can be quite ferocious
We had ours up in Wyoming wind, it did hold up but the wind kept trying to pull the stakes out and we had to keep resetting stakes.
The vestibule is the weak link, the poles aren't secured at the bottom and the wind can push them out of place if I did it again I would double the amount of stakes and ropes, 2 ropes per pole all the way around.
Great video. Can you tell me where I can get the stove thermometer?
I believe I got it from Lowe's.
Hello ! ..Now I See You Have Wood Stove ! Because i didn't see IT in Your Other Vidéo When You show us Your Big Tent ! 👍. From Downtown Montreal ⚜️🇨🇦👋👋👋🤗 🤩 🥰💞💞💞 I Would Like To Get One like Your ! 🥰💞
This is a great video. Probably a dumb question but if you opened up the tent with the stove cranking could the canvas area get warm?
Good question. If you had the stove going good and opened a window you can feel the temperature drop quickly, but it still acts much better than a fire pit as it traps a lot of heat in that peaked ceiling. If the temperature outside isn't too cold you can get away with a stove and having a window wide open. Very cold temps around 15 degrees are a different story. The heat seems to escape faster with a window open.
Can you tell me where did you get the stove from or do you have a link to where I can buy it and thank you
Wondering the same thing! Where is the stove from?
Wow what another great video and to see the tent holding up in such winter conditions and wind and everything is a true testament to the quality of the Kodiak canvas tent product!.. I'm definitely getting one of these when I come back from my travels to place on my property up in the mountains.. But one question I have is about the sound. How much of the outside noise can be heard inside of the tent? And is it distracting? Like rain , neighbors critters etc...
Yes, yes, and yes. You can hear everything around and distracting depends on your personality. Sleeping in the tent in the backyard with my kids is always distracting when I hear cars racing up and down the street for sure. But, on the other hand, I love when it rains. The canvas is stretched tight and each drop makes a sound - altogether some relaxing white noise (for me). When there is snow on the tent and around you hear less noise, but still hear some. In one of my videos the neighbor's dog wouldn't stop barking and you could easily hear it. But out camping I love the noises of hearing the leaves rustle in the trees. Long story short you can easily hear through the canvas.
@@Competitiveedgeproducts I also notice on of your competitors doing a similar video at the same time.. showing a more in depth view of living in a tent. But by far..Kodiak is the better product!...
@@KMehertKSelam Who is the competitor?
@@Competitiveedgeproducts Cablas Big Horn 3 Tent. Check out Off Grid Backcountry Adventures channel.. it's a very good channel shows very in-depth layout of living in a tent like this...With wood stove and everything.
Greetings!! Who is the maker of the green "zero gravity" chairs inside the tent? Model number would be cool. Thanks!
It was a "Members Mark" chair from Sam's club.
Interested in hearing how the underside held up... Any issues? Thanks
The stove mat? Still good as new.
Thanks
So you haven't taken it down in 100 days?
How do I stop the snow from coming in through the stove pipe ? I placed an order for this tent about a month and a half ago! When’s it shipping out?
It says the week of December 27th on their site
What kind of chair is that? Been watching all these videos very nice tent
Glad the videos have been helpful. The chairs are so great. Got them from Sam's Club in store though they have them online under Hammock Chairs. In store, they seem like they don't last but two weeks and never order enough. Mine were about $40 each which I thought was on the high end, but when we use them the kids usually fight for them. :)
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Hello,
May I ask please, with that small gap nearest to the silicon ring, how bad would the leak become in a Colorado or Pacific Northwest Rain?
Appreciate anyone's input on this.
Thank you!
It can definitely let in some rain, but you can minimize that with foil or a coil adjustable ring from home depot.
What is the cost of this tent and where can you get it?
What kind of stove is that? I saw a similar one for $60 on sportsman’s guide...thought they would be more expensive. Whats your recommendation?
Never mind that was just the mat. Looks like the stove is closer to $400. Thanks!
@@danielcauthen132 Stove are pricey for sure. Sometimes customers purchase the tent having already owned the stove or they will purchase the tent with the idea that they can order the stove (any enclosure for that matter) at a later date. The brand of the stove is Colorado Cylinder and it is the Spruce model.
I have been looking for a tent for deer hunting an camping iam looking for one like that. It is a nice tent.
Steve can I buy this Demo off of you when your done with it
What has been the coldest temperature you've had outside and what was the temp inside with the stove? You said it was really warm inside but kept your jacket zipped up so I'm wanting to know what "warm" actually means XD I have really extreme weather here. Also, is removing the snow load from the roof as simple as knocking the roof from the inside, or does it require going outside to sweep it off?
Thank you for your excellent questions. I made a video based on your inquiry this morning. Coldest is -1 F. The tent and stove did great, but burned through more fuel. I will upload it now and it will address these questions. The snow removal is all from the inside - no scraping or sweeping off the roof. You might take a look at the video that was done in subzero temps as well here: ruclips.net/video/v2KXhjIJcK4/видео.html
@@Competitiveedgeproducts Thanks so much I am eager to check out the new video!
I have a car tent, i’ve had it up for at least three years unfortunately it’s too hot during the summer so I put a a gray tarp just to cover the top portion and stays cool enough unfortunately it’s rubbed on some of the polls and stuff like that and we’re holes in it gonna have to get another one just wondered if you had any any sun damage or anything like that, Love the video be safe and good luck ? 🍀 👍
Sorry for the delay Jesse. We don't sell returns or refurbs I'm sorry to say.
Hey how much is that tent
www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/6170-Kodiak-Canvas-Cabin-Stove-Lodge-Tent_p_3216.html It's currently $859.99
Can a single smaller lady put one up on her own?
Absolutely, but you may never something to stand on fire the two upright plus and guy ropes.