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17/5/2009 at 8:14pm
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Hi all, new to the forum, great site.

Has anyone got any experience of Kodiak Canvas tents? http://www.kodiakcanvas.com/

I really like the look of these but cannot find anywhere in UK that sells them, they get good reviews in the States but do you think they would be any good for UK use, would there be a difference?

I would like the 10ftx10ft model which goes for $350-$420 in the States, but before making my mind up and spending loads on shipping can anyone recommend something similar available in UK?

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18/5/2009 at 2:04am
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Hi KM79 & welcome to the forum

I've never heard of this tent, but if it's like most of the tents from The States, it will not have a separate bedroom pod inside, and only mesh windows (not PVC), which means that in our lovely British summertime you will have to keep the windows covered to keep the rain out, so the inside of the tent will be very dark.

There are loads of canvas frame tents on ebay at the moment, so if you fancy this style of tent you should be able to get a good bargain.



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18/5/2009 at 7:11am
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Well looking at the size of it,I don't think it will have a sleeping inner to it.The shipping costs because of the weight will be very high,and there will be tax to pay.You will be paying more than the tent costs in shipping.I have just put that weight (68lbs) into UPS shipping calculator to my home address and it comes in at $482 dollars.!!!!
Also what are you going to if its faulty,or develops a fault......

Have a look a Cabanon Tents if you are set on a canvas model similar to what you have posted.They make some of the finest canvas tents in the world.

Cabanon

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Do not buy this tent I have the 10 x14 flex bow we were camping in Scarborough this July it stood up to very high winds very well but leaked every wear the tent is only 3 years old . I am 62 is A very easy set up that's what we got it from cabelas .they washed ther hand of it and told me to contact kodiak canvas keep your money in your pocket import duty and vat come to 250 POUNDS went it arrived in England not a cheap tent


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04/8/2017 at 4:48pm
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Given the date of the OP it's probably too late to offer advice one way or another.

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Sorry do not understand the comment op the point was the easy set up I am not. Ssszzzznille😵


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06/8/2017 at 1:59am
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David Couper. Did you season your tent before use? We have had a 10x14 for 4 years. Never leaked a drop. Best tent I've owned,especially in windy conditions.

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07/8/2017 at 4:39pm
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So...what did you end up buying KM79? and what other tents have you had since then?

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07/8/2017 at 4:52pm
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Mucker 1884 .do you own a kodiak canvas tent


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07/8/2017 at 6:42pm
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Quote: Originally posted by David couper on 07/8/2017
Mucker 1884 .do you own a kodiak canvas tent


Have a look under the user name and you will see what tent they have. A lot of us, including mucker, have canvas tents, just not Kodiaks.


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07/8/2017 at 7:44pm
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Quote: Originally posted by David couper on 07/8/2017
Mucker 1884 .do you own a kodiak canvas tent




Back already?

That's great.


No, not only do I not own a Kodiak canvas tent, but I'm not even convinced I'd heard of one before.
Is there a particular reason to make you ask?

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08/8/2017 at 10:41am
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To spinylee the kodiak tent was well sesoned. No problems love the tent .it stood up to every thing the English weather winds and rain      utill the last camping trip really took battering .the tent Belgian to discolour .it was like rust inside the tent and water dripping in


08/8/2017 at 11:14pm
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Quote: Originally posted by BRYANMITCH on 07/8/2017
So...what did you end up buying KM79? and what other tents have you had since then?
Still looking, just can't make my mind up. Think I need another 8 years of research...



09/8/2017 at 2:03am
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Dont be rushing into anything!

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09/8/2017 at 5:54am
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Quote: Originally posted by KM79 on 08/8/2017
Quote: Originally posted by BRYANMITCH on 07/8/2017
So...what did you end up buying KM79? and what other tents have you had since then?
Still looking, just can't make my mind up. Think I need another 8 years of research...






Ha, Ha, Brilliant!
Two posts, 8 years apart!
That has to be a record!

I seriously hope your last post was a joke though! I'd hate to think you have spent the last 8 years NOT camping!




EDIT:
Just checked your profile, so it does look like you at least have a tent!

Post last edited on 09/08/2017 05:58:00

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