Who hunts out of a hot tent?

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Looking to see who else here uses tents with a stove for they hunting trips?

I went on a few trips with friends. Was really enjoyable to come back and warm
Up and dry out.

I ended up buying a used 14x16 deluxe wall tent for my selfe.
But life changed a little and found it hard to get away for longe enough trips to be worth while setting the whole show up if you know what I mean.
I sold it and got a cheap little camper so I could just go and park and be hunting right way.

Well life has changed again. I want to get back into a hot tent.
Looking for a frameless system that’s faster set up and take down.
Really just a essentials kinda set up.

Also looking to use on over night ice fishing trips on the snowmachine

I’m looking at Esker and Atuk hot tents at the moment

What are you guys using.
What do you like or what would you change.
 
I use a floorless teepee w stove jack and a diy wood stove.
Or sometimes a tarp set up with annex w a stove Jack in the annex. Either system weighs less than 5lb together. The teepee allows me to almost stand up full height which is really nice.

Set up on my systems is under 10 minutes for sure and usually under 5 min
 
Warm is nice.
Last year while moose hunting I got sick and did not want to venture into the cold. So I got out a roll of Saran Wrap and some Tuck tape and cut some small windows in the Bivouac plastic walls and sat inside. My view was limited but at least if a critter walked down the logging road we were camped beside I could take some action. Sadly only red squirrels.
 
Fisherguy55 said:
I don't, but if I was shopping for a light weight I would be looking at Kifaru and the like
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Those would be good hike in tents. As they are lightweight.
I will be packing on a Atv and snowmachine.

I also have a favouring for the heavey canvas material.
The white makes is bright inside. Also quite in the wind compared to the modern synthetics.
 
I've been interested in this topic as well. Trouble is my hunting partners aren't up to it and maybe I don't realise how old I am lol. From what I've read on Hunting BC Forum, a teepee tent and titanium stove is the way to go. Check out "Seek Outdoors" they get good reviews. Good luck
 
I've used a surplus Canadian Forces 10-man tent with a wood burning stove and it has worked very well.

One person can set it up as it uses a single pole (cut on site). There is no floor and I use a fairly small galvanized metal wood-burning stove to heat it.
It can comfortably sleep two people on cots with lots of room for gear, rack for drying jackets, etc.

My hunting partner and I had our own tents and it was a comfortable arrangement for a drive-in hunting camp.
 
I use a Seek Outside Cimarron Light and their medium titanium stove. I also have their mesh "Half Nest" to use if I want protection from insects, etc.

Most of my hunting is done solo in it. It's very roomy for one person - I can sleep on one side and have a small chair and all my gear set up on the other side.

Two people and winter gear will fit - but you need to be organized and know that there won't be much "extra" room in the tent . If you want to have space within the tent for more than just sleeping, go bigger than you think you'll need.

The stoves are excellent, but don't expect them to give you a long burn unless you are using the very largest size. Realistically the stove is used to stay warm in the evenings, dry out gear, potentially cook on the stove, etc. You'll still need a very warm winter sleeping bag if using the tent in cold conditions.

The Cimarron Light has worked great - but I would honestly look at the "next size up" the Seek Outside Redclif or one of their tipi designs (6 or 8 man) if I were buying again.
 
We sure do!! Snowtrekker 9.5x11 exp short wall 25 lbs with the frame!! Best wall tents ever made!
 
DGY said:
We sure do!! Snowtrekker 9.5x11 exp short wall 25 lbs with the frame!! Best wall tents ever made!
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Awesome. Snowtrekker was another one I was looking at.
Something about the heavy canvas that I love over the new synthetic lightweight tents.

Where did you buy your in Canada?

What size stove and temps are you using it in.
 
To the guys recommending the “Seek Outdoors” and Kifaru or other synthetic material tents.
How do they do at holding heat in at -20 to -30?

You guys had issues with spark holes?
 
Short answer is that they don't hold heat at very cold temperatures. Tent will be warm with the stove burning, cold when it isn't.

I opted for a longer than usual stovepipe for my Seek Outside and have no issues (yet) with sparks.

The primary advantage to the Seek Outside setup is weight. If weight isn't that important, you're probably better off with a more traditional tent and stove setup.


regulate34 said:
To the guys recommending the “Seek Outdoors” and Kifaru or other synthetic material tents.
How do they do at holding heat in at -20 to -30?

You guys had issues with spark holes?
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We hunt out of an old 12x14 prospector tent with a wood stove and cots and find it very comfortable. This is by no means a light setup but when your hunting for a week or more it’s fantastic to come back to. Dry your clothes, cook some dinner, relax around the wood stove and discuss your plan for the next morning. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a more traditional camp.
 
Hurketthunter84 said:
We hunt out of an old 12x14 prospector tent with a wood stove and cots and find it very comfortable. This is by no means a light setup but when your hunting for a week or more it’s fantastic to come back to. Dry your clothes, cook some dinner, relax around the wood stove and discuss your plan for the next morning. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a more traditional camp.
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That was my exact experience with my old wall tent.
The camp life is great with buddies in a walk tent for sure
 
buckchaser said:
Short answer is that they don't hold heat at very cold temperatures. Tent will be warm with the stove burning, cold when it isn't.

I opted for a longer than usual stovepipe for my Seek Outside and have no issues (yet) with sparks.

The primary advantage to the Seek Outside setup is weight. If weight isn't that important, you're probably better off with a more traditional tent and stove setup.
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I don’t think weight is a issues with me.
As most of the transport will be quad or sled

I don’t know how much my 14x16 deluxe wall tent (with 10ft porch) weighed.
But the pole bag was a two man lift and the canvas was a grunt for me and I’m 6’3 280lb

So I feel the 30-40lb canvas tents with a cut on sight centre support will be a breeze.

How long of a pipe are you using above your peak?
Spark arrester?
 
I use the Esker Arctic fox 10x10 with Esker Huron stove, small Cabela's cot. Whole set up weighs 45 lbs but gets tossed on the quad. Spent quite a few minus 20 nights in it. Cooking on the stove amazing as well. Paid $1700 for the set up and I'd do it again.
 
PinnedTo5ive said:
I use the Esker Arctic fox 10x10 with Esker Huron stove, small Cabela's cot. Whole set up weighs 45 lbs but gets tossed on the quad. Spent quite a few minus 20 nights in it. Cooking on the stove amazing as well. Paid $1700 for the set up and I'd do it again.
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How long have you had the esker.

How do you like the 5 sided shape.

Enough head room? Not hunched over?
 
If you're looking at lightweight look at:
Kifaru
Seek outside
Lite outdoors
Luxe

Lite outdoors is canadian and also sell ti stoves. Probably the most economic option.
 
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