Living in a Wall Tent , Off Grid Homesteading in 2020

Over the past 20 years, Ive spent over a year and a half living in wall tents. When it comes to a temporary living arrangement when you are building a homestead I dont think you can do better than a wall tent. They are spacious. They can be arranged 100 different ways. They are bright. They can be heated with wood.
In this video we'll be taking a look at our current wall tent made by WallTentShop.com and running down the list of things to look for and what to avoid when buying a tent
Dave Whipple
Here is a link to the company who made the tent featured in this video.
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[@dewaynecummings5210]

Your a lucky man who has a wife who shares your dreams and love of nature.

[@QWEEKEN73]

This was awesome. I’m a 27 year old man, reaching that age where I’m looking to settle down somewhere. Housing is absurd, so I’ve been scoping out land to build a house on. I’ve considered tiny houses, container homes, etc as temporary shelter but those are even half the cost of a house! I really like this idea. It seems comfortable enough for a short time, and I’d still be able to work remotely and save as I build. Thanks for sharing!

[@shannysolo4996]

You can do it!!!!! Good luck to you sir!

[@garrettblaster]

I am in similar situation but I already have the land, I plan to build a small 16x24ft home and just put 1 or 2 additions on in future when I have the cash

[@lonesome_crowded_life]

@@garrettblasterhopefully your journey has gone well! Having the land is a HUGE part of it.

[@Kyrios_Eustace]

id like to hear houw its going. im 25 rn and have been looking at land with the idea to homestead once i get the money. but the living conditions? was really interested in these tents to get started heh

[@MPatti]

Building a homestead on my property and living in a tent temporarily is exactly the plan. I have been searching for information about this. I am a single mom. No brothers. No one to offer this detailed advice. My only experience is my Army years. Hooah!!! Thanks a million for sharing.

[@wehvgirlpwr]

This video was a god-send for us. We just purchased a 2.3 acre, off-grid property in southern Oregon. We had been considering what to put up to start with when getting started. I have been spending hours researching wall tents but because I have never purchased one before I felt it a daunting prospect. Thank-you so much for this, it’s helped tremendously! I found that company on line and was looking at their product and you just sealed the deal for us!

[@mapesdhs597]

After binge watching so many of Dave's vids, I had to ask, how did you get on with your project? I hope it all went well! I love the idea of doing such a thing, but where I am in the UK it's very hard, land availability is nill, pricing crazy, rules & regs abound, and alas my other half woud rather live in the city. Still, his vids have encouraged me to plan some serious downsizing. Best wishes!!

[@wehvgirlpwr]

@@mapesdhs597 We ended up just building a small cabin, off grid. We have been going strong for 2.5 yrs now almost 3. Headed into our 3rd winter! We’ve added goats and chickens as well. Ups and down, good times, difficult times, you know how it goes! 😂🤣 thanks for asking!

[@mapesdhs597]

@@wehvgirlpwr Wow, super quick response! 8) Very glad to hear things have been going well. I know what you mean about the variation of times as it were, the usual highs and lows. Until recently I was on an island for quite a long while, dealing with my late parents' estate, a house surrounded on three sides by a river and on all sides by trees, barely a few minutes walk from the sea. Spending so long doing outdoor work, dry stone walls, felling trees, building riverbank fences, drainage, replacing the shed door, all sorts, plus all the indoor stuff, well I caught the island life bug big time. :D Quite the contrast to the tech stuff I normally do. I sure miss the place. Back in the city I have at least gotten stuck into doing some block wall building (to hold back an earth bank) and finishing at last a bike lockup which I'd intended to construct five years ago. Also repaired and renovated the garden shed, built shelves in the attic & garage, a cabinet unit in the kitchen, new custom desk in the lounge, etc. Dave's videos certainly helped with the motivation for all that. I need the outdoors now it seems. Were there any unexpected gotchas or discoveries you'd say in being off grid? And the kind of effort required to sustain it? For me, on the island, I was very surprised to learn that I didn't mind at all doing digging/drainage work ouside and getting very wet from rain in the process (a lot of rain on the west coast of Scotland). As long as it wasn't cold, it was fine. The midgies & bugs though, well that's another matter entirely, they can make being outdoors intolerable unless one has a good midge headnet or somesuch (mowing the large lawns could be a bit of an ordeal sometimes). Hence why I liked doing mountain walks in mid March, no bugs, the bracken & ferns all died back for a clear view, cold enough so one doesn't get too warm on a climb, but sunny enough on the right day for a great venture, with snow still on the high ground. For that I shall definitely return, either via camping or B&B; there are peaks I've yet to ascend. I've not been to Oregon, but I did fly over it once long ago, a flight from Seattle to Chicago back in Oct/1995, I remember the mountains looked amazing. Best wishes for the coming winter! And congrats on indeed being Bushingly Radical. 8)

[@wehvgirlpwr]

@@mapesdhs597 Sounds like you have been busy! Feels rewarding to get stuff done and then look back and think, I did that! About 3 wks ago, my female goat gave birth. I had never, ever assisted with an animal,birth other than an occasional puppy or kitten, and then I didn’t do much except was the miracle unfold. This time was different. I had to help! The first baby came easily, I just helped ease its head out and clean it off before giving it to mamma(husband filmed). An hour and 45 minutes went by and no second baby which we knew she had at least one more and I excepted the fact that I was going to have to go in and get it😢. I reached in and felt the baby but I couldn’t tell what I was feeling. I just had the grab on to something and pull with her contractions. Baby came out dead, it’s head was turned backwards and I let it go too long. Really mad at myself about that. I put dead baby into a bag so momma didn’t see it and then put my hand back in and felt #3, triplets!!!! #3 was born with a little help, happy and healthy. Momma goats do mourn for their babies so I’m glad she had no idea she had lost one because, #2 and #3 were born close together. Ther were lots f adjustments that needed to be made in lifestyle to do this off grid. Getting a solar array set up was a nightmare. Figuring out what you can do on solar is quite a process with a lot of trial and error. Like what appliances suck down the battery power and which ones don’t. Usually you don’t figure it out until you have no juice left in the battery and you think, “won’t do that again”!😂🤣 Also, we don’t have a well. This part of Oregon is high desert and very dry. Very tough to dig for water and a lot of people don’t have them. We have water in a cistern that’s on a platform and then it’s pumped into the cabin. Another huge headache to get set up and running. The first winter we were here, all our pipes froze(we average over 3 ft of snow in the winter) and we had to live off snowmelt. We heated water on a wood stove for dishes and bathing and used a small handheld battery operated shower pump going into a bucket. Not perfect but it did the trick. We enjoy this thing we’re doing, a dream come true.

[@devanmcalexander6434]

Did you move yet down there?

[@gretavains8707]

Absolutely fantastic video. Never ever heard of Wall tents. Just watched family of 7 living in a wall tent. In Canada. -38😢 My kindest regards Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

[@jadeddragon4254]

You had me at American made, owned by veterans and you can actually call and talk to them. Sold

[@user-ku9ek1vh8l]

Well, he is a veteran. But if you do your research you'll find, and the owner will admit, that these Wilderness (the brand) tents are made in Pakistan. He'll also tell you that all canvas used to make all wall tents of any brand is imported these days. His words, not mine. Not saying these are bad tents. After looking long and hard it's likely I'll buy one.

[@sneakybow1]

Yep. It's nice to say American company and veteran owned, but they're sewn by cheap labor overseas. There's a reason they're the cheapest wall tents on the market. Buy a Davis Tent, they have excellent customer service, made in Colorado, and have been making tents for decades.

[@evan_513]

🇺🇸💪🏾

[@evan_513]

@Patrick O'Brien order some high quality Uygher forced labor Chinese stuff then. Maybe its combination Falun Gong and Uygher made?

[@UsenameTakenWasTaken]

I'm just going to make my own...

[@woodyjade9097]

This dude knows the ropes. No nonsense. Good clear information from long experience. Doesn't mince words and tells it like it is. Love it!!!!!!!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Woody.

[@JanColdwater]

I just gotta say, you and your wife, great couple! 👍

[@joshuaewalt486]

I bought this same tent in Feb 2020. The staff at the tent shop are second to none. Absolutely love the tent!

[@Heidishereandthere]

Are you still in the tent? For how many months and any pros and cons? 💕

[@AnonMemSoc]

Gives me a lot of comfort to watch these videos for some reason.

[@Bushradical]

thanks

[@dmarkj22]

Not only do I find this channel entertaining and very relaxing to watch it also has loads and loads of valuable information. Thank you sir.

[@AlaskaBushratJohn-st7sm]

Hey Dave, great video, I spent 5 years living in a wall tent down in Southwest Alaska by Lake Clark. I actually miss it, one good thing about living in a wall tent, you don't accumulate more things than you need which makes life easier. You did forget a few things about wall tent living, the 55" tv, satellite for the tv. Kitchen counter with a dish washer. LOL. I crack myself up sometimes. I really like the table and benches in your tent. It's neat looking. Thanks for sharing.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks John.

[@whjte.8596]

Thanks John.

[@Leon-lp9fl]

Sweet memories, camped the best part of my holidays over here in South Africa for over 15 years in a white wall tent and just took it benefits for granted, not even thinking about the things you highlighted. it was just there. Thanks!

[@charlesvincett84]

Gotta like it..straight forward, honest and no bullshit!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Charles

[@charlesvincett84]

@@Bushradical you bet!

[@hoodvinet.v504]

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[@hoodvinet.v504]

@@Bushradical ok Po up

[@billiegoodman4872]

Veteran made in US! Wish gov funding/ grants cud be given those down on their luck. You look younger/more handsome everyday! Love you Mr Bushrad Dave! Hey Brooke! Hope your mother n law doing well Dave. Know I'm thinking of you guys and Tks for the videos.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Billie. I wish I was younger every day....I'm older than I look.

[@janetkoball44]

Thanks Dave . I really enjoyed this info . Lots of thoughts to ponder on.

[@timberdrifter8225]

good no nonsense video. i lived in a 10'×12' wall tent with 5' walls and an 8' ridge in northern wi. for 3 years. moved camp twice a year. hill top in summer. heavy maple forest half way up hill from a bog for winter. on a 3' high platform with a retractable stairway to keep the skunks out. woodstove with the pipe coming out the wall. loved it, especially on a moonlit night. nothing like it. i come from a historical reenactment background so my tent had the ties instead of a zipper. i made it work. mosquito net over the bed. live and learn. ive spent probably 5 months in it camping since then. wouldn't trade the experience but id do it differently now. living in a canvas wedge tent in Kansas now. camping out during quarantine. its not the best but a hell of a lot better than a dome tent. take er easy Dave. good video

[@Bushradical]

Thanks. Stay safe down there in Kansas.

[@chadmerkley9465]

Wall Tent Shop in northern Idaho is where we got our tents. GREAT folks, and GREAT craftsmanship!

[@Bushradical]

Right on. Same company we buy from

[@dundonrl]

Depends on the size of the camper. I have a Dutchman Denali 270FK that I've used for hunting and camping out of but I also just bought a small Kodiak 10x10 wall tent and stove for camping/hunting this deer and elk season.

[@owenmorse3136]

Wooden trucking pallets would be a good idea for a platform for the wall tent .

[@Bushradical]

Possibly. I'm not familiar with them

[@tennesseegirl5539]

That's what I was thinking

[@jenjen4jesus939]

I sincerely appreciate your advice- advice that comes from living it! (I'm also an Army Vet and appreciate companies owned by vets!) - Thank you for sharing your experiences- definitely advice that comes from living through varies setups! God Bless your homestead in Jesus' name!

[@heirwithjesus]

agreed

[@susannepatriot6264]

Looking forward to seeing this going back up in the U.P. and watching the new build.

[@Bushradical]

I hope we can do something soon

[@stillrandy]

I spent a fair bit of time in a wall tent in northern BC many years ago, 1978 I think. Excellent video Dave. Wall tents have come a long way in 40 years. Thanks for the link to the wall tent manufacturer. It's always good to support veterans, no matter what country they're from.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Randy!!

[@moriver3857]

Great idea. I just watched another video from a nice lady with the very same wall tent, with the same items inside. Even the bed, and a Collie. Seeing any Civil War pictures makes you wonder if those soldiers already knew all about wall tents. Super practical solution.

[@jkocol]

Never owned a wall tent but your other video's already sold me on that idea. I have built my own gear so I would know what to look for in construction but this was an excellent example of what to look for when making a decision. Keep up the good work.

[@theflyingcrud]

Excellent video! I'm working on setting up my folk's old homestead after years of abandonment and this looks like a perfect solution for a temporary living arrangement. Thanks for the thorough information!

[@wildlifebushcraft6819]

I recently purchased the Selkirk spike tent from the Wall Tent Shop and absolutely love it. Great vid Dave !!!

[@Bushradical]

Awesome! Thats great to hear!

[@bryanjaeck4828]

I have spent a fair amount of time in wall tent we owned ( 14 x 16 foot). We took and made frame over the entire tent to support a very large plastic tarp to cut down on rain and snow build up. It grave us a covered porch effect in snow was great and place to stack wood for the stove.

[@Bushradical]

That sounds like a good set up for sure.

[@patrickd2013]

I agree 100% that the wall tent shop is the place to go for a good, reasonably priced wall tent, in pretty much any style you're looking for. They also have their own custom wood stoves and accessories. And on their website, they have good instructional videos. I shopped around quite a bit before I bought my wall tent from them, and I've never regretted it for a minute. Hunkered down in that tent for a few days on a mountainside in Idaho a few years ago while the winds were blowing 30-40 mph, and on and off sleet and rain. We stayed warm and dry, and mostly comfortable. The mostly is just because the drumming sound of the wind buffeting the canvas got to be a bit old after awhile. With the reinforced stress points built in, there was no discernible damage to the tent, even from all that pounding wind. Rich turns out a quality product!

[@Bushradical]

right on!

[@SacredElementsTarot]

Thanks for this video. My husband and I are ordering ours this week. We are beyond excited. This video just reinforced our decision.

[@Bushradical]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-uo7wg5br8n]

Thanks for this information. I was almost ready to shell out for a camper.

[@wallylund5822]

Dude thanks so much for doing this video and posting it. Inspiring and helpful when someone takes the time to do this to help out the next guy. This has been so helpful. Thanks again.

[@jimrowland6089]

I agree with the wider wall tent over a camper. The 8-foot restriction on an affordable camper usually does not give an option for some comfortable chairs. Your tent had a great layout and comfortable chairs. What do you need to do to the tent for maintenance? A little washing and keep it dry? Maintenance on a trailer or RV can be a bit of a pain, especially if you're trying to get work done on something else. Simpler is certainly better for peace of mind than complicated.

[@Bushradical]

Dont put them away for the year until they're dry...thats about it

[@jimrowland6089]

@@Bushradical That's a lot easier than winterizing a trailer too. All good stuff Dave. Looking forward to the next video.

[@short-hand4312]

nice video but I like the camo/army green-colored tents. I'm stealth living, not advertising. my hunting tent is a green 18 x 18 teepee. I couldn't be happier. I'm selling my ranch and plan on living full time in it.

[@AngeliqueKaga]

Thanks Dave, you and Brooke are wonderful people.

[@spankymagee]

My buddy was brilliant, he sold his house in town and bought some acreage. First thing he did was build the metal shell and insulation for a big barn. He pulled his camper inside of the barn right away and basically he was double insulated since the rv wasn't in direct sunlight in summer or wind in winter. Did this for 2 years as he was building the barn into a home. During that process he also made the concrete floor barn open area his living room so they weren't feeling trapped in the small rv all the time. Pretty awesome. They just got the house finished though and have an official Barn'dominium.

[@Bushradical]

Awesome!

[@erikbudrow1255]

Excellent video! Exactly the situation I am planning for. Four big questions remain: 1) How do you prevent mold issues? 2) How do you shower? 3) Where do you get your water? 4) How do you store your food?

[@Bushradical]

The canvas is mold resistant. 2. I have a pump shower. 3 we get our drinking water from a local well and rain water for everything else.4 in a cooler

[@marcellaarieta7009]

I have land in ne az but I live and work 4 hours away I want to be a keeper of the land and bring more life there. It was ranch land. I have so much to learn your videos inspire me that I can do this.

[@SavedbyGrace182]

New to channel. This was one of the most logical videos I've seen when think of new and economical way to dwell.....comfortably while building. Thank you. Can't wait to view more of your content

[@dsa2591]

I watch Brooke's channel. I started watching this, and didn't recognize you at first, until you showed the interior of the tent. Thanks for all the tips! I'm looking for some property here in FL where I can live off-grid, and may have found some. It has a re-habbable double-wide on it, but it's not livable right now, so I'd need a place to live in the meantime. Your wall-tent is just about the size I would need to be comfortable, in fact, the local authorities said I could live in it for up to two years as long as I'm still working on the house. Thanks for the link and all the info on the little, important things. Going to watch some more of Brooke now.

[@rodneybetts6086]

Thank you. I have been thinking of getting a tent for a little while and your knowledge and ideas have convinced me that a wall tent is the way to go for a tent.

[@Bushradical]

Glad I could help!

[@Splash99]

excellent info. I'll be buying this tent soon. Answered every question! Thanks

[@spfb]

Thanks for a lot of great information... I like when people have experience in other things and they have come up with a better logic way of doing things good job.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks SPFB!

[@chrislonsberry4571]

Great info Dave! Thanks for showing the close ups of sewn D-ring tabs and talking about the chimney opening material.. I remember that tent from Brooke’s UP video. Definitely looks like the way to go!

[@Bushradical]

Its a great way to camp. I dont feel like there is anything missing when camping in a big tent like this....its a lot like a small cabin

[@TruthTime-bs9ni]

During this Quarantine period I decided to go back to the basics. The early settlers that truly pioneered this style of OUTDOORS LIVING & SURVIVAL (& filming) was Dick P. His Alone in the Wilderness inspired MANY. But, Dave Whipple has made an honest clean life in the Wilds of The Alaskan Bush. Keep posting.😎💪👍

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@YOOPERBubba]

Tell all the bad commits to take a hike . Love your videos

[@saykhelrachmones8668]

Thanks for knocking the idea of camping right out of my head.

[@saginawdan]

Ever since I watched Brooke put up hers...I'm fixated on a wall tent.

[@boomerangsruckflug8513]

Amazing, thanks Dave!!! Greetings from Portugal 😊

[@Sapphireleadershipadvisors]

Thanks. I had never heard of wall tents and I am looking to buy a few acres soon and was looking at some way to reside temporarily. Great video.

[@JackTalyorD]

Reuse timber platform. Not screws. Bullet head nails and bolts if requested. Timber will expand around the screw making it impossible to remove. Bullet heads are designed to be removed. Also called form working nails in some areas. The pin the timber in place but make it easy to pull apart after sitting in place for a long time.

[@2Hearts3]

Dave, this is the second video I've seen of yours (new subscriber, saw your solar video first). Man, you are the best, most succinct, straight-to-the-point video guy I've seen on any topic. You're great! Content is great, very well presented, no time wasted, expert info. Thanks very much for all the helpful info. (Now all I need is a guy to do the work! I'm a retired woman in my 60s, hand strength isn't good; but hey, thanks to you, now I know what needs to be done, right?!) Best wishes--

[@Bushradical]

Thanks! I'm glad you like the channel and I appreciate the compliment....I always try to do the best I can with each video

[@timlynch4423]

You and Brooke stay well and safe from across the lake ,Wisconsin, I wait for the next video!!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Tim

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

Wow no ad at the beginning, thanks for that.

[@evelynshaw3932]

I like your tent. I think the reason they used to make camouflage tents is to blend in to nature and not to be so visible. Also a outside cover for the entrance and a door mat would be good too. The prices seems to be on high end but when you consider in 2024 price everything is going up. Quality is quality.

[@W4ABN]

Been looking into wall tents for camping. Looked at Montana Canvas and thought of getting one from there some day but when you mentioned veteran owned, I'm now considering one of these. Brighter canvas would be a lot better than what I used during my time in the military. Thanks for the overview.

[@sneakybow1]

Veteran owned but imported. He leaves that little bit out of the description. Buy a Davis Tent, sewn in Colorado for decades.

[@W4ABN]

@@sneakybow1 Thanks, I'll look them up.

[@ronbumgarner5479]

Thanks to you and your wife I now have a great wall tent and a bell tent. Love them both. Love the woods.

[@Bushradical]

That is awesome! Thanks

[@jimmytustin2089]

Been binge watching u and Brookes videos u guys r awesome

[@mitchelllustig232]

Wall tent shop is where I got my tent from. Great company 👍👍

[@isnoo1]

Although I am way past the age of being able to build a property again........ wow I found this interesting. Sooo many things we automatically did but sooo many ideas for future grandies maybe doing this! THANK YOU!!

[@Bushradical]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cole1178]

And idea for a platform. Get some decent pallets, screw them together, screw some plywood or OSB on it and then just make sure its level.

[@Bushradical]

sure

[@shawnr771]

Use plywood if possible.

[@jhoss1580]

HECK ya! Cheerful way to live indeed. If I ever do buy one of these it will definitely be from this company.

[@morganbeasley]

Having also spent years in wall tents, arctic ovens and Tipis, I would say this video is solid advice. Nice Job. One thing I would add is that platforms are much colder in cold environments.

[@gazjaz2010]

platforms are also relatively easy to insulate vs cold

[@terrysanders2817]

Dave Whipple - splendid presentation!

[@neelyrichard72]

I love watching your videos and your wifes.ty for sharing. It's a big help .I had been looking at all the wall tents and I'm really leaning on wall tents :) ty to you and wife.

[@outdoors-gs9td]

as a kid my mom and dad had a big heavy canvass tent slept 10 i bet! was insane heavy to set up but nice! now tents are paper thin, finally found these types with stove jacks! i only wanna camp in cool to cold weather and hunt. plus can use while building and im planning on.

[@farmlifeoffgrid]

We are currently living in the same tent while building our offgridfarm in Northern Vermont, Its 25 and snowing and 80 inside, couldn't be happier with our purchase.

[@Bushradical]

Thats awesome. I bet everyone wishes they had a off grid farm right about now

[@farmlifeoffgrid]

@@Bushradical we definitely feel blessed we bought land when we did, this is our second rodeo , the first 2 years were in Missouri offgrid and it was way to hot, Even in this tent I feel way more comfortable than our Derksen cabin we had. Just gotta keep the fire blazing or it gets cold quick but other than that we love it. We did put osb on the walls too and it helped tremendously. Love your videos

[@jimf1964]

My potential plans were to just get some cheap old used camper, then sell it for what I paid for it. Only issue is it'll need some sort of small wood stove, cuz it'll be somewhere that very well may be too cold by the time I could move into the shack.

[@John-Adams-Can]

Just bought one from walltentshop that sends to Canada with stove. Can't wait! We are now sold and moving up north Sept 21. Just need a property now!

[@Bushradical]

Good luck!! Let me know how it goes

[@davegreene1198]

Hey Great review but don't forget to trim the trees nearby. I found out the hardway. A branch broke off a mature oak and speared a hole In the fly and roof in a windstorm. You're welcome.

[@janholmgren3051]

I have the same tent as you and use it for deer and elk hunting here in oregon, I've owned other brands of wall tents but the tent shop is by far the best brand i have used by far, it's one tough tent built for real outdoor use!

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

Dave I wish you could be radical more often! I love your content upside I really appreciate it when you do put something out. Take care and be safe.

[@Bushradical]

LOL, thats the best thing about youtube is I can work at my own pace ....which is slow

[@daviddaviscrawford3669]

Saw Girl in The Woods video now I am watching yours

[@bhavifoxglove1319]

Love your down to earth attitude. Thanks so much for this video.

[@scottcorbin2334]

Thanks Dave for another well thought out and presented subject. With Practical advice. I have had similar experiences.

[@Bushradical]

Right on

[@jward9637]

Thanks buddy! Great video! I’m also a Vet. (Marine Corps) and you are so right about the olive drab tents. They suck. I’m trying to figure out my retirement in 2 years. My plan is to live out west in the summer, and travel back to Florida for the winter where I’ll have a house.

[@redbird6310]

I lived in a teepee outside of squarebanks the winter of 82-83.The dog next door preferred my teepee over his warm house,especially when he learned to use the flap himself.I had a barrel stove in there but it would be -20 ankle level and 90 head level. Dog seemed to like that. I would hear his owner calling him but he was too cozy to leave. Most time I wanted a drink of water I had to thaw ice.I had a holubar ultimate sleeping bag rated at -40 so no matter what I was always sleeping warm.I had a coleman lantern I burned unleaded in and a coleman stove.LONG WINTER!!March rolled around and I though Whew !winter is over.I shovel the 5ft of snow built up around the teepee off the platform and then it dropped to -25 again.One night I came from downtown and put a can of spinach on top of the barrel stove [frozen]climbed in the sleeping bag and was awoke by a BLEVE.ie Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapors explosion. Ohh.like dynamite! Luckily I was in an insulated bag perfect for weathering a Bleve.After the snow covered up all the firewood stayin warm was hard.I must say that where I worked nightshift at a welding shop by the time spring rolled around the poor forklift hands couldn't find any dunnage anywhere to lay a piece of steel.I figured that was payback for giving us 3 dollar Christamas bonuses while managemant gave themselves 1000 for sitting on there asses.

[@montanamann7237]

Aaaaaaawwwwesome ....thank you so much for the info man....you don’t even know !! Keep it up...I greatly appreciate it ! I hope y’all are able to stay safe in these trying times !!!!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks MM!

[@Debtfreehomesteaders]

Thank you Dave for this Canvas tent review. I have reviewed and pitted the Kodiak and Alaknak tents against one another. But recently I had a catastrophic event that has opened up a new adventure with a new canvas tent. Not sure where I will end up bit I need a better design to battle the high winds. Great video! -Will

[@EchoesofLore]

Thank you for the recommendation on the wall tent company.

[@DFDuck55]

I was impressed with this tent when I saw Brooke setting it up in the UP. If I had a piece of property this would definitely be my choice for a temporary thing to live in. I, like you, hate trailers and campers. Along with all their other problems, the roofs "always" leak.

[@Bushradical]

No joke. If someone could make a no-leak roof they would have something

[@Web-Dev-Codi]

You are phenomenal at the details. Love it!!! Very Informative.

[@Bushradical]

Thank you so much!

[@elenifotopoulou6791]

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[@rebelmarie7640]

Omg I've been looking for a video like this for 2 years. I had no idea they were called wall tents and I've been looking for winter tents and I keep getting ice fishing houses and these are all the tips and tricks that I needed to know. Thank you

[@Bushradical]

Glad I could help!

[@TheDotDetective]

Reflectix over the platform works better than a tarp liner especially in damp or cooler weather.

[@ballardsvenska1015]

We have this exact same tent. I have to say they are great to work with. The quality is top notch.

[@Bushradical]

Awesome. Thanks Jeff

[@davekibbey7944]

Never owned a wall tent but I agree with your comments on a camper. They might be fine for weekending, and my wife loves them, she thinks they're cozy, but I can never get really comfortable in a camper. Thanks for the video, looking forward to seeing some more vids from your UP property.

[@Bushradical]

Hopefully we'll be up there soon.

[@nigelbush7255]

Thank you Dave that was the best explanation of how to live when building a new home I’ve ever heard ,yes your right about caravans (living in a hallway) never thought of it like that before ,so thank you for a excellent no BS video.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@lisabarrios8235]

Awesome advice, I love watching you and Brook

[@pumptruckjim]

Hi Dave, great video as always. I don't have a wall tent. no property to put it on. I mostly do campgrounds in northern Ontario. This year I invested in a Kodiak springbar style tent. Similar to a wall tent. What a HUGE upgrade from those silly dome tents. Most of the reasons you gave except for the stove. Bright, airy and you walk in like a man, not crawl in like a cat. Hope you and the family are well in these trying times.

[@Bushradical]

Nice description on getting into a big tent vs small tent!

[@jimeckenrode1271]

I have to sat that you and Brooke put out the best video's of this kind. keep up the good work

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Jim!

[@iamthevanavator281]

Absolutely brilliant Dave. You are among other things Mr. Wall Tent.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@nerfmadeeasy]

The knowledge you're giving us is priceles & well presented; thank you for sharing.

[@KawiKvfRider]

Good information Dave, we own the exact tent you have, missus the bug screen, ours is used for spring and fall and bugs not a problem. The information you have given in your video is right on, we are in Canada, we got ours from a supplier in Castlegar BC, this allows the Walltent company to sell at the best price with no import fees when we bought it. Our last tent lastest us 25 years but it was time to upgrade, not cheep, but it is a great investment for a lifetime of enjoyment , I also love living in the tent. Having a stove has been a life saver in the past when the weather has been wet and cold, made our trips enjoyable.

[@jbpbulldog]

Wish i viewed this before I bought my fifth wheel. Good stuff!

[@Bushradical]

Next time!

[@jaysonschor]

Love the video. Subscribed. The only issue is I'm a disabled vet and I can't afford one of these, the one thing I desperately could use.

[@shawnandbets]

Wall tents are awesome! The only thing I wish I had on mine that I don’t is the porch cover. I could easily extend it with the rain fly but the built in one would be nice. A friend of mine has the 10x12 version of yours, it is very well built! My newest 12x14 is from Ken’s Custom Tents. It’s a nice, well built tent.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks for the comment!!

[@Chris-lh7wj]

Wow very nice! These are the kind of tents the Generals get when on the road to battle.

[@arneservatius8686]

There is a propane heater built for boats that works for tents. This heater had a double tuned exhaust pipe. Fresh air inside tube exhaust outside tube. Set on blocks. This design removes all water vapor from inside the tent. One pint gives you 8.-10 hrs of heat . Safe inexpensive. U-tube “ the story until now” in description Shawn has contact info for this safe/clean heater. Use wood stove for cooking propane for night or gone fishing heater. I found being 74 and disabled the wood pellet stove works well for cooking. Can ore load and not worry about heat for 3 days. Hook to car battery for auger. No more splitting wood. Michigan

[@cabininthewoods7326]

Wish I knew about these when I had major renovation 15 years ago, 4 of us In a camper 4 months, ughhh. Now looking for land in Appalachia and wondered if I sell home first before log cabin build, I was going to tent camp. This will do. Thanks for info on company, I saw Brook put that tent up by herself!

[@TheCaptainbeefylog]

All told, I've probably spent 15 years of my life in tents of various types. I usually work on the basis of you sleep in the tent, but you live outside of it, weather permitting. The weather in your area is fairly different to mine, where it's more like Texas meets Florida. Being inside a heavy tent in summer here is one of the most likely things to put people off ever camping again. Things like portable gazebos, canvas flies or other types of overhead cover radically increases the sense of space and airflow. Insect screens are a must, particularly in your sleeping areas. Wood stoves for tents used to be called "hippie-killers" where I live, but as long you pay attention to what you're doing, they're fine. Currently I'm setting up a 30 acre property and have bought an old 21 foot caravan that has been partially gutted out. I've set it on blocks and used insulated fridge wall to build a hard annexe that has twice the footprint of the caravan. The 9 foot ceiling has electric lights fitted. All of the doors, fittings and windows came straight from a demolition yard. The roof holds my solar panels, with the batteries, inverter and switching all being in a weather-proof rack behind the annexe. Living in a tent full-time requires a bit of a mental adjustment. Most people have only ever spent a couple of nights in a row in a tent and most tent designs reflect that. It may take a few days or even a fortnight or so, but once you get things set up to where you like it, then it becomes a lot eaiser to do.

[@Bushradical]

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