6051 Kodiak 10x10 Unboxing and Set-up

[@ForrestDallasTX]

I watched this video before I bought a tent. After watching you assemble it I purchased this very tent. You're demonstration / instructions made me feel very confident to do this on my own. Thank you!

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Thanks for the great feedback! I hope you have a great time with your tent.

[@markrhoades2823]

I just ordered this tent a few hours ago from CEP, and got a great deal. I paid $100 less than on Amazon, and got a $50 discount on top of that, plus a ground cloth that's worth a few bucks to sweeten the deal. I can't wait for it to get here and I appreciate this video showing tips and tricks for setting it up. I was looking for a Turbo but glad I didn't find one because I think I got a much better tent for not much more money. I did my homework before choosing this tent and spent a lot of time searching for the lowest price. CEP had the best deal, and to be perfectly honest I'm not even sure how that extra $50 discount got in there, but I'm glad it did. How refreshing to buy from a local seller who is into his product and bothers to use it himself. I guess I just hit them at the right time of year, but what a great tent and what a killer deal. I'll definitely upgrade with the vestibule and maybe that top thing to make the rain shed easier, Thanks for the upload, CEP.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

We appreciate your business. Thanks for your kind comments.

[@Wisdom-Nuggets-Tid-Bits]

Top thing?

[@MichaelR-w5x]

11:01 LPT if you don't want to use the awning, roll the awning poles in it, in the opposite direction he showed in the video. It will roll up nice and rigid and the water won't pool in the canvas.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Very very good point. Thank you!

[@drsus0]

this has all the Mr Rogers Vibes..very calming demeanor :)

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

That is very kind feedback thank you drsus0!

[@philipjsecor]

I love my 8×9 Kodiak Flex Bow. I just finished living in it for 6 weeks . I was working as a volunteer in a desert park. High winds , cold temps , and hot temps were handled comfortably.

[@shervinghannadian9651]

did you ever wish you got the 10x10? im trying to decide on which size to go as im solo with my lab sometimes and sometimesss with another friend.

[@michaelbandeko3519]

@@shervinghannadian9651 I have the 9X8 and yes, I am moving up to the 10X10. I use a cot and it takes up a lot of room in the 9X8

[@phreed6320]

Thank you!!! ... This 62 y/o Gramma will be camping in it without any helpers ... just making sure I set it up right!!

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

That's incredible to hear! Let us know how it goes!

[@ruthross2293]

This video has been a life saver. 💓 It was so easy to understand and follow. I will be setting up my new 10x10 tomorrow morning in my yard. And camping next weekend with my Airedale Dukie. 😃 I am 69 yrs but still pretty strong as I groom dogs for a living. Thanks again for this video. 😊

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Thank you for your kind comment. We are glad it was helpful and hope you had an awesome Labor Day weekend.

[@guygorney3231]

I love the VX 10x10, at 6'4" I have real head room in this tent. My cot and gear easily fit inside with room for a chair and a small heater. I usually tent camp alone but there is plenty of room for another sleep set up or two. The set up was straight forward but getting the uprights on the pin took a little horsepower. I think next time I will just stake out the four corners, leaving a little slack, install the uprights then give the stakes a final tightening and add stakes as needed to secure the tent. We had several days of rain, heat, and high winds (gusts of 39mph) with no issues. Even the canopy performed well in the rain and wind.

[@AtotheK17]

Best setup video for this tent I’ve seen. Thanks for posting

[@markduberry4228]

I bought the 10×10 ultimate last year my wife wasn't to happy with the cost until we camped in the first night her words. ... you made a good decision I am happy we have it ! Nice instructive video thanks

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Thanks for your feedback Mark. Glad it worked out for you.

[@kencondon5942]

Thank you for your instruction video. I just bought a 10 x 10 Kodiak flex tent and I'm planning on setting it up for the first time in my yard this afternoon. Your video has been very helpful, very concise, and well done. Thank you

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@larrywebber2971]

Love our 10x10 Kodiak VX tent. It's is easy to set up and take down - even for us senior citizens.

[@WayneTheSeine]

Love your videos. As soon as I saw the link I was excited. I am still trying to convince the wife about getting the 10x14. I will get it one soon I hope. We have an RV and enjoy it immensely but there is nothing like tent camping when you are set up right....a Kodiak tent is the very definition of set up right. I took my grand kids out camping in early spring with a 4 man tent, which is a quite nice one, but you can't stand up in it and can barely sit up in it on your knees. However, the trips were indeed enjoyable. The kids had a ball learning how to build proper fire lays, starting fires with ferro rods, gathering tender and kindling and just playing in the woods and dirt. They even learned some camp cooking skills. They loved being able to drink cowboy coffee....but we won't tell there mom.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Thanks for the awesome review. I've seen a lot of RV's with some pretty nice tents set up to accommodate visitors, store gear, or use it for changing clothes since RV's can be a little crammed sometimes. We are heading to Yellowstone in an RV, but I will be in the Kodiak tent next to the trailer with a few of my boys who want the "tenting and camping" experience. :)

[@WayneTheSeine]

@@Competitiveedgeproducts YS is an awesome experience. I have been there 5 or so times as well as Glacier. While in YS, depending on what entrance you take, you might want to check out Henry's Fork where the Henry's Fork of the Snake winds through. Beautiful National Park camp ground right there on the Henry's Fork. Awesome fishing and just stunning scenery. I want to think it is about 20--30 miles from the YS entrance. Be bear wise. They have grizz in the area.

[@josepheller8395]

Thank you for the video. I have watched a few videos on the same tent but you showed how easy it is to pitch.

[@TLEE1977]

Charley is awesome and I am pleased to have done business with CEP; I have the 10x14 VX. Here's a tip and maybe some of you eagle eye folk may have noticed, don't walk on your tent with your shoes on. What will happen is that you will see footprints and debris all over your roof and it's bright when the sunlight peaks through. Also clean your floors thoroughly before take down to not dirty the roof from the inside.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Thank you for your feedback. Great suggestions.

[@jacobrogers2214]

Just bought this tonight in anticipation of a trip to flaming gorge this summer. I sincerely hope I like it.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Jacob, you'll love it! If you're feeling ambitious and remember this post feel free to update us once you've had a chance to use it.

[@thewatchfuleyez123]

I remember talking with you on the phone. I love my tent.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

So glad you love it!

[@robiec2169]

Nice demonstration. I came upon the channel as I'm going to be buying one soon. I will buy from you.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Welcome aboard!

[@doctorkayak]

Great Video! Thanks for the lesson. I will be watching this a few times and saving the link for it so I can refer back!

[@rayspencer339]

Great tent I think it's the best on the market

[@dentray]

I have a few canvas tents and I live in a very small house with no garage so pack up when its wet is areal problem! you have to wait for a dry day and set it back up to air out, Some people in the market for a canvas tent may not realize this.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

That's a very good point. I think that's the case with any tent, but that's true. You do have to get that dry as soon as you can. If it's going to be an extended period of rain it shouldn't be an issue if you can set the tent up. If there's no option and it can only be packed up wet it will mold over time so leaving it outside (if possible) set up even in rain is a better solution than leaving it packed up wet.

[@lindamascioli4518]

Cannot wait to start camping in mine...next week....will let you know how it goes...solo camping with the pups...and no youngster either!

[@michaelbandeko3519]

I got a set of adjustable tent poles from Amazon to deal with the awning and rain pooling

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Do you have a link to the ones you purchased? We'd love for other people to see that.

[@rammur1]

Roll the awnings under hand, it will shed the water ?

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

haha...that is genius! Great comment. I should have done that.

[@patrikPro100]

I have it, and it’s the best what I see and used before!

[@SistahBear1]

Thanks so much for this video. Just bought our tent and we love it!

[@cameronm2203]

what a beautiful neighborhood

[@mikehunicke5061]

I recently sold my 10 x 14 to a family who was really looking for a tent. And I’m going within the next couple days to buy a 10 x 10 I just really think they’re an awesome product and I enjoyed your video very much.

[@pts1071]

Hi there, I'm on the fence to determine if I should pick 10 x 14 or 10 x 10. Do you mind to share more about your particular reason to choose 10 x 10 over 10 x 14? Thanks.

[@mikehunicke5061]

@@pts1071 The family I sold my 10 x 14 Kodiak canvas tent to wanted a larger tent. I bought another cheaper seven man tent that one of my children and family wanted so I gave it to them. I bought a 10 x 10 Teton sports canvas tent I just wanted that size I don’t really need a larger one and after purchasing the Teton 10 x 10 I like it better than the Kodiak canvas tent. Mainly because of the larger

[@mikehunicke5061]

Dee style larger door.

[@pts1071]

@@mikehunicke5061 Thanks!

[@Sam16mee]

It was fun to watch! I love mine.

[@fuenstock]

I wish Kodiak made the flex bow tent stove ready. Spring bar tents and flex bows are look almost identical but theirs are stove ready but they also cost like twice the price of Kodiak. Do you think the Kodiak flex bows will work ok with a self installed stove jack? Something like the winnerwell stove jack and place it at the same location that spring bar tents use?

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

You bring up a very good and common question. A stove jack is not safe enough for us to recommend on a flex bow style tent. Take a look at the youtube videos of them in the wind. They are very forgiving which makes them nice and rigid, but you won't want a stove in a tent that is so forgiving and flexible in a wind storm. Notice how each wall is sloped. A sloped wall isn't ideal for a stove. The stove tents we have are verticle for the first 4 feet, then sloop. Further, the stove tents have a lot of guy ropes around the perimeter to mitigate the wind pushing excessively on the walls. And, of course, with any tent in wind you will want to put out the fire no matter the style. Hope that helps.

[@jeffbriston9940]

I’ve had my vx for 2years years and have zero complaints except about the the bird droppings

[@seancorbett3278]

Do you suggest a tarp underneath the tent?

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

100% yes if not for just keeping the bottom of the tent clean and dry for when you roll it up for storage.

[@seancorbett3278]

Very cool. I'm very excited. I just got mine in and planned to bring it to Talladega speedway in a couple weeks. Question, here in the south, we never run short of rain, and storms. I've been in three-day rain episodes with other tents, and have left everything at the campsite, bag, pillow, tent.... everything because nothing is worse than a wet sleeping bag. Do I need to treat my new Kodiak tent with anything?

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Sean, thanks for your comment. You should be just fine not treating it. It's a good idea to "season" it meaning, spray it with water before using it so any sewing pin holes along the seams can close up. If you don't do that at home in your yard, mother nature will do it for you. Worst case you could get just a few drops in. Once it dries, those close up permanently. It's rare to even have those needle holes in the first place so you're likely just fine taking it right out of the box and camping, but that extra precaution of spraying it with water in your yard isn't a bad idea. Also, I bring a seam sealer that I bought off amazon. I've yet to use it, but I've used my tents for over 10 years and expect at some point the sun will get the better of it and I might need to spot treat it so I do bring seam sealer for piece of mind. Hope that makes sense. If it doesn't, let me know and I will clarify anything.

[@seancorbett3278]

@@Competitiveedgeproducts Excellent! I'll water it this weekend, and allow it to air out well. I'll let you know how our trip come out, and send picks. Greatly appreciated, sir.

[@jonathanhansen3709]

Am using a kodiak two man tent now. Already plan to purchase this one next year.

[@dross24MA]

Three comments regarding the fly/awning? (These worked on other tests with a front fly that I have been in. Enjoy!) 1. Roll the awning *under* so the water cannot pool in the material as is will if you roll it the way you showed it. 2. Angle the awning down to the front or or slope it off to the side by leaning the stakes out more, supporting them with the guy ropes. 3. Create an A-frame concept by adding a center grommet to hold a third stake. Make that middle point be about 1" to 2" below the tent entryway roof/opening height either by having a shorter stake or angling it. Make the two end stakes about 4" lower than the center, again either with shortened stakes or by angling them.

[@s.campbell6394]

Very well done, thank you.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

So glad it was helpful to you. Thanks for watching.

[@robinhood4806]

Best demo on utube.

[@figofnewtons]

I wonder if you could spray these canvas tents with Never Wet or something to cut down on the need for drying in wet conditions

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

I've never heard of that, but I'm dying to know if it works. If you end up trying it, please let us know.

[@AzureCaribe10]

Great video. Would like to see take down and how you stuff the tent back into carry bag?

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Dang. I do wish I would have put that in there. It's super easy and quick.

[@arneservatius1982]

Great tent!😁

[@abelgarcia8012]

I love ❤️ these tents

[@tomcaldwell5914]

What great tents. Thanks for the lesson.

[@djm.326]

Very helpful. Thank youuu. 👍

[@nikoonikoo]

thanks for the information, but I can't find any video in YT on how practical and actual setup inside the tent for family of 4. Perhaps 10x10 can fit Sleeping bag with cots or pads x4, heaters and some other miscellaneous. Otherwise I may save up a bit more for 10x14. Thanks

[@aaronpat123]

Dear Sir does the Basic have a roof light hook?

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Yes it has the loops around the ceiling edge.

[@forgiveus-eb9vm]

I just set mine up alone very easy thank you

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@mikam8801]

Do you have a video installing the top fly on a 10x10?

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

We have a video for the cover-top in the making. I'll keep you updated.

[@mikam8801]

@@Competitiveedgeproducts Thx. Getting those corners on are difficult. In fact, they are much more difficult on the 6x8 because there is less give in the bow bars. I recommend adding the 6x8 in your video as well. It’s darn near impossible, and I usually don’t have them completely in the pocket, especially on the last corner.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

@@mikam8801 That 6.5x8 is the video in the works. :)

[@cameronm2203]

could flip awning to other side with rope and stake it

[@thomastaylor2513]

Do the windows on the sides of this tent take away any of the strength of the tent

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Great question. They do not take away from the strength at all. Another common question is as to weather it's more risky for getting water in since you have zippers on the extra windows and the answer to that is a firm no. There is no risk of getting water in as the 2 inch overlap flaps keep it off the zippers.

[@carllawrence8644]

What's on sale?

[@scottdouglas5673]

Do any of them come with a stove pipe jack

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Model 6170 the 12x12 does: www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/6170-Kodiak-Canvas-Cabin-Stove-Lodge-Tent_p_3216.html

[@travisbettis6410]

Great videos You have the best channel for kodiak Is there any date set when you will have the lodge tent 12x12 in stock

[@JayBrown11]

if you roll the awning under hand water will not pool up.

[@seancorbett3278]

Thank you for everything. I absolutely love my tent.

[@cameronm2203]

great job

[@johnlantz3771]

Great video, thank you for being so thorough! I just ordered a 10x10 Kodiak and am very much looking forward to using it. You've saved me some potential confusion by clearly demonstrating how to easily set up this tent. I do have one question though, if it's really windy, should some guy-lines be used, to provide additional stability to the tent, and if so, where should they be placed? Again, THANK YOU!

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

I'm so glad it was helpful. Thanks for your comments and I think you'll love the 10x10. You can always use more guy ropes, but at some point (and I know you realize this) wind can take down any structure. It holds up great in high winds and if it gets too high you can drop the two upright poles altogether and let the tent drape over your camping gear and even if it's raining it doesn't wick so your gear would still stay dry. Let us know how it works out.

[@jza80king]

Does this tent have zipper vents in any corners?

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

This does not have the airflow vents in the top like the deluxe and super deluxe vx have. It does have two windows that have dual zippers that provide excellent airflow.

[@jza80king]

@@Competitiveedgeproducts ok thank you

[@MatthewPatsios]

😊 thanks 👍 buddy

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Glad it was helpful.

[@ronbuccelli8486]

Generally after being used in rain does it take to dry out? Great video!

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

Or roll the awnings underneath opposite from way u rolled it

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Very true. Pretty easy with two people.

[@adzadavis]

Is the Kodiak Canvas company still operational and are the tents still available?

[@mehranh1646]

have you ever been told that you look like Antonio Banderas. By the way I have been researching this tent for a while . For those who like to stand up in a cabin look-alike tent that isn't too large, it's the best in the market.

[@tommycancan7186]

Could you please make video setting up awning with vestibule after placing new grommet holes for overlap purposes. I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

We don't have anything quite exactly like that, but this may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZO6gn2uo7iEf6M

[@tommycancan7186]

I've seen the grommet placement video, very helpful but since awning overlaps vestibule I'm thinking vestibule up first then awning second...? Ordered tent & vestibule, arriving soon trying to visualize setup. Thanks

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

@@tommycancan7186 they both actually go up at the same time since it uses the same to upright poles that the awning comes with. The vestibule comes with a pole that connects the two awning poles at the top, so basically you put them up at the same time.

[@2forfun007]

What is the difference between this and Kodiak 6098? I am trying to decide which one to buy between these two from competitive Edge website

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

The 6098 is 9x8 with two windows and air flow vents. The 6051 is 10x10 with two windows - no airflow vents. The 6098 is 6' tall with telescoping poles (requires less arm strength to set up) and the 6051 is 6.5' tall without telescoping poles.

[@2forfun007]

@@Competitiveedgeproducts Which blocks the cold air from coming inside the tent completely?

[@binhsolomon1118]

Brand from usa or china. Thank you

[@snort455]

A+

[@trustandobey5656]

You could also roll it to the underside of the awning. Then no water would pool.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Excellent excellent point!

[@janzoetelief7634]

Very helpful

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Glad it helped

[@ErikPeterson1]

very helpful

[@ВасилийХуторянский-к9й]

Беру. Какой район?

[@frankchambers2114]

Nice!

[@tomhman6441]

Cook those extra stakes for dinner.

[@Buckeyes216]

Wish this design had the fire Jack

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

A stove jack is not safe enough for us to recommend on a flex bow style tent. Take a look at the youtube videos of them in the wind. They are very forgiving which makes them nice and rigid, but you won't want a stove in a tent that is so forgiving and flexible in a wind storm.

[@Buckeyes216]

@@Competitiveedgeproducts couldn’t find it but it looks like they sell the same model and fire Jack is optional. You wouldn’t recommend the classic Jack 140 w fire Jack?