Day 22 Kodiak Lodge Stove Tent - The Wall Enclosure 1672

[@charlesknight5784]

I just bought a 12x16 Kodiak Canvas with awning for PA deer season this year. I watched your videos and set the tent up this morning. It was an absolute piece of cake based on your advice. These videos are a must for anyone that buys one of these. Great product and great instruction. Thank you!

[@billmcdowell4826]

I bought a 12x 12 Kodiak lodge tent last fall. I also used it for pa. Hunting.. I love this Kodiak tent.

[@frankgladden3416]

My wife and I love our 10x10 Kodiak...your videos made the decision so easy and your company is a pleasure to work with.

[@TheRealGunGuyTV]

Charlie, your videos are outstanding! I'm shopping for a tent and you may have sold me on this one. Thank you for putting together these very detailed videos. I appreciate it. Stay safe. joel

[@jacobortwine7063]

Give me a link or a name please

[@fernandomolano6651]

Tks for share all the informatión from Kodiak. All your videos are well Made for beginners. From Colombia all the best.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Thanks for the awesome feedback!

[@susangiggie7996]

Excellent tent and walkthrough. The awning,enclosure,area is called a vestibule. It's great for storing firewood and coolers, and for a dry storage area.

[@willashby5833]

Love the extra room. You can make a wood stack pile and if its late put your ash bucket in the extra room until morning. Who wants to go outside in the cold when your tired!

[@brianboynton5193]

Ive had a 12x9 with room enclosure for about 4 years. From Competitive Edge. Love it. Actually ran into a Family at North Beach Burlington q who had the same tent and the pickup tent. Micro burst came through and took out a lot of large trees and tents no issues. Great site and great tents. Thinking of this tent and stove. I am a disabled vetw and set the 12x9 up alone.

[@brianboynton5193]

I likethat it is a canvas enclosure that zips. Improvements over the 12x9.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Thanks for sharing! Did you need to use extra guy ropes during that big microburst?

[@MrGiXxEr]

Finally had a chance to set this up with my new 12x12. One suggestion I have for people is to remove 2 stakes from one side of the zipper front on the vestibule, the side you want to go through. With all 6 stakes in you really can't get through the opening when you unzip the door. If there was a zipper across the bottom this would fix that, there just isn't enough room to step through the gap. Didn't have issues unzipping with only one side staked.

[@MrGiXxEr]

Along with my setup suggestion for this vestibule, I feel like there is a major design flaw structurally for the entire setup. The ridge pole for the awning needs to be more solid across it's length. When you add this awning you lose 3 guy lines across the front, the major one being the ridge guy line. Sure, it attaches to the new ridge post but the ridge bar has one wing nut to tighten the telescoping section and the other section needs to be pressure fit or else they pull apart. What happens when you tighten the ridge guy line? It pulls the ridge bar apart. A strap to pull the two ridge posts together is whats missing.

[@jeffbriston9940]

That is a great looking tent, think I’ll stay with my 10x10 vx. Y’all can’t beat a Kodiak! Thanks for the video

[@michaeldavidheit]

Fantastic video; I'm looking to buy a set up just like this one in the video the tent and the add on area, a stove and items for our summer lodge use. We want to get rid of our motorhome and start setting up a tent for the summer season and then adventure out from the tent on extended weekend trips. Summer up here in the arctic is short and intense, and one should expect cold nights and possible snow any time of the year. Of course rain is also present a lot too. The front area with the screen windows will make for a mosquito / bug free area to lounge in, and relax in. Thank you for posting, the quality looks like we could get many years of joy out of the tent.

[@maryann902]

Love this setup. I'm going to buy it after I sell my other gear. I've been wanting a canvas cabin tent for a few decades but the old ones were just too big and bulky. Thanks for your videos!

[@aldoraine9259]

Thanks for these videos. I'm looking at getting this exact setup next year. Your videos act like an instructional and also a product test. Please keep updating to see how it holds up throughout the seasons.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Thanks for the feedback. I will definitely keep you posted with updates. There is a new stand alone awning called the super six tarp that Kodiak has come out with. I expect to demo that one over the weekend with snow.... we'll see.

[@zemyazahealingkorllc]

I agree and he says it so well

[@rgbuckl]

Did you buy the set and how did it hold up? I bought this set before a trip I took, however, was unable to use it yet due to weather that came in before I arrived. Will be looking to set it up in summer, once the ground is clear of snow, ice, & frozen mud.

[@trevorkohler7827]

Thank you for these videos,very well done with detail! I have the same setup, i have put the tent portion up about a month ago just to see how easy it was to set up. I ordered the wall enclosure and got that like 3 weeks ago but have not had a chance to put that up with the tent. Headed up for my elk hunt here in colorado tomorrow and i'm excited to get it all put up and use it! A bit bummed about the fire ban going on here in colorado and cannot use a wood stove unfortunately this year but my intent is once we get moisture and the fire ban is off i will set it up at home and stay in it so i can use the wood stove finally! Will take pictures and video to give my review and show my camp setup!

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Awesome! Sorry about the fire ban. Please do take pictures and show us your set-up - we'd love to see it.

[@leonmeuchael5453]

I love I love these Kodiak canvas tents and I've been watching quite a bit on them but I'm kind of confused on after you set the tent up how the ropes are strung out to tighten a tent how you add the awning on to it

[@2servenprotect327]

Thanks for the video. I got the same tent and awning. Cant wait till hunt camp this year to set it up. Thank you

[@mikedavis7837]

Thank you very much for the video. I noticed you have two cots set up in tent. Do you feel 3 guys could make it comfortable for a long weekend?

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Absolutely. More than three if they are XXL cots is cutting it a bit close, but 3 would be very comfortable.

[@robertholl6925]

I love my tent from you all. I only changed one thing, your stakes are good but I do not get down to drive them in easy any more. I switched to lag bolts and a cordless driver to drive them in. Saves me pain and time for set up and take down.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

So Robert, you use lag bolts and a cordless driver? I've heard of people doing that, but only in the desert or in clay-type soil. Do you do that for the speed of it mostly?

[@robertholl6925]

@@Competitiveedgeproducts Speed and I do not have to get on my knees just bend over.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

@@robertholl6925 that makes sense. Sorry, one more question. How long are the lag bolts you are using appx?

[@robertholl6925]

@@Competitiveedgeproducts I use 10 inch lag for the 4 corners and 8 inch for the rest. I also put large washers on them to keep the bolts from slipping out.

[@gabrielvesely4177]

I’m starting to love this tent and awning setup !! You do such a great video and you got my attention!! I gotta just try to save some cash after I purchased a few luxe hot tents. If I have seen this first I would of purchased it. Spacious and looks nice all around. With 4 kids this would be great in summer n fall and for me alone in winter lol hunting

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Thank you for your feedback.

[@delcrow696]

I got my tent and enclosure last week. I have had it set up since Friday. Have had some crazy rain events, Probably 3 to 4 inches today. Tent is bone dry inside. Getting some water coming in through the zipper and riding down the side rails of the enclosure. Less than a soup can full in the whole enclosure. I think its coming because the top flap is curling up that covers the zipper. Maybe Ive got something pulled to tight but I dont think so. They could add a few velcro sections and it would go away. Have you noticed any moisture? Love the tent. Very Impressed. Downloading a video on my you tube.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Thanks for sharing. The enclosure does help protect from the elements, but I wouldn't call it water tight - especially since it doesn't have a floor. But, the tent portion itself should not let in a drop of water. I've had some come through (in the form of snow) under the wall with a huge windstorm. I've had to adjust the velcro near the bottom as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@tedsamuels3203]

I'm very impressed 👏

[@michaelprue9024]

A couple of questions for you. I spent quite a bit of time in the military when I was much younger, and we spent a lot of time in the field, in canvas Army tents. I loved those tents, but you were definitely not setting one up by yourself. So I have experience living in a canvas tent. So to my questions, 1) How heavy material is the Kodiak canvas ? Does it compare to military canvas ? 2) Are there liners available for these tents ? Military canvas tents have an extra liner for the walls in the winter, which really helps retain heat. 3) what kind of floor liner do these Kodiak canvas tents come with ? Or is that a separate purchase ? I am really considering buying from you next year, but, I do have concerns.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Great questions. 1) The canvas walls are 8.5 oz and the ceiling is 10 oz with the flooring being 13.5 oz vinyl. 2) There are floor liners. I've never heard of extra wall liners. 3) The floor liners are sold separately as they are optional. Feel free to contact us with any other questions.

[@bradenhosking9342]

I own the Kodiak Flex Bow 10x14 and have been nothing but happy with it. As awesome as it is, its just a bit small with the slanted walls for a 10 day hunt. I ordered the Kodiak Lodge tent and cook shack. Initial thoughts: On the tent, The tent is awesome. I Wish it had canvas storage bags . One of the most talked about feature of the Flex Bow is the genius storage bag. Another issue i had was the velcro ties for all the poles seem cheap. I would much rather have the plastic clips. But, my biggest knock on the tent is that there is no velcro tie on the back wall for the long pole center pole? This allows the wall to bow in significantly on that side. It may have even been the reason my tent was demolished in a wind storm we had last night. The cook shack: Not impressed in the least. I cannot understand why they didn’t have the roof line continue out beyond the tent for the roof and zip in sections for the walls and front. The usable space is not worth the hassle of the installation. I watched your video’s before so I had a game plan and it was almost an hour for both. that is too long.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Braden, I would reach out to Kodiak's warranty dept. My understanding is that they've modified the pole you are having issues with. I believe it now has a sleeve or the joint positioned lower, but please reach out to them and they'll get you taken care of. 801-508-2880 Ext. 3

[@jaylanoue2574]

Which stove is that?

[@garyrieck629]

Consider having an internal free standing frame out of aluminum tubing for heavy snows if going to do winter camping or high elevation camping with it for blizzard& high winds associated with blizzard.

[@harrybailey1257]

Just found your 8x8 awning video... ty! Question: will mosquitos or other annoying insects get in through the pipe vent? I see a slight opening there. If so, how can it be sealed?

[@joeconklin1275]

I can’t wait to get mine

[@Elkmonger]

I tent camp a lot. Two years ago I got the 12x9 cabin tent and moved to a Davis Big Boy cot. Completely upgraded the tent camping experience. The Canvas tents are a lot more comfortable. And getting off the ground t sleep seems to have made a big difference. I was getting cold and damp on an air mattress. I usually camp close to the vehicle. I wonder how that set up would work with the stove jack in the enclosure. It would get the stove off the vinyl floor and out of the tent. You could open the door/screen to let heat in the tent. Would Kodiak offer that option for the enclosure?

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

That's a good question. I know people have added stove jacks themselves in the enclosure portion of their 12x9 model 6133, but Kodiak doesn't have any plans in the foreseeable future. You make a good point with the cot. I've noticed that I sleep much warmer on the cots as long as I'm using the pad with it, but it's big difference when I reach my hand down to the floor (since heat rises) - it makes a bit of a difference. Here's the 6133 in case you are wondering, but it has a polydenier enclosure as opposed to canvas on this lodge tent model. www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/Kodiak-Canvas-Tent-6133-6-Person-9-x-12-ft-with-Deluxe-Awning-Canopy_p_14.html

[@tanyachenko39]

I ordered this tent with enclosure but I realized the windows on it only opens and close from outside. I would hate that but I guess there is no choice. I'm planning on using the enclosure area for changing and gear so I need to remember to close the windows from outside whenever I need to change. I can't wait to get my tent. Will write the review on it when I get it.

[@crazyedd707]

Yea i hate how they have the windows on some tents only close from the outside. It doesn't make sense to do it that way due to privacy issues or just being inconvenient

[@mikerogers9711]

I got the bow flex 10x14 last year. Used it for 2 weeks. Looks like I need to sell it and go this way.

[@tanyachenko39]

I got my flex bow 2 years ago and now I want to go with lodge😁 not because I don't like it, but because our Cabela's 2XL Outfitter Bunk Bed by Disc-O-Bed won't fit in it. We had to get the bunk bed last year and now it's a bit of issue because it's to high, but looks like lodge has straight walls.

[@NatalieMishoe]

We have the same tent and an alpine chef cylinder wood stove. We are new to this but are living in our tent while building our house. Could you make a video on make a fire the proper way for a wood stove. I have learned that making a fire outside is very different from the fire in the stove. My husband stays up all night to make sure it doesn’t get to hot. We must be doing something wrong

[@CharleyHansen]

Great question. The stove we use in the demo has a vent that is located on the door. It allows you to deprive the stove of oxygen to put it out or at least keep the fire smaller and therefore less hot. Does your stove have those vents? The damper does the same thing.

[@harrymills2770]

Flue damper can help slow it down. There's a trick to keeping a good hot fire going that burns clean but not all at once.

[@ehabbutt8538]

Hi great video mate , i was wondering if it would also stop heat in a desert environment like i live in the middle east and it is normal for temperature to go above 40 Celsius in summer so would this be useful in my environment. Thanks

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

It get's hot in the daytime on a hot day for sure. The lighter roof helps minimize that and there are a lot of windows. This may be worth watching kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWPGc5p8jrR3a9U

[@toddlecher4097]

looks like a awesome tent, i'm wondering how long the canvas remains waterproof in harsh conditions

[@harrymills2770]

Years. And treating with dwr isn't a huge deal.

[@dt9094]

How often do u need to ( retreat ) the canvas? Great tent, great how you explained , thank you

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Thank you for your feedback. You shouldn't have to retreat it for several years, but it depends on how often you use it. If you are using it for camping here and there a few times a year for a few days a week you can go up to 10 years without treating it. If you're using it for a month at a time each year you may need to treat it at around four years and so forth. Hope that helps.

[@abrahamhudson198]

I live in Western Washington and am thinking about setting one of these up on a property in Port Angeles (very wet and humid, no direct sun in winter). Have you had any issue with mold on the canvas, or do you have any suggestions? Thank you

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Great question. I would not set this up in an environment where it can't dry for weeks at a time. It could mold if it's wet, warm, with no sun to dry it from time to time.

[@billfowler9325]

Great video thanks 👍🏻

[@Jermaine-NC]

Thanks for the very informative video. Im leaning towards the 12x12. Is there a kodiak 12x12 tarp available for the inside and under the tent? I wish the 12x12 had a regular kodiak awning like some of their other tents. Not a fan of all the poles, but not a deal breaker tho.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

There is not a 12x12 Kodiak brand tarp at the moment. It will likely be Spring earliest when you see one. The extra poles give the awning the extra stability for sure, but I hear yeah. Fortunately, with this lodge tent the awning is completely optional as it zips onto the side and comes off just as easily.

[@Jermaine-NC]

@@Competitiveedgeproducts thanks,i appreciate that 👍

[@lenniewatson687]

That is a beautiful tent. Wow!! Can you cook or put a water kettle on thst a stove?

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Thank you. Yes. You can cook and put a water kettle on for sure. They also make a little water holder that attached to the stove with a spicket to dispense your hot water.

[@MrPieeye]

I am so excited to get this tent and wall enclosure. There was a bit of a back order. Understandable. This tent will be very popular. Based on the time frame I was told I really expected to be getting it in the next day or so. But haven't received a tracking info which means it hasn't shipped to me yet. Don't wish to be a pest but I ordered this back in the first week of December. Waiting anxiously.

[@DeborahAnnSiefer]

Where can you find this Kodiak cabin tent at I’ve looked for one similar but I haven’t been able to find one there always Dom. Also do you know how much do you care to ask say how much she might’ve paid for it. I’ve seen some at Walmart but they’re not what I really want to get. Fingerhut they’ve got some nice Ones but they’re like twice the amount of what they are in the store and I’m not gonna pay twice as much when I can get the original one at a much lower price.. Also can you tell me where you got your’s little stove that I will look for that too and I haven’t found that anywhere.

[@giannas9547]

great video!!! 🤍

[@dwaynebeavers2088]

What does the whole setup run cost wise with that size because that's what I'm looking for and the stove too since I'm a big guy who can't get up and down off the ground very easily because of hips and knee and back problems.

[@skullspaws7607]

From their website the 12x12 tent is $859 and if you purchase the awning with it it’s an additional $299. If you purchase the awning separately it’s $350

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

@@skullspaws7607 thanks for sharing that. Dwayne, here is also a link to the blog if that's helpful. www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/Kodiak-Lodge-Stove-Tent-6170-Winter-Update-Blog_b_171.html

[@bryandankanich898]

Will that canvas wall enclosure fit on the 9x12 cabin w/awning?

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Excellent question. It will not fit the 9x12 model 6133 as that doesn't have the receiving zipper or the two joint upright poles that the lodge tent already has to support the extra weight of the canvas. Feel free to contact us with any other questions.

[@sicksand4]

did prices go up on the tent?

[@reignking777]

Great video! Do it come with a divider veil to split the main room??

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Good question. There is no divider in this tent.

[@dafunkychickenrecords1149]

So I have seen you post a couple of videos with Kodiak tents. Would it be possible to put a chimney hole in the 12 person kodiak grand tent? Just curious.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

People definitely add one after market, but we don't recommend it for liability reasons. It would be a bit of a challenge heating that two sides of that as stove heat would be stronger in the room the stove is located, but far less effective in the rooms where it is not located.

[@garyrieck629]

Possibly larger stove if going to be Sub zero camping. One with attachable water tank on one side warming tray opposite side.

[@kainsith2215]

What size is the biggest tent like that that can take the wall enclosure can attach to

[@joeconklin1275]

Can you put a queen bed in there with that center pole?

[@CharleyHansen]

Yes, for sure.

[@arneservatius8686]

To let you know the outdoor podcast “the story until now” Shawn introduces a propane stove that has two chimney pipes one inside another. Inside pipe brings in fresh outside air for combustion . The outside chimney pipe let’s exhaust outside. 1 pint propane good for 8-10hrs. U-tube his program go to description you will find name and contact of manufacturer. Michigan 🤓

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Thanks for sharing.

[@harrymills2770]

Pretty common for boat stoves.

[@suvigyasingh9538]

kodak 12×12 , how much price it. Thank you

[@jacobortwine7063]

I want that same hook up! Please give me the name and link!

[@jbcurdog72]

Do you have anything on rolling it back up???

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

No, but I'm glad you asked. That should be a normal part of our demo videos. Sorry.

[@justinrutledge6090]

Sure wish they made this enclosure for the 10x10 an not just the 12x12

[@kevinclaire3371]

What brand are those Cots Charlie?

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

They are the Teton XXL and they are monsters. I really like 'em, but I also must have the XXL Teton Pad. In fact, I've gone camping many times without my cot, but I never go without the pad - the padding is more valuable than the cot in my opinion. Each run close to $100. www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/TETON-Sports-Outfitter-XXL-Camp-Pad_p_41.html

[@romelowright1069]

What type of stove is that. Can you send the link to it?

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

coloradocylinderstoves.com/shop/ols/products/alpine-stove-package-472295e9-d451-4373-9999-4701ef9a2c3a

[@MayaUndefined]

wish they made these for the 10x10 :(

[@sandi0077]

I am from India, from where i can buy this tent with extension part.

[@amandakimmal8250]

How do you keep the water from coming in through the bottom?

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Through the bottom of the add-on room? The tent has a floor so there's no problem there. The add-on room does not have a floor. Some people put down tarps, etc, and with a light rain storm water shouldn't be an issue for most people. In one of the videos I show the inside of the add-on room after a windy blizzard and snow did get through the bottom - though that is an extreme exception. Great question, hope that helps.

[@stevenwood7131]

tell them to make a 12x20. 12x12 is great for 2 guys, but we want a family sized cabin tent

[@debbiedejong4566]

Why don't they sell these in Australia nice big tent

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

I'm not sure, but we do ship to Australia. These are heavy packages so they are pricey, but possible.

[@stanwinston3387]

What wood stove were you using?

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Colorado Cylinder Spruce Model

[@zacherynagy8445]

Do you have a link for that stove?

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Sure, do. Here you go. This is a link to buy one: coloradocylinderstoves.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Falpine-stove-package-472295e9-d451-4373-9999-4701ef9a2c3a This is a link to how we tried seasoning it (and failed at first): www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/Kodiak-Lodge-Stove-Tent-6170-Winter-Update-Blog_b_171.html

[@percules4420]

what if you only want one wall?

[@lr5425]

What is the overall weight with poles?

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

The box it ships in with the tent body and poles is 100 lbs.

[@dimitriouscrain640]

How much does is actually cost?

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/6170-Kodiak-Canvas-Cabin-Stove-Lodge-Tent_p_3216.html

[@edsalinas9996]

Back when I was a boy scout, one of my buddies was hammering one of those steaks with, what you call a "Big Thor" hammer and missed and banged his knee. I look back on that, and realized, It wasn't funny.

[@vanjoy1974]

❤️

[@lr5425]

Where is this model sold?

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

It's only sold online. www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/6170-Kodiak-Canvas-Cabin-Stove-Lodge-Tent_p_3216.html

[@gensherman2984]

Rain is not white noise.

[@phill7507]

In todays mess…how much does this tent, stove and awning costs?

[@timothygodfrey4950]

tarps are noisy-get some indoor/outdoor carpet.

[@Competitiveedgeproducts]

Amen to that! The floor liner is quiet though.