How to Set up a Kodiak Canvas Cabin Tent - 1 Person Set-up

[@stevewilams867]

Thats the way to do it. You have to stake all the spots. True. Sides first. Then center ridge pole 90% bring both sides up. Back to center. Can be done. Not without staking the tent though. Great video chris.

[@HerrP58]

Man, nice job! I appreciate you setting this up by yourself, cuz that's what many of us solo campers are looking for. Good point about patience. Sometimes we're our own worst enemies!

[@oldmillrd8153]

Thanks for the demo. One note for all you guys setting up in high winds pound your tent stakes in at a 45 deg angle to the tent not straight up and down. Much more secure in high winds since more difficult to pull out at 45 degrees.

[@tiernome]

If you put up the center ceiling pole up first and extend it fully... The whole tent will stand up and then you can do the sides.

[@Outwestwithchris1]

Very true, took me a few tries but I got it down now.

[@DenKwonDo]

Thanks for the video. My sons are taking our tent up to northern Minnesota camping today, and I was hoping to find a straight forward video to show them, and this definitely fits the bill. We took our to the BWC area in Northern Minnesota last fall, and we got caught in a blizzard for for days, as well as winds of 40-70mph(got woken up to what sounded like a train) for days, and I firmly believe that had we not clamped with this tent that we wouldve been in BIG trouble! 3'-5' waves for 4-5 days, meant we weren't going anywhere.

[@MightyModes]

Perfect. Thanks for the video. Had a hard time setting mine up. Didn't know you had to stake it down first.

[@Outwestwithchris1]

Yeah man, really need to stake it. Setting it up without staking would be nearly impossible. Glad the video helped. Cheers!

[@michellecastaneda20]

These tents are some of the best ones you can buy. Thanks for sharing.

[@Outwestwithchris1]

I love their tents, they recently came out with a sleeping bag that is pretty sweet as well. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffcochrane5748]

I like the thinking ahead with the head lamp might get dark on ya 😂

[@rowdyrobbyrider4226]

It’s called a gopro

[@angiedickens5676]

I like that this tent has the tension screw pins on the poles to adjust the height. I hope they will hold up well. This seems so much easier than other poles I've had with a buttons that click into specific holes. I'd get pinched trying to adjust them sometimes or the button mechanism would get stuck. I figure since I could set up a tall canvas screen tent (with no floor to keep things easily square) by myself this ought to be very manageable. This may even be easier than trying to get a fly over a tall dome tent by myself or keeping long poles inside grommets. Also, I love that we will be able to easily zip up windows from inside if it rains in the night. My REI Base 6 tent would get stuffy on hot nights, but I'd be nervous to take off the fly because I didn't want to have stumble around outside in the dark trying to secure a fly should it be needed. I'm excited for the arrival of my new tent! Ready to go old school!

[@Outwestwithchris1]

The setup takes time the first few times out, dont get frustrated, it gets easier every time. I'm sure you will enjoy the tent!

[@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors]

Looks like a really nice tent, thanks for sharing, I will be adding a canvas tent to our camping gear this year, and looking around to see what all is out there, I want a wood burning stove in mine, that is a must for us. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed week sir. Oh, we subbed you as well, so we can follow along as you put more videos up about this tent. Dale

[@Outwestwithchris1]

Thanks for watching!

[@nickmiller3796]

Gonna be cold there, well it's -1F right now and will have about 10" of accumulated snow on the ground by midnight. Hope you stay warm. Enjoy the camping.

[@Outwestwithchris1]

Yeah sounds like it's gonna be colder where you are at brother... this was from a trip a few weeks ago, it was fun and the tent did great locking in heat. Didn't even run a heater or anything.

[@paulinegiannaras980]

@@Outwestwithchris1 what kind of heater can you use in this tent?

[@samuelwiltzius]

Thanks for the set up videos. I’m in the process of deciding between cabin tent and flexbow for my family of five. After 50+ nights in four years we wore out our Gander Mountain tent (nylon fabric).

[@Outwestwithchris1]

Family of 5 huh? Maybe on of the cabin tents with the wall enclosure awnings. That way you can keep gear in an enclosed area and all the room inside the tent can be used for sleeping space. That would probably work.

[@samuelwiltzius]

Out West with Chris my thought too. As kiddos get bigger the ability to expand storage space would extend the usefulness of a long-lasting tent. I’m still debating if set up/take down speed is a priority.

[@jshoota19ify]

Samuel Wiltzius even though the 10×14 flexbow is technically bigger, the slanted side walls tend to make the tent feel a tad smaller than it is perfect for my 4 person family...I agree with Chris about the cabin tent. Plus, I would think the cabin tent will feel roomier with the more vertical walls.

[@wendellsons8516]

Considering buying a kodiak tent for when my wife and I go to Glacier N.P. next fall. They have them at my local Cabelas.

[@Outwestwithchris1]

+Wendell & Sons this is my second one. If you are in the market for a 4 season tent they are pretty hard to beat.

[@annieheath986]

I love Cabela's but they were much more expensive. Check out Competitive Edge. They are in Layton Utah. By far the best price we found and shipping was free and took two days. We have the 10 x 10 flexbow. 6011 I think.... With the windows all the way around. The packaging says it is 79 pounds, but it isn't so heavy as the tent poles are in a separate bag. I can set it up by myself. This is the best tent I have ever had, and I have slept in a lot of them.

[@Outwestwithchris1]

They are great tents, I picked my first one up at Sportsmans Warehouse and the 2nd one up off of Amazon.

[@jjsmith7700]

Hey Chris, I've seen your review of the flex bow... after using both, which do you prefer & why? Would you use each for different reasons or are you sticking to one or the other? I have the flex bow 10x12 and my only complaint is the overall weight of the thing and size of the bag when storing, other than that its a cinch to set-up and tear down and super roomie for a family of 4.

[@TRUTHISABSOLUTE777]

That window door that you showed that turns into an awning does not have a zipper at the bottom. It just has hey small velcro piece. It only has zippers on the sides. Do you find that cold air seeps up from the bottom and into the tent?

[@digginandbuildinwv7012]

How do you put the added 8x8 awning on? Mines on the way for an idaho elk hunt

[@BassGeek]

Looks like one hell of a tent man. Great video.

[@Outwestwithchris1]

It's a beast!

[@onetimeoutdoorsdj1394]

Very cool man if I had something like that I would live in it I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas God bless yous

[@Outwestwithchris1]

There are folks that do live in these tents, they are pretty awesome! Merry Christmas to you too man!

[@usaman7358]

5 minutes after putting it up he's having a beer when his friends call and say their camp site has been changed.

[@Tyrel_G]

How quick can you set this up with two people?

[@leolldankology]

Now that you owned this tent for a few trips, is it easier to setup by yourself?

[@Outwestwithchris1]

Yes, very easy to put up on my own!

[@JonZDisability]

Nice job bud! 👍 happy holidays and best wishes to you and yours.

[@Outwestwithchris1]

Thanks bud, Happy Holidays to you as well!

[@krllyy]

Try lag screws and a cordless hammer drill......MUCH easier/quicker !!

[@Outwestwithchris1]

Yeah good point man!

[@AvoidingChores]

that's pretty much the effort I went when I put up mine for the 1st time alone. But my model has the awning attached. it's more of a pain to pack once done, but yeah it's a good tent :)

[@Outwestwithchris1]

+Jim Cyr I got this one thinking I could add the awning/screen room thingy after the fact. I'm kinda thinking I might not be able to though.

[@aqua.scape69]

If you had to do it over again would you still have purchased the one with the attached awning? I’m trying to decide which way to go myself. Thanks

[@AvoidingChores]

I don't regret the awning at all. We just came back from a trip and we had some good rain and didn't bring the wall enclosure. Was nice to have a dry area when stepping out.

[@krllyy]

Chris, which do you think can handle te winds better...Cabin or Flex-bow ?....Thanks....Merry Christmas.

[@Outwestwithchris1]

They are both champs in the wind in my opinion. I haven't had the Cabin in any really really gusty winds just yet so until I have a chance with that I'm gonna lean towards the Flexbow. I have had the Cabin tent in a several day long snow fall though and it did fine.

[@krllyy]

Oh yeah, what'd ya do with your Flex-bow ?

[@Outwestwithchris1]

I still have the Flex-bow. I might keep it or give it too my brother in law who is looking for a new family tent. Still undecided...

[@th3_crappi3_kill3r]

I love your old intro better, the quick one, you should keep that longer one for the end of your vids.

[@Outwestwithchris1]

+CrappieKiller I use that one sparingly.

[@markogrba1]

Where is this location? Beautiful...

[@Outwestwithchris1]

That was a campground on the shore of Lake Comanche in California.

[@KYHillbillyStuff]

Hey brother I liked the intro on this video. Is it going to be your new one?

[@Outwestwithchris1]

+Hillbilly Homestead I've been using it here and there... Its a little long but it looks cool.

[@sshumkaer]

Getting the pole through the sleeve is hard

[@dougsmith8488]

What model # is it???, nice vid Chris,as always

[@Outwestwithchris1]

Model #6121... and thank you!

[@fattie2550]

Do you like the cabin tent or the flexbow better Chris?

[@Outwestwithchris1]

I like the footprint of the Cabin Tent and the steep side walls. The carrying bag for the flexbow is way better and set-up is a bit more simple. I think the Cabin tent is going to be better for me in the long run, tons of windows for ventilation during summer camping. Both are great.

[@jtstangel9247]

Hi chris witch kodiak tent do like better for room... thanks

[@Outwestwithchris1]

I like the cabin tent for the room... Two of the side walls are vertical walls so you can get more use out of the footprint. Both are great tents though.

[@jtstangel9247]

@@Outwestwithchris1 thanks

[@floydsterism]

what happened to your flex bow tent?

[@Outwestwithchris1]

I still have the Flexbow and I still love it. Just wanted to try something different and get some new content on the channel.

[@floydsterism]

Out West with Chris . Good to hear, your vids convinced me to buy one.

[@dwstrange334]

Nice job doin that by yourself bro. On a side note, i hate jet skis. Am i just being crabby? Too much noise on an otherwise quiet lake IMHO.

[@Outwestwithchris1]

Yeah Jet Skis can be annoying as all get out. I deal with a lot when I am kayak fishing. I always have to remind myself that the water is for everyone which is hard. lol.

[@timberbeastwaco]

Where is your ground tarp?

[@Outwestwithchris1]

Didn't use one that trip.

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

maybe if you had friends you wouldn't have to set it up alone? lol...lmao!!!!! Great vid!

[@Outwestwithchris1]

+Yankee Tanker Outdoors good point, I need to find some friends!

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

Out West with Chris I’ll be your friend. 😂😂

[@Outwestwithchris1]

+Yankee Tanker Outdoors awesome! Thank you!

[@lookitsben5119]

When you said really heavy, I didn't think 122 lbs heavy.

[@Outwestwithchris1]

+lookitsben yep, really heavy. Not a backpackers tent!

[@th3_crappi3_kill3r]

Christopher I came first. Come spring crappie fish with me in NC.

[@Outwestwithchris1]

+CrappieKiller you paying for my ticket? Lol

[@scribblybear]

I hope you guilt tripped your friends for having to setup the tent on your own?

[@Outwestwithchris1]

+Scribbly Bear nah man, I just didnt help them with their set up. Haha. Thanks for watching.

[@jimfield3347]

That was painful to watch.

[@Outwestwithchris1]

+Jim Field just curious why you think so.

[@jshoota19ify]

I agree, with Jim, Chris. Compared with that awesome flexbow (which is bigger right?), the set up is a nightmare for 1 person and I would bet money, even with a friends help, the flexbow set up, still would be quicker, which was the main reason why I bought one myself...Just curious, were you bored of your flexbow, because it was so easy, ha!...The only feature the cabin tent has the advantage on, over the flex bow, would be the vertical walls, dont you think?

[@Outwestwithchris1]

The Flexbow setup is faster but actually not by a whole lot. I got the cabin tent for review purposes and cause I wanted to change things up a bit. I do like the vertical walls of the cabin tent as well as the window layout. It will be nice and airy. Cheers!

[@KOBSAKICEMAN]

axe to your FACE??????