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    I've spent the last two Winter Camping Symposiums enthralled with the idea of a Snowtrekker tent. The more I study them and see them in action, the more they impress me. I want to buy one (and will definitely some day soon), but I decided to see if I could build one this go 'round. Much to my surprise, it all worked out really well. Been testing it in snow, ice, winds, the works without a hiccup. My pup and ever-ready camping buddy heartily approves. However, I won't make another one! I did save some money and had a lot of fun building this tent, but I really respect the crap outta Snowtrekker and the research, design iterations, field testing, and materials development that have gone into making their product line...not to mention doing it at such a reasonable price. So, kudos to them for such a great product. Here's the specs of my less-great product 😆:
    • Dimensions: 8x10 with 6'2" peak height
    • Material: 7 ounce untreated canvas (preshrunk) tent body with midweight ripstop nylon sod cloth
    • Weight: 11.75 pounds (tent) | 17.25 pounds (tent and frame)
    • Paired with the small Kni-Co stove from Snowtrekker
    • Replaceable stove jack
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  • #2
    Great job on the creation of this hot tent. Where did you source the 7oz canvas?

    Cheers
    Brian

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    • #3
      That's a beautiful shelter and set-up. You should be extremely proud of your efforts and the end result. I hope you enjoy it for years to come.

      That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well.

      snapper

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      • #4
        Originally posted by brianw
        Great job on the creation of this hot tent. Where did you source the 7oz canvas?

        Cheers
        Brian
        I searched high and low for 7 ounce Sunforger canvas. Snowtrekker and Atuk get their canvas custom milled at that weight, so the lightest weight Sunforger canvas I could find was 10 ounce/square yard. I wanted the packability and finished weight of 7 ounce, so untreated it was. I sourced it through Big Duck Canvas in Georgia. I think they offer custom treatments like water repellent/mold resistant/fire retardant applications, but I found that out too late for this project. I supposed there are DIY options for that, but I'm not sure how well they work or affect the fabric. This fabric should last a good while as is with care and proper drying/storage. It sews very nicely on my Kenmore serger and Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine, for what it's worth. Being untreated, it has a softer hand than Sunforger canvas.
        Last edited by 4estTrekker; 12-19-2022, 06:30 AM.

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        • #5
          Very nice!!

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          • #6
            I am very impressed, that is some serious craftsmanship. A very cozy looking setup, I hope you get many seasons of fun.

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            • #7
              Your new tent looks amazing 4estTrekker! Well done!
              You have put a tremendous amount of time, thought, and effort into your project. I bet it feels pretty darned good to be inside YOUR project with the stove hustling!
              You are absolutely correct about untreated cotton lasting a long time if you care for it properly. Also, to reduce mildew spray-on or roll-on treatments are available for the areas that get wet and don't dry quickly (walls just above snow skirts, or the lower wall furthest from the stove, etc.
              I sewed up a big tent out of untreated 100% cotton fabric in 2005, and it is still going strong today. Yours will last a long time, I am sure!

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Undersky
                Your new tent looks amazing 4estTrekker! Well done!
                You have put a tremendous amount of time, thought, and effort into your project. I bet it feels pretty darned good to be inside YOUR project with the stove hustling!
                You are absolutely correct about untreated cotton lasting a long time if you care for it properly. Also, to reduce mildew spray-on or roll-on treatments are available for the areas that get wet and don't dry quickly (walls just above snow skirts, or the lower wall furthest from the stove, etc.
                I sewed up a big tent out of untreated 100% cotton fabric in 2005, and it is still going strong today. Yours will last a long time, I am sure!
                Thank you, and the fact you have a tent from untreated canvas from 2005 still in service encourages me!

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                • #9
                  Ok.

                  dude.

                  That looks on point, you fully felled your seams, nice touch. Quality work for sure, you should be proud.

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                  • 4estTrekker
                    4estTrekker commented
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                    Thanks, man. I'm actually upgrading the frame as we speak to .749 Eastons. I used my supply of aluminum tarps poles to make the initial frame, because A) I didn't know if the project was gonna work, and 2) if not, I didn't wanna have $225 of poles with nothing to do. I'm super excited to take it to the Winter Camping Rendezvous in February. That'll be a good next step.

                • #10
                  Wow, man. Major props to you for pulling that off! Your tent looks convincingly professional.

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                  • #11
                    That looks amazing! I'm sure it will serve you well for many years.

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                    • #12
                      "less great" dang I'd say you nailed it so why ever consider a snow trekker when you have created this master piece. That will serve you well for a very long time for winter adventures.

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