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Same here, waiting to see what may happen. Well the offer is there, to me if something happens it doesn't matter who, how, what or where, it happens.
Like I said, a quick stop if needed, only takes a minute to run over to the off ramp.
Good luck.
 
The Kodak is a knock off of the kirkhams, darn good tent, it’s imported so it’s less money. It will probably last a lifetime. We are headed down in the next two weeks depending on the wind forecasts. Maybe we will see you on the water if it is still open! Good luck with your trip.
 
I bought a 10'x9' "easy up" tent by Coleman a few years ago. I can set it up in less than 5 minutes by myself. It has an exterior support poles and really good in the wind. It's high quality with no fly required for rain protection. It does not sway or bend in the wind. Lots of screened windows for ventilation that zip closed when weather gets iffy. It's a good 6' interior height inside and about 5'6"" along the sides. Best tent I've ever had. I got it from Walmart on line for $125 and free shipping. Look at it, I think it's the best. Wish I'd have had it when I had my fish camp in Alaska. Chuck
 
Ryan said:
As far as Kodiak, thoughts on the tradeoffs between these two?

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If I were to get another tent, it would definitely be the kodiak with the windows on all 4 sides. You might not need the cross ventilation tomorrow but you will eventually and the cost is about the same. I would also go bigger than what would think I could get by with. I've come so close to pulling the trigger on the 10 x 10 a few times in the last couple years. The main reason I haven't is my dad's a little old for the tent trips now.
 
Meatwagon said:
If I were to get another tent, it would definitely be the kodiak with the windows on all 4 sides. You might not need the cross ventilation tomorrow but you will eventually and the cost is about the same. I would also go bigger than what would think I could get by with. I've come so close to pulling the trigger on the 10 x 10 a few times in the last couple years. The main reason I haven't is my dad's a little old for the tent trips now.
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It's $150 more to go from basic to deluxe. And even more once you go up in size. Pretty easy for me to justify $400 as that is what the hotel would cost. And I'm terrible about budget creep, so probably wouldn't take much to convince me to go even bigger.

I found a 12' x 9' cabin style used that isn't too far away and that isn't terribly expensive. My concern for the larger size is I know how hard it is to find a relatively flat spot at Powell. In my mind, a bigger tent makes it even more challenging.

My dad turns 79 this July. He is more excited to tent than stay in the hotel.
 
Ryan said:
It's $150 more to go from basic to deluxe. And even more once you go up in size. Pretty easy for me to justify $400 as that is what the hotel would cost. And I'm terrible about budget creep, so probably wouldn't take much to convince me to go even bigger.

I found a 12' x 9' cabin style used that isn't too far away and that isn't terribly expensive. My concern for the larger size is I know how hard it is to find a relatively flat spot at Powell. In my mind, a bigger tent makes it even more challenging.

My dad turns 79 this July. He is more excited to tent than stay in the hotel.
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My dad's 85 and is dependent on me now, so I don't venture off without him these days. I see your point as to finding a place for set up, but in my past experience with tents is bigger is better even if you are alone and cross ventilation sure nice too.
 
Gem Morris said:
$399 is used, right?

I think the new price is more like $749
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The kirkhams import spring bar is that price but the Kodiak is what Ryan is looking at and it is less money. It is designed after kirkhams and I bet it is a great tent.
 
Ryan said:
It's $150 more to go from basic to deluxe. And even more once you go up in size. Pretty easy for me to justify $400 as that is what the hotel would cost. And I'm terrible about budget creep, so probably wouldn't take much to convince me to go even bigger.

I found a 12' x 9' cabin style used that isn't too far away and that isn't terribly expensive. My concern for the larger size is I know how hard it is to find a relatively flat spot at Powell. In my mind, a bigger tent makes it even more challenging.

My dad turns 79 this July. He is more excited to tent than stay in the hotel.
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I have the springbar traveler, so 10 x 10. I haven’t had much of a problem finding a place to put it up although there oftentimes is a slant towards the lake side. I would suggest as many windows and vents as you can because unless it is raining in summer at powell canvas tents get a lot hotter and take longer to cool off. I usually sleep on my boat anyway however the tent is great for inclement weather, cooking in blowing sand and getting out of the wind. I bought mine after a horrible weather week at Powell a number of years ago and having this same conversation on wayneswords lol. I set mine up as a base camp in Zion for a motorcycle trip a few years ago in the spring. Snow, rain and winds for the first three days. I had an army cot, rug and heater and was so comfortable I didn’t want to go out. One thing I would say about powell is get a good floor protector for under the tent as the canvas can pick up burrs and such.

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I bought a 10x10 basic last fall for hunt camp and powell trips. we set it up in back yard and really like the room. ended up selling it before we even used it. thought it was way to heavy, even poles and fabric separate were heavy. another negative is that you better be able to stake it down good, it needs a good stake job all the way around to be stable, not always easy to do at powell. decided free stand dome tents were better for powell , if you cannot get good stakes in rocks weight of gear inside tent adds ballast. from my research the cabelas 6 man Alaskan guide with aluminum poles is about the best thing out there. been looking for an used one since they don't make them anymore with aluminum poles only fiberglass. just my 2 cents...
 
bobco said:
I bought a 10x10 basic last fall for hunt camp and powell trips. we set it up in back yard and really like the room. ended up selling it before we even used it. thought it was way to heavy, even poles and fabric separate were heavy. another negative is that you better be able to stake it down good, it needs a good stake job all the way around to be stable, not always easy to do at powell. decided free stand dome tents were better for powell , if you cannot get good stakes in rocks weight of gear inside tent adds ballast. from my research the cabelas 6 man Alaskan guide with aluminum poles is about the best thing out there. been looking for an used one since they don't make them anymore with aluminum poles only fiberglass. just my 2 cents...
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it’s a great tent but you are correct about staking I always use the biggest hammer drill I can find and rebar stakes 😂 I’m totally kidding I use pvc pipe split down the middle with line tied at the sand end these won’t pull out👍
 
jimmybame said:
it’s a great tent but you are correct about staking I always use the biggest hammer drill I can find and rebar stakes 😂 I’m totally kidding I use pvc pipe split down the middle with line tied at the sand end these won’t pull out👍
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Do you have a photo of what you are describing with the PVC pipe? I can't picture what you are talking about.
 
Ryan said:
I found a 12' x 9' cabin style used that isn't too far away and that isn't terribly expensive. My concern for the larger size is I know how hard it is to find a relatively flat spot at Powell. In my mind, a bigger tent makes it even more challenging.
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Be careful. The advantages of the Springbar tents (and Kodiak) is not the size. It's the design and the "springbar". This will hold up in the wind. The 12'x 9' cabin style that "isn't terribly expensive" will most likely turn into a kite and fly away, or crumple into a mass of nylon and broken fiberglass shock-poles.


There is a reason so many people suggest the Springbar tents. They are solid. They will hold up to the wind. They will keep you dry. You will have them for a very long time. They are quality.

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One thing nobody has mentioned is that, while Kirkham's has closed, Springbar continues to operate in SLC. They repair tents too -- if you ever have an issue with that Springbar, they can fix it. Zippers, floors, windows, poles....all of it. These are great tents.
 
PBH said:
Be careful. The advantages of the Springbar tents (and Kodiak) is not the size. It's the design and the "springbar". This will hold up in the wind. The 12'x 9' cabin style that "isn't terribly expensive" will most likely turn into a kite and fly away, or crumple into a mass of nylon and broken fiberglass shock-poles.


There is a reason so many people suggest the Springbar tents. They are solid. They will hold up to the wind. They will keep you dry. You will have them for a very long time. They are quality.

Le66ybP.jpg


One thing nobody has mentioned is that, while Kirkham's has closed, Springbar continues to operate in SLC. They repair tents too -- if you ever have an issue with that Springbar, they can fix it. Zippers, floors, windows, poles....all of it. These are great tents.
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Man this photo made me really home sick.
 
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