The Best Tent for Winter Camping

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Going camping in the winter is quite an adventure, anyone who has tried it will attest to that. Not only do you have to combat the bitter cold, but you’ll likely have to endure frigid and heavy snow, both of which can mean the death of a good camping trip. But you aren’t going to be deterred by that. No. You are ready to brave the winter like a rugged mountain man or 19th century trapper. But, to do that, you are going to need yourself a tent that can put up with as much as you can. That’s why we propose that the best tent for winter camping would have to be an Elk Mountain Tent.

The tents we sell here at Elk Mountain are some of the best and most affordable winter tents on the market. Elk Mountain Tents are canvas tents. They are user friendly, comfortable, and great for just about any sort of outdoor adventure. Not to mention they can be used at other points in the year as well so when you buy one you are not just buying a one season tent, you are buying an all-year, four season tent—some of the best four season tents in our opinion.

However, let’s look at the other reasons why Elk Mountain Tents are the best for winter (summer, spring, and fall) camping. The following are several of the vital functions of a tent and how the Elk Mountain Tent stacks up to those functions.

The vital functions of a tent:

Temperature regulation

Being able to regulate temperature is a vital function of a tent. If you can’t rely on your tent to keep you warm during winter camping, then it is simply an expensive canopy. Luckily, Elk Mountain Tents are great at regulating temperature since they are winter tents with stoves. The thick canvas walls help to keep the natural heat in and the cold out; however, the most valuable tool that an Elk Mountain Tent offers its occupants is its ability to house a wood burning stove. Thanks to the stove jack holes that are cut out of the top of the canopy, you can vent smoke up and out of your tent while still being able to heat it up to a comfortable temperature.

Protection from the sun

Even when winter camping, one must always be wary of the powerful rays of the sun. It is, in some ways, more harmful during the winter than in the summer. Even though it isn’t as hot during the winter, since the snow reflects a lot of that light back up at you, you can get sunburned almost twice as fast as on a non-snowy day. So, a good way to combat this is to have a shelter that will cover you from the sun and block the sun from roasting you from below as well. An Elk Mountain Tent is one of the best winter tents for this since it offers you convenient protection on all sides.

Protection from rain and snowfall

One of the worst things for any outdoor adventure, especially when winter camping, is precipitation. Whether it is in the form of rain, hail, or snow, it is going to be a real problem for those trying to enjoy themselves, and possibly a health hazard. If you are out in the woods and it starts dumping on you, you are going to need a tent that can not only keep you dry, but withstand the load that snow puts on it and the beating that comes with hail. Luckily, Elk Mountain Tents have you covered. Not only will their sturdy frames hold the weight of all that snow, but their canvas roofs and walls will be able to handle even the worst of hail storms.

Protection from wind

There is nothing worse than being beaten by the wind as you go about your outdoor adventure this winter. Whether you are in danger of having your face wind chapped, being chilled to the bone, or just simply being annoyed by the wind, having a thick canvas barrier between you and the wind will save you a lot of discomfort. Other tents, particularly dome tents like you would find in a department store, are not going to hold up to the wind, allowing a lot of it to seep through the stitching, not to mention the poles will probably break or bend if there is a large wind storm.

Comfort

Comfort is easily one of the most important aspects of spending a night outdoors (second only to safety), and it is nearly impossible to be comfortable if you don’t have a tent that you can stand up in. Granted, if you are only planning on getting in your tent when you are going to bed, then a smaller dome tent will probably suffice. However, if you want a tent where in you can relax at any point in the day, then you really need to look into an Elk Mountain Tent. Like with most wall tents, Elk Mountain Tents are built with high straight walls so you can stand up straight and sit on a normal chair inside it. However, there is more to comfort than simply having adequate head room. Warmth, like we mentioned before, plays a big roll too.

Longevity

Lastly, there is longevity. A tent needs to be resilient so it can be used for years to come. Much like you wouldn’t want to buy a new couch every year, you don’t want to have to buy a new tent every year either. Luckily, if you buy an Elk Mountain Tent, then you can rest assured that your tent will be able to hold up over the years—whether it is used a lot or not.

As you can see, everything you may ever need from your tent can be fulfilled with an Elk Mountain Tent. If you want to learn more about these amazing tents, or to order one for yourself, be sure to check out the rest of our website or give us a call today!

Why Choose an Elk Mountain Tent

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As any outdoorsman or woman will tell you, a camping trip is only as good as the shelter you sleep in. Even in situations where you’ve been soaked and chilled to the bone, there is nothing better than knowing you have a warm, dry, and comfortable bed to slip into after a long day of battling mother nature. However, with all the different kinds of tents and other shelters available, how do you know what will work best? Well, that is where we come in; today we are going to talk a little bit about some of the best tents on the market, Elk Mountain Wall Tents. These tents are incredible, that’s why we sell them. The tents we have available on this site are some of the best out there and are worth every penny. But we are getting ahead of ourselves. Let’s break this down first and talk about what qualities you need in a tent to have a comfortable night’s sleep out there in the great outdoors and we’ll get into how Elk Mountain Tents measure up to those needs.

What makes a great tent?

The first question we need to ask is ‘what makes a great tent?’ and the answer is not as straight forward as you might think. A great tent is, in its most basic form, a tent that you can rely on—a tent that meets your needs. So, the real questions is, ‘what do I need my tent to do?’. Once you can answer that question, you will know what tent will best suit you. So, the best thing to do is to make a list of what you plan on doing with your tent. Do you plan to go hunting? What about backpacking? Are you going to be out for weeks at a time, or are you going to come home after one night? You see, all of these questions will help you to better understand what you are going to need from this tent. Then, once you have the answers to those questions, you can better assess the environmental conditions of that your tent will be subjected to. Once you know what you will be using the tent for and what season and climate it will spend most of its time in, you are going to be much better equipped to make a decision on what to buy.

Now, at this point, many of you may have run into a problem because you aren’t sure exactly what you want to do with your tent—or you simply have too many diverse things you plan to do with it. If this is the situation you are in, then you are in the right place, because the tent you are looking for is right here. You see, if you are unsure of what you are going to do with your tent, then you need a versatile tent that can handle many situations—and there are few tents as versatile and useful as an Elk Mountain Tent.

Versatility

Versatility is the most important part quality to look for in a tent because it gives you the freedom to try out many other outdoor opportunities. Now, there are few tents as versatile as a polyester canvas wall tent like one of ours here at Elk Mountain Tents. These polyester canvas wall tents are so versatile that you can easily use them in any of the 4 seasons and any environment. This versatility is thanks to the water and weather proof walls and ceiling that keep out the cold and the rain and the windows and vent holes that can be used to ventilate the living area as needed.

Warmth

Another very important thing to remember when you are buying a tent is warmth. Warmth is vital to a camper even if you are camping in hot areas since most outdoor destinations still get mighty cold at night. So, be sure that you add the ability to be warmed on your list of requirements for a tent. When it comes to Elk Mountain Tents, those windows come in handy when it comes to keeping the place warm too. When these windows and vents are shut the tent acts as a hood, capturing the heat created by its inhabitants. Now, of course, there are other ways to heat these tents; in all models of our tents there is a hole in the roof designed for a stove jack for a wood burning stove which will allow you to heat your tent with a live fire!

Durability

Adventuring in the great outdoors can be brutal on your gear, and if you don’t invest in a quality tent, you may have to buy another one after only a few years. However, if you buy a tent that is made of strong material, like a canvas tent, you can count on that tent to last you for a while. Thanks to their polyester canvas, Elk Mountain Tents are some of the most durable wall tents out there. Polyester canvas has a much higher break and tear strength compared to cotton canvas. It also requires no sun or rain treatments and is incapable of rotting or shrinking over the years.

With these Elk Mountain Tents being so durable, they are quite reliable as well. Thanks to their rugged construction you can count on your tent to last you for years and years to come. Even if you use it multiple times a year in all 4 seasons, you can count on your tent to be ready for the next adventure.

As you can probably tell, we are proud of our tents and we truly believe that they are the most versatile and durable tents on the market. They are great tents that will ensure you have the protection and comfort that you need to make your next outdoor adventure a success. Give us a call or check out our shop to order yours today!

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Why You Need a Hunting Tent

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If you like to hunt, fish, camp, raft or do anything else outdoors, for that matter, then you really should consider buying a hunting tent for your next trip. Now, we know there are plenty of different tents out there, some of which are pretty well priced even, but hear us out: your trip will be 10 times more enjoyable with a hunting tent. Why? Because hunting tents are some of the best and most comfortable tents you can buy. We’re getting ahead of ourselves though. Below, we have a list of 4 reasons why you want a hunting tent for you next outdoor adventure.

Hunting Tents are Roomy

It is no surprise that a hunting tent will give you a lot more room than a standard dome tent that you’d find at the department store. They are easily 2 to 3 times the size, in both floor space and headroom, giving you a lot more room to work with. More space is always better.  Let’s take a look at the benefits of having a roomier tent because the reasons may be more substantial than you might think.

More room for people and gear

The most obvious reason that a bigger tent is better is that they can fit more people. With more space means you can take more of your buddies out with you, or you can at least bring less tents. However, while this is great, the real benefit of extra space has to go to ability to bring in more gear.

Just think about it, if you don’t have enough space in your tent for your gear, you’ll have to set up a whole new tent for it, or leave it in the truck (which is sometimes not possible). In a situation where you don’t have room in the tent, don’t have a second tent, and the truck is a mile or so down the road, you are faced with two terrible options: you can either try and cram all your gear in your tent or you can leave it outside with a covering to protect it from the elements. Both of these options, which can work, put your gear at risk of being damaged. If you had a proper hunting tent, though, then it is less likely to be an issue since you have the added room.

More room to work if things need to be fixed

While we are on the subject of gear, let’s talk about what inevitably happens on every trip: something gets broken— and it always happens at the worst time too. With a hunting tent, though, you won’t have to try and work on your broken gear outside where dirt, water, and grime can creep in and make matters worse, you can simply set up a small table in your tent and instantly have more than adequate work space.

More room for a stove

Another benefit of having more space is that you can also fit a stove inside the tent. We’ll cover this a little more later, but honestly, having a stove in your tent makes a world of difference when the cold comes rolling in. Putting a heater in a normal dome tent is dangerous, but with a hunting tent, it is safe and easy to do.

Hunting Tents are Warmer

Like we said before, hunting tents have plenty of room for a stove, making them 10 times warmer than that of a dome tent. Usually these stoves are wood burning stoves, that way you don’t have to worry about bringing fuel. These stoves will radiate heat throughout the tent while pumping its smoke out a small exhaust pipe through the roof of the tent. However, it isn’t just the stove that makes it warmer, the material it is made of plays a big role as well.

Thanks to the thick walls of your hunting tent, the wind and the rain won’t get to you nearly as much as any other tent. That means you will have no more gusty nights or dripping roofs robbing you of sleep. We recommend a polyester canvas material for your tent since it now has the same breathability as cotton canvas but doesn’t require UV sun treatments or waterproofing and is incapable of rotting.

Hunting Tents are More Comfortable

As you can probably already tell, the extra space and warmth of a hunting tent equate to greater comfort while out on a trip. You won’t be cramped or cold, and you’ll find yourself getting a much better night’s sleep as well. After a long day of trekking around the wilderness, you will be able to lie down and rest in comfort while you enjoy the still of the night.

Hunting Tents will Last Longer

When you compare a hunting tent to a normal dome tent it is almost certainly going to last longer than its department store counterpart. This is especially true when you are comparing a polyester canvas hunting tent from Elk Mountain Tents to a standard dome tent. The sturdy design of the canvas and frame make our tents superior in every way to a big-box store dome tent and will last significantly longer too. A hunting tent will not tear or rip as easily as other tents, nor will it degrade after only a year or two of moderate to heavy use. Our unique synthetic canvas, in particular, has a significantly higher rip and tear strength than even cotton canvas. In the end, investing in better tent can more economical, saving your wallet for years to come.

There are plenty more reasons why you need a hunting tent for your next outdoor trip, but these are probably the most agreed upon. If you do any more research into the benefits of a hunting tent, you will find that there are many people that are passionate about their hunting tents and can give you mile long lists of reasons why everyone should buy one. But, you never will know for yourself unless you buy one and try it out! Check out our inventory of different canvas hunting tents to see which one would be right for you. If you have any questions about the tents check out our FAQ page or shoot us an email at [email protected].