Canvas Tents| Wall Tents, Natural fiber protection from the great outdoors

Have you ever thought about canvas tents? Most people camp in tents made from nylon or other synthetic fabrics. After all, these synthetics are lightweight, and they make up the biggest part of the tent market. However, they can also be subject to easy damage, and if they're in the sunlight, they turn into ovens. Many synthetic modern tents also don't provide much headroom or storage space. If you're looking for a very light tent for backpacking, or have extremely small cargo space, these tents will probably suffice. However, if you camp frequently, and would like a tent that's a little more comfortable, or want to know you'll be cool and comfy at night, canvas tents are a better choice.

They may seem old fashioned, but that doesn't mean that canvas tents aren't useful. Natural fibers breathe well, allowing your tent to remain cool and to avoid getting stuffy, even if you have to camp in the open field. Some people might tell you that natural cotton canvas is more of a danger when it comes to fire. That's not exactly true.

While natural fibers are flammable, they're actually less dangerous if they catch fire than synthetics. This because densely woven natural fabrics tend to sizzle and go out, while man made ones melt. However, it's possible to get a canvas tent that has been specially fire treated, if this is a concern.

The other big question many people have about tents made from canvas is whether or not they'll leak. After all, water soaks into cotton pretty handily, while it sheets off of treated nylon. However, the fact that water soaks in actually keeps you and your belongings dry! The fibers swell up, preventing the wet from coming into your tent. Just be careful not to set any objects up against the outside walls of your tent, or they'll allow water inside.

There are a number of different styles available, but probably the most popular is the wall tent. Wall tents are shaped a bit like houses, with vertical to slightly slanted side walls and a pitched roof. They allow for plenty of storage space, and you can stand up in most of them. For people who feel cramped in conventional tents, this is a big bonus. It's nice to be able to move around in the morning, and to even be able to socialize inside the tent.

If you'd like to buy a tent made out of canvas, there are a number of major brands to look at. Panther Primitives and Dragonwing Pavilions specialize in tents for reenactors. Davis Tent and Awning and others produce wall tents and other canvas models for hunters who spend a lot of time in camp. Generally, one of these "canvas tents" will cost more than a conventional tent, but you get a lot more room to work with, and the tent will also last a long time, too.

You can order online, and have your tent delivered. However, it will probably come without poles and hardware unless you specially request those too. If you have a retailer near you, you can also stop in to take a look at their wide variety of tents. A "wall tent" made from canvas could be what you've been looking for. We here at TentMadness.com want to help you with information and resources so you can find the right can't all your needs.