New Kodiak Flex-bow VX Canvas Tents (includes two new large triangular side windows)
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Colonal Angus
Adventurer
Crom, you and the Christmas Committee will be pleased to know that this tent is AMAZING! Broke mine in this weekend on a 3 day adventure on family property (my 2 year olds intro to camping). Me, 2 kids, my father and my German Shorthair all fit fine with lots of room to spare. The high ceiling makes it feel so much bigger than any tent I've stayed in. The weather was chilly, with a slight mist/heavy fog and the canvas made it feel insulated. We lined he floor with furniture pad-type blanket and helped even more with the insulation. Setup is incredibly easy...if you have a rubber mallet use it for the stakes. More later...baby just woke up.
Hey Guys, I'm bout ready to order a Kodiak VX tent as well. I spoke to a CS rep at www.competitiveedgeproducts.com today and it looks like they might have another 5% off sale this Saturday. Anymore commentary, opinions and reviews on the Kodiak? I'd love to hear everything, anything and more. Thanks!
Colonal Angus
Adventurer
Reran, I can't say enough great things about the tent. I've only slept in it for 2 nights but they were the best nights I've had in a tent. My dad (old Eagle Scout and outdoorsman) couldn't believe the quality and couldn't help but brag to all of his friends about it. The VX windows are super nice and make for great ventilation. The craftsmanship isn't that of typical China made products. I've never been in a Springbar but can't imagine it being better than this Kodiak OR I can't imagine needing something of better quality. Everything is heavy duty. Set up is extremely easy. Just make sure you open the windows upon first set up. Mine came zipped shut and made raising the tent a little tough before I realized air couldn't get in. No biggie though.
Colonal,
Thanks for the great review on the Kodiak VX tent. I went ahead and placed the order for my tent and not only received the 5% discount but also bought the ground cloth for a dollar!! What a bargain!! Looking forward to getting the tent next week when I get back from LA. Thx again for the stellar recommendation!
Thanks for the great review on the Kodiak VX tent. I went ahead and placed the order for my tent and not only received the 5% discount but also bought the ground cloth for a dollar!! What a bargain!! Looking forward to getting the tent next week when I get back from LA. Thx again for the stellar recommendation!
Guess what was waiting for me when I returned home from LA this morning? My new Kodiak VX tent! Unfortunately, I couldn't open it as I had to go work on my Trooper diesel conversion. Hopefully, the Trooper will be ready this Spring but I have a winter camping trip to Amicalola Falls planned next month where I'm looking forward to using the Kodiak. I have no doubt it'll live up to all the great reviews here and elsewhere on the web.
Colonal Angus
Adventurer
It's a heavy son-of-a-gun isn't it? It's much easier to manage when the poles are separated from the canvas. Good luck with it. I can't wait to get mine out again. I've moved on to shopping for a cot. Air mattress isn't cutting it. There are so many options, I'm leaning towards the kamp rite kwik cot for fast set up
Crom
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Yeah that carton is heavy! That cardboard is heavy-duty as well, triple walled.
I finally set mine up in the back yard and wet it down per the instructions. The whole family got to hang out and play inside for about half an hour. My toddler of course loves it. After a few days it was all dried and I put it away. I had some time to take some pictures and a video as well. I'm very impressed with the tent and I found absolutely nothing wrong with the construction or quality. It is very well built.
I'm pleased to report too that the awning poles are fully adjustable!
Awning was adjusted so that water would not collect on it and it shed water perfectly.
I finally set mine up in the back yard and wet it down per the instructions. The whole family got to hang out and play inside for about half an hour. My toddler of course loves it. After a few days it was all dried and I put it away. I had some time to take some pictures and a video as well. I'm very impressed with the tent and I found absolutely nothing wrong with the construction or quality. It is very well built.
I'm pleased to report too that the awning poles are fully adjustable!
Awning was adjusted so that water would not collect on it and it shed water perfectly.
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Crom
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Can't wait!
^Yes. Will need the tent for all four of us. The soonest I think we can make DV is probably this November.
My youngest is now 3 months old, and we're all very much sleep deprived... But with each passing month it gets easier and we are getting closer to going camping. I have almost all the requisite family camping gear now. We'll start out close to home and build upon that experience.
:coffeedrink:
Can't wait!
EDIT: Can't go to DV this weekend... Thx for invite. I pulled all my favors to evac for three days / nights on a group backpacking trip in Feb. The first trip for me in 11 months!
^Yes. Will need the tent for all four of us. The soonest I think we can make DV is probably this November.
My youngest is now 3 months old, and we're all very much sleep deprived... But with each passing month it gets easier and we are getting closer to going camping. I have almost all the requisite family camping gear now. We'll start out close to home and build upon that experience.:coffeedrink:
Can't wait!
EDIT: Can't go to DV this weekend... Thx for invite. I pulled all my favors to evac for three days / nights on a group backpacking trip in Feb. The first trip for me in 11 months!
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RememberTheFallen
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Bringing the thread back from the dead!
Guys that got the VX model; how are you liking them now that it has been a while and got real hot? Any issues?
Guys that got the VX model; how are you liking them now that it has been a while and got real hot? Any issues?
Crom
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No issues whatsoever. It has held up to strong winds, water from the garden hose (lol), and my 3 year old who insists the tent is more of a bounce house while jumping on the air mattress. At night we run buddy heater and we stay extremely warm and comfortable. All in all, We have been very happy with out VX tent. The 10x10 is perfect for us. Looking forward to using it again next month in the high desert.
RememberTheFallen
Explorer
No issues whatsoever. It has held up to strong winds, water from the garden hose (lol), and my 3 year old who insists the tent is more of a bounce house while jumping on the air mattress. At night we run buddy heater and we stay extremely warm and comfortable. All in all, We have been very happy with out VX tent. The 10x10 is perfect for us. Looking forward to using it again next month in the high desert.
Where did you get yours? No one seems to carry the VX besides Competitive Edge Products are they are back ordered a month.