Good Deal on 10x10 Kodiak Tent's

VeganChoirGirl · Post by **VeganChoirGirl** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 10:12 am

So, I have ordered and had official luck with Uplander's Warehouse, so I feel safe to suggest them!

Currently they have 10x10 Kodiak tents on sale for $379 and FREE shipping. That's a really good deal! If you have an interest in the Kodiak, I would say now is the time to check it out! Thought I would share for those of you that might be interested!

http://www.uplanders.com/home.php?dr=pr ... -28-605111

joey han · Post by **joey han** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:38 am

thank you. I am looking for tent. Can I do it without any shade structure?

DragginLady · Post by **DragginLady** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:58 am

I have purchased both Kodiak and Springbar tents. Both have been to the Playa.
Both are good tents, but in my book, Springbar is superior to Kodiak.
Last year I left Burning Man Tuesday night after the event. I wanted to leave by noon, but tremendous white-out high winds kept me from taking down the tents! When I got home, the Springbar had a lot less dust than the Kodiak. Both were relatively clean inside, but the Kodiak had taken a LOT of Playa inside the window screens. The Kodiak, which was new, also developed a stuck spot on the door zipper first trip out.
Springbar is also made in the U.S., which is a positive point for me.
Price on both tents is comparable. I just upgraded to the next larger Vagabond tent for this years Burn. It may make its virgin voyage to fourth of Juplaya.....

CapSmashy · Post by **CapSmashy** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:42 am

That is the first negative review of a Kodiak I have ever seen.

I have 2 Kodiaks, a 10x10 and a 10x 14, that have made it to the playa several years in a row and on other camping ventures and regionals. Never had a dust issue inside the tents even with the top vents open, zippers have never had issues.

Kodiaks are around $100 cheaper than the equivalent sized Springbar and have more features, like a gear loft and steel stakes, that cost extra on the Springbars.

CapSmashy · Post by **CapSmashy** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:44 am

joey han wrote:thank you. I am looking for tent. Can I do it without any shade structure?

No matter what type of tent you get, you will want a shade of some type over the top of it. Unless you like waking up as soon as the sun rises. Light colored canvas tents basically turn into a giant light box once the sun comes up and hits them.

VeganChoirGirl · Post by **VeganChoirGirl** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 11:04 am

CapSmashy wrote:
joey han wrote:thank you. I am looking for tent. Can I do it without any shade structure?
No matter what type of tent you get, you will want a shade of some type over the top of it. Unless you like waking up as soon as the sun rises. Light colored canvas tents basically turn into a giant light box once the sun comes up and hits them.

But you have to admit, canvas is not NEARLY as bad as nylon in the heat department.

Just sayin'

Oldguy · Post by **Oldguy** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 2:27 pm

FWIW

K-mart has 10X20 carport frames (6 pole) for $99.00, full canopies for $69 , and extension kit for $69.00. This is at Yuba City, Ca. K-mart, I just picked a setup Saturday!!!

joey han · Post by **joey han** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:59 pm

I know it is nice to have shade, but I am flying in to Reno and can't bring too much stuff. Are there any simple shade I can bring and build?

CapSmashy wrote:
joey han wrote:thank you. I am looking for tent. Can I do it without any shade structure?
No matter what type of tent you get, you will want a shade of some type over the top of it. Unless you like waking up as soon as the sun rises. Light colored canvas tents basically turn into a giant light box once the sun comes up and hits them.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:09 pm

Try searching on "monkey hut."