watch a bit of those kind of videos, alont with yours. And I am left to think you people are getting ready for a zombie attack, lol because what else can you prep for like that, why not develop some fucking care for one another, we are all the same. Thinking of surviving some cataclysm instead of thinking how not allow for anything like that to happen, or maybe some people prefer to just run. I understand simple survival in the woods and testing your self and bounding with nature. but... ah w/e
i've noticed that even the best modern tents you can buy are shit compared to a decent tepee
especially when you have the inner layer to create a warm air barrier....its no contest and you could prolly spend like $50 to get a bunch of canvas to make a kickass tepee
Hey Enviro, I built a Tipi structure in my 2nd winter camping video out of a 12' by 24' tarp and a few logs. It worked really great. I'll post it as a video response if you'll approve it. If you have any questions lemme know and I'll either answer them, or if there is enough interest heck I'll make a "how to" video. It was cheeeeep.
@CdnLifeguard71 Alright I'll consider that as one of my next few videos. If you're in a real hurry you can catch a lot of the build on my "Winter Camping Part 2" video on my channel page, otherwise I'll see if I can set it up sometime in the next couple weeks.
One way you might be able to do the chimney as the support pole would be to use a double wall chimney, a pipe in a pipe sitting on top of your stove. Although this becomes less of a packable idea. Don't forget to use a "cone calculator" site to get your math done right otherwise this is all for nothing and a waste of a perfectly good tent.
It looks like it would work better if you used a simple four or five pole tipi frame then tie the tent to that to get that cone shape. I'd put the stove jack hole in the side not the top, so you won't have to carry as much chimney and have a little more floor space. Overall, free is good. But, you could run chimney up center pole, but make sure it sticks outside the tent, not just up and hope the draft takes smoke away.
Make sure your support pole is perfectly vertical (plumb) in both directions. You could also try adding a spacer or 2 on the bottom of the pole to raise it up in a effort to make the fabric tighter. This will be necessary in the snow or wet ground to prevent the pole from sinking into the ground. What was the original shape of this tent?
Don't know... But why are you thinking of taking this in? (nipping and tucking)...
It should already be made in a way that it can be made tight, if you cannot make it tight it is not worth using in summer...
Not having a pop and I like your vids as they are true and honest but if you cannot tought this canvas as is then use it as a ground sheet or wind break or something.
Nice project but not sure if you want to go "Tipi" for winter weather. The was more then one reason Native Americans were nomadic. Ever been in an Army canvas tent when it rains? It's water tight until the nut next to you puts his finger against the canvas and now the rain drips through that spot? You're going to have to waterproof that canvas before each trip. Also make some type of reusable windbreak to line the bottom floor of Tipi against wind & animals. Extra canvas will do weighted by gear
the middle pole and lack of smoke flaps defeats the main promises of tipis :(
TheNeonTide 1 year ago
guc video
playdrums 1 year ago
watch a bit of those kind of videos, alont with yours. And I am left to think you people are getting ready for a zombie attack, lol because what else can you prep for like that, why not develop some fucking care for one another, we are all the same. Thinking of surviving some cataclysm instead of thinking how not allow for anything like that to happen, or maybe some people prefer to just run. I understand simple survival in the woods and testing your self and bounding with nature. but... ah w/e
DragOzze 1 year ago
great idea, who is the manufacturer ?
nulisticONE 1 year ago
Excellent. I love it when people redesign equipment to make it more suitable for their own use.
seanmulhall 1 year ago
i've noticed that even the best modern tents you can buy are shit compared to a decent tepee
especially when you have the inner layer to create a warm air barrier....its no contest and you could prolly spend like $50 to get a bunch of canvas to make a kickass tepee
1x93cm 1 year ago
Looks like a great opportunity to build something not only usefully but cool as well. Check out the Kifaru vids for ideas on the stove pipe and such.
Nate
CdnLifeguard71 1 year ago
Hey Enviro, I built a Tipi structure in my 2nd winter camping video out of a 12' by 24' tarp and a few logs. It worked really great. I'll post it as a video response if you'll approve it. If you have any questions lemme know and I'll either answer them, or if there is enough interest heck I'll make a "how to" video. It was cheeeeep.
conleytgn 1 year ago
@conleytgn I would definitely like to see a how to on that tipi build.
CdnLifeguard71 1 year ago
@CdnLifeguard71 Alright I'll consider that as one of my next few videos. If you're in a real hurry you can catch a lot of the build on my "Winter Camping Part 2" video on my channel page, otherwise I'll see if I can set it up sometime in the next couple weeks.
conleytgn 1 year ago
One way you might be able to do the chimney as the support pole would be to use a double wall chimney, a pipe in a pipe sitting on top of your stove. Although this becomes less of a packable idea. Don't forget to use a "cone calculator" site to get your math done right otherwise this is all for nothing and a waste of a perfectly good tent.
bwillan 1 year ago
It looks like it would work better if you used a simple four or five pole tipi frame then tie the tent to that to get that cone shape. I'd put the stove jack hole in the side not the top, so you won't have to carry as much chimney and have a little more floor space. Overall, free is good. But, you could run chimney up center pole, but make sure it sticks outside the tent, not just up and hope the draft takes smoke away.
hallard069 1 year ago
Make sure your support pole is perfectly vertical (plumb) in both directions. You could also try adding a spacer or 2 on the bottom of the pole to raise it up in a effort to make the fabric tighter. This will be necessary in the snow or wet ground to prevent the pole from sinking into the ground. What was the original shape of this tent?
bwillan 1 year ago
Don't know... But why are you thinking of taking this in? (nipping and tucking)...
It should already be made in a way that it can be made tight, if you cannot make it tight it is not worth using in summer...
Not having a pop and I like your vids as they are true and honest but if you cannot tought this canvas as is then use it as a ground sheet or wind break or something.
Keep the videos going you two!
SlyToocan 1 year ago
Nice project but not sure if you want to go "Tipi" for winter weather. The was more then one reason Native Americans were nomadic. Ever been in an Army canvas tent when it rains? It's water tight until the nut next to you puts his finger against the canvas and now the rain drips through that spot? You're going to have to waterproof that canvas before each trip. Also make some type of reusable windbreak to line the bottom floor of Tipi against wind & animals. Extra canvas will do weighted by gear
CaptainFur 1 year ago
Where did you get this?
echorvat 1 year ago
needs a frame
saftysteve 1 year ago
It should be nice and toasty with a decent wood stove. Good luck.
Survive2Day 1 year ago
if u use it in winter id use the snow inside to insulate the walls
bigd5000100 1 year ago
For winter?
FOTOMANIAVR 1 year ago