Canvas Tents Articles & Videos

• Coleman Canvas Tent Care

  Proper care of a canvas tent involves a combination of careful use and also preventative maintenance. While most tents today are made of nylon or other artificial materials, it's still possible to find some older style Coleman canvas tents,… read more

• Traditional Canvas Tents

  Traditional canvas tents weigh a lot and can be difficult to erect and as well as hot and stuffy in warm weather. It's no wonder that many people instead choose lightweight, easy-to-erect nylon tents. Yet traditional canvas tents do still e… read more

• How to Make a Tent Warmer

  Cold-weather camping poses specific challenges, since it means exposure to the cold weather 24 hours a day throughout the duration of the camping trip. Whether it be on a snowy mountain top or a frigid desert, these conditions demand more p… read more

• How to Pitch an Old Canvas Tent

  The canvas tent used to be the main source of shelter for outdoor enthusiasts, military personnel and boy scouts. They were simple affairs that got you out of the rain and weather, and provided a place to sleep and store your gear. With roo… read more

• How to Repair a Canvas Tent with Candle Wax

  Manufacturers of outdoor equipment have been making tents out of canvas for many years. Though heavier and more cumbersome to carry than tents made out of synthetic or nylon materials, canvas tents are durable, and when properly maintain th… read more

• Homemade Canvas Tent

  Sure, you can go and spend a lot of money on a professional, fancy tent from some outdoor outfitter. But if you have a good, large piece of canvas at home, consider something a little simpler--a homemade canvas tent. You should be able to m… read more

• How to Fix a Tear in Tent Canvas

  Wear and tear from general use of a tent, as well as improper storage amd setup, can damage the canvas. The repair process is moderately easy, but the integrity of the fabric will determine if the tear can be fixed. Tent repair kits are des… read more

• How to Remove Mold From Canvas

  Mold can make your canvas tents, awnings, marquees and backpacks discolored a health hazard if left untreated. Before you use canvas that is riddled with mold, dry and remove mold and mildew spores to prevent sickness and improve the fabric… read more

• How to Remove the Smell From a Canvas Tent

  People who take yearly camping trips might be all too familiar with the odor that can occur when a canvas tent is stored in a dusty or humid attic or basement for a season or two. If you've owned your canvas tent for several years and need… read more

• How to Make a Tepee

  The iconic tepee is an imminently practical classic of Native American tentage. A modern tepee kit requires only canvas, wood, rope and a few other simple household materials and basic tools to make. These instructions will teach you how to… read more

• How to Repair Canvas Tent Trailers

  Canvas tent trailers can be made partially, mostly or even almost entirely from canvas. While canvas is a durable material, the rigors of camping mean that either accidents or exposure to the elements will result in tears or burns in the fa… read more

• How to Re-Treat a Canvas Tent

  A tent acts as a home away from home. It protects you from wind and rain, and it gives you a sheltered place to rest your head at night. Just like your home, a tent requires maintenance to continue to function properly--think of maintenance… read more

• How to Keep Warm in a Canvas Tent

  Some campers prefer canvas tents because of their size and resistance to water. Though canvas tents are much bulkier and heavier than other types of tents, they can be great for winter camping because there are many ways to warm up the tent… read more

• How to Repair a Canvas Tent

  Repairing a canvas tent with a tear can be a daunting task. It is always to your advantage to know how to repair tears on your tent. It is dangerous to be caught out in on the trail with a torn shelter, especially in bad weather. read more

• How to Make Your Own Canvas Tent

  For serious outdoor enthusiasts and regular campers, building your own canvas tent means doing something you love. It isn't as difficult as it seems, and it can be done with easy-to-find materials. read more

• Care for Canvas Wall Tents

  Canvas tents are durable, and their care is straightforward. However, canvas does have some unique qualities that are different than other types of tents on the market. The great killer of canvas is mold or mildew. Canvas tents that are set… read more

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• How Do I Remove Mold From Canvas Tent?

  Although they are not so popular with backpackers anymore, canvas tents are still popular with tailgate and RV campers. After all, they are inexpensive, can be found at most surplus stores, and are very durable. However, when they get wet a… read more

• The Best Canvas Tent

  If you spend any amount of time camping outdoors, then you need a good canvas tent. These tents are waterproof and protect not only yourself, but also your belongings. The best canvas tent is one designed for families, but also works well f… read more

• The Best Canvas Tents

  Whether you plan on camping with kids, your spouse, or camping on a backpacking trip, you need a good canvas tent. The tent protects you from the heat, cold, rain and other weather elements, and gives you a place to rest your head. You shou… read more

• How to Clean a Canvas Tent

  Because a tent is your main shelter while camping outdoors, it's bound to get dirty at some time. A tent has to weather everything that Mother Nature throws its way including rain and dirt. Cleaning a canvas tent isn't that hard and you pro… read more

• Cleaning Canvas Tents

  Camping gear is bound to get dirty. After all it's living on the dirt, outdoors and bearing the brunt of what Mother Nature throws its way. Your tent will take most of the abuse and at one time or the other you'll need to clean it. This is… read more

• How to Waterproof a Canvas Tent

  If you are still camping in a canvas tent, someday you will have to waterproof it. Although canvas is durable and has been used for years to make tents, it eventually will leak when it rains. There are several methods for waterproofing a ca… read more

• How to Clean Mold From a Canvas Tent

  Mold and mildew develops on a canvas tent when it has been stored in wet or moist conditions. Even canvas tents that have been treated with a waterproof coating are susceptible to mold growth. Mold damages the canvas material. If the mold g… read more