Not a good place to hang that thermometer should have it at about 3 ft above the floor opposite of where you have the heater

You need a high quality down sleeping bag. I sleep in negative 15 comfortably with no heat. That's the ideal heat source that never fails you. Your own body heat. Save fuel. No risk of carbon monoxide. No risk of fire. When you wake up light your heater and stay in your bag until it warms up. Actually at negative 15 I put my down sleeping bag inside my Wiggys synthetic bag and I stay perfectly warm.

I do the same thing! A couple pillows and I’m good to go

Breathing heavy for just putting up a tent... I'm not fit myself, so I shouldn't talk but you made me want more oxygen just watching.

22 minutes should hve been done in 10 minutes...

I see some guys install a door gasket on that stove and it really helps control the burn and adds to the length of the burn. Seems like a pretty good hack.

I’d say it’s much more than a one person tent, you could easily put two single beds in there but if you want a large table and stuff one bed would be best.

Hello! I have the exact same set up and the bottom of my stove burns the bottom of the tent even with the fire proof mat and leg extension. Any words of wisdom on how I can remedy this problem?

You didn't cure the tent

You probably have a walkthrough on this already, but what tent are you setting this cot up in? That looks like a superb hot tent

Great review, I would to see the comparison of back articulation. Which one can act more like a seat when taken outside the tent?

Mr. Rick, The difficulties you had are why I have spent the winter watching videos about pitching these springbar tents. They're all made pretty much the same way. And with all the notes I've taken, I'm certain I'll find my own way to make it harder than it needs to be. Thank you for being willing to huff and puff and struggle on camera. I made the right decision to get a 10 x 10 and not the 10 x 14. We really need realistic expectations. I'm new to camping. I just got my first canvas tent and it's helpful to see that huffing and puffing and forgetting to make sure which side is facing which and the temptation to cuss your own self are not unique to me. Edited to add: I bought a planar diesel heater because I can use kerosene in it and the 4kw unit will work well with my 10 x 10 tent AND I use an electric blanket. That means using electric sites or a battery bank but it's comfortable. I plan redundancy.

That was a very thorough explanation. Thank you. Do you know how many variants of the large stove there are? I see yours with a window and I've seen one without a window. Is there a double window version?

It really a question but…. Is this tent a “ true” 4 season tent?

Try the Russian bear tent, UP-5. They are Amazing. I have the UP-2 and that one had a zipper leakage issue but their customer support is WAY above and beyond! The sizing chart they use is a tad off because my wife and I, on two cots pretty much took every ounce of space available with only a wood box between us for a table. They ARE great tents but after getting soaked twice it was a hard choice to go another route. Hopefully this tent will be roomy enough and keep us dry. The reason I mentioned the RBM tent is because of the 5 star rating And the customer support.

You did a good job! Maybe I'd angle the stakes with the bottom towards the tent for a better anchoring. Also, it's useful to season the tent before using it for the first time. Cheers!

thank you, sir, amazing detail & tips

Do not turn a Mr. Heater into a MR. cooker. Buy a single burner propane stove instead

Similar to a ceiling fan effect, maybe if you hang a battery-operated fan at the top of your tent facing down. It would push the hot air down and circulate the air. I am also wondering what level of ventilation you had?

How do you control the temperature in the oven portion?

For the bundle: low low price of $1000! (same as my tent lol)

Nice video, I put my memory foam inside a sleeping bag and use it as a mattress

New sub! Love this and the Kodiak videos, keep ‘em coming ❤

I'm wondering about the glowing red pipe. I just got a winnerwell and iv seen guys with glowing pipes. That's normal? Beautiful spot!

The dirt doesn't come out of the propane, it comes out of the hose, due to the pressure!

Theres a quick connect in the back of the big buddy heater.

Oven looks excellent

I just watched your video on your buddies. You don't want to be a good idea. You need a couple of electric battery. Powered fans apply to spurstly air to push it down. You'll be nicely comfortable then.

You might want to put a flat stone to protect that floor

Love it Rick. The only thing I love more is where it is sitting..

Bowline is the best knot to use.

Quick connect hose has a regulator (low pressure) and DOES NOT REQUIRE A FILTER (no high pressure). :)

A few recommendations : 1) get an official Mr. Buddy Hose as they are supposed to be oil free! Also, get an “Amish Fan” to put on top of Heater !!! They require NO power - just the heat rising converts to voltage and spins the fan blade !! Changes the entire equation ! Lastly - cut a piece of “Reflectix” to attach somehow into the top of the tent ! Hope that helps

The inside bowline knot on the loop end, and the truckers hitch is perfect for cinching the line down

My white duck canvas 16' canvas tent survived 90 mile an hour winds in Oklahoma

Glad to see you are working it out. You have me very curious so I did a bit of research. Impact drills simply hammer in a clockwise or counter-clockwise manner. Hammer drills on the other hand, hammer downward, assisting in drilling through concrete and possible even rock. Impact wrenches also hammer in a clockwise/counter clockwise action. So, it appears the hammer drill is the best option. However, when hitting large rocks, borders, or bedrock I doubt any of them would be much assistance. Then there are the large nail type tent stakes that you can really go to wailing on with a hand mall and are easier than hitting on a J stake. 😝 Most folks rave about them.

Set your lines up tied on a small rock then anchored by bigger rock basket ball sized? If your all on rockbed

Clamping lol

Im jealous no lie ive been itching to go hot tent camping badly

Hey Rick. Love the stove and I feel your pain. Things never go as smooth as you imagine them too. When you get your new rain cap arrestor I would attach three Small Stainless Steel D-Ring Tie Downs on the support legs of the rain cap. Then attach three stainless steel cables (1/16 or 3/32) a couple of feet long to those D rings...or use small chain. On the other end simply put on something like a keychain ring to tie the cordage to. That way you can use paracord or other cordage to stake out the chimney. You could even put small carabiners on the cordage end that will attach to the D-Rings. When attaching the cordage to the stake you can either use the aluminum slide adjusters or simply use a loop hitch (like a prussic knot) . Something a little more sophisticated but even better would be "tie down strap rings." They are a piece of flat stainless, bent at a 45 degree angle, with a small hole in one end and a larger hole in the other. The small end would go over the tent pole spike with the 45 facing up....do that before you attach the tent pole guy line. Then attach the tent guy line on top of that. The chimney guyline would go through the larger hole and using the tensioner you can tweak the tension and better align and keep the chimney stable. That way you would be attaching the chimney support line directly to the tent pole so that when the wind blows and moves the tent, everything moves together. If the guy line is attached to the ground the chimney may move a little with the tent but the guy won't...causing some pulling. I know, it is clear as mud. On Amazon search: Small Stainless Steel D-Ring Tie Downs (they are cheap) Cordage tensioner: Guyline Cord Adjuster Paracord Tensioner (also cheap) Tie Down Strap Rings: Dog River Tools Stainless Steel Multi-Purpose Tie Down Anchor Strapping Hooks (Get the small ones.....make certain to check the size so that the small hole fits nicely around the tent pole spike)

I have the Montana and use it with Xmaps to know where property boundaries are and where public water is. I cannot tell you how handy that is. The Conejos River is very difficult to fish without knowing where the public water is.

I have that exact ice chest and love it. I also have the smaller one with the handle. The only downside I find with the large one is no drain plug. But I would buy it again if I lost mine. You can't beat it for the price.

Yes indeed. I love my Coleman lantern not only for camping but for using it on a stump for night fishing for crappie. I also love my Dietz kerosene lanterns around the campsite. Feuerhand makes a better one but they are a bit pricey. They just have an awesome ambiance..

I agee...one person...two is crowding it.

Hey Rick, I must say you are the most polite channel when it comes to reply responses. Everyone always wants to contribute and that is a great thing but some channels get a bit snarky and I can kind of understand why. I appreciate your humility. Now...my two cents, Lone Wold 902 just did a great video on wood stove. He is as expert as they come....having probably 15 or so stoves many of which are his design and brand. It is quite an in-depth video that covers a lot of things we generally don't think about. For instance, a woodstove height plays an important role in heating a tent. The closer to the ground then the lower the frost band will be at the bottom of the tent. Importantly too then, is how high your cot is off of the floor. A taller cot will keep you warmer, something like the Teton xl or xxl for instance. It is getting you up into the heated zone. Also, I see where someone mentioned the diesel heater....man, that is the only way to go. It sits outside and pumps dry heat right into the tent through a 3" or so ducted hose. There are two great advantages, one, propane produces 1.6 lbs of water for each pound of propane burned. Therefore, a 20# tank will introduce about 4 gallons of water into the tent. Think of turning over an almost full 5 gallon jerry can in your tent. That is a lot of water that also effects heat efficiency. If it is cold enough, even with heat, you will find a frost line in the tent as well as the discomfort of high humidity. Secondly, the diesel heater "sips" fuel. You could likely run it 24/7 on less than 3 gallons of diesel a week. They do however require a 12v power source... which is no problem if you have a solar generator and a few panels. Also note, when shopping for one make certain it can be set for higher altitudes....some don't. Disclainer* I do not own one but I have done my research and intend to put one in my camping trailer. A trailers central heat can eat through a 30# tank quick.

Looks like you have it figured out. That looks really comfortable. The fitted top sheet is the keystone....keeping stuff in place. I really like the idea of the comforter at the foot of the cot. Cold feet make for a lousy nights sleep. I was watching a video the other day that had a sweet pointer for tent camping. The guy purchased a couple of those cheap 100% wool military blankets and used them like carpet on the floor. A really nice comfy touch I think.

I love that tent. Very awesome. I have wondered why they did not go ahead and put an awning window on the other side. No biggy, I have just been wondering....cost savings I guess. I think you did the right thing going 12x12 particularly when using a stove. Great set up.

It's hard to watch this video all that heavy breathing dude you are out of shape, but the tent is great I am thinking of getting the same tent

This would be so very cozy on cold winter nights. Some of the features it has seem great; I especially like the guy-line tensioners. About the only thing that would make it better would be to have TPU window coverings. At the end of the day though, I can't see myself pounding 18-20 stakes into frozen ground. Have you used it in a heavy snow fall yet? If so, how does it shed?

Notice how hw was out of breath just making his bed... the power of elevation 🤣🤣