For many years canvas was the only material available for making tents. These days there are far more tents made from polyester, and while PU coated polyester is a great material for making tents, canvas does have a few advantages over polyester. Here we will look at the advantages and disadvantages of canvas tents, and some manufacturers of this type of tent.
Canvas Pros
Canvas is more breathable than PU coated polyester fabric, and will allow moisture vapour to pass through the fabric of the tent. This can mean that you have less condensation buildup inside the tent. It also tends to be a lot cooler in summer in a canvas tent than inside one which is made from polyester. Unless they are very well ventilated, tents made from polyester can become very hot inside during sunny weather. Another advantage of canvas for tents is that it is very durable and will last for many years if looked after, and can be repaired quite easily. In very cold weather, some types of canvas tents are designed so that you can use heating inside, such as a wood-burning stove. In very cold climates this means that you could camp all year round, and makes for a very cosy tent.
Canvas Cons
It does have its disadvantages when compared to polyester that it tends to be a lot heavier, and also takes longer to dry out if it becomes wet. It will also need to be re-proofed periodically, how often depending on how much camping you do.
Canvas Tent Manufacturers
One of the biggest manufacturers of canvas tents is the French company Cabanon, and they have a wide range of different designs to choose from. Most Cabanon tents tend to be fairly large, and are well suited to family use. The quality of their construction is very high, and they will last for many years if looked after.
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If you're looking for something smaller such as a two-person tent, the Vango Force 10 canvas tent is strong enough for mountaineering use. It has an A-frame design and has been popular with mountaineering expeditions for many years. The combination of the canvas fabric and the A-frame make for a very strong tent which is capable of staying up in really bad weather conditions including high winds and snow.
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If you are looking for a new tent, why not go and have a look at some canvas tents. You may find a canvas tent is just what you are looking for and it might suit you better than other types of tent. If you aren't sure about camping in a canvas tent, you could always hire one to try out for a few days.
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US $29.99
