The Gear Guys recently tested an Alaskan Guide series tent from Cabela's and were
very happy with the performance of the product
. We tested the tent after receiving three days of rain, followed by a quick freeze, that lead to two inches of snow, with a temperature during testing of 18 degrees.
Who makes Guide Series tents?
Product Details. A time-tested, field-proven classic built to withstand nature's most extreme conditions,
Cabela's®
Alaskan Guide Model® Geodesic 4-Person Tent offers true 4-season protection.
Who makes the Alaknak tent?
A rugged, traditional wall tent with enhanced safety features and user-friendly updates, the Ultimate AlaknakTM 12'x12′ Outfitter Tent from
Cabela's®
offers extreme outdoor protection.
Are Alaknak tents any good?
For about $1,000 to my door, I think the Cabela's Ultimate Alaknak Outfitter Tent and stove are
a really good value
. It's not going to be able to do some things that more expensive specialty tents can do, but it will be totally adequate for many applications.
What is a guide tent?
Guide Series Wall Tents are
the strongest and most affordable wall tent in it's class
! Designed and built by elk hunters for elk hunters to take on the challenges of early/late season weather and keep you in the field. Features and workmanship with a price that will keep you under budget and make you smile.
Is the Alaknak tent discontinued?
Cabela's has discontinued their Alaknak line of tents
so they are no longer available. If taken care of this tent will have no problem lasting 10+ years! There is no damage, leaks, tears, or missing parts.
Does cabelas still make Alaknak tent?
Brotha, where have you been.
Cabela's is discontinued
.
How do you put a vestibule in a tent?
What is a vestibule on a tent?
Tent vestibules are
like mudrooms at the front of a tent or along its sides
. They provide extra space to stash your gear out-of-the-way in a cramped multi-person tent, or a place to change out of wet, muddy gear before you get into the clean, dry end of your tent.
Do you need a tent vestibule?
Should You Have a Tent Vestibule?
You certainly don't need a tent vestibule
, but they almost always come in handy. Especially if you are in an area that can potentially get precipitation. The extra storage space is fantastic for freeing space inside your tent, and keeping the inside clean and dry.
Can you cook in tent vestibule?
The best way to avoid carbon monoxide when cooking on a camping stove is to
use it in a well-ventilated place, either outside, or in your tent's vestibule
(See, what is a tent vestibule?) with the outer door wide open.
