View Full Version : Tent stove held a fire for 18 hours
I loaded up my "Fourdog" steel stove before I went to sleep, and closed the air intake most of the way since it wasn't too cold. The next morning, I closed the intake all the way and went hunting until after dark. When I came back, there were still coals. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it. The wood was oak and maple. The stove doesn't have a damper.
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some like it cold
24-11-2009, 21:46
which model was it
Four dog model from the Fourdog company.
some like it cold
24-11-2009, 21:57
looks a cracking piece of kit bet it makes the tent all cosy. what type/size of tent is it?
It's a pyramid tent made of Egyptian cotton, 8 feet tall and I think about 10'x10'. The one I use most often mostly because its the easiest to pitch and strike.
That's pretty impressive .
I see it's got a rope seal on the door ,must close down well and that's with that diameter of chimney and no damper.
I wonder if it did have a damper fitted would it perhaps last longer or maybe just go out.
Looks a great set up.
Pete.
I don't think dampers do anything with airtight stoves.
Would like to see a few more photos of the tent.
Did you order from the states?
I ordered it from: www.tentsmiths.com
they're not too far from my home.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c116/Oblio13/IMG_1706.jpg
Nice looking tent.
Ive never seen an egyptian cotton tent 'in the flesh'.
Are they as good as they say?
What's it like in heavy rain?
Cant find any stoves on there. Do you just send them an email? [I think a three dog would do for me.]
Woops. Now i see them. http://www.tentsmiths.com/tent-camp-accessories-stoves.html
andybysea
25-11-2009, 00:52
Nice looking tent,and a great burn time on your stove, looks like your in a nice spot there,judging by the background of the last pic.
Ive never seen an egyptian cotton tent 'in the flesh'.
Are they as good as they say?
What's it like in heavy rain?
I have three of them now. Expensive, but worth it. Half the weight of regular canvas, they let sunlight and moonlight glow through in a cheery way. In a heavy rain, they soak up some water, swell, and become water-tight. Some of the needle holes in the seams will let an occasional drop in, and some comes in at the stove jack. If it's cool enough for the stove to be going, things stay very dry. I've never had a condensation problem. It's gotten so I can't stand sleeping in a nylon tent. They always feel damp and I don't even like the smell.
http://oblio13.blogspot.com/2008/03/thoughts-on-tents.html
demographic
25-11-2009, 12:58
Was the wood seasoned?
Yes. I'm wondering how long it would hold a fire with a really dense wood like Hop Hornbeam.
Davey569
25-11-2009, 13:13
Neat little stove you got there mate. Ive just finished building one for my tipi. Its amazing how much cosier a tent looks with a stove inside.
Nice looking set up there mate, kind of makes me want to go for an overnighter just now, but i do have to wonder how the cotton would stand up to a weekend of Scottish weather, your small drip at the seams would probably be more waterfall looking to me!!
Anyway nice photos and i sure am jealous of your cool set up
all the best Col...
Melonfish
25-11-2009, 14:37
Wow, that is a damn nice tent!
i'll have to keep an eye out for one, any thoughts on torrential downpours? have you waterproofed it at all?
whats the overall weight.
i realise initially the thread started out as an impressive stove burning point but you've made us all gawk at your loverly tent! hehe
Cracking tent and stove set up.
I took inspiration for a pyramid tarp/tent from nwwoodsman to make one like this
http://www.nwwoodsman.com/Videos/TarpTent.html
Have to try and fit my new stove to mine if the polish shelter I have proves to be a tad small for longer trips.
... any thoughts on torrential downpours? have you waterproofed it at all? whats the overall weight....
I've been fine in a few downpours, biggest problem is that the door is not vertical, so every time you go in or out, rain comes in. Waterproofing not necessary, the material's been treated for water repellency (as well as fire and mildew). It weighs 17 pounds on my bathroom scale, not sure how accurate that is.
Thanks for the pictures, I'm impressed mate. I'll bet that set up is ace in sub zero conditions. Whats the coldest temp you've used them in?
Regards, Mart.
Minus 10 and minus 15 F lows at night are the coldest so far, and the stove easily kept the tent warm.
-15f is -26 celsius, thats quite cold man, what sleep system did you use? After experiencing that how do you feel it would be at temps lower than that. I am planning for a trip to the arctic, either Norway or Sweden and a suitable tent and stove will be a priority. I have a freind who used to manufacture parachutes and parachute systems, if I supply a suitable material he can make me whatever tent I want.
Regards, mart.
With the stove going in the tent, temps can still be very cold at ground level. But if I elevate my sleeping platform, as with a cot, it's often too hot to get in a sleeping bag at all.
Thats great, thanks for the info.
Mart.