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Kodiak Canvas 12×9 Canvas Cabin Tent – For All Seasons

Last Modified: 01/31/2023

Kodiak Canvas 12×9 Canvas Cabin Tent is a luxurious option for camping in all weather conditions and in all seasons, a breathable tent with 2 doors and 4 windows.

Kodiak Canvas 12 x 9 Canvas Cabin Tent.
Kodiak Canvas 12 x 9 Canvas Cabin Tent.

Key features & benefits

  • Canvas tent.
  • Top-quality craftsmanship.
  • Totally reliable.
  • 4-Season tent.
  • Non-freestanding.
  • Steel frame.
  • Awning configuration.
  • Very tall tent.
  • E-cable port.
  • 2 Doors.
  • 4 Windows.

Take a closer look.


What this is about

Here you have a cabin-style non-freestanding Kodiak Canvas tent for all seasons. Note that this is a particularly tall tent, you have 90 inches (229 cm) at the peak height and this is why I have included it in my list of very tall tents. So this is a tent with a stand-up walk-around comfort.

The back view showing the rest of the windows.
The back view showing the rest of the windows.

The tent is a single-room structure, and it is a single-layer type as usual with all canvas tents. Only the openings are double-layer and you have them many. The tent comes with an awning and this extends your living room outside where you have a nice shed, the poles for this purpose are included.

Note that this structure is very different from the flex-bow type tents from this brand, you can see those in my separate text.


Who is it for

Capacity-wise, the tent offers 108 ft² (10 m²) and the declared capacity is 6 people. This implies 18 ft² (1.67 m²) per person. Such an area would be fine for backpacking, but this tent has a different purpose. So downgrade it to 2 – 4 people if you use it for hunting or camping. You can save the area if you use bunk cots, they will fit perfectly with such a cabin type tent with tall and straightened walls. See the most important dimensions and the floor plan:

Seasons-wise and climate-wise, as the name suggests, this is a canvas tent which you can use all the year round in any weather conditions and in any climate. I have included it in my list of cold weather tents for camping because of its great features that make it suitable for such a use, but this does not mean it is less suitable for a summer camping.

In fact, its best feature is that you can use it throughout the year. You will see this tent mentioned in my separate text about best family tents for hot weather camping, but it is far more than that.

Weight-wise, this is certainly not a lightweight item, so be ready for its weight which is 92 lb (41.7 kg). It is also very bulky when packed, you will see the numbers in the specifications below. Therefore you need a car, and in spite of such a weight, one person can pitch it relatively easily. The biggest part of its weight is in the lower body so you do not have to lift heavyweight here.


Construction & materials

The poles & stakes

You have 3 separate loops here, the central one is much higher than the two side loops, see the picture below. Each of them is built from 3 parts which include two telescopic legs plus one roof pole. So you have 6 legs in total and they are all extendible, plus 3 roof bars. This all is a 1-inch in diameter galvanized steel. In addition, you also have two poles that are used for the awning.

You also have 12-inch heavy-duty steel rod stakes. Now you realize at least partly where its weight comes from.

The frame with all three main poles (loops) and their sub-sections.
The frame with all three main poles (loops) and their sub-sections.

The fabric

The tent fabric is a Hydra-Shield 100% cotton duck canvas, very durable, watertight, and breathable. The ceiling is 10 oz and the walls are 8.5 oz material. I do not think you will find some exact waterproof rating for this tent, but you can take as granted that it will keep you dry.

The floor is a thick 16 oz seamless vinyl with reinforced welded corner braces. This is a fully waterproof stuff. All the windows and the doors also have a no-see-um mesh. It comes in a zippered storage bag. Zippers are #10 coil on the doors and #8 coil on windows.

Windows and doors

There are 4 separate windows plus 2 doors which also have windows on them. So you have openings on all sides and all of them are the double-layer type with mesh and with zippered canvas panels. The main door rolls to the side and you can fix it in place with straps. The flap on the larger door is designed to be used also as an awning, and you have two poles included in the package for this purpose. This all makes it a very pleasant and livable structure.

Other features

  • There are a couple of small pockets on the wall, and you also have several loops and rings to attach gear, paracords, and organizers on the walls.
  • You also have a small vertical zippered entrance for a power cable.

Setup

I think it is best to see this nice video, the gentleman here has lots of experience with these tents, he shows how one person can do this. It may look complicated if you compare it with some other tents of this brand which have the flex-bow design, but it is definitely doable. For two people it is far easier:


Specifications

  • Type: cabin tent.
  • Capacity: 6 people.
  • Weight: 92 lb (41.7 kg).
  • Dimensions: 12 x 9 ft (366 x 274 cm).
  • Area: 108 ft² (10 m²).
  • Area per person: 18 ft² (1.67 m²).
  • Peak height: 90 in (229 cm).
  • Packed size:
    – Tent (L x D): 32 x 15 in (81 x 38 cm).
    – Poles (L x D): 46 x 7 in (117 x 18 cm).
  • Warranty: lifetime limited warranty.

Kodiak Canvas 12 x 9 Canvas Cabin Tent vs Competitors

Here I give this Kodiak tent with two tents from other brands, all are canvas but the design is different. The other two tents have only two legs and a very specific roof frame. As you realize, the Kodiak is much taller than the other two. Please follow the links to read more.


Features

COMPARE PACKAGE FEATURES

Weight, lb (kg)

Floor area, sq ft (sq m)

Awning

Peak height, in (cm)

Packed size, in (cm)

Doors

Poles

Footprint


Kodiak Canvas
Cabin Tent

$99

Payable Every Month

92 (42)

108 (10)

yes

90 (229)

46 x 22 x 22
(117 x 56 x 56)

2

steel

no

Check on Amazon

Springbar
Highline 8

$399

Payable Every Year

84 (38)

140 (13)

yes

78 (198)

43 x 13.5 x 13.5
(109 x 34 x 34)

1

steel

no

Read my review

Teton Sports
Mesa 14

$399

Payable Every Year

80 (36.3)

140 (13)

yes

78 (198)

46 x 17 x 15
(117 x 43 x 38)

2

steel

no

Read my review


Final thoughts, rating, pros & cons

So in the summary of this Kodiak Canvas 12×9 Canvas Cabin Tent review, I hope you realize how extraordinary this structure is. The most critical part in setting this tent up is to stake it down properly, after that it becomes fully self-supporting when you add the expandable telescopic legs. This might limit a bit its use because you cannot pitch it just anywhere.

This is a very strong and reliable tent which is built to last for many years and it will most definitely protect you in any weather conditions. So the price should not be a surprise, it is worth the money.

I would point out the absence of vents just to know, but I do not think this is critical here. You have plenty of openings with mesh and this is canvas after all. The price is high but this is normal for canvas tents. Please see my rating, I use the same criteria for all the tents and I have them many, so focus on what is essential for you:

Kodiak Canvas 12x9 Canvas Cabin Tent

$574.99
Kodiak Canvas 12x9 Canvas Cabin Tent
7.9

Area per person

8.0/10

Weight

6.5/10

Packed size

6.0/10

Protection

9.7/10

Ease of use

7.5/10

Features

9.7/10

Pros

  • Top quality.
  • Very sturdy construction.
  • Breathable materials.
  • Vintage look.
  • Very reliable.
  • Tent for all seasons.

Cons

  • Heavy.
  • Bulky when packed.
  • Expensive.
  • No vents.
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You might want also to check their Kodiak Canvas Flex-Bow VX tent and the Kodiak Canvas Flex Bow Basic 6 tent, both are smaller. If you need more tents of this type, please check my list with best canvas tents for camping. Check this Trek Tents 246C Cotton Canvas Cabin Tent which has a similar poles structure.

Thank you for reading. Let me know if you have any question or comment, there is a comment box below. I wish you a nice day.

Family Camp Tents site is reader-supported. This means that some of the links in the text are affiliate links, and when you buy products through our links we may earn some small commission to keep running the site. Filed Under: 4 Season tents, Cabin Type Tents, Canvas tents, Cold weather tents for camping, Tents For 5 & 6 People, Tents with 1 room Tagged With: Kodiak Canvas Cabin Tent

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Comments

  1. Avatar for DaveDave says

    12/17/2020 at

    Went to look at one of these today. wanted to see and touch the canvas & poles – give me a feel for them. Wasn’t sure about the wall thickness & corresponding durability. The tent was in the box & the tent body was tied together with a 1.5 inch wide strip of scrap canvas. I was able to tear the strip in two without undue effort. I was not impressed. The fabric is probably strong enough if no stressors come up, but they do. I’ll go with heavier fabric and/or ripstop.

    Reply
    • Avatar for JVJV says

      12/17/2020 at

      Hi Dave, Kodiak Canvas tents are among the best on the market. But check some of Bushtec Adventures tents, you will not find anything stronger.

      Reply
  2. Avatar for JoeJoe says

    08/03/2019 at

    JV Read your comment. Looking now for a 4 season family canvas tent and looking at the ones in your list.

    Reply
    • Avatar for JVJV says

      08/03/2019 at

      OK, let me know if I can be of any help.

      Reply
  3. Avatar for JoeJoe says

    07/17/2019 at

    Purchase a Kodiak Cabinet Tent, loved it for the first two months. Then it developed what Kodiak declared “canvas rot” tearing along the floor. This is not covered by the warranty. Though Kodiak never examined the tent only pictures, I was not impressed with customer service. A two month old canvas tent should NOT develop rot when it was cared for like a new high price car. Great features, but poor rating in quality of product. Of course Kodiak provided promotions to purchase another tent. Why, would someone want to spend money when the 1st tent developed “canvas rot”. Maybe, Kodiak should replace the tent and determine why it happened before blaming the customer for improper care.

    Reply
    • Avatar for JVJV says

      07/17/2019 at

      Hi Joe, sorry to hear this. If I understand correctly, they wrongly assumed something in the sense that the tent was stored wet and the canvas rot was due to this. You are right, for such a new tent and your described care this should not have happened. Very bad to hear this. It seems they acted shortsightedly in this case, people will read what you write and they might lose more in the long run. Pity for them. Thank you for letting us know.

      Reply

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