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Title: Wood Stove for Wall Tent - Cylinder or 4 Dog
Post by: DarkTimber on March 27, 2013, 01:04:00 PM
Looking to buy a wood stove for a 14x16 wall tent. I have narrowed it down to the Outfitter model by Cylinder Stoves or the 4 Dog model by 4 Dog Stoves.  

I like the air tight gasketed door on the 4 Dog which the Cylinder does not have but the Cylinders seem to have a loyal following.

I would like to hear feedback and opinions on the two. Thanks
Title: Re: Wood Stove for Wall Tent - Cylinder or 4 Dog
Post by: Canadabowyer on March 27, 2013, 03:30:00 PM
Go with the 4-Dog. The airtight gasketed door is the best thing to control the fire. My tent is a 10x15 and I use the 2-Dog and its the best tent stove I have ever seen or used and I've been around a few over the years.I confess I haven't used a cylinder stove but wouldn't even consider it over the 4-Dog.  Bob
Title: Re: Wood Stove for Wall Tent - Cylinder or 4 Dog
Post by: ssoden on March 27, 2013, 03:43:00 PM
Owned a Cylinder stove for over 20 years  .. just like the day i bought it. Very tight stove .. you can't go wrong with a Cylinder stove!
Title: Re: Wood Stove for Wall Tent - Cylinder or 4 Dog
Post by: David Yukon on March 27, 2013, 04:18:00 PM
4Dogs all the way they are a great stove!
Title: Re: Wood Stove for Wall Tent - Cylinder or 4 Dog
Post by: Vesty on March 27, 2013, 04:21:00 PM
I have also had incredible results and satisfaction with my cylinder stove. So much so that I even installed one in a cabin I recently built.
Title: Re: Wood Stove for Wall Tent - Cylinder or 4 Dog
Post by: wingnut on March 27, 2013, 05:02:00 PM
I have a 16 x 20 wall tent and use a 5 dog model by 4 dog stoves.  It's great!


Mike
Title: Re: Wood Stove for Wall Tent - Cylinder or 4 Dog
Post by: bob@helleknife.com on March 27, 2013, 07:18:00 PM
I have got a 12' x 15' wall tent and use the Cylinder stove.  I am very happy with it and it heats up fast.

Sounds like they are both great stoves...any real difference in weight?  Just in case your back is as bad as mine!!

Bob
Title: Re: Wood Stove for Wall Tent - Cylinder or 4 Dog
Post by: Whip on March 27, 2013, 07:28:00 PM
I have the Cylinder Stove Hunter model.  I always have the air intake opened at least a little bit, so the lack of a gasket to seal the door isn't really a factor to me. If I close the intake completely it slows the stove right down to the point I have to open them back up to let it breathe a little.  It does a great job.  

Have heard nothing but good things about the 4 Dogs as well - just don't have the personal experience to compare both side by side.

I don't think you would be disappointed with either of those choices.
Title: Re: Wood Stove for Wall Tent - Cylinder or 4 Dog
Post by: habujohn on March 27, 2013, 09:11:00 PM
Looks like it might be a choice between costs between the two models.  I think the cylinder stove you are looking at will save you a few bucks.
John