Thinking about a canvas tarp with a stove jack sewn in. This would be for early season Oct-Nov to use with the canoe. I know Tentsmiths offer the option of the stove jack. I am thinking 11'x 11'. I have sil tarps but prefer canvas when possible. Anyone ever try something like this?
We used the old canvas tents for years, and they are really nice in snow and rain.... but... they are seriously heavy when wet. You really need a place to either set them up or hang them on a line to dry before storing them once you get home.
The canvas requires a little more maintenance than some of the lighter weight materials available today. But they'll last a life time if treated with respect.... The cool factor of a canvas tent is large....
Ditto on the heavy. I used to use nylon on canoe trips for tent and dining fly. As far as a stove goes I'd think it too much weight on a canoe trip. With gear, hunting gear, clothes, food, small ice chest you are going to have a load anyway. Maybe fashion a lightweight aluminum reflector for a fire.
I am thinking more about something ultra lite such
as a titanium goat cylinder stove. A little over one pound total; and takes down for easy packing.
Just something to take the chill off on those cool fall evenings. I would be using it similar to a Whelen lean-to. A place to relax in the evening with the option to sleep under it if I choose (minus the smoke).
Something like this should really make a difference on those slow soaker days. I hate being stuck in a tent, and a tarps openness makes a ton of difference.
I thought about the Whelen lean-to but a tarp should be more versatile and less expensive. I may just bite the bullet and get what I really want; Four dog titanium stove.
I often carry gear in on a game cart if not by water. Western Ky and Southen Illinois have many horse trails. I often carry gear that I would not if using a backpack.