HOT TENT GUIDANCE

Hot tent wood stoves in nylon tents that have sparks land on the roof have a very high probability of burning holes in the roof due to the nature of synthetic fabrics.

A canvas hot tent with stove significantly reduces the probability of sparks burning a hole in the roof because canvas is much thicker and more durable. Any hot tent made of a synthetic fabric is much more prone to have spark holes in the roof. 

If you decide to buy a synthetic material hot tent for sale with stove, you should have some type of tarp fly to protect your roof if using a wood stove.

It is also recommended that a fly tarp be used on a canvas tent roof. It is much cheaper to replace a roof fly tarp than to replace a hot tent due to holes in the roof.

If using a hot tent with a propane stove, be very careful. Always double-check all propane fitting connections with soapy water before use. Any propane leak will create bubbles. A leaking propane fitting can cause death.

We have two stove models normally used for our canvas hot tents for sale. Lighter stoves are also available for heated tents.

Wilderness tent stove rectangle design with 3 different sizes. Standard model, stove, pipe, damper, shelf, rain cap spark arrestor. The Deluxe model also includes a water tank and grate.

Idaho tent stove round design with 3 different sizes. Standard model, stove, pipe, damper, shelf, rain cap spark arrestor. The Deluxe model also includes a water tank and grate.

It is recommended that you have fireproof material under any hot tent with stove. It is a definite requirement in a hot tent with a synthetic floor. A hot ember can easily fall out of the stove when the stove door is opened. Tent floors are usually made of synthetic material and start on fire rapidly. A roll-up fireproof stove mat is available.

A hot tent with stove normally has a fireproof material on the wall next to the stove. Stoves can get very hot. When a nylon tent wall touches a hot stove, it will melt immediately or possibly catch on fire. Our canvas hot tents for sale are much safer than nylon tents when a wood stove is used to heat. I use a stove heat shield attached to the frame next to my canvas hot tent. Tents billow in the wind, especially synthetic lightweight tents, and the tent wall can get dangerously close to a stove. Some tent companies locate their stove jack where the wood stove is only 18" from the side wall. I prefer a farther spacing. The Wilderness camping hot tent with stove has a minimum 22" from the sidewall. 

Feel free to call us if you have any questions or need more information about heated tents. We’re happy to help.