TENT STOVE INFO GUIDE

These tent stove guides bring together field-tested tips on curing, sizing, safety, and setup for wood-burning stoves in wall tents and spike camps. The goal is to help you choose the right stove, run it safely, and keep it working season after season.

Note from Rich: Information in this guide is protected under federal copyright. Other companies often plagiarize my technical guides. If you see this info elsewhere, you're likely on a site with minimal technical expertise. I've spent years in the field to bring you these facts.

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Canvas tent stove price and size comparison
Brand Sales Tax Free Shipping Small Stove
8x10 to 10x12
Medium Stove
12x14 to 14x16
Large Stove
16x20 to 16x24
Wilderness No Yes Size 3
2.17 CF
$510
Size 4
2.95 CF
$550
Size 5
3.85 CF
$600
Camp No Yes Size 3
2.0 CF
$510
Size 4
2.66 CF
$550
Size 5
3.45 CF
$600
Davis Yes No Valley
1.6 CF
$500
Ridge
2.5 CF
$560
Peak
3.3 CF
$605
White Duck Yes Yes Scout
0.7 CF
$450
Outfitter
2.5 CF
$586
Yukon
3.3 CF
$639
Cylinder Yes No Hunter
1.6 CF
$509
Outfitter
2.5 CF
$586
Yukon
3.45 CF
$639
Cabela's Yes No N/A Timberline
2.5 CF
$649
N/A
Kodiak Yes No N/A Timberline
2.5 CF
$500
N/A
Kwik Kamp Yes No N/A Blaze
2.49 CF
$776
N/A

Stove size recommendations are based on typical canvas wall tent heating ranges and cubic foot firebox capacity.

Guide Topics

  • Curing a Tent Stove - Learn how to cure a new tent stove before full use to reduce fumes, protect the finish, and improve burn performance.
  • Hunting Stoves - Overview of hunting camp stove setups with notes on size, fuel, and features for guided and DIY trips.
  • Lightweight Tent Stoves to Pack In - Focus on packable stoves for horse, mule, or backpack trips where every pound matters.
  • Smoke Issues - Helps you track down draft, pipe, and setup problems that lead to smoke in the tent and how to fix them.
  • Space Requirements - Explains clearance, layout, and floor space needs for safe stove placement inside wall tents and spike tents.
  • Stove Recommendations - Lists tried and tested tent stoves for different tent sizes, trip lengths, and budgets.
  • Tent Stove Safety - Outlines safe firing, spark control, carbon monoxide awareness, and nighttime routines for stove use in tents.
  • Tent Stove Information - General overview of tent stove types, parts, and best uses in camp.
  • Tent Wood Burning Stove - Details wood burning stove benefits, fuel choices, and heat management for canvas style camps.
  • Wall Tent Stove Features - Explains features that matter most for wall tent stoves, including air control, firebox size, and pipe setup.
  • Water Tank - Covers stove top and side mounted water tanks, hot water use in camp, and basic care.
  • Weight of Tent Stoves - Gives weight ranges for common models so you match stove weight to transport method and trip style.
  • Wood Burning Stove Buyer's Guide - Step by step guide to choosing a wood burning tent stove based on tent size, climate, and hunting or family use.