Canadian Shield (a warm weather tent)
Canvas Tent

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The Canadian Shield - I can not make a technical argument in favor of using a cotton tent in the warm months of canoe and car camping season.  There are many arguments for using cotton tents for winter hot tenting.  The Canadian Shield has been a labor of love on my part.  There have been many ideas and prototypes that preceded this design.  Again, why cotton? I guess it comes down to those who love camping under canvas to know. (Duane, tent designer)

The Canadian Shield is a warm weather tent with a full mosquito net front wall to allow cool breezes in.  It zips down the center and along the bottom sides to provide easy access inside and out. The leg poles have adjustable end sections to allow for uneven terrain.


There is no stove jack option on this tent.

A nylon tent fly - Even though a tent fly is not necessary with a cotton tent, in rain the fly keeps the tent drier.  Water repellent cotton tents shed water.  However, the cotton fabric does absorb moisture.  Keeping the tent dry reduces the increase in weight due to the water absorption.  The fly is made out of 210 Denier coated nylon pack cloth.

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Canadian Shield (a warm weather tent) Details

5'x7.6'

$935.00

Ridge Height: 54"
Ridge Length: 66"

Tent Weight: 7.5 lbs
Frame Weight: 5.3 lbs
Total Weight: 12.8 lbs

Tent loosely folded: 24x12x4

Frame: bungee corded poles break down to 24x4

Tent Fly

$140.00


Frame & Setup

Depending on the tent model you order, your frame may be slightly different in size and length.

Tent Options

Additional Door

One door not enough? Order your Snowtrekker® tent with an additional door.

Because it requires custom sewing, this must be added at time of purchase.

Additional Door

($250.00)

Mosquito Netting Door

This is a zippered door for easy access. The door is attached to the tent with Velcro so that in non-bug seasons, the entire door can simply be removed.

Velcro Added to Inside Door

($88.00)

Mosquito Net Door

($208.00)

Mosquito Netting Window

(18" X 18") The window is permanently installed with a window flap that has a generous overlap.

Add a plastic window that Velcros to the mosquito net window for an additional $70.00

Clear plastic window with no mosquito netting $100.00. This is permanently installed.

Clear Window Add To Mosquito Net Window

($70.00)

Clear Plastic Window

($100.00)

Mosquito Net Window

($140.00)

Plastic full zip door

Our clear plastic door Velcros into place just as our mosquito net door for easy removal when not needed. It has the full center zipper for easy access in and out of the tent.

Clear Full Zip Plastic Door

($396.00)

Stove Jack Hole Cover

Thinking you may use the tent without the stove? This cover is made out of the same material as the tents- it Velcros on the outside allowing it to be removed while the stove is in use. NOTE: THE STOVE JACK COVER MUST BE REMOVED WHEN USING A STOVE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE THE FABRIC TO BURN AND DAMAGE THE STOVE JACK/TENT. DO NOT STORE IN THE EVE ON THE TENT.

StoveJack Hole Cover

($95.00)

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