How to Choose the Right Size Canvas Wall Tent

🔥 Key Considerations

• Cots vs. Sleeping Bags: Cots take up more space (17–24 sq ft each), so fewer people will fit if you're using them.
• Wood Stove: Deduct ~36–40 sq ft for stove clearance. This can reduce capacity by 1–2 people.
• Gear & Furniture: Add extra space if you plan to bring tables, chairs, or lots of gear.
• Weather & Duration: For longer trips or cold-weather camping, a larger tent is more comfortable and easier to heat.

🧭 Pro Tips

• Draw a floor plan before buying—map out cots, stove, and gear to visualize space.
• Go bigger if unsure: A slightly larger tent adds comfort and flexibility, especially in bad weather.
• Check wall height: Capital Canvas Wall tTents have 5 ft sidewalls and 8–10 ft peaks, giving you room to stand and move.

We are more than happy to talk you through the process of choosing the right tent size. Please reach out to info@capitalcanvas.ca

Tent Care

Taking proper care of your Capital Canvas wall tent will add years of use to your tent. Caring for your walltent includes setting it up properly, clear of any possibly sharp edges or branches that may smash into if the weather turns sour. Consider how well sheltered from the wind and other elements your tent is set up in and if the wind is an issue find ways to give it some shelter from the wind if possible and also give it some solid places to tie it down so your tent doesn’t become a giant kite. Below are a few tips from the Capital Canvas shop that you may find useful in caring for and maintaining your Capital Canvas wall tent.

DRY the TENT – never store a damp or wet canvas tent. Air it out before you pack it away prevents mildew from getting into the fibers of your tent.

MILDEW – if you do find that your canvas wall tent has some mildew try mixing in a cup of bleach into about 10 liters ofwater and wash the affected area (do not wash your entire tent with this mixture, just the mildew), rinse the bleach mix off thoroughly and drybefore storing.

CLEANING – you can clean your tent fairly easily. Use a soft brush or broom to get off any dirt. Use mild detergents or cleaners to give your tent a general cleaning. Things like tree sap and other difficult to remove grime may require a bit of extra scrubbing to get off your tent. Things with sharp edges or that can possibly snag into your tent, like scouring pads or wire brushes should not be used to scrub out problem areas on your tent. Once your tent is cleaned, be sure to let it thoroughly dry out before putting back into storage.

STORAGE – make sure your wall tent is DRY before storing. The zippers should be open when storing your tent and any Velcro flaps should be closed. Storing your wall tent in the bags Capital Canvas provides with your canvas wall tent is always best. If your bag has some damage on it you should try to repair or replace the bag. Keeping the tent out of the elements in storage is best and that includes using something that will keep the elements, bugs and other problems that may damage your wall tent out.

MAINTANENCE – canvas wall tents are fairly low maintenance if you look after them and store them properly. The canvas in your wall tent is pre-shrunk, but there is still some potential shrinkage over time with a canvas wall tent. This shrinkage can cause extra strain on the zipper for your tent if you’re using a steel or aluminum internal frame. The easiest way to prevent wrecking the zipper is to trim the roof trusses a couple inches if you notice the zipper getting a big tougher to close or the tent fitting a bit too snug on the frame. Using a rain fly or tarp on your tent helps keep UV rays from deteriorating the canvas and if you’re in snowy conditions it usually helps keep the snow load down as the snow slides off the tent easier with a fly or tarp on it.

Warranty

Our craftsmanship warranty covers against defects in material or workmanship two years from the date of purchase. A dated sales receipt must be included to show your product was purchased within the warranty period.

The warranty covers defects in workmanship but does not include defects or damages attributable to normal weathering or defects or damages caused by: accidents, fire, lightning, flood, earthquake, windstorms, windborne objects, ice, hail, or other Acts of God, or by vandalism, riot, civil disorder, or harmful fumes, vapors or chemical pollutants or air pollution, mildew, fungus, or salt from the atmosphere or from any other source, or any other causes beyond Capital Canvas’ control.

Capital Canvas shall not be liable for injury to persons or damage to building or contents, or for incidental, special or consequential damages for breach of any written or implied warranty on defects in workmanship. If a product is deemed to qualify for warranty coverage Capital Canvas will pay for the cost of return shipping of the product. If Capital Canvas deems the warranty coverage involves a replacement product the customer must return the product being covered (at Capital Canvas’ expense) before the replacement product will be shipped. All warranty work will be completed within 30 days of Capital Canvas receiving the product covered under warranty.

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