Hi I'm Dave Ellis.
Why Canvas Tents?
It all started back in my rodeo days. I had been working with canvas for years, but it was the cowboys who really got me into making tents. They needed simple range tipis for tending cattle. Over the past 30 years, I found ways to innovate those traditional canvas tent designs. I did that by living in them and by listening to my customer’s experiences of how they were using my products. My life’s work has been to make the best canvas tents in the world. A canvas tent is breathable, durable, and has an unparalleled aesthetic when made correctly.
It's not just about how it looks, it's about how it's built & how it works.
The details always matter.
Our 7oz. Sunforger canvas is some of the finest cotton canvas available, and our sewing techniques and engineering define a product that is built for years of hard service in any landscape. Our canvas tents are elegant enough for glamping and high-class wedding guests, but still tough enough to handle branding season in a Texas dust storm.
We put all of the bells and whistles in all of our tents. That means you don't have to worry about upgrades. It's all there, right out of the box wrapped up in our signature compression bag. Screen doors and windows, stove jacks, 12" aluminum surplus spikes, all made from the finest materials available. Rain or shine, wind or calm, whatever Mother Nature brings, Ellis has you covered.
Carrying our 30 Year Legacy into the Future.
Our team is small, but mighty and works hard to deliver high quality, handcrafted goods from our shop in Durango, CO. We are proud to carry the legacy of tent-smithing into the future, crafting enduring shelters that inspire adventure, foster connection with nature, and embody the spirit of exploration.
