ellis canvas tents

Prairie Tent

Name: Prairie Tent
Brand: ellis canvas tents
SKU: ECTPT10
Price: 1605.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Prairie Tent

$1,805.00 USD

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Size 8' x 8' 10' x 10' 12' x 12'

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It’s hard to say whether Ellis invented the Prairie Tent or the Prairie invented Ellis. Either way, this tent is where it all started. Dave Ellis was making Range tents for the cowboys when he realized that that old design had inherent problems that could be innovated and resolved. The goal was to maintain the speed and simplicity of a range tent while creating more usable interior space and keeping weather out. Dave spent thirty years refining this design and it led to many of the innovations found throughout our line of Canvas Tents.

How to set-up your Prairie Tent

What's Included

Prairie Tent, 6x Stakes, A-frame Poles, Front Door Pole, Pole Bag, Stake Bag, Stove Jack Cover, & our Signature Lay-Flat Compression Bag.

Specifications

8' x 8' Prairie Tent

Packed Weight: 30 lbs. 6 oz.
Packed Dimensions: 12” x 8” x 31”
Tent Shell Weight: 19 lbs. 10 oz.
Total Pole Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz.
Total Spike Weight: 1 lb. 10 oz.
Spikes: 6 pcs.
Interior Peak Height: 82”
Stove Jack Height: 66”
Floor Area: 57.5 sq. ft.

10' x 10' Prairie Tent

Packed Weight: 42 lbs. 11 oz.
Packed Dimensions: 14” x 10” x 35”
Tent Shell Weight: 29 lbs. 1 oz.
Total Pole Weight: 9 lbs. 12 oz.
Total Spike Weight: 1 lb. 9 oz.
Spikes: 6 pcs.
Interior Peak Height: 106”
Stove Jack Height: 90”
Floor Area: 90.25 sq. ft.

12' x 12' Prairie Tent

Packed Weight: 53 lbs.
Packed Dimensions: 14” x 9” x 42”
Tent Shell Weight: 38 lbs. 2 oz.
Total Pole Weight: 10 lbs. 13 oz.
Total Spike Weight: 1 lb. 9 oz.
Spikes: 6 pcs.
Interior Peak Height: 118”
Stove Jack Height: 104”
Floor Area: 132.25 sq. ft.

More Info

Our Prairie Tent is the most popular of all our designs. The simple set-up, spacious interior, and beautiful lines are derived from the Range Tents of old that have been employed by cowboys across the American West since the 1800’s. The Ellis approach brings this simple structure into a more functional and well-rounded tent. In place of the original pyramid design, we have added front and rear dormers to allow the large front door and rear window to be opened even in a downpour while keeping the interior of the tent dry. The two additional guy lines that make this possible add stability to the tent in high winds as well as more space to the interior. The high stove jack and vent allow for the majority of your stove pipe to remain inside of the tent and out of the wind for extremely efficient heating in the winter. The large screen door and window provide ample ventilation in the summer months. This is a true American classic, redefined.