• Prairie Tent - Ellis Canvas Tents
  • Prairie Tent - Ellis Canvas Tents
  • Prairie Tent - Ellis Canvas Tents
  • Prairie Tent - Ellis Canvas Tents
  • Prairie Tent - Ellis Canvas Tents
  • Prairie Tent - Ellis Canvas Tents
  • Prairie Tent - Ellis Canvas Tents
  • Prairie Tent - Ellis Canvas Tents
  • Prairie Tent - Ellis Canvas Tents
  • Prairie Tent - Ellis Canvas Tents
  • Prairie Tent - Ellis Canvas Tents
  • Prairie Tent - Ellis Canvas Tents
  • Prairie Tent - Ellis Canvas Tents
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Prairie Tent

Prairie Tent

$1,605.00 USD
$1,605.00 USD
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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.

Desert View from Ellis Canvas Prairie Tent interior

Ready for the Ramble.

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Doug
10x10 prairie tent

I’ve been researching this tent for a couple of years. I was having a hard time making such an investment. However, I knew if I made that type of investment I would be able to hand it down to my children. I finally did it. I bought one it came yesterday. I set it up yesterday. It was so easy to do, from out of the box to completely up less than 10 minutes by myself. I cannot wait to go to cow camp this summer.

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Bridgette

We adore our new tent and cant wait to take it out!

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RJM
10x10 Prairie Tent

The Best‼️money can buy

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Victoria

Excited to use this tent for spring and summer camping trips. Beautiful construction, very well thought out design. Planning on using this tent for a long time and passing on to my kids.

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brenden bac
10x10 Prairie tent

I was finally able to get out and use my new tent the ground was still very frozen so that made for an interesting experience setting up and taking down the tent I believe it got down to 23 degrees Fahrenheit inside the tent I had my wood stove burning I was able to get the tent up to 84 degrees before having to open the window I love this tent so much but I need more space for me and my friends and especially if you plan on bringing any dogs the extra space will be great im planning on buying the Shackleton 14x14 when it’s back in stock

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