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  @stevesmith7623 сағат бұрын

  Please for the love of god stop saying “game changer”

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  @zebschwaller20643 күн бұрын

  Kodiak is based out of Salt Lake City Utah too. Warranty isn't an issue whatsoever with Kodiak. I have toured both Springbar and Kodiak facilities, both tents are very great quality. I bought the smallest compact Kodiak for $349 from Sportsman's Warehouse, the $649 Springbar has zero advantage over Kodiak, yet almost double the price.

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  @Outdoorithm3 күн бұрын

  While Kodiak does have a PO Box address in Utah and notes that they are a US based company, their website states that 'All our tents are made in China by an expert canvas tent maker.' Springbar also makes some of its tents overseas, like the Classic Jack highlighted in the video, and some directly in the US. Their website lists them separately if you're interested in seeing the full list. I agree that they are both quality tents and would encourage folks to check them both out. Our personal experience from owning a couple of Kodiak and a few Springbars is that there are differences that are reflected in price; not deal breakers, just things to be aware of. We point those out in the video and then let people decide what's right for them. I'm glad you're happy with the Kodiak tent you have - Springbar doesn't sell one that small and it seems you found something that works for you. Enjoy and happy camping!

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  @esterdrass496416 күн бұрын

  Both tents look great. I think people love both of them. I will say though, the biggest difference really is the customer service. I had messaged both these companies and one other about a particular size tent and if a certain type of cot would fit inside of it. I only heard back from Springbar. In fact, they went so far as to measure the cot dimensions using blue tape with the tent I was asking about. So, I went with Springbar.

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  @Outdoorithm16 күн бұрын

  Springbar definitely has great customer service. We had an issue with one of the grommets on the Leisure Port and they sent us a prepaid label, fixed the grommet and reinforced the other ones, and then sent it back. Super smooth experience. Hope you're enjoying your Springbar!

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  @billordianegmail16 күн бұрын

  Coleman puts metal into their cots the way the Springbar and does into the canvas and eventually the hole keeps getting bigger. If the Kodiak tab frays a lighter or sewing it could fix it and it would at least not damage the tent itself. There are also tarps clips that tighten with a hole that could attach to the tent and grips as tightened that can be staked out. Also the kodiak bathtub surround is higher protecting it from water on the ground better. Why pay more for a rain fly when you can use a tarp. Heat rises so the vents in Kodiak a smart. The tent needs to be taught but too taught will make it hard to zip any tent with good zippers.

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  @user-rd2mp2jc1h22 күн бұрын

  That's not a pelican.., is an skb case

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  @Outdoorithm22 күн бұрын

  Thanks! It's listed correctly in the list of supplies in the description section if you're looking to build this out. I probably did say pelican in the video as we use a lot of pelican cases - thanks for letting me know!

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  @peterdementАй бұрын

  Value is a measure of price and feature/quality. Failed to compare value. Comparing one tent $750 to one that is $1200 which is nearly a 50% price delta makes it easy to point out differences . Comparing a $900 Springbar Vagabond Tent (still $150 20% more than the Kodiak) which is a smaller tent and far fewer features would be a better comparison of value.

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  @Outdoorithm27 күн бұрын

  Thanks for your comment, Peter. The great thing with Springbar is that all their tents have some of the features we highlighted (steel wire stake loops with perimeter rope reinforcement, heavy-duty 12oz laminated vinyl floor, guy lines, etc.). There was a recent change in the poles - the new Classic Jacks that came out in May 2024 do have EP coated steel poles while the Vagabond has aluminum alloy poles. We chose to compare the Kodiak 10x14 with the Classic Jack 10x14 because they are both imports and they're the same size. Comparing strictly by price is certainly one way to go but we opted to compare by size because we figured families looking for a large tent are probably not comparing a 10x14 that sleeps 5 (or more with younger children) with the smaller 8x10 Vagabond. Hope this helps!

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  @randomstuffwithjoe27 күн бұрын

  I disagree. This is the perfect comparison. They are direct competitors in size style. Pointing out the differences in the tents helps people determine if $1200 is worth the price cost over $750 for a tent that is the same size, materials, design, etc.

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  @peterdement27 күн бұрын

  You may make that argument for every purchase decision in life. Most people however have a finite overall household budget and must extract as much value from every purchase not just the better feature/quality available for a tent used one to three weeks a year at very steep premium.

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  @SuzanneWho4 күн бұрын

  @@peterdementA lot of folks are nomads using these tents as auxiliary living quarters. I’m on a budget but when I’m ready to buy will be getting a Springbar. I’m looking at the Classic Jack 100 (10x10).

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  @OldrushАй бұрын

  Appreciate the comparison of the two tents. I didn’t realize they even had rain flies for these types of tents. Are they really necessary? I like the springbar option for hot tenting. Kodiak seems like a great tent for the money.

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  @Outdoorithm27 күн бұрын

  We find that the rain flies help in two ways: 1) they allow you to keep the windows open when it's raining so the rain doesn't run into the tent through an open window and 2) if you're heading out the next day, it'll keep your tent dry since you can't pack it away wet. We sometimes we'll use the rainfly if we're expecting heavy dew. But you're right, it's not necessary in the traditional sense as the tent is watertight!

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  @theworldofdante7506Ай бұрын

  Thank you! Good info! Best regards, Dante

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  @martinkasemsan90992 ай бұрын

  I've been camping a long time BUT I always feel like I could organize better. Thank you for sharing this video!

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  @Outdoorithm27 күн бұрын

  Glad it was helpful!

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  @esterdrass49642 ай бұрын

  Very nice and roomy. Now I have to check out the cot mentioned. I do have an xl Coleman cot, with a blow-up mattress that came with it and then a cot mattress on top of that. I need comfort but the cot is a major pita to set up. You have to stretch out it lengthwise and widthwise at the same time and sometimes it collapses on itself...until I can lock it in. I am going to use a larger blow-up mattress for the next trip but honestly, I would prefer a cot...an easy but comfortable one.

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  @Outdoorithm2 ай бұрын

  We love the Helinox cots exactly because they're so easy to set up and pack down small and light. Here it is on Amazon: amzn.to/4dvFK3r We pair it with the Nemo Roamer XL pad if you're looking for a new pad! amzn.to/3QGzCvp (affiliate links so we might get a small commission if you end up purchasing via the links)

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  @esterdrass49642 ай бұрын

  @@Outdoorithm Thank you!

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  @johnball64993 ай бұрын

  Thanks very much for the Nu Way stove overview and actual setup video!

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  @johnball64993 ай бұрын

  Really good CJ140 use case review and especially the Nu Way stove/heater, I've only used wood burner so far. May be a future video detailing the Nu Way setup/operation?

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  @Outdoorithm3 ай бұрын

  Thanks for watching! Here's a video showing how we modified the NuWay for our Springbar, using Winnerwell stove pipes. Let us know what you think! kzread.info/dash/bejne/gJWp29upfMXKgLg.html

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  @chriseltringham59643 ай бұрын

  Thanks so much for sharing all this info!

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  @Outdoorithm3 ай бұрын

  Glad it was helpful!