Canvas patrol tent use guide

Canvas Patrol Tents – Ideal for Scouting Groups!

Our Canvas patrol tents are available in 14F x 14F sizes, in brown, olive green and scout green colours and with a capacity to accommodate ten or more people. They include Dutch-laced doorways with brass eyelets, rain flaps and are fully waterproof and rot-proof. The tent sides can roll up, providing increased air-flow and much-needed ventilation for hot summer days. Our patrol tent packages include pegs, poles and a free mallet.

Made from hard-wearing 450GSM canvas and weighing 44kg, our patrol tents are popular with scout groups, children’s adventure schemes, summer camps, the cadets and re-enactment groups.

Need overhead dining cover? Our dining shelters are the ideal add-on for your patrol tent and we provide replacement poles for them too.

Looking for additional tent accessories, stoves, stoves accessories or cook-wear for your camping experience? Look no further - we can help!

Canvas patrol tent uses classic canvas

Canvas patrol tent is made of classic canvas (320g/m2 or 9.5oz/yd ²) that is breathable and waterproof. Our proprietary treatment enhances the natural waterproofing of canvas, providing excellent protection for mild climates and recreational use. Repairable and reusable, the well-maintained Classic Canvas tent can last for years.

100% cotton canvas provides natural water resistance and air permeability. Cotton fibers swell when wet, the tight weave prevents rain from seeping in, and the surface tension of the external moisture droplets combines with the steep canopy Angle to bead and drain the water. Moisture held in the internal air is still able to escape directly through the fabric, thus keeping internal humidity low and reducing condensation.

Check out our FAQ for more information on cotton canvas and proper tent maintenance.

Canvas patrol tent Windows and Doors

The Patrol tent is a unique design most people are not might be familiar with but it is based on a classic military design. Whether you are an avid scout or haven't been camping that much, you can appreciate a new tent with a long history. The Patrol is a ‘Deluxe’ tent because it includes an integrated bathtub style groundsheet and screen windows.

Each end of the tent is equipped with a door that can be completely rolled up for easy access or to let a nice breeze to pass through. The doors can be zipped to the groundsheet ensuring protection against a minor flood up to 10cm ( 4"), or a when your campsite is a mud pit. Each door has two mesh windows, so even during hot summer night you'd be able to let cool air inside your tent while keeping mosquitos and other bugs out.

Canvas patrol tent spring loaded poles

To make assembly quick and easy of the tent all poles are spring loaded. All are made with durable nickel plated steel 25mm (1”) in diameter. Central poles are provided with a welded lanyard ring to hang a chandelier or camp lantern from. The spring loaded poles form a sturdy structure that withstands the harshest conditions.

Attached Groundsheet

The ripstop PVC groundsheet (540 g/m² or 15.9oz/yd²) is permanently attached to the canvas 10cm ( 4") up the side wall,  giving it a bathtub-like form. The bathtub style is helpful in keeping you and your stuff clean and dry even in standing water.

Canvas patrol tent stove compatibility

Tents can be easily used with a wood-burning tent stove. Proper stoves placement depends on stove size, tent size, flue outlet style, required temperature, and the environment you plan to camp in. One size fits all, preloaded stove jacks do not provide customers with the desired level of customization to achieve desired stove placement and maximum utility. To ensure proper placement and ideal efficiency, we offer modular stove jacks (sold separately) that can be easily installed in any cotton canvas tent in just a few minutes. Stove jacks are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, so you can choose the right one for your tent and stove.

Canvas tents are not suitable for open fire pits. Fire safety is the user's responsibility. We encourage you to educate yourself and be vigilant about fire safety.Read our FAQ and blog to learn more about fire safety. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. Be sure to check your local fire restrictions before starting a fire, as rules and regulations may change frequently throughout the year.