Bear Paw Tents

[flemdawg1]

http://www.bearpawtents.com/index.html

Anyone used them? The AT1 appears to be a decent copy of a TT Contrail. The only knock I can see so far is no phone # or snail-mail address, just an email link.

[brooklynkayak]

no phone # or snail-mail address, just an email link.

That and the fact that their web site is a mess, I'd avoid them, for now.

Correction:
I take that back, it appears to have been a temporary glitch.

They have a few products that some may find interesting.

[Reid]

They don't look sturdy to me for some reason.

[FamilyGuy]

They don't look sturdy to me for some reason.

Why is that?

[wayoutthere]

I contacted them first to buy some silnylon fabric. But I ended up ordering their 'Canopy Tent 2'. Good price for the tent. Received the tent in two days.

Well made, and the price made it a lot more attractive. I had a question, and called the number on the invoice. Very nice guy and he answered my question. He even said he will put some more guy lines in the mail for free.

Also, he said for me to look out for the 2 man net tent that matches with the Canopy 2. It should be out in a few days.

Overall, very good experience. I would definitely buy from them again.

[wayoutthere]

Forgot, if anyone wants their phone number or address, let me know. The contact is in Michigan.

[FamilyGuy]

I contacted them first to buy some silnylon fabric. But I ended up ordering their 'Canopy Tent 2'. Good price for the tent. Received the tent in two days.

Well made, and the price made it a lot more attractive. I had a question, and called the number on the invoice. Very nice guy and he answered my question. He even said he will put some more guy lines in the mail for free.

Also, he said for me to look out for the 2 man net tent that matches with the Canopy 2. It should be out in a few days.

Overall, very good experience. I would definitely buy from them again.

Would LOVE to see some pics!

[srestrepo]

how does this compare to say SMD or even Henry's tents?

[Bags4266]

I liked their web site and the prices seemed fair to good. free shipping over $50. Would like to see pic's and read a review!

[wayoutthere]

The quality is very similar to the Tarp Tents that I have seen. The main top seam is triple stitched and they seam sealed it free when I requested. Tarp Tent and 6 Moon Designs wanted about $30 for the sealing. I have never used a 6 Moon Designs tent, but what I know is that their quality is very good. Therefore, I can't compare the BPT to the 6 Moon tent.

The Canopy Tent 2 was well made and doesn't seem like they cut any corners. Good webbing and the edges turned under and/or use of additional tape. I filled a section of the tent up with water, suspended it so that it held the water overnight. All of the water was still there without any leakage to the pail below. So I believe that they are using high quality silnylon.

The guy I talked seemed to be very helpful and informative. When I use it in a few weeks, I will post some pictures.

[wayoutthere]

I ordered a Net Tent 2 to go with my Canopy Tent 2 from Bear Paw Tents. They gave me a discount of $20 since I brought the Net 2 to go with the canopy 2. I set it up in my backyard to test it out. Nicely made. The net tent attaches webbing inside the canopy. Hangs well. I would suggest that you attach the net tent prior to putting up the canopy. A lot easier to adjust after the net is already attached to the canopy and upright.

Plenty of room inside for two people and some gear. I set the tent to about 48" headroom, plenty to sit up. The canopy covers the net enough to handle most rains. But in a down right down pour and a lot of wind you might want to lower the height to give better coverage. The way I had it set up there was about 12" of coverage along the sides.

I have attached some pictures. A pretty good deal for the money. I think it is durable enough to last. Seams were double sewn and all webbing attached properly.

http://www.bearpawtents.com/

[johnnyblisters]

Thanks for the pics, I just bought the net tent off ebay. Hows small does it pack?

[wayoutthere]

The net tent rolls up to about 4' x 12". Pretty lightweight too. I didn't weigh it, but it can't be more than a pound.

Did you get the canopy tent too or just the net tent?

[johnnyblisters]

I just got the net tent. I plan on hanging it under my ray way tarp (just ordered the kit).

[brooklynkayak]

The more I look and compare, the more they seem like good stuff at good prices.
They've got the Ray-Way type with matching net tent for a decent price. Great for people that can't make their own. The gear all looks like they were well researched and designed.

If I didn't already have too many shelters, I'd consider their gear.

[flemdawg1]

The more I look and compare, the more they seem like good stuff at good prices.
They've got the Ray-Way type with matching net tent for a decent price. Great for people that can't make their own. The gear all looks like they were well researched and designed.

If I didn't already have too many shelters, I'd consider their gear.

Thats what I was thinking BK. A 1-person UL tent for what many people sell a used Contrail for, seems like a good deal.

One thing I did notice, is that the floors look flat, not a bathtub floor.

[johnnyblisters]

Wayoutthere, is the floor bathtub style or flat? I haven't gotten mine in the mail yet

[wayoutthere]

Mine has a bathtub floor that rises about 2.5 inches off the ground. I think it is just the way it looks in the picture. With black floors, it can be hard to take a decent picture to see all the details.

I am extremely happy with the way mine comes off the ground to protect against water. Also, there is a lot of room inside the tent -- more than I expected.

Send some pictures when you get your tarp done and have the tent hanging inside.

[johnnyblisters]

Send some pictures when you get your tarp done and have the tent hanging inside.

Will do. Time to brush up on my sewing skills

[Madmax]

Overall, very good experience. I would definitely buy from them again.

Nice to hear, as I just ordered this set

http://www.bearpawtents.com/pyratent.html
http://www.bearpawtents.com/pyranet1.html

Madmax