The Advantage Of Canvas Tents Over Nylon Tents

• Posted by sunday campers April 9, 2022 Filed in Business #  #military canvas tents  54 views
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  Pro #1: Better Sun Protection

  Canvas is thicker than nylon. This prevents the sun from getting through to the interior.

  You can get sunburned inside a nylon tent, but that’s never going to happen in a canvas one.

  It’s not just the sun’s harmful UV rays that you’re protected from, though. You also have more protection against light, so if you like to sleep late in the mornings, then it’ll stay darker for longer in your tent. In nylon tents, it’s easy to be roused too early by the glaring sun.

  Lastly, nylon tents often take a lot of sun damage despite their UV protective coating. Thinner fabrics are more susceptible to sun damage by default. Your tent’s UV and waterproof coating keep the fabric safe for a little longer, but the UV rays eventually wear the coatings away.

  Canvas tents develop less sun damage than nylon tents due to their thicker fabric, so they last longer even with prolonged summer use.

  Pro #2: Retain Heat Better In Cold Weather

  Despite letting less sun in, canvas tents can retain heat very well. The thick material works as insulation, making the tents highly suitable for cold weather camping.

  Don’t get me wrong, nylon tents can retain heat well for their lightweight construction, but they’re nowhere near as suitable for cold weather camping as canvas tents are. You’re going to need lots of blankets and a tent heater for cold weather camping in a nylon tent.

  Using a canvas tent in warmer weather may seem like a bad idea based on all this fantastic insulation, as it’s easy to assume that it will get far too stuffy inside the tent. In some cases this is true, but it brings me to my next point.

  Pro #3: Easier to Stay Cool

  The thick material doesn’t only keep heat in, but it keeps heat out, too.

  Your tent will eventually heat up to match the temperature outdoors, but you have a little while longer in the morning to enjoy a cool tent interior before things get too hot.

  The insulation will also keep cool air in if you decide to cool your tent manually.

  If you open the tent windows for a little ventilation and then run some cooling fans, you can certainly circulate the air and bring the temperature down. Then you can seal up the tent, and the cool air will stay inside your tent for longer.

  You won’t find this in nylon tents, as they heat up quickly and can be a nightmare to try and cool down. Cold-weather recommends canvas tents for temperature regulation, but as the camper mentions, there are some trade-offs.

  Pro #4: Last For Longer

  Canvas tents are known for their longevity. They’re highly durable, can withstand wind storms, and I’ve already discussed how they can handle sun exposure.

  A well cared for canvas tent can last you for a decade or more.

  You’re going to have to put the work in, of course, and you’ll need to waterproof and season your canvas tent regularly. This isn’t a big ask for a tent that could potentially last more than a decade.

  Nylon tents by comparison last, on average, five years before you need to replace them. Over time, especially for an avid camper, this will get costly.