WEDGE TENT

This is one of History's most popular tents. Not only was it used by the Continental Army and during the Civil War, it was also one of the most popular tents of the fur trade era. There are numerous accounts of wedge tents being used by traders and trappers alike at the old rendezvous, and between about 1755 and 1860 it was the single most popular tent in America.

Probably the main reason for the wedge tent's popularity is its very basic and functional design. Simple to erect, it goes up in minutes with only three poles. The wedge tent is built without solid ends to enable one side to be raised out for a canopy effect. Each end has two 4" overlapping facings with inside and outside ties to snugly close them. Peak grommets are provided to be helpful when it comes to adding on a tent fly. If you do not want peak grommets just let us know, and we'll leave them off.

An optional Bell Back is offered to extend the length of the tent base without any change in the ridge pole length. The advantage is added space for storing gear. If you'd like this option it is available with and without a door in the bell.

Stove Inserts - 3", 4", 5", or 6"----Add $45

Please add $25.00 for a door in the Bell Back Portion of your tent.

See also Ground Cloths.

MILITARY WEDGES

For re-enacting the French and Indian War, American Revolution or American Civil War eras, we offer these historically correct wedge tents. They come authentically made with no overlap facings or sod cloth, and they're solid at one end. We're glad to add any of these features if you so desire. See below for pricing. All military wedges come with handworked button holes in the peak except the Civil War tents, which have brass grommets.

These are the most requested sizes of military wedges we get from folks. If your unit needs a different model WE CAN DO IT! Send your specs. for pricing.

See also Ground Cloths.

DOUBLE BELL WEDGE TENT

This is an extremely old design. We offer it in two sizes, 12' wide x 16' long and 12' wide x 20' long. Both sizes can be set up with 2 poles 8' long and guy ropes, with no ridge pole. We recommend that you use a ridge pole, for a more rigid set up, especially when using a canopy fly. Specify your scallop & braid choice.

These are 8' tall and come standard with two doors for ventilation and flexibility of laying out your floor plan.

A canopy fly is available to come off one side and give you a shade/rain protector. It extends 16 feet from the peak of your tent (10' from the base of your door way).

See also Ground Cloths.

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