A canvas tent stove jack is the only way to safely use a wood-burning stove inside your camp. Without one, smoke and carbon monoxide could leak into your tent and cause serious health issues.
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Airflow
If you're going to use a wood stove in your canvas tent you'll need a stove jack. Without one smoke and carbon monoxide will be pumped into your sleeping area, making sleep unproductive and dangerous.
A good rule of thumb is to have the stove jack at least 6 inches above your tent's roof ridge. This will allow the prevailing winds to blow sparks away from your tent roof, reducing the chance of spark holes in the canvas.
Whether you're taking a solo hunting trip in the backcountry or planning a multi-day glamping adventure, a canvas tent with stove jack is a versatile choice. Unlike bell tents, which are typically used for family camping and don't include room for a wood stove, a wall tent is built for extended stays in rugged environments. Its rectangular structure and vertical walls maximize usable interior space, creating an optimal living and working environment for long expeditions and fixed basecamps.
Heat Distribution
Stoves come in a variety of sizes to accommodate different size tents. Thicker steel stoves cost more but last longer, hold heat longer, and are less likely to warp.
The stove jack is located 6 inches or more above the tent ridge to allow the smoke to circulate around the top of the stove box and carry heat into the canvas shelter before it exits through the pipe. This allows the entire tent to be heated without the need for a fire door.
The stove area is covered with a fire resistant mat to protect against embers and fire debris that could fall in the tent when wall tent the door is opened. It is also recommended to use a metal support to attach the stove pipe to the stove jack to prevent the pipe from becoming loose when you open and close the stove door.
Ventilation
Whether you’re a solo hunter or a family starting a glamping adventure, you’ll want to enjoy the warmth of a wood stove while camping in sub-zero temperatures. Look for a canvas tent with a stove jack that features a reinforced opening for a wood burning stove pipe, ensuring safe and efficient heating.
The placement of the stove jack also impacts the ventilation of your tent. The ideal placement of a stove jack in a canvas tent is above the ridge of the roof. This allows prevailing winds to blow sparks away from the roof of your tent and reduces the risk of fire damage.
Regardless of the location of your stove jack in your canvas tent, it is always recommended to use a tarp fly for protection against rain and sparks. Be sure to use a tarp that is sized properly so that it is not too large and will not block the ventilation openings in your canvas tent.
Safety
The use of a stove in hot tents can add warmth and cooking capability to camping, extending the camp season into winter and snowy environments. It can also provide a cozy environment, adding cultural and social benefits to the camping experience.
Safety is a priority when using a stove in a tent. Choose a tent that’s made of fire-resistant materials and has ample clearance between the stove and any flammable objects in the camp. It’s also a good idea to use a fire mat under your stove.
It’s also important to position your stove jack above the tent’s ridge so that wind coming from any direction blows sparks away from the roof of your tent, reducing the chance of damage from falling sparks. Make sure your spark arrestor is in good working order and is regularly cleaned to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Also, be sure to keep a water tank well away from the stove pipe.
