Re: tents
Do a web search and you'll come up many choices.
You could try Salem Tent and Awning, but I'd never buy anything from after my last experience.
If your not planning on packing a tent, which it doesn't sound like you are, I wouldn't worry about canvas weight, just get a good material that has some mildew resistence.
Also make sure you get it dried after every use. This alone will add years to your tent, not to mention you won't have to sleep in a smelly tent.
Opt for an internal frame and you'll never be sorry! I can raise my 14'x18' by myself with it's internal frame. You also reduce the amount of sagging with an internal frame. Not much of an issue when it's dry, but makes a difference when it gets wet.
IMHO the Cylinder Stove makes the best stove out there, but you can't go wrong with any of the LARGE heavier gaged steel stoves. Unless you like to stoke the stove every hour.
Another few things to consider, you'll need some kind of cover for your tent. I use a heavy clear plastic and replace it every couple of years. Helps to keep the snow off your tent.
Consider a large awning off the front of you tent. I have a 10' awning, and wish it had another 5' and had flaps on it. It's open now, and is fine as long as you can predict wich way the wind will blow. When it blow inthe long direction, you get a snow drift on your tent door.
Do a search here also, as I remember a pretty good discussion a while back.
Sportsman's show is another month or so too. Lots of touchy feely stuff going on there to give you a better idea.
Also consider a used tent, you could easily save at least $500.
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