Best Canvas Bell Tents by Life Intents

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RUGGED 11.5oz. COTTON CANVAS  |  RAINPROOF  |  WOOD STOVE COMPATIBLE  |  STRUCTURAL WALL POLES |  FIRE RETARDANT

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Outdoor hospitality begins with a bell tent for camping from Life Intents. You'll enjoy materials like a waterproof enclosed floor, "no see-um" mesh sides and overall high-quality craftsmanship. In addition, our bell tents have quick, easy set-up times of 20 minutes or less. Whether you want to set up a canvas bell tent in your backyard or in the wilds, we can help you with a cozy, waterproof canvas bell tent. Find your glamping tent for sale now at Life Intents.

What Makes Our Canvas Bell Tents Better?

Durable 100% cotton canvas - Compare the specs with other sibley style canvas bell tent manufacturers, paying special attention to the canvas weight. Our bell tent cotton canvas is a hefty 390 gsm, or 11.5 oz per square yard. This thickness insulates better and takes more to damage.

Wall support system. We are the only company that has an integrated sidewall support system. The higher side walls of our bell tents are reinforced with short wall poles that help to maintain the tents form and function. Ever see bell tent pictures showing sad and sagging walls? Not if it is a canvas bell tent from Life Intents.

Walls that can roll-up. Behind the canvas walls is a secondary mesh wall that is connected to the floor of our bell tent. Either wall can be unzipped from the tent floor and rolled up. Rolling up the canvas wall reveals the mesh wall that greatly improves airflow and circulation on warm days. You can roll up the mesh wall too, letting in all of nature - creating a "floating bell tent."

Sturdy hardware. Poles and pegs are crucial to supporting a bell tent. Our sturdy hardware will keep your canvas tent standing strong - in all types of weather

Weather proof. Our bell tents are pretreated with added protection against water, mildew and UV rays. So you can be comfortable under the stars near a campfire with s'mores.

Wood stove compatible. The canvas is treated for fire retardancy and comes with a pre-cut stove jack hole and cover on the ceiling so you can add a wood stove to your canvas bell tent to keep cozy. Feel free to add more stove jacks if necessary.

Lifetime support. Once you invest in our bell tents, you become part of the LiT family. We'll be here to support you - for life.

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Bell Tent FAQs:

Are bell tents easy to put up?

Due to their simple design of two poles and multiple pegs, a 20' or smaller bell tent can be put up by one person in under 20 minutes - much easier than a teepee. We have a great article on our resources page that shows this simple setup process. 

Here is a link to the Life Intents user manual for setting up our canvas bell tents.

How do you heat a bell tent?

Our bell tent canvas is treated to be fire retardant, which adds peace of mind when heating a bell tent. Our models include a built-in stove jack so you can install a wood-burning stove; see our hot tents. For quick warm-ups, an indoor-rated propane heater can work, but never while you sleep (read our propane heater safety guide). Always use a fireproof stove mat and a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm. 

How do you clean a bell tent?

First try to dry-scrub the stain with a clean brush. Next you can try a sponge and a mild dish soap. We usually suggest a couple treatments of Iosso Stain Remover to clean tough stains on bell tents. After cleaning, you may need to apply 303 Fabric Guard to introduce back a protective barrier to your canvas.

What is the wind rating of a bell tent?

A bell tent's round, conical shape handles wind well when it's properly set up: every guy line in use, staked for your ground and evenly tensioned. A loose tent is far more vulnerable than a tight one. We don't publish a wind rating, because setup, site and conditions matter more than any single number. If a major storm is forecast, take the tent down. Read how bell tents handle wind.

How long will a bell tent last?

A bell tent that is set-up for a few weekly camper adventures per year can easily last 10-20 years (if you don't pack it away wet, and you re-treat it every few years)! The lifespan of bell tents that are left up for several months at a time will drastically vary. Factors such as humidity, tent placement, and regular maintenance all play a role. To extend the life of your tent we highly suggest a fly cover and getting your tent off the ground (via a platform) and exposing the tent to a breeze and sunlight.

Are bell tents good in the snow?

Our bell tent can be used in all seasons. The canvas is super durable and weatherproof. Using a tent in snow requires extra precautions. A few inches of wet, heavy snow can add several hundred pounds to the roof, and over a thousand pounds on a 6M tent in a heavy storm. We've seen center poles bend and break under snow, especially on larger tents, which have more roof to collect snow and longer poles. Brush snow off early and often, keep the canvas tight, and keep a wood stove going during snowfall so snow melts and slides off. Never leave a tent unattended in a snowstorm. For long winter setups, consider a stronger wood center pole.

Are accessory items available for purchase?

Yes! We offer groundsheets, a fly canopy, stoves, awning, green or white chairs and cots, lanterns, rugs, and many more items made of great materials and at fair price in our online store.

Do you offer used bell tents for sale?

We publish second hand and clearance bell tents for sale on our website. We periodically have open boxed tents or repaired tents for sale. Just ask - you might get lucky.

When would you use these camping tents?

Well, whenever you want an outdoor shelter away from home you could come back to these camping tents after a hike, bring it on a fishing trip, return to shore and sleep after using a canoe or kayak, enjoy some bird watching, or simple relaxation with friends and family. Many clients rent these tents out for Airbnb income, bring them on a camping trip, use them for decorated sleepover garden birthday party or a romantic date night by adding fairy lights.

Could these be used for backpacking tents?

Only if you have a mule to attend the hike with you. These tents come in large sizes and the canvas and poles make them very heavy - and too large to put in backpack!

About Life Intents - A Bell Tent Manufacturer

We believe in Camplete Campassion. This serves as a compass for our mission, which is to share JOY, COMFORT, and CONNECTION. This exists in our business through the mindful design and supply of boutique canvas bell tents that are comfortable, functional, and durable. Our bell tents are created to connect people with the outdoors and to each other, to spark joy, and to provide peaceful, comfortable shelter. 

We believe that intention + action makes a difference. Ours is to live and spread Camplete Campassion.