Hunting Camp Checklist: Everything for a Wall Tent Camp

A good hunting camp starts with the shelter and works outward: tent and frame, floor and fly, heat, sleeping, then the small parts that save a trip. This hunting camp checklist is built around a canvas wall tent with a wood stove, a popular setup for multi-day hunting trips. Each item links to the Elk Mountain Tents part we carry, so you can check off the whole camp in one order.

1. Shelter

• Wall tent: the Standard Canvas Wall Tent (from $795), or the Front Screen Door (from $895) and Awning (from $1,095) versions. Every model has a stove jack, and the Standard includes guy lines with tensioners and 18″ heavy-duty steel stakes.
• Frame: 1″ Steel or 1″ Aluminum (from $595). Aluminum is about half the weight; steel is stronger.
• Angle kit: the 1″ Angle Kit (from $200) is required with either frame.
• Or one order: the Sportsman's Package (from $1,993.50) bundles the tent with front screen door, angle kit, frame and tie-in floor.

2. Floor and Weather Protection

• Tie-in Floor (from $195), heavy-duty poly.
• Rain Fly (from $200): recommended for any camp left standing for days, to protect the canvas from weather and UV.
• Rain Fly Fastener Clamps ($20 for 10): extra tie-down points for the fly in high wind.

3. Heat

• A wood stove: the Heavy Duty Cylinder Stove ($495) for a standing camp, or the Medium Stainless Steel Stove ($599) when weight matters. Compare them in our tent wood stove guide.
• Stove Mat ($85) under the stove.
• Dry, seasoned firewood, heat-resistant gloves, a fire extinguisher and a carbon monoxide detector.
• Optional: the Hot Water Tank ($195) for the cylinder stove, 3 gallons with a brass spigot.

4. Sleeping

An average cot is about 32 x 76 inches, roughly 17 sq ft, and the stove needs 35–40 sq ft with 2–3 ft of clearance. That is why the recommended capacity with a stove is 3–4 in a 13 x 13, 5–6 in a 13 x 16 and 7–8 in a 13 x 20. Outfitters with a cot and gear per hunter should size up. Divide the tent with the Tie-in Room Divider ($175).

5. Spares and Small Parts

• Extra 18″ steel stakes ($15) and 10″ steel stakes ($12).
• Pole clips ($20 for 30) if you build or repair your own frame.
• A spare frame pole ($45) and angle ($25).
• Canvas pole bags ($75) and a stuff sack ($90). The tent ships packed tight, so it is easier to roll it into a larger bag than to refold it.

6. Power and Light

A portable power station runs lights, charges phones, GPS units and headlamps, and keeps camp quiet without a generator. See our portable power station buying guide.

Setting Up Camp

• Pick level ground and allow about an hour for your first wall tent setup (20–30 minutes with practice).
• Stake and tension every guy line, especially with a stove running.
• Keep inside cooking to meals rehydrated with boiling water. Cook meat outside so smells don't linger in the canvas and draw animals.
• Clear snow off the roof; the frames are not designed for snow loads.

Hunting Camp FAQ

What size wall tent do I need for a hunting camp?

Plan on 20 to 30 sq ft per hunter plus 35 to 40 sq ft for a stove. A 13 x 16 wall tent sleeps 5–6 with a stove and a 13 x 20 sleeps 7–8. An average cot takes about 17 sq ft, so size up if everyone has a cot and gear.

Should I cook inside my hunting tent?

Keep inside cooking to meals rehydrated with boiling water. Cooking meat or fish inside leaves smells in the canvas that can attract animals, so cook those over a fire outside.

What stakes come with an Elk Mountain wall tent?

The Standard wall tent includes guy lines with tensioners and 18-inch heavy-duty steel stakes. Extra 18-inch and 10-inch steel stakes are sold separately.

Does the wall tent include a frame?

No. Order a 1-inch steel or aluminum frame and the matching angle kit, or choose a package that includes both.

Shipping and Warranty

Elk Mountain Tents gear on Urban Supply ships free to the lower 48 states. In-stock items typically ship within 1–3 business days (the hot water tank and factory-installed stove jacks take longer, as noted on their pages), then take 3–5 business days in transit, and carry a 1-year manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Prices in this guide were current in mid-November 2026; the product page always shows the live price.

About the author: Jacky Chan is the founder of Urban Supply Inc, an online retailer of home appliances, fireplaces, power equipment and outdoor living products.

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