Are Canvas Tents Better?

The material of your tent is, by far, one of the most crucial features you’ll need to decide on as it affects your comfort, protection, time, and pretty much every other aspect of your stay.

Although tents made from synthetic materials (such as polyester or nylon) are more popular thanks to their affordability and convenience, many camping enthusiasts recommend investing in canvas tents instead.

But are canvas tents better and are these tents worth it? The following list of pros and cons will answer your question.

  1. Canvas Tents Are Built To Last

We’ve all heard it before while shopping for a camping tent from just about every tent brand out there; “our tent is so durable, it’ll serve you for years!” or something along those lines.

All tent manufacturers say that because they know how important it is for a camping tent to be sturdy and long-lasting.

While synthetic materials can offer good durability for a camping tent, canvas material is on a whole other level. Canvas is a lot thicker and denser than polyester or nylon, which means these tents are much tougher and more resistant to wear and tear.

As such, canvas tents are the more durable option. A well-maintained canvas tent can perform well for decades before it’s compromised beyond saving.

  1. Canvas Tent Material Is More Repairable

Canvas tents are evidently heavy-duty, but this doesn’t mean they’re invincible.

With repeated use and exposure to weather elements and sharp objects outdoors, the wear and tear are bound to take a toll on any tent causing it to rip. Normally, this would be the worst news for a polyester tent or nylon tent owner, but not if your tent is canvas material.

One of the biggest issues in polyester tents and nylon tents is that they’re difficult to repair in case of a couple of rips. You may even have to leave the camp and go back home because of the reduced protection.

This isn’t nearly as much of a problem with canvas tents because they’re a lot easier to patch up using another piece of canvas and some waterproof sealant.

Canvas tents can also sustain more repair jobs, which plays a huge role in their better longevity.