Amazon.com : WHITEDUCK Avalon Canvas Bell Tent - Luxury All Season Tent for Camping & Glamping Made from Premium & Breathable 100% Cotton Canvas w/Stove Jack, Mesh : Sports & Outdoors (original) (raw)
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Customers like the build quality, size, and design of the tent. They mention it's well-made, stands up to the wind and rain, and is the best canvas tent for long-term use on the market. Some are also happy with the heat retention and waterproofing. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the value for money.
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26 customers mention "Build quality"23 positive3 negative
Customers like the build quality of the tent. They mention it's extremely well-made, stands up to the wind and rain very well, and is the best canvas tent for long-term use on the market. Customers also appreciate the superb craftsmanship and the thick and heavy canvas.
"...After that, the rest is easy.The canvas is thick and heavy...." Read more
"...The reviews are great, but the tent is even better. It is quality, heavy duty, functional and well made for my purposes...." Read more
"...if you want quality, spaciousness AND dependability...... this is your tent!..." Read more
"Incredible attention to detail. The quality of manufacturing is unrivaled. This is a well thought out tent...." Read more
12 customers mention "Size"12 positive0 negative
Customers like the size of the tent. They say it's spacious, attractive, and has room for six grandkids and both grandparents.
"...The 4 meter tent has plenty of room for a few twin size beds or a combo of twins, full and queen size beds. My son and I slept in the tent...." Read more
"...if you want quality, spaciousness AND dependability...... this is your tent!..." Read more
"...By the way this tent is huge!!!! We got the 6 meter and it is sooooo big...." Read more
"...This is a very nice tent, it is spacious and roomy, the set up is quick. I can set it up alone in about 15 minutes...." Read more
10 customers mention "Design"10 positive0 negative
Customers are satisfied with the design of the tent. They mention it looks amazing, is spacious, and roomy.
"The tent is amazing and exceeded my expectations. The reviews are great, but the tent is even better...." Read more
"...The quality of manufacturing is unrivaled. This is a well thought out tent...." Read more
"I paid extra for this tent because it's F'ing gorgeous...." Read more
"...This is a very nice tent, it is spacious and roomy, the set up is quick. I can set it up alone in about 15 minutes...." Read more
10 customers mention "Quality"10 positive0 negative
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the tent. They mention it's heavy-duty, functional, and well-made for their purposes.
"...It is quality, heavy duty, functional and well made for my purposes...." Read more
"The tent itself is great. We built a wooden platform for it to sit on.After a couple months the tent started to get mold on it...." Read more
"...getting the Bell Tent, it really stands up to the wind and rain, very well; oh when it gets hotter, just open some windows!" Read more
"...The 20' Avalon tent is a quality tent that is well designed and executed. No detail was too small for White Duck.Congrats on a great company." Read more
8 customers mention "Ease of setup"8 positive0 negative
Customers find the tent easy to set up. They mention it has a complete instruction manual and is fast to put up.
"...It is heavy as all get out, but I can easily set it up by myself. As long as you don’t have to pack it far you are good...." Read more
"...This is a very nice tent, it is spacious and roomy, the set up is quick. I can set it up alone in about 15 minutes...." Read more
"...Easy to set up with good door opening. Floor of the tent comes zipped in and is very durable." Read more
"...Easy set up. Spacious. Attractive. I could not love this canvas tent more...." Read more
6 customers mention "Heat retention"6 positive0 negative
Customers like the tent's heat retention. They mention it's roomy, comfortable, and stays fairly cool. Some say it works in freezing temperatures and is nice for cold weather camping with a camp stove.
"...He didn't get cold at all. Most nights that were in the 40s and 50s he slept with the windows open...." Read more
"...a large, fancy Winnerwell stove for snowy conditions and it all heats up quite well...." Read more
"...Definately holds heat nicely on a cold winter night.Setup took one person less than 30mins the first time. And tear down about the same...." Read more
"...It heats up really quick in the day, but just open some of the windows for a cross breeze and it's comfy again...." Read more
5 customers mention "Waterproof"5 positive0 negative
Customers are satisfied with the waterproofing of the tent. They mention it's durable, repels rain like a white duck, and stays nice and dry. Some say it stands up to heavy rain and 28 mph winds without problem.
"...downpour not long after we assembled the tent and everything inside stayed nice and dry...." Read more
"...sofa and we use our laptop to watch movies and it is pretty much dry inside when it rains, and omg the wind; it holds up very well with 20 mph winds...." Read more
"We pitched this tent in no time. It was waterproof out of the bag and stood up to heavy rain and 28 mph winds without problem...." Read more
"...Lol. Material is too notch and repels rain like a white duck. Very spacious and all kinds of room for 6 grandkids and both grandparents...." Read more
6 customers mention "Value for money"4 positive2 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of the tent. Some mention it's absolutely worth the money, while others say it's extremely pricey.
"...Quality / price = VALUE. Get this thing! Snowboarder who parking lot camps and boondocks, and this it your huckleberry!" Read more
"...Bought two tents. Extremely pricey. Shipping was through FedEx. It was late because of the shipping company...." Read more
"...It is so nice looking and the quality is worth paying more for...." Read more
"...Great product, good people, absolutely worth the money." Read more
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Durable and water proof
The tent is amazing and exceeded my expectations. The reviews are great, but the tent is even better. It is quality, heavy duty, functional and well made for my purposes.I bought it to leave set up on one my places for the winter as a hunting base camp for my 10 year old son and I to use as we could.I originally set it up at my house and water proofed it per instructions. I then set it up out at one of the ranches two months ago, stocked it with our cots, provisions and a wood stove and left it. It has encountered all kinds of high winds, freezing temperatures (we live in South Texas so the lowest temp we have camped is 26) and it hasn’t moved an inch or let in a drop of water.It is heavy as all get out, but I can easily set it up by myself. As long as you don’t have to pack it far you are good.I am more than happy with my purchase and I think it will last several more years. We have camped in it several times and are really impressed.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2021
This is our first Canvas Tent. We had been looking at Wall tents, but we really liked all the windows of the Avalon Bell Tent. We live in a warm client, so the windows are a must. We couldn't be happier with the tent.
Setup could not be easier. I had watched several YouTube videos before purchasing the tent. In all the videos, the reviewer assembled the tent first, then added the ground sheet. Our tent came with the ground sheet already zippered to the tent, so we went ahead and assembled the tent with the ground sheet attached. I don't think it took 2 of us 30 minutes to assemble the tent the first time. In none of the videos I watched, did they ever mention staking down the ground sheet, so this step surprised me. These stakes are important to keep the ground sheet from bunching up.
One very important step I learned was making sure the main pole is center in the top of the tent. If it is off just a little bit, the walls won't be even and the tent will look weird. We spent a lot of time making sure the main pole was centered and plumb. After that, the rest is easy.
The canvas is thick and heavy. After we put up the tent, we sprayed it down with water for a couple minutes and let it dry. No water came in during this wet down. We had a serious downpour not long after we assembled the tent and everything inside stayed nice and dry. No water leaked in through the tent walls or through the ground sheet.
The 4 meter tent has plenty of room for a few twin size beds or a combo of twins, full and queen size beds. My son and I slept in the tent. He slept on a twin bed and I slept on a full size bed. He was on one side of the main pole and I was on the other side. We could have had 1 more twin size bed in the tent. With just the two beds, we had plenty of room for our gear. With the full and twin bed, there was plenty of room between the beds to still get around the tent. Two full size beds would work too, but not as much of a path between the two beds. I'm pretty sure with two queen size beds, there'd be very little, if any, room to walk around the tent without crossing over a bed, but there would still be room for gear.
With just one side of the tent used for bed(s), there is still plenty of room for a table and chairs, a desk or other furniture. If you need a camp stove, it will reduce the space for added beds/furniture. We went with the 4 meter because we needed the tent right away. We wanted the 5 meter tent, but couldn't wait the month or so for it to be delivered. We are happy with the 4 meter, but the extra room of the 5 meter would be really nice.
So far we've only used it in the backyard. We purchased it for an immediate need as we needed extra space for our son to sleep while we had a family member stay with us for a month. He was very happy with the tent. The coldest it got down at night was 36 degrees. With the windows shut and just a couple comforters, he sleep very well. He didn't get cold at all. Most nights that were in the 40s and 50s he slept with the windows open.
We are looking forward to using it outside of the backyard. I'm really looking forward to going out into the mountains with a camp stove in below freezing temps. I think this tent will work out really nice for cold weather camping with a camp stove. We may purchase a portable A/C unit (not a window unit) and use the stove jack opening for the exhaust to see how it works in hot weather. As long as it removes the humidity and cools the tent a few degrees, I think it will work well in hot weather too.
30 people found this helpful
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023
The tent is amazing and exceeded my expectations. The reviews are great, but the tent is even better. It is quality, heavy duty, functional and well made for my purposes.
I bought it to leave set up on one my places for the winter as a hunting base camp for my 10 year old son and I to use as we could.
I originally set it up at my house and water proofed it per instructions. I then set it up out at one of the ranches two months ago, stocked it with our cots, provisions and a wood stove and left it. It has encountered all kinds of high winds, freezing temperatures (we live in South Texas so the lowest temp we have camped is 26) and it hasn’t moved an inch or let in a drop of water.
It is heavy as all get out, but I can easily set it up by myself. As long as you don’t have to pack it far you are good.
I am more than happy with my purchase and I think it will last several more years. We have camped in it several times and are really impressed.
5.0 out of 5 stars Durable and water proof
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023
The tent is amazing and exceeded my expectations. The reviews are great, but the tent is even better. It is quality, heavy duty, functional and well made for my purposes.
I bought it to leave set up on one my places for the winter as a hunting base camp for my 10 year old son and I to use as we could.
I originally set it up at my house and water proofed it per instructions. I then set it up out at one of the ranches two months ago, stocked it with our cots, provisions and a wood stove and left it. It has encountered all kinds of high winds, freezing temperatures (we live in South Texas so the lowest temp we have camped is 26) and it hasn’t moved an inch or let in a drop of water.
It is heavy as all get out, but I can easily set it up by myself. As long as you don’t have to pack it far you are good.
I am more than happy with my purchase and I think it will last several more years. We have camped in it several times and are really impressed.
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17 people found this helpful
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
this is a great tent! so much better thsn the vevor tent could have ever dreamed to be. if you want quality, spaciousness AND dependability...... this is your tent! if you have 4 people in your group... dont go any smaller than a 5m... a mr.buddy heater will keep things warm in the colder camping nights.... and a swamp cooler helps keep this cool when its hot out. be sure to "season" your tent to prevent leaks. and dont forget your details in set up... it makes a world difference in longevity and a safe camping experience. Many thanks to you WhiteDuck!
One person found this helpful
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2024
Incredible attention to detail. The quality of manufacturing is unrivaled. This is a well thought out tent. I used army version for years and this tent fixes all the problems older tents have. Highly recommend
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2022
We used this tent for 6 months without issue. Early this morning we got about 1” of snow on top of the tent. The steel pole bent and fell and the tent collapsed. Lucky for us, we were not inside when it collapsed. The pole bent and fell where I have been sleeping. I could have been killed! Either this is not a 4 season tent or the pole was defective (I would like to think the latter) but if it the steel pole buckled like a cheap piece of plastic, then this is a dangerous death trap. I do not recommend!
UPDATE: After leaving this negative review, White Duck reached out to us and asked if they could have our phone number in order to contact us and come up with a resolution. I provided my phone number the same day. After waiting a few days and not hearing from anyone, I gave my phone number again another two times over the course of a week and never got a call from their "senior representative". I don't believe they want to resolve the issue, investigate what happened with our tent, (which I have left up in its collapsed state specifically because I was waiting to hear from them), or deal with this in any way. Steer clear of this company and their products.
1.0 out of 5 stars Potential Death Trap...AWFUL customer service
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2022
We used this tent for 6 months without issue. Early this morning we got about 1” of snow on top of the tent. The steel pole bent and fell and the tent collapsed. Lucky for us, we were not inside when it collapsed. The pole bent and fell where I have been sleeping. I could have been killed! Either this is not a 4 season tent or the pole was defective (I would like to think the latter) but if it the steel pole buckled like a cheap piece of plastic, then this is a dangerous death trap. I do not recommend!
UPDATE: After leaving this negative review, White Duck reached out to us and asked if they could have our phone number in order to contact us and come up with a resolution. I provided my phone number the same day. After waiting a few days and not hearing from anyone, I gave my phone number again another two times over the course of a week and never got a call from their "senior representative". I don't believe they want to resolve the issue, investigate what happened with our tent, (which I have left up in its collapsed state specifically because I was waiting to hear from them), or deal with this in any way. Steer clear of this company and their products.
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37 people found this helpful
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for family
Reviewed in Canada on April 10, 2023
While it takes a while to set up, it is relatively easy. As a medium size women I am able to put up the centre pole on my own (with some stubborness). The floor is strong but slippery. I put down wool blankets to stop the slipping but also helps to keep it warmer. Small issue with the zipper on the door. But I found closing the zipper with the main part of the zipper instead of the zipper pulls prevents the zipper getting caught. Overall a well thought out and good quality walltent.
*Update -summer
Finally got it out on a sweltering day. It was so quick to set up (no frozen ground). We left all the windows and doors open and it didn't get too hot inside. Still in love with this tent and looking forward to winter camping.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for family
Reviewed in Canada on April 10, 2023
While it takes a while to set up, it is relatively easy. As a medium size women I am able to put up the centre pole on my own (with some stubborness). The floor is strong but slippery. I put down wool blankets to stop the slipping but also helps to keep it warmer. Small issue with the zipper on the door. But I found closing the zipper with the main part of the zipper instead of the zipper pulls prevents the zipper getting caught. Overall a well thought out and good quality walltent.
*Update -summer
Finally got it out on a sweltering day. It was so quick to set up (no frozen ground). We left all the windows and doors open and it didn't get too hot inside. Still in love with this tent and looking forward to winter camping.
1.0 out of 5 stars Destroyed in 6 months save your money
Reviewed in Canada on July 7, 2023
This seemed great till it was stored for the winter.. opening it back up into use it today. I found it was torn in over 20 places just from being stored in a garage.. conveniently can't seem to get customer service on the phone. Will now have to order another brand.. save your money.