PlayDo Waterproof Cotton Canvas
Summary
Price At Time Of Writing | $699.99
Our Overall Rating | 76 out of 100
Pros - Huge and durable
Cons - Heavy, expensive and timely to set up
Overall - A fantastic tent for long camping trips
Technical Specifications
Packed Size - 47.2x15.7x15.7in
Weight - 97lb
Sleeping Size - 380sqft
Our Analysis & Ratings
The PlayDo Waterproof Cotton Canvas is a beast of a tipi tent; it’s massive and durable. It’s not the type of tent you take on a short getaway though, as it takes time to set up and is incredibly heavy, but as a basecamp for a long camping trip, there’s nothing better.
Comfort - The PlayDo Waterproof Cotton Canvas tent is very large and allows you to fit either a lot of people or a family and their gear inside. It sleeps up to 9 people and is tall (nearly 10 feet in height!), meaning no one will be bumping their heads in the center.
Construction - It’s made from heavy-duty canvas, meaning you can camp in all sorts of conditions, although the cotton material means it can develop mold if you don’t let it fully dry before packing it away. The groundsheet is made from PVC, preventing water from getting into the floor and it’s all reinforced.
Features - There are multiple ventilation points to help air out the inside and prevent condensation. There is a stove pipe vent to let out smoke when cooking and there’s also an electric cable hole.
Size/Weight - One of the downsides of heavy-duty construction is that the PlayDo is heavy. There’s a lot to do when setting up the tent, such as staking out all the fly lines, which is time-consuming. It can also be a bit difficult to pack it all down and get back into the bag. Due to its size, you’ll probably have to split it in parts to carry.
Versatility - This is not a tent you would take with you on a short trip — it takes to long to set up and is heavy. It’s one you would take on a longer trip where you won’t be moving it around and which you’ll return to each night. It’s essentially a semi-permanent shelter while out in the bush. It’s not the best in snowy conditions, though.
Overall - If you’re ready to make the investment, the PlayDo Waterproof Cotton Canvas will last you a long time.
