Anybody ever construct a tee pee?
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Anybody ever construct a tee pee?
The family and I have decided to switch up our camping experience a bit and try a tee pee style tent. I just don't know where to start.
I don't want the the whole historical experience, just the structure.
We sleep outdoors at least 2 nights a week in the summer and are looking to expand a bit on how we do things.
Any help in this area would be appreciated.
Thanks!
David
I don't want the the whole historical experience, just the structure.
We sleep outdoors at least 2 nights a week in the summer and are looking to expand a bit on how we do things.
Any help in this area would be appreciated.
Thanks!
David
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I'm sure others are more qualified than me, but went to a slew of rendezvous w/ M/L and watched some as they fascinate me too. From what I saw, you have a long rope on one of first poles you put up, you stack 10 or 12 of them in a circle and then make turns w/ the rope to hold the tops together. Maybe tie the tops of first 3 together w/ it and go from there, setting them up in tripod manner, then fill in the blanks, lol. Think there's another rope on one of them to pull the covering up. There is also an inner wall on the for real ones about head high that acts as an insulation barrier, keeps heat in from fire in cold weather. Had a friend in Illinois that lived in one for over a year and it was warm as long as fire was going. I used what was called a one pole for 'vous, looked alot like a tee pee and went up much easier, hint hint, lol.
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Dan, thanks! I plan on 2, one more permanent and larger for keeping at home for 4 season camping, then a second, more portable version for toting along on rustic journeys.
Mike, deer and moose are a great idea, I kept imagining doing it with squirrels! Phew..
Mike, deer and moose are a great idea, I kept imagining doing it with squirrels! Phew..
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Re: Anybody ever construct a tee pee?
You need no less then three timbers (poles, you can also cut birchs there) of 4-5meters high, long and medium rope,
waterproof sheet .
Make a node as this pic:
it will be better if you put the central timbers top/down in this way ( pic (I)and roteate it 180°( pic (II)and open them ( pic (III):
You have already built the body, in the same way you can also use 5-6-7 poles.
Than roll your sheet using another hight stick from the top and block it on the body with rope.
If you left the top open you can also ignite a fire inside but be carefull
It's really easy and cheap, but do not choose a place concave for rain, and anchor with other rope your tee pee if there will be wind. http://www.colebrookski-bees.com/photos ... eErrol.JPG
I sleep a lot of nights during Celtic Fest in a tend similar to a tee pee.
I know : my English is not so good but if you need call me, I will be happy to help you..
waterproof sheet .
Make a node as this pic:
it will be better if you put the central timbers top/down in this way ( pic (I)and roteate it 180°( pic (II)and open them ( pic (III):
You have already built the body, in the same way you can also use 5-6-7 poles.
Than roll your sheet using another hight stick from the top and block it on the body with rope.
If you left the top open you can also ignite a fire inside but be carefull
It's really easy and cheap, but do not choose a place concave for rain, and anchor with other rope your tee pee if there will be wind. http://www.colebrookski-bees.com/photos ... eErrol.JPG
I sleep a lot of nights during Celtic Fest in a tend similar to a tee pee.
I know : my English is not so good but if you need call me, I will be happy to help you..
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I have made them before by lashing the poles together. A lean-to is another choice.
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Part of the reason we chose this style is to allow the use of an internal fire, and will also provide enough room for all 5 of us.
Thanks for all the tips and advice guys, lots to think about now.
Thanks for all the tips and advice guys, lots to think about now.
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