SC - tents (Was:Book on Mongol Foods, Islamic Medicine

[Sue Clemenger]

Does Panther sell anything besides FR fabric? I know there are some states into
which you can only _import_ tents made of FR, but Montana isn't one of them.
Unfortunately for me, I worked with the stuff for so many years (tents, tipis,
outfitters products, weird Nomex tents for Antarctic expeditions, etc), that
I've developed an incredibley nasty chemical sensitivity to any "flame
retardant" chemicals.  Makes furniture, sleeping bags, tents, etc. a _real_ joy
to be around.  I no longer make tents for a living, so have no more access to
the nifty machines we had, so it's not feasible to make my own.  I'm looking for
a reputable dealer that can sell me one made with a Marine Finish, but no flame
retardant.  Any ideas?
- --Maire

Bethany Public Library wrote:

> I suppose I'll have to wade in on this one, since I am a tentseller in one
> or other of my current incarnations.
>
> A decently made period tent is well worth $350.00 USED,  particularly if you
> intend to live in it for any stretch of time. Think of it....The tent is
> warmer at night and cooler during the day than a rip-stop monster. It is
> structurally more sound. It "breathes" if made from natural fibers. It's
> walls are adjustable, so that you can lift a corner or two to let the breeze
> flow through and can place the doors wherever you please if it's a wall type
> tent (not a wedge). Usually it will sleep many more people than aforesaid
> nylon monstrosity, and in a much more comfortable manner. Lastly (but only
> because our space here is limited), it looks one hell of a lot better than a
> nylon tent, no matter how creative you get with the camoflage.
>
> $350.00 is not a lot for a historical canvas tent. I happen to own one
> affectionately known as the Big Top that cost over $1,000.00 to buy seven
> years ago. It is graceful, enormous, and still going strong. It's likely to
> last me at least 20 years if I contiunue to care for it well. This tent has
> survived hurricanes, and was the only tent we dare leave standing in the
> tornado Pennsic a few years ago. It housed all of my camp for the night
> (some 30 or so people) without a leak, creak or shudder. Nothing inside was
> wet the next day.
>
> <<warning, shameless plug>>
> If any of ya'll are looking for period tentage, I happen to be a dealer for
> Panther Primatives, and can get you the best deal you can broker for such a
> fine residence (even if you were going to deal with the MFR, I can get you a
> better price). I can also steer you clear of some of the pricey pitfalls,
> instruct you on how to make your own poles and cross-bars, and can help you
> discover the joys of shelving in a tent (yes, you can have shelves without
> importing furniture---a stong bonus for merchants and those with wee ones).
> We also sell our own manufacture of splicing braces that allow you to take
> those long ridge poles or uprights and cut them in half for transport. They
> are much stronger than the mfr's.
> <<end shameless plug>>
>
> Historical tentage is not for everyone. Tents are available from around $250
> and up, depending upon style and options. But I can attest that it makes the
> whole event experience so very much nicer. An added bonus is that flame
> retardant canvas will not melt and fuse to your skin if you accidentally set
> the lantern too close to the walls, the way nylon does.
>
> Cheers
>
> Aoife
>
> Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 20:39:30 EST
> From: CBlackwill at aol.com
> Subject: Re: SC - tents (Was:Book on Mongol Foods, Islamic Medicine)
>
> $3500!!!  For a TENT???  This one had better come with dancing girls and a
> concubine...
>
> Man cannot live on bread alone... he must have beer to soak it in.
>
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