2013年12月18日 · The Whelen Lean-to is compact and lightweight enough for backpacking. My own smoked and stained version of the tent packs down to a bundle 8×16 inches, and weighs …

Colonel Townsend Whelen designed a tent he called the “Hunters lean-to Tent”. In 1925 David Abercrombie (of Abercrombie and Fitch fame) manufactured the style and marketed it as the …

2014年3月14日 · . . . years ago the famous hunter and naturalist Charles Sheldon suggested to me how to improve the lean-to tent. Instead of leaving the lean-to open at the sides, or …

RK Lodges is a historical canvas shelter manufacturer. We make teepees / tipis, Wall tents, Marquis tents, Lean-tos, Wedge and A-Frame tents, and single pole structures from the …

The Whelen Lean-To Tent is one of the classic shelter for bushcrafters, hunters, anglers and camper. It was designed by Colonel Townsend Whelen, who was looking for a possibly …

2012年1月15日 · They sold it as the "Whelen Lean-to" and it has been known as such ever since. The Whelen Lean-to is still available, usually from custom tent makers and some specialty …

2011年12月8日 · David Abercrombie ( of the old Abercrombie & fitch fame) manufactured the style and marketed it as the “Whelen Lean-to”. It has been called the Whelen ever since, …

2019年4月17日 · After making a Whelen Lean-to following Seeker's build along thread, I decided that all outings in 2019 needing shelter would be done under the Whelen Lean-to. I wanted to …

The Whelen Lean-To is a classic shelter made from canvas that's milled for the outdoors. Made by hand in Duluth, MN, this tent gives you lots of space and lots of options. Perfect as a …

2014年11月16日 · I've always wanted to make a Wheelen-ish tent, but 7 feet wide instead of 6. Is there some magic about 6 instead of wider?

2015年7月30日 · The original Whelen Tent was developed in the early 1900s and was made from Egyptian cotton canvas. It was very popular amongst backwoodsman and hunters, but it …

2024年5月28日 · Old lean-tos are either re-purposed for bog bridging, etc., or dismantled and scattered in the woods to naturally decay. There has been at least one case where a lean-to …

The Whelen lean-to is a minimalist camping shelter designed by Colonel Townsend Whelen in the 1920s. Colonel Whelen, a staunch advocate for simplicity and efficiency in outdoor pursuits, …

2014年5月14日 · The exclusive CB2 Lean-to Tent by Scout Regalia and Reunion is a perfect lightweight shade tent that takes its inspiration from the boy scout canvas tents of the past (in …

2010年8月25日 · A lean-to keeps you dry and warm, and hopefully gives you protection from predators. That's it. If your goal is to move fast and light, and you're confident in your …

Set-up with a line of strong rope, two trees and two sticks. This hunters lean-to tent, patterned after the Whelen lean-to of long ago, is as it was then, an excellent shelter in the wilderness. …

A lean-to addition is an appendix to an existing structure constructed to fulfill a new need. Sometimes, it covers an external staircase, as in a 15th century addition against one of the …

1984年3月1日 · The Whelen lean-to tent, designed by the old friend who wrote On Your Own in the Wilderness with me, remains my favorite. Colonel Townsend Whelen’s pattern, see Image …

In this article, we’ll discuss the basics of lean-to camping, including what you need to know to get started, the different types of lean-tos you can build, and some tips for making your lean-to …

Lean-To Basics & Etiquette. A lean-to is a three-sided log structure that has one open side and an overhanging roof. Lean-tos make perfect shelters for camping, and many are found along …