Kodiak

Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Kodiak

11 mentions from real owners

• #1Oct 9, 2025

  Is there such thing as a “good” tent?

  I use a Kodiak. Use my ATV to haul it in, pretty bulky but bombproof.

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• #2Oct 8, 2025

  Is there such thing as a “good” tent?

  I was a guide for 10 years and slept in a tent ~150 nights a year. The only tent I owned that entire time was a Marmot Limelight 2p. I think I broke one pole the entire time ( a non-necessary pole that gives you more headroom) and marmot was able to send me a replacement. It's a good middle ground tent, not heavy, but not ultralight. Reasonably priced. Rugged enough to keep up with the elements (used through many severe mountain storms). I have backpacked with it, but it's a bit too heavy to use it for that solo. I longer guide, but my family's tent is now a Limelight 4p (which is huge IMO). On the other hand. If you want true BIFL, don't care about weight, and are willing to spend a bit of money for the last tent you will ever buy, get a canvas wall tent as others have mentioned (Springbar or Kodiak).

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• #3Oct 8, 2025

  Is there such thing as a “good” tent?

  I have a Big Agnes six-person tent. It’s been camping, to many, many festivals, and Burning Man several times over ten years. It also survived a brutal desert windstorm that left its shape with a bit more personality but still 100% functional. That tent is my ride or die. However, I did take the tent down during the first hour of the desert windstorm. The real hero was my friend’s 1960s metal-framed canvas tent that withstood the entire 12 hours. A Kodiak would be its modern equivalent.

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• #4Oct 8, 2025

  Is there such thing as a “good” tent?

  Are you driving to a camping spot or hiking? If the former, the Springbar or Kodiak canvas tents are BIFL. They’re not inexpensive or lightweight though.

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• #5Oct 8, 2025

  Is there such thing as a “good” tent?

  Also love our Kodiak wall tent. Amazing for setting up for several days somewhere. Such a tank.

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• #6Oct 8, 2025

  Is there such thing as a “good” tent?

  Kodiak is a slightly cheaper but still heavy duty imitation. Canvas tents are perfect for car camping and will last your lifetime

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• #7Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  About 4 years ago I bought a pack of Kodiak athletic socks off of Amazon. I do a lot of walking and I'm always on my feet for my job and without a doubt these are the best socks I have ever bought. After 4 years none of my socks have a hole in them. I can't recommend them enough.

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• #8Apr 11, 2025

  BIFL luggage: Fabric over hard plastic?

  Any decent brand with hard shell will give you enough water resistance for most trips. I’m currently using Samsonite, but this sub recommends Briggs and Riley pretty frequently and I may look at that for future needs. I will say, though, that you should look at the construction for each individual model—it seems like most brands have at least a couple cheaply made lines these days. You want solid construction around the wheels, studs, and handles, and very limited fabric around solid zippers. For a leather duffle, I carry a Kodiak Yukon 60L on most trips (and just don’t fill it when I don’t need to). I could probably make do with the 45L the vast majority of the time, though.

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• #9Apr 2, 2025

  What’s a specifit camping item you purchased and still love?

  We got a Kodiak tent 20 years ago. Still holding strong. Also our lodge cast iron skillets.

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• #10Mar 8, 2025

  Ladies, what are the MOST comfortable boots you’ve worn for walking 10k+ steps a day?

  What climate will you be wearing your boots in? I adore my Kodiak Bralorne boots because they fit true to size, had zero break in time, and are waterproof with little to no maintenance. They have thinsulate in them however, so they may be too warm for your needs.

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• #11Dec 6, 2015

  [BIFL Request] A work boot for ACTUALLY taking out on the field that doesn't look beauiful

  I like my Kodiak proworkers - had a cobbler put a rubber toe cap on. https://www.kodiakboots.com/Industrial/tabid/62/CategoryID/12/List/0/Level/a/ProductID/277/language/en-CA/Default.aspx

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