The Arctic Oven




Arctic Oven - An Alaskan Classic

 


Hi/Low draft tubes keep it dry inside





Simple things for simple folks. One of my Alaskan dreams has been fulfilled: I am the owner of an Arctic Oven. I have desired one of these tents for over a decade, and finally decided that the investment would pay off.  I purchased the tent in July, it was custom made in Fairbanks, and I picked it up in August. It is a renowned winter camping tent in Alaska, a favorite with mushers and guides alike. I decided to outift it with a small cast iron Scout stove rather than a sheetmetal stove because I wanted a more reliable heat source that didn't require constant feeding or risk the chance of "burning out" with holes over time. This small stove will probably blow me out in the shoulder seasons, but in winter it will be worth the extra price and weight.



A Cast Iron Stove for Heat





Puffing Smoke




The tent stands almost 7 feet tall at its highest peak indoors. There is plenty of room to move around and lots of vertical wall space to dry wet gear. Thats the greatest thing about the AO; you can still get out in inclement weather, and come back, warm up, and dry out.





One Gallon Water Heater on the Side

The water heater is a nice addition, and this particular model holds over 1 gallon. Its an easy way to provide a warm bird bath, hot drink, or some humidity to your tent. The tent also has a lantern hanger in it, which is a nice addition for adding light and heat to your tent. Just remember one thing: lanterns can create a carbon monoxide deficient atmosphere that can kill. Operate a lantern with sufficient ventilation, use a carbon monoxide detector in the tent, or don't use the accessory at all!