Inside a canvas tent, in bad weather, you’re going to want room to stand up, dry clothing, cook, and hang out. Plus you’ve got to leave room for a stove—and that 20-inch safety gap around it.

Even before our White Duck canvas tent was set up, his begrudging turned to enthusiasm, and he’s been trumpeting its praises ever since. It turns out we aren’t the only fans.

Fetherston showed us the canvas platform tents at Dosewallips State Park. They have more going for them than a tranquil setting — they're a steal at 59 dollars a night before tax.

Huttopia’s model started in Europe, relying on sending campers in its platform tents, ... The Hancock location features 45 seasonal wood and canvas tents and 11 year-round cabins.