Grace Southern

Cody Hahn wrote:Hey Grace, not exactly the main subject of your post here, but if you don't mind me asking, what make/manner of wall tent do you have that you live in? What do you think of its construction, workmanship, materials, comfort, mold-resistance, functionality, and durability thus far? How long have you used it/lived in it? If you have used it for several years, has it held up well so far? If you have much in the way of books and electronics, have you been able to keep them stored in there safe and sound as far as elements/humidity/rain goes? Or do you have to store those kinds of belongings elsewhere for safe keeping?

I ask because I have given the wall tent option (on a deck platform) some thought as a means to actually live on-site on a piece of land while saving up for or otherwise trying to stockpile the materials and tools needed for building an eventual permanent dwelling, as well as while carrying out the building of said structure, for however long that may take. I just don't know enough about all the makes and manufacturers out there, especially from a potentially multi-year use that is as enjoyable and hassle-free as reasonably possible, to know which particular tent I will actually want to spring for, when the right piece of land can eventually be acquired.

Nice picture by the way, Grace, and nice backdrop of pasture and treeline.

Hey Cody, always happy to chat about wall tents and all things homestead. My family bought our 16 x 24  Wilderness wall tent from https://www.walltentshop.com ! We built a platform and wood frame for ours. The wood platform actually will become the large front porch for the Bunkhouse we are building. We have lived in the tent since April of 2023, and the tent has held up very well. The tent fly is nearing the end of its life however. Our tent is set up on a very windy hillside, and Missouri storms have caused some damage to the tent fly. Because we have no shade, the tent can get quite hot in the summers. We spent most of our summer days outdoors anyway, so it wasn't a major concern. Although, we did install a small space air conditioner to run at night for  more comfortable sleep. During the winter time, we stay warm using a wood stove and indoor propane heater. This winter we moved our wood stove into the Bunkhouse, so we added a small space heater to stay warm in the tent. As I mentioned, we do use and store electronic devices in the tent, and we haven't noticed any damage despite the sometimes high heat and freezing temps. Missouri however, is quite humid, and after one winter in the wall tent our wood stove suffered some rust damage. I spent several weeks restoring it before we could install it in the Bunkhouse. Overall, I loved living in a wall tent. I could even do it long-term if I needed to without much inconvenience. You may have a different experience depending on the wall tent and your climate. Feel free to send me a message if you have any more questions! I could also send you more picture of the wall tent interior if you like.

Cody Hahn wrote:Welcome to Permies, Grace! Hope you have an interesting look around the various and sundry categories of threads and discussions here on the forums. You may also want to have a look-see at the "Building" forum for ideas and inspiration as it pertains to do-it-yourself construction possibilities.

But anyway, welcome. Southwest Missouri, and the Ozarks in general, is fairly pretty. Lots of cedars and oaks, too:)

Thank you for the welcome! I will definitely do that!

I am a 30 year old Christian woman. I am very old-fashioned and believe in dating with the intention of marriage. I love the outdoors, and enjoy nature photography, hiking, and camping. I also enjoy baking, reading, crocheting, and playing games with friends and family. I was homeschooled and in college I studied theology and sociology. My desire is to be a homeschooling stay at home mom and homesteader one day. Right now, I live in a wall tent on almost 40 acres in SW Missouri with my parents and siblings. We are all building our own cabins and tiny houses on the property. For starters, my family and I are all working together to build "the Bunkhouse," which is a small house that we can live in while we are building our own places. My homestead is just getting started, we have one beehive and fenced garden space, but I have high aspirations of being able to one day live a self-sufficient life here. I am not looking to relocate, but I am hoping to find someone who would like to build a home here. I am hoping to meet someone local, but I would be open to getting to know someone long-distance if he was open to relocating.