Which tent size
is right for you?
From a solo elk camp to a full outfitter base, every CTC wall tent is built to your specification. Use this guide to match the right footprint to your crew, your gear, and your terrain.
Scale: 1 ft = 6 px — all diagrams at identical scale for accurate size comparison.
| Specification | 10 × 12 | 12 × 14 | 14 × 17 ★ | 16 × 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor Area | 120 sq ft | 168 sq ft | 238 sq ft | 320 sq ft |
| Ridge Height | 7'10" | 8'5" | 9'1" | 9'7" |
| Capacity | 2–4 | 2–6 | 3–7 | 4–10 |
| Tent (10.10 oz) | 60 lbs | 70 lbs | 90 lbs | 110 lbs |
| Tent (12.63 oz) | 75 lbs | 90 lbs | 110 lbs | 140 lbs |
| Frame | 90 lbs | 110 lbs | 130 lbs | 190 lbs |
| Couplers | 22 lbs | 30 lbs | 30 lbs | 37 lbs |
| Ropes & Stakes | 14 lbs | 15 lbs | 20 lbs | 22 lbs |
| Fly | 30 lbs | 40 lbs | 50 lbs | 60 lbs |
| Floor | 25 lbs | 30 lbs | 40 lbs | 50 lbs |
| Side Windows | 2 rect | 2 rect | 2 rect | 4 rect |
| Rear Window | 1 triangle | 1 triangle | 1 triangle | 1 triangle |
Weights from current website specifications. Custom sizes available — contact us.
Solo or 2-person: 10×12. Two cots, a small stove, and gear storage. Right-sized for a spike camp.
3–4 hunters: 14×17. The standard. Cots, stove, table, coolers, rifle rack — comfortable all season.
Outfitter base camp: 16×20 cook/social tent paired with 14×17 sleeping tents per pod.
Entry unit: 14×17. Queen bed, nightstands, small seating area, room to walk around.
Premium unit: 16×20. King bed, full furnishings, stove, generous space.
Bell tent: Maroon Bell, 13 ft diameter — maximum presence for a single glamping unit.
Patrol tent (4–6 scouts): 12×14. Scouts sleep in bags on ground pads — more fit per sq ft than a hunt camp.
Staff or program space: 14×17. Comfortable for 2 staff or doubles as an activity room.
Dining or main tent: 16×20. Seats 8–10 at tables for meals, programs, or wet-weather cover.
We consistently hear from customers who wish they had ordered one size larger. The extra square footage costs surprisingly little more but changes the camp experience significantly — especially when everyone is inside all day in bad weather.
Not sure? Call us: (303) 399-3232. Straight answer, no upsell.