Arctic Oven makes two styles of hot tent: cabin and dome. Cabin models (the AO 8, 10, 12, 12x18 and 12x24) have steep walls and standing room, and scale from a two-person hunting camp to a ten-person basecamp. The dome-style Igloo gives up some headroom for better wind resistance and a lighter frame. Pick the style for your conditions, then the size for your group.
Every Arctic Oven is a four-season hot tent with a Vapex tent body, a ripstop nylon rain fly, and a built-in stove jack.
Arctic Oven Hot Tents Compared
Capacity is listed with a stove set up and without one, since the stove and its clearance take up floor space.
| Model | Style | Sleeps (stove / no stove) | Floor Area | Peak Height | Weight | Stove Jack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Oven 8 | Cabin | 2 / 3 | 60 sq ft (7'9" x 7'9") | 5'2" | 32 lbs | 3" round |
| Arctic Oven 10 | Cabin | 3 / 5 | 90 sq ft (9'6" x 9'6") | 6'9" | 42 lbs | 4" |
| Arctic Oven 12 | Cabin | 5 / 7 | 152 sq ft (12'4" x 12'4") | 7'2" | 63 lbs | 4.5" oval |
| Arctic Oven 12x18 | Cabin | 7 / 10 | 226 sq ft (12'4" x 18'4") | 7'2" | 110 lbs* | 4.5" oval |
| Arctic Oven 12x24 | Cabin | 10 / 15 | 304 sq ft (12'4" x 24'8") | 7'2" | 179 lbs* | 4.5" oval |
| Arctic Oven Igloo | Dome | 3 / 5 | 78.5 sq ft (9'10" x 9'8") | 6'3" | 37 lbs | 4" |
*Weight includes the vestibule. Other weights are for the tent only.
Cabin Style Hot Tents
Best for basecamps, long stays, and room to live in. Cabin-style Arctic Ovens use a rigid pole frame with stainless steel hubs, built to hold its shape under snow load. Steep vertical walls make nearly the whole floor usable, so you can stand up, hang gear to dry, and wait out a storm without feeling cramped. Cabin models can add a vestibule for gear storage, from 16 sq ft on the AO 8 up to 90 sq ft on the 12x24.
Arctic Oven 8
Sleeps 2 with a stove, 3 without. At 32 lbs and 26" x 24" x 18" packed, it is the lightest cabin model, made for fly-in hunts and small camps where weight and floor space are tight. With a 5'2" peak, plan on sitting more than standing.
Arctic Oven 10
Sleeps 3 with a stove, 5 without. The balance point of the lineup: a 6'9" peak gives real standing room, and at 42 lbs it still fits in a bush plane or on a sled. If you are not sure which size you need, start here.
Arctic Oven 12
Sleeps 5 with a stove, 7 without. 152 sq ft of floor and a 7'2" peak make it a true group basecamp, with space for cots, a drying line, and a cooking area. The optional vestibule adds 27.5 sq ft of storage.
Arctic Oven 12x18
Sleeps 7 with a stove, 10 without. 226 sq ft with front and back doors, sized for hunting camps, guide operations, and crews that need a shared space to sleep, eat, and work. Weighs 110 lbs with the vestibule.
Arctic Oven 12x24
Sleeps 10 with a stove, 15 without. The largest Arctic Oven, with 304 sq ft of floor and a 90 sq ft vestibule, for big group camps, field operations, and long-term setups. At 179 lbs with the vestibule, plan to move it by truck, sled, or plane.
Dome Style: Arctic Oven Igloo
Best for wind, exposure, and fast setup. The Arctic Oven Igloo uses flexible poles with Arctic-grade bungees that stay elastic in deep cold. Its geodesic shape sheds wind and snow, and it has been tested to withstand winds over 100 mph. It sleeps 3 with a stove and 5 without, the same as the AO 10, but weighs 37 lbs to the AO 10's 42. The trade-off is headroom: a 6'3" peak with sloped walls instead of vertical ones. Choose the Igloo for open tundra, alpine camps, sea ice, and anywhere wind is the main threat.
Which Arctic Oven Tent Should You Get?
| Your trip | Best fit |
|---|---|
| Solo or pair, fly-in hunt, weight matters most | Arctic Oven 8 |
| Small group, most trips, want standing room | Arctic Oven 10 |
| High wind, open tundra, alpine | Arctic Oven Igloo |
| Group basecamp or extended stay | Arctic Oven 12 |
| Outfitter, guide, or crew camp | Arctic Oven 12x18 or 12x24 |
Arctic Oven Tent FAQ
Which Arctic Oven tent is best for two people?
The Arctic Oven 8 sleeps two with a stove and is the lightest cabin model at 32 lbs. If you want room to stand and dry gear, step up to the Arctic Oven 10.
How many people fit in an Arctic Oven 12?
Five with a stove set up, seven without.
What is the difference between the cabin tents and the Igloo?
Cabin tents have vertical walls, more headroom, and more usable floor. The Igloo is a dome that handles wind better and weighs less for its capacity.
What size stove jack do Arctic Oven tents use?
The AO 8 has a 3" round jack. The AO 10 and Igloo have a 4" jack. The AO 12, 12x18 and 12x24 have a 4.5" oval jack.
Are Arctic Oven tents four-season?
Yes. Every model is a four-season hot tent with a Vapex body to manage condensation and a ripstop nylon rain fly.
Built for the Cold You Are Heading Into
From a two-person spike camp to a crew basecamp, the right Arctic Oven turns deep cold into livable space. Shop all Arctic Oven hot tents, or read our Hot Tent Buyer's Guide for the features that matter in any winter tent.
