'''Springbar''' is an American brand of [[canvas]] [[tent]]. The original Springbar tent dates back to 1961, when Arthur Jack Kirkham Sr. created the first Springbar tent design, which he sold through his company AAA Tent & Awning Co. Kirkham's design was intended to allow for easy setup, enhanced durability, and comfort.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":5">{{Cite book |last=Netherby |first=Steve |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5sFwGxiDXVAC&dq=springbar+tent&pg=PA111 |title="Backing Up" |date=November 1978 |publisher=Field & Stream |year=1978 |pages=111 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=IncUnknown |first=Active Interest Media |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7d8DAAAAMBAJ&dq=springbar+tent&pg=PA59 |title=BackpackerThe Revolution in Three Season Tents |date=June 1978 |publisher=ActiveBackpacker Interest Media, Inc.|year=1978 |language=en}}</ref> It is defined by a support system that combines tension and flexibility, which includes pole reinforcements and tension rods made with [[spring steel]], as well as its mid-century style.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Fly |first=Chase |date=2022-10-03 |title=Springbar Classic Jack Canvas Tent Review (Hot Tent Ready) |url=https://outdoorempire.com/springbar-classic-jack-tent-review/ |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=Outdoor Empire |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Singer |first=Emily |date=2017-06-16 |title=A Mid-Century Car Camping Icon Is Being Revived |url=http://gearpatrol.com/home/a365227/springbar-canvas-tent/ |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=Gear Patrol |language=en-US}}</ref> The tent’s exterior is made of 100 percent [[cotton duck]] canvas, a heavy woven fabric known for being more tightly woven than plain canvas, and features lap-felled seams.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A Golden Era Car Camping Tent Is Back and Better Than Ever |url=https://www.insidehook.com/article/gear/buy-springbar-camping-tents-highline-or-american-made |access-date=2023-03-16 |website=InsideHook |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":5" /><ref name=":6" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=MensGear |date=2017-06-27 |title=Springbar Highline Canvas Tent |url=https://mensgear.net/2017/06/springbar-highline-canvas-tent.html |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=Men's Gear |language=en-US}}</ref> The Springbar tent design has remained largely unchanged over the years and has inspired a number of other Springbar models.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=2021-02-26 |title=Filson x Springbar Outfitter Tent — Handcrafted in Utah |url=https://www.filson.com/blog/materials-and-gear/filson-x-springbar-outfitter-tent-handcrafted-in-salt-lake-city-utah/ |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=The Filson Journal |language=en-US}}</ref>{{TOC left}}Springbar tents have been widely cited for their functionality and versatility and have been popular over the years among backwoods and car campers, outfitters, and horse packers.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last1=Coolector |first1=Leo DavieLeo is the owner of The |last2=Loves |first2=Writes About the Stuff He |last3=Likes |first3=Some Stuff That He Merely |date=2022-10-11 |title=6 of the best tents from Springbar® for Fall Camping |url=https://www.thecoolector.com/6-of-the-best-tents-from-springbar-for-fall-camping/ |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=The Coolector {{!}} Online Men's Lifestyle Magazine {{!}} Design, Gear & Fashion |language=en-US}}</ref> They have been known for their ability to withstand the elements, including strong winds, rains, and snow.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":6" />
Springbar tents are hand cut and sewn in the company’s [[Salt Lake City|Salt Lake City, Utah]], factory as well as its partner factory in China.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Donvan, Burbank |first=John, Maggie |date=May 26, 2009 |title=Made in the U.S.A.; Sold ... Nowhere? |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/story?id=7679584&page=1 |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=ABC News |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |title=Salt Lake Tribune {{!}} 1994-07-24 {{!}} Page 61 |url=https://newspapers.lib.utah.edu/details?id=29396065 |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=newspapers.lib.utah.edu |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Salt Lake Tribune {{!}} 1972-02-29 {{!}} Page 6 |url=https://newspapers.lib.utah.edu/details?id=26590514 |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=newspapers.lib.utah.edu |language=en}}</ref> Springbar is one of the oldest canvas tent [[Manufacturing|manufacturers]] in the U.S. and is one of the oldest outdoor equipment manufacturers in [[Utah]].<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Salt Lake Tribune {{!}} 1986-05-18 {{!}} Page 103 |url=https://newspapers.lib.utah.edu/details?id=29260431 |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=newspapers.lib.utah.edu |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8" />
