What is a Sibley Tent? The Bell tent’s history begins as an adaptation to the Sibley tent. This tent was originally designed by Henry Hopkins Sibley in 1856 while serving as an Officer of the US Army. He had observed the Native American Tipi’s during Frontier duty in...
How to Setup a Canvas Bell Tent from Stout Tent
by Rebecca Carey | Nov 18, 2015 | Canvas, Entrepreneurs, Guides
How to Setup a Canvas Bell Tent from Stout Tent People don't seem to believe us when we tell them just how easy it actually is to set up one of tents! So, we've put together a 5-minute video outlining the simple steps in how to setup a canvas bell tent. Now you can...
‘Oh So Boho’ Glamping Birthday Party
by Rebecca Carey | Dec 16, 2014 | Decor, Entrepreneurs
'Oh So Boho' Glamping Birthday Party We were thrilled to be a part of Kelly Kriger, of Whatchawant Design's daughter's glamping birthday party. It was an amazing event! Kelly collaborated with her friend and neighbor, Angela Marie Events, and the fantastic photography...
Outstanding in the Field
by Rebecca Carey | Oct 29, 2014 | Destinations, Events
Outstanding in the Field We were beyond honored to be a part of Agritopia's Outstanding in the Field dinner! It is always so great to see everything come together so flawlessly. Photo Credit: Siegel Thurston Photography Outstanding in the Field was created by Jim...
Fall Glamping Decor
by Rebecca Carey | Oct 29, 2014 | Decor, Entrepreneurs
Fall Glamping Decor There's just something about a canvas bell tent that brings out the aspiring photographer in all of us. They're not just incredible four season tents, built to survive harsh conditions and stand the test of time, bell tents are also beautiful -...
Glamping Anniversary Getaway
by Rebecca Carey | Oct 9, 2014 | Destinations
Glamping Anniversary Getaway Wondering what to do for next anniversary? We highly recommend borrowing this play from one of our customer's who surprised his wife with a gorgeous glamping anniversary getaway. Not only did Nick raise the bar for husbands everywhere,...
Bell Tent Luau
by Rebecca Carey | Jul 18, 2014 | Decor
Bell Tent Luau Stout Tent helped out with a bell tent luau for a large community Luau here in Arizona. It was a perfect evening. There were Hawaiian dancers, flame throwers, and live music. We even set up a kid's craft table inside of one of our Stout Tent 5000...
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