Fix your canvas tent! Master easy DIY canvas tent repair, extend its life, and save money with our step-by-step guide.
The Best Easy-Pitch Family Tents: Set Up in a Snap!
by CStout | Aug 11, 2025 | Camping
Set up camp fast! Find your perfect easy pitch family tent. Explore types, features, and tips for a stress-free family camping trip.
Build a Portable Tent Platform: Elevate Your Camping Experience
by CStout | Aug 8, 2025 | Camping
Elevate your camping! Learn to build a diy portable tent platform for comfort, durability & dry nights. Full guide inside.
Tents & Tariffs – Why US-Based Outdoor Firms are Feeling the Strain
by Rebecca Carey | May 8, 2025 | Camping and Glamping
Like most U.S.-based outdoor companies, Stout Tent is feeling the heavy strain of a new challenge: steep trade tariffs. Trade tariffs and disrupted supply chains have made sourcing high-quality canvas more expensive and unpredictable than ever, disproportionately...
Comparing the Stout Tent 6M Pro Bell Tent and the Kodiak Cabin Tent
by Rebecca Carey | Sep 11, 2024 | Camping, Canvas, Climates, Family Camping, Gear
Will a Stout Tent Bell Tent fare better than a Kodiac Cabin Tent in the great outdoors? When it comes to outdoor adventures like hunting, camping, and base camping, finding the perfect canvas tent can make or break your experience. In a recent YouTube video,...
TOP 5 WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR CANVAS TENT
by Rebecca Carey | Sep 11, 2024 | Canvas, Gear, General Information, Guides, Hot, Humid, Climates, overland-wilderness-camping, Tips & Tricks, Wet/Rainy Camping
Five Ways to Protect Your Canvas and Prolong the Longevity of Your Tent
Everything you Need to Know for Music Festival Tent Camping in 2024
by Rebecca Carey | May 20, 2024 | Camping and Glamping, Festival Camping
2024 Music Festival Tent Camping.
Are You Cut Out for Cold Weather Camping?
by Rebecca Carey | Jan 2, 2024 | Camping and Glamping, Destinations, Experts, overland-wilderness-camping, Snowy Climates, Tips & Tricks
Cold Weather Camping isn't for Everyone, For our extreme campers, hunters, and wild-life survualists, it's a time to test your limits and experience a side of nature few humans ever witwitnessness. Experienced outdoorsman understand that proper preparation and...
Soaring to New Heights: The Durango’s Role in Elite Aerial Show
by Rebecca Carey | Nov 20, 2023 | Camping and Glamping, Events
The Durango recently played a crucial part in the Ultimate Aerial Performance Camp - an industry gathering of some of the world's best extreme sports athletes and aerial performers. Mark, a friend of Stout Tent and elite aerial performer, and his team embarked on...
What Makes Stout Tent the Expert on Canvas Tent Maintenance and Repair
by Rebecca Carey | Aug 4, 2023 | Camping and Glamping, Canvas, Dry, Rocky Climate, Family Camping, Gear, Hot, Humid, Climates, overland-wilderness-camping, Tips & Tricks, Wet/Rainy Camping
How can you know that Stout Tent knows what they're talking about when it comes to canvas tents? There are other companies putting similar looking canvas tents on the market today, so what sets Stout Tent apart and makes them a trusted expert when it comes to the...
Expedition Camping with the Overland Sunforger Tent
by Rebecca Carey | Aug 4, 2023 | Camping and Glamping, Canvas, Destinations, Family Camping, Gear, overland-wilderness-camping, Wet/Rainy Camping
Embark on an expedition into the wilderness with the Overland Sunforger as your base camp. Base camp camping is an age-old tradition for wildnerness enthusiasts and adventurers alike. And for those seeking the ultimate base camp experience, there's no better...
Stargazing in a Stargazer Pro Tent
by Rebecca Carey | Aug 3, 2023 | Camping and Glamping, Destinations, Dry, Rocky Climate, Family Camping, Tips & Tricks
Stargazing in a Stargazer Camping in the great outdoors offers so many new experiences including stargazing! One that can’t be “overlooked” is the chance to explore all the wonders of the night sky. Here are some tips to consider when looking to enhance your nighttime...
WHY IS MY CANVAS TENT LEAKING?
by Rebecca Carey | Jul 28, 2023 | Hot, Humid, Climates, Tips & Tricks
Is Your Canvas Tent Leaking? Don't worry! We haven’t met a leak in any of our tents that we couldn’t fix with this checklist. Most leaks are simply from setups that need some tweaking. Here are some common causes of tent leakage and how to remedy them. Puncture Hole -...
PREVENTING AND TREATING MOLD ON YOUR CANVAS TENT
by Rebecca Carey | Jul 28, 2023 | Canvas, Gear, General Information, Guides, Hot, Humid, Climates, overland-wilderness-camping, Tips & Tricks, Wet/Rainy Camping
Stout Tent canvas is treated to be both waterproof and mold resistant. Still, your tent needs your help to stay mold and mildew free. In the following pages, you'll find easy and practical tips to follow. If you do not have a Stout Tent, you can tell if your tent has...
Choosing the Perfect Campsite for Your Family Camping Trip
by Rebecca Carey | Jul 20, 2023 | Camping and Glamping
Choosing the right campsite for your family's unique needs can make or break your family camping adventure. Stout Tent offers a range of spacious tents that are spacious enough for the whole family. However, the right campsite can still make all the difference in...
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