Don't let a stuck zipper get between you and your bell tent. The good news is that Stout Tent will teach you how to fix your zipper problems in five easy steps. Stout Tent is the only company that uses High-Quality #10 Plastic Molded Zippers for our tent doors and...
How to Prevent your Package from Being Lost or Stolen
by CStout | Apr 13, 2022 | How To
How to prevent package theft Your new Stout Tent is an investment. Preserving that investment starts right when you click "Place Order." In our experience, the easiest, most full-proof way to prevent your package from being stolen at delivery is to select "delivery...
A Hearth and Home in the Great OutdoorsÂ
by Ruthie Laroche | Apr 7, 2022 | Camping, Stout Tent Stories
I've been an avid outdoor woman my entire adult life. I was a lover of the outdoors as a kid as well, but I'm going to start with the time I took ownership of that love by committing to make the great outdoors our home. My husband Adam and I have hiked thousands of...
Learning True Survival in a Bell Tent
by Heather Anne | Jan 13, 2022 | Experts
True Survival, from Rwanda to a Bell Tent True Survival Goes Beyond Circumstance One month ago, I was in balmy Rwanda, working on a medical/educational development project my Grandfather started in 1978. It was immensely transformative to stand among the resilience of...
Living in a Tent: Grit Required
by Heather Anne | Oct 18, 2021 | Camping and Glamping
Living in a Tent: Grit Required It isn't for everyone After someone finds out I'm living in a tent, it's only a matter of time before they work up the nerve to ask, "How do you go to the bathroom?!" But the question is written in their faces long before the words come...
How to Clean Mold From A Canvas Tent
by Rebecca Carey | Sep 26, 2021 | Canvas, First Look, Guides, How To
How to Clean Mold From A Canvas Tent We get so many requests for how to clean mold from a canvas tent that we've decided to share our secrets with you. However, we cannot stress enough that the best way to have a mold and mildew-free tent is through prevention and...
Survivalist Stories: Me Woman. Me Make Fire.
by Heather Anne | Jul 21, 2021 | Experts
Survivalist Stories: Me Woman. Me Make Fire. What is it about being young that you think it's fun to do dangerous, risky things? As children, the unknown is such a lure…and as we get older, it becomes such a liability. My brothers and I used to dare each other to...
Glamping in the Event Industry – The Durango Tipi
by Rebecca Carey | Jun 30, 2021 | Camping and Glamping, Entrepreneurs, First Look
Set Your Event Business Apart with a Tipi Glamping in the Event Industry  If you're keeping up with market trends, you already know the glamping is taking over the event industry! In 2020 the global industry was valued at $1.88 billion. By 2028 it's anticipated the...
Glamping Business Upgrade – Now’s The Time!
by Rebecca Carey | Jun 28, 2021 | Camping and Glamping, Entrepreneurs, Gear, Glamping Business, The Durango
Upgrade Your Glamping or Farm Stay Business  Glamping Business is Trending Up If you're fortunate enough to be running a glamping business right now, you already know the industry is trending up! In 2020 the global glamping industry was valued at $1.88 billion. By...
Outside the Club? Head to the Wild.
by Heather Anne | May 21, 2021 | Experts, First Look
Outside the Club? Head to the Wild. My six-year-old heart wanted more than anything to be in the Soapbox Club. My older brother and the neighbor girl up the mountain formed it. They had brightly colored plastic soapboxes, you know, like the ones you used to use for...
Treating Your Canvas Tent Properly
by Rebecca Carey | May 19, 2021 | Canvas, General Information, Guides
Treating Your Canvas Tent Properly Not all canvas tents are created, or treated, equally. Treating a canvas tent correctly is complicated, but skipping parts of the process can lead to leaking and mold growth as well as other damage. Improperly treated canvas is...
“Outdoor Professional” Perks, Part 2
by Patrick Wiley | May 3, 2021 | Experts, How To
"Outdoor Professional" Perks, Part 2 Influencers, Affiliate Links, and Contracts If you have not had a chance to read part one of this two-part series, I will encourage you to explore my earlier post about Pro-Deals and Ambassadorships as they are two of the most...
10 Romantic Camping Destinations
by Rebecca Carey | Apr 23, 2021 | Camping, Destinations
10 Romantic Camping Destinations When you're ready for a little romance, what's better than discovering a brand new, romantic, camping destination? Don't believe us? Check out these 10 Romantic Camping Destinations below! 1. Wai’anapanapa, Hawaii Located...
Disinfecting Your Campsite in a COVID Wary World
by Rebecca Carey | Apr 16, 2021 | COVID-19
Disinfecting Your Campsite in a COVID Wary World Just because you're in the great outdoors doesn't mean you should abandon your sanitizing habits. Some viruses and bacteria can live on hard surfaces for 24 hours or longer and we often spread them without knowing it....
Why Buy a Tent Fly?
by Rebecca Carey | Apr 1, 2021 | Camping, Camping and Glamping, Decor, Family Camping, Gear, Glamping
Why Buy a Tent Fly? If you’ve been searching for a Stout Bell Tent, then you may have noticed our new eye-catching tent fly! Below are answers to some frequently asked questions that will help you shop with confidence. Q: Why do I need a tent fly? A: While you...
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