What Kind of Floor You Should Use In Your Bell Tent Using a tent is an essential piece to your glamping adventure. We've had SO many customers send us their solutions for rugs (thank you!), and I have to share a few of those that might be interesting to everyone....
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...
First Camping Trip of the Season- Our gear list
by Ruthie Laroche | Jun 14, 2022 | Camping, Camping and Glamping, Destinations, Gear
Are you heading out for your first camping trip of the season? Here's a look at ours and what we brought with us. This winter seemed to last a little longer in New England, and by the time the snow melted, I was ready for spring. I found a quaint campground...
9 Layers For Winter Camping
by Rebecca Carey | Dec 20, 2020 | Gear, overland-wilderness-camping, Tips & Tricks
9 Layers For Winter Camping Winter camping is a one-of-a-kind experience. The campsites aren't overly crowded, and the views of the snow covered landscape can be simply amazing! Skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing are just some of the fun activities to think about...
Father’s Day Gift Guide for the Mountain Biking Dad
by Rebecca Carey | May 23, 2020 | Gear, Tips & Tricks
The Ultimate Gift List for the Mountain Biking Dad Obviously Jim (Stout) loves camping, (hello family tent business) but you might not know he's also an avid mountain biker. I sent the kids to pick his brain on the best gifts for mountain bikers and they came back...
Musical Festival Camping: Hacks You Need to Know
by Rebecca Carey | Feb 3, 2020 | Camping, Destinations, Events, Experts, Festival Camping, Gear, Guides, How To, Tips & Tricks
Take it from the Camping Pros - 10 Camping Hacks for Music Festival Goers Camping out at your favorite music festival is a great way to absorb the energy and vibes in that environment. Here are some great tips and hacks, so plan ahead and have fun! 1. BYO shower. A...
Seasoning your Canvas Tent?
by Rebecca Carey | Jul 16, 2020 | Canvas, Guides, Tips & Tricks
Some manufacturers recommend that you set a tent up and spray it with water in order to allow the fibers to shrink and to close-up/seal. You'll have some leaks and drips the first time, but once its soaked and then dried, it won't happen again. (Until it's time to...
Eliminate Zipper Problems – Canvas Bell Tents
by Rebecca Carey | Apr 22, 2022 | Camping and Glamping, Canvas, Tips & Tricks
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...
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...
Top 5 Glamping Retreats on our Bucket List
by Rebecca Carey | Jun 15, 2020 | Destinations, Destinations
Glamping is officially in the dictionary, confirming that the once trendy word for 'camping in luxury' has proven its legitimacy and it's here to stay. But like most things on an upward trend, a lot of options to try out glamping popped up fast, so how do you narrow...
10 Places To Camp Near a Brewery
by Rebecca Carey | Mar 5, 2021 | Destinations, Festival Camping, Guides
10 Places To Camp Near a Brewery There are so many different ways to enjoy a brewery: tours, beer tasting, great food, and fun events! Check out these 10 places to camp near a brewery. 1. Big Sky, Montana: Lone Peak Brewery / Red Cliff Campground Nestled under...
How Do You Heat a Canvas Tent?
by Rebecca Carey | Apr 5, 2020 | Camping, Canvas, Dry, Rocky Climate, Entrepreneurs, Experts, Gear, Guides, Hot, Humid, Climates, How To, overland-wilderness-camping, Snowy Climates, Tips & Tricks, Wet/Rainy Camping
3 WAYS TO HEAT YOUR CANVAS TENT There are a few different ways to heat a canvas tent and we're putting them all here for you! We set up thousands of tents each year for music festivals and other glamping events, safe to say we've learned a thing or two about keeping...
25 Gifts for Men Who Love Camping
by Rebecca Carey | Dec 19, 2018 | Camping, Gear, Guides, Tips & Tricks
25 Gifts for Men Who Love Camping Struggling to find a gift for the man in your life who wants nothing more than the earth, air and water? We know the feeling so here's some help! Below are 25 of our favorite gifts for men who love to be outside: Hiking, camping,...
Why You Should NEVER Use Vinegar or Bleach on Canvas
by Rebecca Carey | May 20, 2020 | Canvas, Experts, Guides, How To, Tips & Tricks
Why You Should Never Use Vinegar or Bleach on Canvas Do you have mold on your canvas tent or pop-up trailer and want to clean it off without damaging the tent? Mold growth is the most common way that a hearty canvas tent can be taken down. It's caused by a combination...
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Outdoor Glamping Edition
by Rebecca Carey | May 22, 2020 | Decor, Gear, Guides, Tips & Tricks
Father's Day is almost here! Get inspired with our favorite things! Jim Stout's Gift Wish List (Owner of Stout Tent) If you're like me, the best gifts are the ones you use outdoors. Camping, hiking, biking, taking the kids out or going solo - there are so many ways to...
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