Advantages of a 4 Season Tent Just because a tent has the option for a stove does not mean it's a true 4 season tent. If you want to try your hand at winter/snow camping, know the difference. Architecture NO SQUARES. NO ARCHES. True 4 season tents are built with...
A Hearth and Home in the Great Outdoors
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...
What Kind of Floor You Should Use In Your Bell Tent
by Rebecca Carey | Apr 20, 2020 | Canvas, Decor, Entrepreneurs, Glamping, Guides, How To, Tips & Tricks
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...
Comparing the Stout Tent 6M Pro Bell Tent and the Kodiak Cabin Tent: A Review by Gavin Roberts of Western Wing
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,...
How to Clean Your Tent After Burning Man
by Rebecca Carey | May 23, 2023 | Camping, Camping and Glamping, Canvas, Destinations, Dry, Rocky Climate, Festival Camping, Gear, How To, Rocky Climate, Tips & Tricks
The Burning Man Festival is famous for the Playa Dust that coats EVERYTHING.
Safari Wall Tent Vs Bell Tent – 3 Question to Ask Yourself When Choosing a Tent
by Rebecca Carey | Jun 17, 2020 | Canvas, Entrepreneurs, Guides
Purchasing a canvas tent is an investment and if you choose the right one, it can last a lifetime, which is why canvas tents are often dubbed "The Heirloom Tent". So, where do you begin when deciding which canvas tent to buy? Typically, the very first thing people...
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...
25 Gifts for Women Who Love Camping
by Rebecca Carey | Dec 20, 2018 | Camping and Glamping, Gear, Glamping, Guides, Tips & Tricks
25 Gifts for Women Who Love Camping Hiking mountains, camping in deserts, cruising across the country experiencing van life, or glamping. If you have women in your life live for wanderlust and love the outdoors, there is something on this list for them! 25 amazing...
How to Stay Warm in a Tent
by Heather Anne | Jan 9, 2021 | Canvas, Experts, First Look, How To, Snowy Climates, Tips & Tricks
How to Stay Warm in a Tent The winter of ‘88 the thermometer froze at -30 and the wind chill was rumored to be -60. We were 30 miles up a dirt road, far from any telephone or power lines. It wasn’t the edge of the world, but you could see it from there. Rumor had it...
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...
Outdoor Professional Perks: Pro-Deals and Ambassadorships
by Patrick Wiley | Feb 12, 2021 | Gear, Tips & Tricks
Outdoor Professional Perks: Pro-Deals and Ambassadorships I have been formally participating in outdoor recreation for two decades and teaching wilderness skills for 13 years - emergency wilderness survival, wildlife tracking, traditional crafts, and more. During that...
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...
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...
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...
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