11 Ways to Get the Most From Outdoor Gear Reviews Understanding how to navigate outdoor gear reviews is an important skill for those of us who spend a lot of time and money on gear. In the 20 years I have formally participated in Outdoor Recreation, I have...
The Expert Guide to Cold Weather Clothes I’m full time outside these days, living in my beautiful Stout tent and working outside in a nature based forest school where our classroom is another Stout tent. I’m back to my Montana wilderness roots and it feels good. When...
Half Broke Horse, Wild Women Green Broke Rodeo No matter how long and severe the winter is, Spring always comes. Growing up, that could sometimes be hard to believe; my life's limited span was offset by the timeline of short noir days of deep Montana winter. Winter...
How to Prevent Tent Condensation Some people think that tent condensation happens to everyone. This line of thinking is typically from people using a synthetic material, versus canvas. The Cotton canvas used in Stout Tents is breathable, so condensation is less of an...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
10 Tips for Camping Safely During COVID-19 A camping trip can be a relief and support in these challenging COVID-19 days, but what are the best options for getting out there and camping safely? Planning ahead of your trip is more important than ever, with each state...
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...
How to Store Your Canvas Tent If you're looking how to store your canvas tent, then we are here to help! With so much experience in sewing and repairing tents, we rarely come across something we can’t fix. However, in the rare case that a tent is too far gone, many...
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...
"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...
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...
Cold Weather Camping isn't for Everyone, For our extreme campers, hunters, and wild-life...
What is Glamping? Glamping is where nature meets modern luxury. It provides a way for...
True Survival, from Rwanda to a Bell Tent True Survival Goes Beyond Circumstance One month ago, I...
Survivalist Stories: Me Woman. Me Make Fire. What is it about being young that you think it's fun...
