"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...
11 Ways to Get the Most From Outdoor Gear Reviews
by Patrick Wiley | Mar 16, 2021 | Dry, Rocky Climate, Experts, Gear
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...
Campsite Recipe: Dutch Oven Corned Beef and Cabbage
by Rebecca Carey | Mar 15, 2021 | Camping, How To, Tips & Tricks
Campsite Recipe: Dutch Oven Corned Beef and Cabbage For many, corned beef and cabbage is the highlight of St. Patrick's day. Now, with this campsite recipe, you won't have to miss out on this mainstay of the Irish holiday while out at camp! Pull out your Dutch...
Half Broke Horse, Wild Women
by Heather Anne | Mar 8, 2021 | Experts
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...
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...
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...
10 Tips for Camping Safely During COVID-19
by Rebecca Carey | Jan 29, 2021 | Experts, Guides, How To, Tips & Tricks
10 Tips for Camping Safely During COVID-19 Â 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...
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...
The Expert Guide to Cold Weather Clothes
by Heather Anne | Dec 30, 2020 | Experts, Gear
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...
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...
Recreational Winter Camping Essentials
by Rebecca Carey | Dec 9, 2020 | Gear, Tips & Tricks
Recreational Winter Camping Essentials If you typically put away your camping gear once summer has ended, you’re missing out. With the right gear recreational winter camping can be as easy as any other season, if maybe a little more work for the reward. Here's a list...
Stout Tent Backorders: FAQ
by Rebecca Carey | Dec 6, 2020 | General Information, Guides
Why have Stout Tents been on backorder? Some of you have reached out over the last few months asking why Stout's bell tents for camping and glamping have been so hard to come by, with the wait for arrival sometimes weeks long. We get it! It can be confusing,...
Learn the Advantages of a 4 Season Tent
by CStout | Sep 28, 2020 | Camping, Canvas, Gear, Guides, How To
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...
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...
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...
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