Tips & Tricks Archives

Eliminate Zipper Problems – Canvas Bell Tents

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…

Rebecca April 22, 2022

Disinfecting Your Campsite in a COVID Wary World

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…

Seana April 16, 2021

Campsite Recipe: Dutch Oven Corned Beef and Cabbage

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…

Seana March 15, 2021

Outdoor Professional Perks: Pro-Deals and Ambassadorships

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 –…

Patrick February 12, 2021

10 Tips for Camping Safely During COVID-19

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…

Seana January 29, 2021

How to Stay Warm in a Tent

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….

Heather Anne January 9, 2021

9 Layers For Winter Camping

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…

Seana December 20, 2020

Recreational Winter Camping Essentials

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…

Seana December 9, 2020

Seasoning your Canvas Tent?

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….

Seana July 16, 2020

Father’s Day Gift Guide for the Mountain Biking Dad

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…

Seana May 23, 2020

Stout Blog