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...
Stout Tent Stories: Family Camping Glam Bake
by Rebecca Carey | Oct 19, 2020 | Camping and Glamping, Decor, Stout Tent Stories
Stout Tent Stories: Family Camping Glam Bake Guest Post By: Jessica Medeiros The trip to Bull Point takes us through the coastal downtown of Jamestown, RI: ice cream shops and charming storefronts overlooking boats bobbing on their moorings in the Narragansett Bay....
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...
Bell Tent Glamping in Maine
by Ruthie Laroche | Jul 21, 2022 | Camping and Glamping
Bell Tent Glamping in Maine Bell Tent Glamping at Hermit Island in Maine provides a perfect family getaway. Here's how to be sure to get a great fit! How can you ensure your bell tent will fit on a standard campground site? When I think of camping (or...
Stout Tent Stories: Little Schooner Studios
by Rebecca Carey | Nov 8, 2020 | Entrepreneurs, Stout Tent Stories
Stout Tent Stories is a collection of real experiences from real Stout Tent customers who were bold enough to bring their vision to life. Stout Tent Stories: Little Schooner Studios Who We Are Little Schooner Studios is a creative duo focused on fusing nature and...
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...
2020 Camping Music Festivals: Where to Go and Camping Hacks You Need to Know
by Rebecca Carey | Jan 21, 2020 | Destinations, Destinations, Tips & Tricks
Music festival season is ramping up NOW. Unique festivals all across the country are announcing their lineups and preparing to offer attendees a mix of great music, culture, art and immersive...
White Aspen Glamping in Washington State
by Rebecca Carey | Jul 28, 2019 | Destinations, Entrepreneurs, Glamping, Glamping Business, Stout Tent Stories
White Aspen Glamping in Washington State Brandy McMahon is providing the White Aspen Glamping experience for guests on the top of a mountain just outside of Leavenworth, Washington. Like many who find their way to their dreams, hers is a journey. Discovering a Need As...
PREVENTING AND TREATING MOLD ON YOUR CANVAS TENT
by Rebecca Carey | Jul 28, 2023 | Canvas, Gear, General Information, Guides, Hot, Humid, Climates, overland-wilderness-camping, Tips & Tricks, Wet/Rainy Camping
Stout Tent canvas is treated to be both waterproof and mold resistant. Still, your tent needs your help to stay mold and mildew free. In the following pages, you'll find easy and practical tips to follow. If you do not have a Stout Tent, you can tell if your tent has...
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...
Stout Tent Stories featuring Rituel Nature Refuge
by Rebecca Carey | Dec 15, 2020 | Destinations, Entrepreneurs, Glamping Business, Stout Tent Stories
Stout Tent Stories: Rituel Nature Refuge An invitation. When we sat down to talk with Eve Gaines, owner and creator of Rituel Nature Refuge, that was the word that kept coming to me. She has created a breathtaking, 20 acre oasis of invitation for exploration, healing,...
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...
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...
What is a Sibley Tent?
by Rebecca Carey | Jan 5, 2016 | Canvas, Guides
What is a Sibley Tent? The Bell tent’s history begins as an adaptation to the Sibley tent. This tent was originally designed by Henry Hopkins Sibley in 1856 while serving as an Officer of the US Army. He had observed the Native American Tipi’s during Frontier duty in...
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...
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