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...
10 Romantic Camping Destinations
by Rebecca Carey | Apr 23, 2021 | Camping, Destinations
10 Romantic Camping Destinations When you're ready for a little romance, what's better than discovering a brand new, romantic, camping destination? Don't believe us? Check out these 10 Romantic Camping Destinations below! 1. Wai’anapanapa, Hawaii Located...
TOP 5 WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR CANVAS TENT
by Rebecca Carey | Sep 11, 2024 | Canvas, Gear, General Information, Guides, Hot, Humid, Climates, overland-wilderness-camping, Tips & Tricks, Wet/Rainy Camping
Five Ways to Protect Your Canvas and Prolong the Longevity of Your Tent
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...
Wild Air Healing
by Heather Anne | Feb 23, 2021 | COVID-19
Wild Air Healing There is a classic picture of me in my mother’s old photo books. 6 years old. Cherry nosed, sick with the cold and flu. Bundled up in two layers of wool long underwear, scarf pulled up past my chin, bright yellow beanie pulled down to my eyes. In the...
Survivalist Stories: Me Woman. Me Make Fire.
by Heather Anne | Jul 21, 2021 | Experts
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...
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...
“Outdoor Professional” Perks, Part 2
by Patrick Wiley | May 3, 2021 | Experts, How To
"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...
Stout Tent Stories featuring The Land in California
by Rebecca Carey | Jan 4, 2021 | Destinations, Entrepreneurs, First Look, Glamping Business, Stout Tent Stories
Stout Tent Stories is a collection of real experiences from real Stout Tent customers who have taken Glamping to the next level, and are building a thriving business in this growing industry. The Land - Philo, CA SPOTLIGHT ON "THE LAND" A self-described,...
Outstanding in the Field
by Rebecca Carey | Oct 29, 2014 | Destinations, Events
Outstanding in the Field We were beyond honored to be a part of Agritopia's Outstanding in the Field dinner! It is always so great to see everything come together so flawlessly. Photo Credit: Siegel Thurston Photography Outstanding in the Field was created by Jim...
Bell Tent Luau
by Rebecca Carey | Jul 18, 2014 | Decor
Bell Tent Luau Stout Tent helped out with a bell tent luau for a large community Luau here in Arizona. It was a perfect evening. There were Hawaiian dancers, flame throwers, and live music. We even set up a kid's craft table inside of one of our Stout Tent 5000...
Seasoning Your Canvas Bell Tent
by Rebecca Carey | Jun 13, 2022 | Camping, Camping and Glamping, Canvas, Gear
So what is "seasoning" anyway? Seasoning (sometimes called "weathering") your tent is simply another way to describe the process of making your canvas tent water-proof. A bell tent is made by sewing panels of canvas together. The holes left behind by the needle are...
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...
Eliminate Zipper Problems – Canvas Bell Tents
by Rebecca Carey | Apr 22, 2022 | Camping and Glamping, Canvas, Tips & Tricks
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 your zipper problems in five easy steps. Stout Tent is the only company that uses High-Quality #10 Plastic Molded Zippers for our tent doors and...
WHY IS MY CANVAS TENT LEAKING?
by Rebecca Carey | Jul 28, 2023 | Hot, Humid, Climates, Tips & Tricks
Is Your Canvas Tent Leaking? Don't worry! We haven’t met a leak in any of our tents that we couldn’t fix with this checklist. Most leaks are simply from setups that need some tweaking. Here are some common causes of tent leakage and how to remedy them....
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