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...
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...
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...
ConTENTment Camping is Now Part of the STOUT TENT Family!
by CStout | Oct 15, 2020 | Entrepreneurs, Stout Tent Stories
Camping Connection by Caitlyn Stout I first met Pat, former owner of Contentment Camping, at an Glamping Industry Expo. I had already sold her 60+ tents that year, and was thrilled that I was able to win her business from a direct relationship she had with a Chinese...
Gifts for Kids Who Love Adventure
by Rebecca Carey | Dec 18, 2018 | Gear, Guides
Gifts for Kids Who Love Adventure Are you gift shopping for a kid in your life who loves adventure? Don't worry, we've got you covered with 25 Gifts for kids who love ADVENTURE: camping, nature, and playing outdoors. 1 - Underdog Games: Trekking The National Parks...
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...
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...
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...
Glamping Business Upgrade – Now’s The Time!
by Rebecca Carey | Jun 28, 2021 | Camping and Glamping, Entrepreneurs, Gear, Glamping Business, The Durango
Upgrade Your Glamping or Farm Stay Business Glamping Business is Trending Up If you're fortunate enough to be running a glamping business right now, you already know the industry is trending up! In 2020 the global glamping industry was valued at $1.88 billion. By...
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,...
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 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...
Stout Tent Stories featuring Cause We Can Events
by Rebecca Carey | Jan 19, 2021 | Entrepreneurs, First Look, Glamping Business, Stout Tent Stories
Stout Tent Stories Featuring Cause We Can Events Finding companies that use Stout Tent to provide people with lifelong memories is a very rewarding part of our business. We took a moment to talk with Gabrielle Pinkerton, CEO and founder of Cause We Can Events. She...
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....
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...
Living in a Tent: Grit Required
by Heather Anne | Oct 18, 2021 | Camping and Glamping
Living in a Tent: Grit Required It isn't for everyone After someone finds out I'm living in a tent, it's only a matter of time before they work up the nerve to ask, "How do you go to the bathroom?!" But the question is written in their faces long before the words come...
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