How to prevent package theft Your new Stout Tent is an investment. Preserving that investment starts right when you click "Place Order." In our experience, the easiest, most full-proof way to prevent your package from being stolen at delivery is to select "delivery...
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Glamping Edition
by Rebecca Carey | May 6, 2020 | Decor, Gear, Guides, Tips & Tricks
Mother's Day Gift Guide: Glamping Edition Check out our staff picks in our Mother's Day Gift Guide, Glamping Edition! Treat that special lady with the an outdoor gift she'll love! Stephanie's Gift Ideas (Assistant Director of Stout Tent) One of my favorite Sonnet...
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...
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...
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...
Tents & Tariffs – Why U.S.-Based Outdoor Companies are Feeling the Strain
by Rebecca Carey | May 8, 2025 | Camping and Glamping
Like most U.S.-based outdoor companies, Stout Tent is feeling the heavy strain of a new challenge: steep trade tariffs. Trade tariffs and disrupted supply chains have made sourcing high-quality canvas more expensive and unpredictable than ever, disproportionately...
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...
25 Gifts for Men Who Love Camping
by Rebecca Carey | Dec 19, 2018 | Camping, Gear, Guides, Tips & Tricks
25 Gifts for Men Who Love Camping Struggling to find a gift for the man in your life who wants nothing more than the earth, air and water? We know the feeling so here's some help! Below are 25 of our favorite gifts for men who love to be outside: Hiking, camping,...
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...
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...
How Do You Heat a Canvas Tent?
by Rebecca Carey | Apr 5, 2020 | Camping, Canvas, Dry, Rocky Climate, Entrepreneurs, Experts, Gear, Guides, Hot, Humid, Climates, How To, overland-wilderness-camping, Snowy Climates, Tips & Tricks, Wet/Rainy Camping
3 WAYS TO HEAT YOUR CANVAS TENT There are a few different ways to heat a canvas tent and we're putting them all here for you! We set up thousands of tents each year for music festivals and other glamping events, safe to say we've learned a thing or two about keeping...
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...
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...
Why Buy a Tent Fly?
by Rebecca Carey | Apr 1, 2021 | Camping, Camping and Glamping, Decor, Family Camping, Gear, Glamping
Why Buy a Tent Fly? If you’ve been searching for a Stout Bell Tent, then you may have noticed our new eye-catching tent fly! Below are answers to some frequently asked questions that will help you shop with confidence. Q: Why do I need a tent fly? A: While you...
Disinfecting Your Campsite in a COVID Wary World
by Rebecca Carey | Apr 16, 2021 | COVID-19
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 and bacteria can live on hard surfaces for 24 hours or longer and we often spread them without knowing it....
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