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: 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...
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...
Expedition Camping with the Overland Sunforger Tent
by Rebecca Carey | Aug 4, 2023 | Camping and Glamping, Canvas, Destinations, Family Camping, Gear, overland-wilderness-camping, Wet/Rainy Camping
Embark on an expedition into the wilderness with the Overland Sunforger as your base camp. Base camp camping is an age-old tradition for wildnerness enthusiasts and adventurers alike. And for those seeking the ultimate base camp experience, there's no better...
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...
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...
Why You Should NEVER Use Vinegar or Bleach on Canvas
by Rebecca Carey | May 20, 2020 | Canvas, Experts, Guides, How To, Tips & Tricks
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...
Outdoor Professional Perks: Pro-Deals and Ambassadorships
by Patrick Wiley | Feb 12, 2021 | Gear, Tips & Tricks
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 - emergency wilderness survival, wildlife tracking, traditional crafts, and more. During that...
What Kind of Floor You Should Use In Your Bell Tent
by Rebecca Carey | Apr 20, 2020 | Canvas, Decor, Entrepreneurs, Glamping, Guides, How To, Tips & Tricks
What Kind of Floor You Should Use In Your Bell Tent Using a tent is an essential piece to your glamping adventure. We've had SO many customers send us their solutions for rugs (thank you!), and I have to share a few of those that might be interesting to everyone....
Plan a Backyard Camping Adventure
by Rebecca Carey | Mar 29, 2020 | Camping and Glamping, Decor, Destinations, Family Camping, Guides, How To, Tips & Tricks
Plan a Backyard Camping Adventure It's been a strange year and most of us are now staying home. Trips have been canceled and festivals postponed, so now is the perfect time to plan a backyard camping adventure!. Kids (and adults too!) love anything that's different...
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...
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,...
Safari Wall Tent Vs Bell Tent – 3 Question to Ask Yourself When Choosing a Tent
by Rebecca Carey | Jun 17, 2020 | Canvas, Entrepreneurs, Guides
Purchasing a canvas tent is an investment and if you choose the right one, it can last a lifetime, which is why canvas tents are often dubbed "The Heirloom Tent". So, where do you begin when deciding which canvas tent to buy? Typically, the very first thing people...
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...
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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