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...
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...
Transform Your Property Into a Glamping Retreat Oasis
by Rebecca Carey | Oct 28, 2022 | Camping and Glamping, Destinations, Entrepreneurs, Events, Experts, Glamping
What is Glamping? Glamping is where nature meets modern luxury. It provides a way for adventure-minded tourists to reach unreachable destinations. Or it can be a nature-infused escape for folks who need some fresh air but prefer feather beds over sleeping bags....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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,...
Treating Your Canvas Tent Properly
by Rebecca Carey | May 19, 2021 | Canvas, General Information, Guides
Treating Your Canvas Tent Properly Not all canvas tents are created, or treated, equally. Treating a canvas tent correctly is complicated, but skipping parts of the process can lead to leaking and mold growth as well as other damage. Improperly treated canvas is...
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...
Glamping Anniversary Getaway
by Rebecca Carey | Oct 9, 2014 | Destinations
Glamping Anniversary Getaway Wondering what to do for next anniversary? We highly recommend borrowing this play from one of our customer's who surprised his wife with a gorgeous glamping anniversary getaway. Not only did Nick raise the bar for husbands everywhere,...
What Makes Stout Tent the Expert on Canvas Tent Maintenance and Repair
by Rebecca Carey | Aug 4, 2023 | Camping and Glamping, Canvas, Dry, Rocky Climate, Family Camping, Gear, Hot, Humid, Climates, overland-wilderness-camping, Tips & Tricks, Wet/Rainy Camping
How can you know that Stout Tent knows what they're talking about when it comes to canvas tents? There are other companies putting similar looking canvas tents on the market today, so what sets Stout Tent apart and makes them a trusted expert when it comes to the...
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...
Stout Tent Backorders: FAQ
by Rebecca Carey | Dec 6, 2020 | General Information, Guides
Why have Stout Tents been on backorder? Some of you have reached out over the last few months asking why Stout's bell tents for camping and glamping have been so hard to come by, with the wait for arrival sometimes weeks long. We get it! It can be confusing,...
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