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 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...
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...
Five Ways to Protect Your Canvas and Prolong the Longevity of Your Tent
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...
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...
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...
Picture this: a serene natural setting, the crackling campfire, your family's laughter filling the air, and a sense of togetherness like never before. Family camping in a Stout Tent isn't just a weekend activity; it's an inexpensive and fun way for families with young...
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...
The Burning Man Festival is famous for the Playa Dust that coats EVERYTHING.
How to Store Your Canvas Tent If you're looking how to store your canvas tent, then we are here to help! With so much experience in sewing and repairing tents, we rarely come across something we can’t fix. However, in the rare case that a tent is too far gone, many...
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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....
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...
Will a Stout Tent Bell Tent fare better than a Kodiac Cabin Tent in the great outdoors? When it comes to outdoor adventures like hunting, camping, and base camping, finding the perfect canvas tent can make or break your experience. In a recent YouTube video,...
Bell Tent Glamping in Maine Bell Tent Glamping at Hermit Island in Maine provides a perfect family...
Are you heading out for your first camping trip of the season? Here's a look at ours and what we...
So what is "seasoning" anyway? Seasoning (sometimes called "weathering") your tent is simply...
Don't let a stuck zipper get between you and your bell tent. The good news is that Stout Tent will...
