Cold Weather Camping isn't for Everyone, For our extreme campers, hunters, and wild-life survualists, it's a time to test your limits and experience a side of nature few humans ever witwitnessness. Experienced outdoorsman understand that proper preparation 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...
‘Oh So Boho’ Glamping Birthday Party
by Rebecca Carey | Dec 16, 2014 | Decor, Entrepreneurs
'Oh So Boho' Glamping Birthday Party We were thrilled to be a part of Kelly Kriger, of Whatchawant Design's daughter's glamping birthday party. It was an amazing event! Kelly collaborated with her friend and neighbor, Angela Marie Events, and the fantastic photography...
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...
How to Clean Your Tent After Burning Man
by Rebecca Carey | May 23, 2023 | Camping, Camping and Glamping, Canvas, Destinations, Dry, Rocky Climate, Festival Camping, Gear, How To, Rocky Climate, Tips & Tricks
The Burning Man Festival is famous for the Playa Dust that coats EVERYTHING.
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...
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...
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...
Storybook Wedding with Glamping Tents
by Rebecca Carey | Apr 22, 2016 | Events, Glamping, Tips & Tricks
Storybook Napa Wedding With Bell Tents We cannot get enough of this storybook Napa Wedding made beautiful with bell tents! With so many options for adding that personal touch to your glamping site, these pictures feature a few ways in which our Stout Tent Glamping...
Learn the Advantages of a 4 Season Tent
by CStout | Sep 28, 2020 | Camping, Canvas, Gear, Guides, How To
Advantages of a 4 Season Tent Just because a tent has the option for a stove does not mean it's a true 4 season tent. If you want to try your hand at winter/snow camping, know the difference. Architecture NO SQUARES. NO ARCHES. True 4 season tents are built with...
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...
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....
Outside the Club? Head to the Wild.
by Heather Anne | May 21, 2021 | Experts, First Look
Outside the Club? Head to the Wild. My six-year-old heart wanted more than anything to be in the Soapbox Club. My older brother and the neighbor girl up the mountain formed it. They had brightly colored plastic soapboxes, you know, like the ones you used to use for...
Fall Glamping Decor
by Rebecca Carey | Oct 29, 2014 | Decor, Entrepreneurs
Fall Glamping Decor There's just something about a canvas bell tent that brings out the aspiring photographer in all of us. They're not just incredible four season tents, built to survive harsh conditions and stand the test of time, bell tents are also beautiful -...
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...
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