Father's Day is almost here! Get inspired with our favorite things! Jim Stout's Gift Wish List (Owner of Stout Tent) If you're like me, the best gifts are the ones you use outdoors. Camping, hiking, biking, taking the kids out or going solo - there are so many ways to...
Soaring to New Heights: How The Durango recently played a part in an elite aerial permformance
by Rebecca Carey | Nov 20, 2023 | Camping and Glamping, Events
The Durango recently played a crucial part in the Ultimate Aerial Performance Camp - an industry gathering of some of the world's best extreme sports athletes and aerial performers. Mark, a friend of Stout Tent and elite aerial performer, and his team embarked on...
Bell Tent Glamping in Maine
by Ruthie Laroche | Jul 21, 2022 | Camping and Glamping
Bell Tent Glamping in Maine Bell Tent Glamping at Hermit Island in Maine provides a perfect family getaway. Here's how to be sure to get a great fit! How can you ensure your bell tent will fit on a standard campground site? When I think of camping (or...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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