Thinking of launching a luxury mountain retreat in Asheville, Gatlinburg, or the Blue Ridge? From mastering sloped terrain with the perfect tent platform to selecting moisture-resistant bell tents, this guide covers the essentials for building a successful glamping business in the heart of the Smokies.
Start a Backyard Glamping Business: A Quick ROI Guide
by CStout | May 6, 2026 | Glamping, Glamping Business
Want to turn your spare land into a revenue stream? Discover how starting a backyard glamping business is the fastest way to pay off your guest house alternative while providing a unique stay for travelers.
The Midwest Agritourism & Farm Stay Guide
by CStout | Apr 25, 2026 | Glamping, Glamping Business
Looking to diversify your farm or vineyard income in the Midwest? From Traverse City to Door County, learn how to turn your acreage into a luxury agritourism destination. This guide covers tent platforms, durable bell tents, and the ROI strategies every rural landowner needs to know to launch a professional resort.
From Acreage to Assets: The Hill Country Guide to Building a 6-Digit Glamping Resort
by CStout | Apr 16, 2026 | Glamping, Glamping Business
Thinking of opening a glamping resort in Fredericksburg or Wimberley? From calculating ROI to building the perfect tent platform, this guide covers everything land owners need to know about launching a 6-digit business with Stout Tent’s professional-grade bell tents.
Create a Reading Sanctuary: Your Backyard Escape Guide
by CStout | May 20, 2026 | Glamping, Glamping Business
Looking for a quiet place to escape? Discover how to design a backyard reading sanctuary in a bell tent—the perfect tech-free zone for deep focus, meditation, and rest.
Desert Gold: The Landowner’s Guide to Profitable Glamping in the Southwest
by CStout | Apr 18, 2026 | Glamping, Glamping Business
Ready to turn your Southwest acreage into a high-desert sanctuary? From the red rocks of Sedona and Moab to the vast horizons of Joshua Tree and Terlingua, discover how to build a durable glamping business. We cover the essentials: high-UV protection bell tents, heat-managing platforms, and the ROI strategies built for the desert.
Create an Outdoor Office: The Bell Tent Sanctuary Guide
by CStout | May 13, 2026 | Glamping, Glamping Business
Need a quiet place to work? Skip the home renovation and discover how an outdoor office in a bell tent provides the perfect balance of fresh air and professional focus for the remote worker.
The PNW Glamping Guide: Building a Year-Round Sanctuary in the Great
by CStout | Apr 21, 2026 | Glamping, Glamping Business, Wet/Rainy Camping
Thinking of launching a year-round glamping sanctuary near Olympic National Park, the Columbia River Gorge, or Mount Rainier? From eco-friendly tent platforms that protect the forest floor to heavy-duty bell tents built for the “Big Rain,” this guide covers everything PNW landowners need to know about building a durable, high-revenue adventure basecamp.
Tents & Tariffs – Why US-Based Outdoor Firms are Feeling the Strain
by Rebecca Carey | May 8, 2025 | Camping and Glamping
Like most U.S.-based outdoor companies, Stout Tent is feeling the heavy strain of a new challenge: steep trade tariffs. Trade tariffs and disrupted supply chains have made sourcing high-quality canvas more expensive and unpredictable than ever, disproportionately...
Comparing the Stout Tent 6M Pro Bell Tent and the Kodiak Cabin Tent
by Rebecca Carey | Sep 11, 2024 | Camping, Canvas, Climates, Family Camping, Gear
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,...
Are You Cut Out for Cold Weather Camping?
by Rebecca Carey | Jan 2, 2024 | Camping and Glamping, Destinations, Experts, overland-wilderness-camping, Snowy Climates, Tips & Tricks
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...
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...
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...
Stargazing in a Stargazer Pro Tent
by Rebecca Carey | Aug 3, 2023 | Camping and Glamping, Destinations, Dry, Rocky Climate, Family Camping, Tips & Tricks
Stargazing in a Stargazer Camping in the great outdoors offers so many new experiences including stargazing! One that can’t be “overlooked” is the chance to explore all the wonders of the night sky. Here are some tips to consider when looking to enhance your nighttime...
10 Places To Camp Near a Brewery
by Rebecca Carey | Mar 5, 2021 | Destinations, Festival Camping, Guides
10 Places To Camp Near a Brewery There are so many different ways to enjoy a brewery: tours, beer tasting, great food, and fun events! Check out these 10 places to camp near a brewery. 1. Big Sky, Montana: Lone Peak Brewery / Red Cliff Campground Nestled under...
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