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...
Safari Wall Tent vs Bell Tent: 3 Questions to Help You Choose
by Rebecca Carey | Jun 17, 2020 | Canvas, Entrepreneurs, Guides
Purchasing a canvas tent is an investment and if you choose the right one, it can last a lifetime, which is why canvas tents are often dubbed "The Heirloom Tent". So, where do you begin when deciding which canvas tent to buy? Typically, the very first thing people...
Why You Should NEVER Use Vinegar or Bleach on Canvas
by Rebecca Carey | May 20, 2020 | Canvas, Experts, Guides, How To, Tips & Tricks
Why You Should Never Use Vinegar or Bleach on Canvas Do you have mold on your canvas tent or pop-up trailer and want to clean it off without damaging the tent? Mold growth is the most common way that a hearty canvas tent can be taken down. It's caused by a combination...
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...
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...
Musical Festival Camping: Hacks You Need to Know
by Rebecca Carey | Feb 3, 2020 | Camping, Destinations, Events, Experts, Festival Camping, Gear, Guides, How To, Tips & Tricks
Take it from the Camping Pros - 10 Camping Hacks for Music Festival Goers Camping out at your favorite music festival is a great way to absorb the energy and vibes in that environment. Here are some great tips and hacks, so plan ahead and have fun! 1. BYO shower. A...
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...
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...
How to Setup a Canvas Bell Tent from Stout Tent
by Rebecca Carey | Nov 18, 2015 | Canvas, Entrepreneurs, Guides
How to Setup a Canvas Bell Tent from Stout Tent People don't seem to believe us when we tell them just how easy it actually is to set up one of tents! So, we've put together a 5-minute video outlining the simple steps in how to setup a canvas bell tent. Now you can...
‘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...
Outstanding in the Field
by Rebecca Carey | Oct 29, 2014 | Destinations, Events
Outstanding in the Field We were beyond honored to be a part of Agritopia's Outstanding in the Field dinner! It is always so great to see everything come together so flawlessly. Photo Credit: Siegel Thurston Photography Outstanding in the Field was created by Jim...
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 -...
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,...
Bell Tent Luau
by Rebecca Carey | Jul 18, 2014 | Decor
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...
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