I've been an avid outdoor woman my entire adult life. I was a lover of the outdoors as a kid as well, but I'm going to start with the time I took ownership of that love by committing to make the great outdoors our home. My husband Adam and I have hiked thousands of...
“Outdoor Professional” Perks, Part 2
by Patrick Wiley | May 3, 2021 | Experts, How To
"Outdoor Professional" Perks, Part 2 Influencers, Affiliate Links, and Contracts If you have not had a chance to read part one of this two-part series, I will encourage you to explore my earlier post about Pro-Deals and Ambassadorships as they are two of the most...
How I Failed My First Glamping Gig
by CStout | Oct 18, 2020 | Entrepreneurs, Glamping, Stout Tent Stories
How I Failed My First Glamping Gig The Beginning of an Opportunity In the early days of Stout Tent, we were renting tents as a way for people to “try before you buy”. Back then not many people had actually seen bell tents in person! The response was tremendous and 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...
How I Started Stout Tent
by CStout | Oct 5, 2020 | Entrepreneurs, Glamping Business, Stout Tent Stories
ORIGINS: The Beginning of Stout Tent Starting Stout Tent changed my life and it was always my dream not just to share these beautiful tents with people, but to share the possibility of what could be. For as long as I can remember I have been excited about a...
Seasoning your Canvas Tent?
by Rebecca Carey | Jul 16, 2020 | Canvas, Guides, Tips & Tricks
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...
How to Prevent Tent Condensation
by Rebecca Carey | Feb 17, 2020 | Camping and Glamping, Canvas, Climates, Experts, Gear, Guides, Hot, Humid, Climates, Tips & Tricks, Wet/Rainy Camping
How to Prevent Tent Condensation Some people think that tent condensation happens to everyone. This line of thinking is typically from people using a synthetic material, versus canvas. The Cotton canvas used in Stout Tents is breathable, so condensation is less of an...
How to Store Your Canvas Tent
by Rebecca Carey | Feb 17, 2020 | Camping and Glamping, Canvas, Entrepreneurs, Experts, Festival Camping, Gear, Guides, How To, Tips & Tricks
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...
Gifts for Kids Who Love Adventure
by Rebecca Carey | Dec 18, 2018 | Gear, Guides
Gifts for Kids Who Love Adventure Are you gift shopping for a kid in your life who loves adventure? Don't worry, we've got you covered with 25 Gifts for kids who love ADVENTURE: camping, nature, and playing outdoors. 1 - Underdog Games: Trekking The National Parks...
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