tent maintenance Archives

TOP 5 WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR CANVAS TENT

by Rebecca Carey | Sep 11, 2024 | Canvas, Gear, General Information, Guides, Hot, Humid, Climates, overland-wilderness-camping, Tips & Tricks, Wet/Rainy Camping

Five Ways to Protect Your Canvas and Prolong the Longevity of Your Tent

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...

PREVENTING AND TREATING MOLD ON YOUR CANVAS TENT

by Rebecca Carey | Jul 28, 2023 | Canvas, Gear, General Information, Guides, Hot, Humid, Climates, overland-wilderness-camping, Tips & Tricks, Wet/Rainy Camping

Stout Tent canvas is treated to be both waterproof and mold resistant. Still, your tent needs your help to stay mold and mildew free. In the following pages, you'll find easy and practical tips to follow. If you do not have a Stout Tent, you can tell if your tent has...

Treating Your Canvas Tent Properly

by Rebecca Carey | May 19, 2021 | Canvas, General Information, Guides

Treating Your Canvas Tent Properly Not all canvas tents are created, or treated, equally. Treating a canvas tent correctly is complicated, but skipping parts of the process can lead to leaking and mold growth as well as other damage. Improperly treated canvas is...

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...

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...

The New Standard in Professional Wall Tents

Mar 12, 2026

Discover the all-new Stout Canvas Wall Tent—engineered for professional durability, ease of setup, and heavy-duty outdoor use. From luxury event lodging to our official partnership with Scouting America, learn why the industry is shifting to Stout Tent for the ultimate basecamp experience.

Stout Tent vs. White Duck Outdoors: Why Field-Tested Engineering Wins for Long-Term Glamping

Mar 3, 2026

Is the White Duck Avalon actually cheaper than a Stout Pro? We take you behind the scenes at our glamping village, The Oasis at the Gorge, to compare real-world durability, the hidden costs of fireproofing, and why a true double-wall system is a non-negotiable for professional operators.