Tented Structures - the definitive guide

TENTED STRUCTURES

When it comes to glamping accommodation, tented structures are among the most iconic available. Low set-up costs mean a good return on investment, but it is also important to factor in maintenance costs and the kind of weather conditions that will be faced at your site. Glamping’s continued rise in popularity means that there are now a large number of companies out there making incredible tented structures. With so many choices available, choosing the right accommodation for your site is easier said than done. Glamping Business Americas reporter Annie Hilton reached out to some suppliers to get you the information that you need.

Montana Canvas

MONTANA CANVAS montanacanvas.com

What is your company background? We have been in business in the Gallatin Valley of Montana for 35+ years supporting the community and providing an excellent work environment. All of our tents, aluminum frames, fly’s, and tarps are manufactured in our production facility in Belgrade, MT. Big Sky Country is the premier home for outdoor enthusiasts making this the perfect place for Montana Canvas!

What structures do you offer? Montana Canvas offer various tents, aluminum internal frames and top flys. We do not offer wood frames, decks, bathrooms or interior furnishings.

How would you describe your Unique Selling Point? Montana Canvas manufactures each and every tent to order and offers fully custom tents! Many customers choose us because of our proven quality and USA-made craftsmanship. We offer sizes from 8’x10’ all the way up to 18’x23’. We currently offer two Glamping models in three package ways. A 12’x14’ Luxury model and a 14’x20’ Suite model. You can purchase it in one of three package ways: Package A is complete with tent, frame and fly. Package B is tent, internal tent frame and then just the fly - you would then need to build a wood structure for the top fly. Package C is the tent and fly, needing to build a wood frame to support the top fly and the main tent. What maintenance is required to keep your structures in top condition? Montana Canvas uses tent fabrics that are all treated for mold, mildew and meet the CPAI-84 California Fire guidelines. The tent fabric is a cotton and polyester blended fabric that has a vinyl coating that cleans up well.

How long does it take to create and assemble your structures? Montana Canvas builds the tents, internal aluminum frames and top flys. Once customers have the deck constructed and the site completely prepped, set up can be done on a 12x14 Luxury model Package A in roughly two hours. Customers that choose to go with package B or C, have significantly more construction time as they construct the wood framing of their choice.

What is the lifespan of your structures? This depends on the area you are placing them and whether you use them for a summer glamping season or for a full year. Most top 14 oz. FR vinyl flys will last four to eight years depending on the climate. Depending on the amount of use on the tents, you can expect the life span to be around the same.

Do you offer any warranties? OUR GUARANTEE Limited Lifetime Warranty: Products manufactured by Montana Canvas are warranted against defects of materials and workmanship. Any product found defective will be repaired or replaced (at the discretion of Montana Canvas) without charge when the product is returned to the retail seller with freight charges prepaid. This warranty is voided with the use of cleaning, treatment agents or compounds that have not been approved by Montana Canvas. This warranty does not cover torn fabric or merchandise damaged through misuse, accident or transportation. The manufacturer makes no other warranty either express or implied and shall not be liable for consequential or incidental damages. This warranty applies only to new products sold at retail value and to the original purchaser. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state to state.

NOMADICS TIPI MAKERS

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What is your company background? We began our tipi making project in 1970 with one goal in mind: to help sustain the respect and appreciation for one small aspect of the Native American culture - the tipi - and to make it available to everyone. With our authenticity and craftsmanship, we were also chosen to provide all the tipis for the movie ‘Dances With Wolves’ and ‘The Last Samurai’. Our workshop is secluded at the base of the Three Sisters Wilderness area and our tipis are sewn by local residents in their own homes. Each tipi is made in Bend, Oregon.

What structures do you offer? We make traditional 3-pole Sioux-style tipis, which are asymmetrical cones measuring up to 26ft diameter on the ground. We have also engineered a specific Campground Model with an oversized door entrance and a Zipper/Mosquito Screen Door that can be locked. We can also customize each tipi to the vision of the glamping site, using 100% organic cotton Sunforger treated canvas for dry climates and an exclusive polyester and cotton blended fabric for hot, humid or wet climates.

How would you describe your Unique Selling Point? We make hand-painted, high quality tipis. In 2016, we engineered our exclusive Campground Model with all the comfort features needed for an unforgettable stay in a tipi, specifically for glamping sites. We offer protection against little critters, rain solution, suggestions to heat and cool your tipi and a complete consultant brochure for customers who want to use their tipis as glamping units. As our focus is to support the Native American culture, each purchase of a tipi contributes to the ability to send 4 young native women through college. We also plant a tree on

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a reservation for each pole we sell, allowing us to make substantial donations to organizations that support Native Americans. We are members of 1% for the Planet, Green America and the American Glamping Association.

What maintenance is required to keep your structures in top condition? The maintenance needed depends on the environment the tipis are placed in. In wet and humid climates, we recommend retreating the canvas to prevent mold and mildew. In high elevation or hot climates, a UV protectant should be applied to prevent premature ageing due to high UV radiation. It is important to inspect the canvas once in a while to look out for rips caused by falling branches, the rubbing of the poles or furniture poking into the canvas. If smoke flaps are opened, they need to be closed during windstorms or rain. Stakes need to be inspected to assure that the tipi cover is securely attached to the ground.

How long does it take to create and assemble your structures? Setting up a large tipi can take five to seven hours if you do it for the first time, without professional help. You will need three or four people and ladders. With professional guidance and capable workers on site, you could set up three tipis in a day.

What is the lifespan of your structures? The ground preparation such as a concrete slab, wooden deck or gravel pit will last decades. The poles should last 10-15 years, furniture and bedding will last depending on the use of it, the interior liner will last 5-8 years and the outer tipi cover should be replaced every 4-6 years. A new cover costs around $3500 fully painted, and tipis in general have a ROI of six months - one year when fully booked. This is for a tipi that costs $18,000 including the ground preparation, furniture, bedding, artwork and shipping and is rented for 90 nights at $200/night.

Do you offer any warranties? We assure that every tipi we ship is in perfect condition - if not, we will take it back. Once the tipi is in use, we cannot give any warranties because the longevity depends on the environmental conditions and the care of it. We have detailed care instructions on our website.

RANIER

rainieroutdoor.com

What is your company background? We got our start in 1896 during the Alaska Gold Rush. Seattle was a “last-stop” before the miners headed up to the Yukon. We made Wall tents back then that were very popular with that migrating population. 125 years later we still offer shelter products for outdoor recreation.

What structures do you offer? We offer three different Yurt Models: The Eagle, the Raven and the Kestrel in 11 different sizes. We also make a wide range of Canvas Cottages ranging from 10’ x 12’ to 16’ x 22’. Rainier manufactures Wall Tents in various sizes as well as seven different Tipi sizes.

How would you describe your Unique Selling Point? What makes Rainier unique and puts our products above the rest is our exceptional quality and attention to detail. By using the finest material with superb craftsmanship, we have created a product that combines beauty and durability. In the industry, we are known for having “The Ultimate Yurt”. What kind of maintenance is required to keep your structures in top condition? We recommend a good cleaning on the outside of the vinyl yurt twice a year with mild soap and warm water. Starting at the roof and rinsing with a hose like you would wash a car. For optimum waterproofing, doors and frames that are exposed to the elements must be treated on site with Polyurethane; this should be repeated every couple of years. The interior is relatively maintenance-free; the wood is treated with Penofin Verde (Natural) and it is easy to wipe clean.

How long does it take to create and assemble your structures? Typically, it takes four–six weeks to manufacture each yurt (from the time the order is placed until the day it ships). During the COVID-19 pandemic we are forced to add a week to that due to the increased demand for plexiglass and acrylic. Once it gets to the customers site, smaller yurts go up in two days while larger ones can take four-five days especially with extra doors and glass windows. Cottages take four weeks to manufacture and one day to erect. Tipis and wall tents even less time.

What is the lifespan of your structures? Our Eagle Yurt lasts 15 – 20 years before needing a new roof. Our other models are about half that time. The wood frame last forever, the “skins” are replaced as needed depending on UV exposure and regular maintenance. The Army Duck canvas products (the Kestrel Yurt, Canvas Cottage, Wall Tents and Tipis) all vary on the lifespan depending on their use. We have seen Wall Tents last 60 years because the owner takes great care of them!

Do you offer any warranties? Our manufacturers’ warranty is for a period of 12 months following purchase. Limited fabric warranties as offered by our suppliers can be summarized as follows:

• Heavy duty 32 ounce Duro Last fabric 15 years • Heavy duty 28 oz roof fabric 15 years • Eagle 19 ounce standard roof fabric 10 years • Raven 18 ounce standard roof fabric 7 years • Yurt Wall fabrics 5 years

Clear vinyl windows are excluded from the warranty

YALA

yalacanvaslodges.com

What is your company background? YALA luxury canvas lodges is the European market leader in canvas lodges. It all started twelve years ago with the design and production of safari tents. From one model, we grew our range to a variety of canvas lodges. We started in 2009 under the typical Dutch name of LuxeTenten. The glamping trend was just upcoming back then. It proved to be one that lasted and still, luxury camping is growing popularity all over the world.

In 2019 Gladventure, represented by Hans van der Wind and Ivo van der Vlis, acquired LuxeTenten. From the start, their ambition is to grow the company to a global market leader.

As of July 1st 2020, we changed our name to YALA luxury canvas lodge. A new identity and proactive brand strategy that fits our aspiration to become a prominent global player.

YALA is already the largest supplier in Europe and produces high-quality canvas lodges all over the world. We built approximately 7000 canvas lodges in 50 countries so far. We started from a small factory in the Netherlands; nowadays, we have grown a strong global sales network of 40 partners that bring our products to the market. We have offices in Dubai, Rome, Singapore, Tennessee and the Netherlands.

Together with our clients we define new opportunities and wishes to help them setting-up or upgrading their business. In close cooperation with our design partner RAY Tensile Design, we deliver turn-key solutions. From conceptual designs to installation. We continuously develop the best constructions with the strongest materials and most beautiful interiors. Always pushing the limits, as the pioneer we are.

What structures do you offer? Our portfolio consists of 12 different models of canvas lodges. Within this portfolio, we offer a broad range of varieties. It goes from the more basic tents to high-end modular tented structures, offering the highest standards in luxury. In that way, we can tailor our canvas lodges to a client’s needs and wishes. To complement our canvas lodges, we have designed four different interior lines.

Together with our design partner RAY Tensile Design, we also offer customized tensile designs.

How would you describe your Unique Selling Point? With years of experience as a pioneer in the

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glamping industry, we are confident saying we offer the best high-quality safari tents available. Over the last twelve years, we have proven our canvas lodges are durable. They have an incredible lifespan. Moreover, our designs are unique, and with flexible layouts, our clients can choose the look and feel that fits their holiday park, campsite or resort.

What maintenance is required to keep your structures in top condition? The maintenance of our canvas lodges is minimal. The outer canvas needs relatively little upkeep. All our canvas has a UV coating and it is impregnated with a water- and dirt-resistant product.

There are two aspects that need little maintenance. These are the zippers of the doors and the ratchets that keep tension on the roof. The YKK zippers, the best in the world, just need some vet once a year to keep running smoothly. The ratchets need to be checked on a more regular basis. For example, after a heavy storm or snowfall. They need to be tight and secured properly to keep the roof under tension. Both checks can be done by the owner himself.

Furthermore, always ensure good ventilation of the tents and lodges, both on the inside and around the exterior of the tents.

How long does it take to create and assemble your structures? It all depends on the model the client chooses and the number of canvas lodges. Is it a large site that has to be set-up from scratch, including conceptual designing? Or does the client already own a holiday park and he wants to replace for example mobile homes by canvas lodges. So, this goes from just six-eight weeks to eight months and more, also depending on available permits and if the site already has electrical and sewerage facilities. Every client and site are different and needs a different approach.

What is the lifespan of your structures? We have canvas lodges built twelve years ago, and they are still in good condition and rented out. Because we only use the best available high-quality materials, and our product development team always lies their focus on innovation and sourcing, we offer a long lifespan.

Do you offer any warranties? We provide a standard 24-month warranty on all our canvas lodges. We are happy to give this some more explanation when someone contacts us.

BUSHTEC SAFARI bushtecsafari.com

What is your company background? Bushtec Safari is part of the Canvas and Tent Group of companies. Our headquarters and large state of the art, award winning, 500 worker factory is based in South Africa. The USA, Canada and Latin America markets are serviced out of our USA division in Atlanta. The group includes several divisions. We produce products for military, Bushtec Safari which covers our luxury tent business, Bushtec Adventure which services the overnight camping market (including a retail component) and Bushtec Creations which provides full turnkey services.

What structures do you offer? Bushtec Creations is the leading designer and manufacturer in the world, of high end canvas tents of pretty much any shape, design or size. We offer a wide variety of standard designs but will also customize to the customer needs. Our tents are suitable for any use, from glamping accommodations to resorts of any kind, dining facilities, events, offices, spas or gyms and much more.

How would you describe your Unique Selling Point? Bushtec Safari manufactures tents using with the finest military grade, waterproof, fire retardant canvas available. Together with the quality of our steel and other parts used in our product, our tents will last for over 30 years without needing to be replaced. On top of that, our cutting edge designs offer our customers pretty much anything that they would like. Our quality and design capabilities are endless.

What maintenance is required to keep your structures in top condition? Bushtec Safari tents require very

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little maintenance. They are easy to clean and generally will require the application of a simple laminate, like a paint job, every five years or so to keep them looking as good as new. We offer stainless steel and other appropriate parts for extreme climates. We also keep a supply handy for any replacement parts that may be required.

How long does it take to create and assemble your structures? Our production lead time from the sign-off of plans and payment of a deposit, is 10-12 weeks. Shipping varies by destination, but is usually around 30 days from SA to most American destinations (a little longer during Covid). Depending on the size and complexity of the tent, our standard installation time for our most common tent designs is two-three days, assuming that all the infrastructure is in place.

What is the lifespan of your structures? Our tents in our South African show room have been up for over 25 years and are in prefect condition. We have several resorts with tents up for over 20 years. As long as the appropriate materials and components are used for specific climates and the tents are looked after, they will last for over 30 years.

Do you offer any warranties? A limited lifetime warranty is offered on all parts with a three year manufacturer defect warranty on our materials.

ECO STRUCTURES AUSTRALIA

ecostructures.com.au

What is your company background? In 2000, Cyclone Rosita tore through Broome, Western Australia, wiping out the world-famous Eco Beach Resort – but not the steely resolve of its owner, Karl Plunkett. Amidst the rubble and ruins, Karl conceived a vision to redesign and rebuild a completely new resort concept fusing glamorous eco design with extreme weather structural integrity. In 2009, Eco Beach Resort was reborn as a thriving tourism ‘village’ of structurally engineered, cyclone rated, modular, demountable structures. Fueled by his burning desire to innovate and revolutionize, Karl launched Eco Structures Australia to change the way travelers interact with the people and places.

Today, the company’s eco tents are dotted all around the world. Eco Structures leads the way helping resort owners and operators capitalize on the modern traveler’s demand for luxurious, ‘one of a kind’ experiences.

What structures do you offer? We offer four sizes of our signature Eco Tents. These Semi-permanent Glamping Tents are ideally suited for generating high ROI and can be installed in any location in the world. The main room of the tents are: 10x10, 14x14, 16.5x16.5, 20x20. All of our Tents come with integrated floors and decks and the decks are typically 6 or 10ft wide but can be made any size. All our Eco Tents can then have add-on enclosures or bathrooms that attach to the main room. Due to the modular design of our tents, we also offer our Luxury Stretch Series where several Eco Tents can be linked together to provide larger connected living spaces and bedrooms.

Coming this fall is our Pop up Tent. It is specifically designed to be a portable solution that still offers a large living space, steel structure, but can be setup and taken down in hours. Perfect for festivals, short term events, and seasonal locations.

In addition to our Canvas-walled Eco Tents we have several hard-walled options.

How would you describe your Unique Selling Point? All of our tents have been architecturally designed and structurally engineered. We are the only manufacturer in the world with tents that are rated to withstand winds of up to 151 km/h. Combined with these high wind rating is our rapid modular kit construction. Everything that is needed for each Eco Tent is delivered directly to site and can be setup easily in even the most remote locations. Finally, our Eco Anchors allow Eco Tents to be installed in sensitive areas and removed later without leaving a trace. Our Eco Anchors also allow our tents to be installed without the need of large concrete footings.

What maintenance is required to keep your structures in top condition? Light soap and water on the canvas is recommended each year to keep it looking cleaned and crisp. For Eco Tents that are installed in heavily treed areas, we recommend blowing or rinsing off the roof each year. One of our key selling points is that our structures are designed with operators in mind and we try to make our tents as maintenance-free as possible.

How long does it take to create and assemble your structures? Our most popular 4.2m Eco Tent take approximately 45-50 labor hours for complete setup. The 6.3m Eco Tents take approximately 100 labor hours. Our new Pop Up tent that is planned for release in Fall 2021 will be able to be setup in less then three hours.

What is the lifespan of your structures? One of the great features of our Eco Tents is the galvanized steel structure. It means that the structure itself will last for 30-40 years. We also use composite decking and commercial grade vinyl flooring on top of concrete board, with the intent that the flooring system will last for 20+ years or until the location wants to change colors or themes of their Eco Tents. We use the highest quality fabric for our canvas walls and roofs. Average lifespans tend to be 10-15 years depending on the climate and how much wear and tear you get from guests. An additional benefit of our tents is that our canvas is installed in individual panels that allow you to only change out what is needed over time.

Do you offer any warranties? • 15 Years – Steel Structure • 5 Years – Decking • 5 Years - Canvas

LIFE INTENTS LifeinTents.com

What is your company background? Life inTents started as a side hustle family business in 2017. We were a service focused company that created pop-up glampgrounds at weddings and festivals. We’d travel to these off-grid events to set-up and furnished canvas tents for guests to camp comfortably. We realized that there was an opportunity to design a bell tent that was more elegant, spacious, and durable. So we took our learnings from our fieldwork and launched our 16’ (5M) Fernwehô bell tent in late 2019, and now offering a stargazer version with The Stellaô.

What structures do you offer? We focus on uniquely designed canvas bell tents.

How would you describe your Unique Selling Points? We focus our design attention on quality and aesthetics. Our bell tents are made with a hardy 390 gsm (11.5 oz) cotton canvas, a weight that we have yet to see matched on the market.

What maintenance is required to keep your structures in top condition? To keep our canvas tents in good shape for long-term set-up we recommend creating a game plan for set-up and regular monitoring and maintenance. It is ideal to set-up the tents on sites that offer great water drainage, exposure to a breezeway and sunlight. Weekly maintenance could include spot cleaning the canvas, tightening the guy lines, and trimming back foliage.

How long does it take to create and assemble your structures? Our only take 20-30 minutes to set-up in a traditional outdoor setting. One could anticipate this to be a little longer if the tent will be up for several months, or placed a wooden platform.

What is the lifespan of your structures? Our tents can last for many decades if cared for properly. Keeping a canvas tent clean and dry will discourage the growth of mold, the #1 cause of damage. Mindful maintenance, a tent fly, and periodically retreating the canvas can keep these tents around for your grandchildren.

Do you offer any warranties? We offer a 30-month warranty on the craftsmanship of our bell tents, along with providing Lifetime support to any of our amazing customers.

OUTSTANDING

outstandingtent.com

What is your company background? Officially, Outstanding launched in 2014 with Robin van Kooten as co-owner, but for the roots

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of the business we need to go back to 2009. This was the year when the man who would become his co-founder, Erik van Donselaar, started importing tents from Pakistan. However, he wasn’t satisfied with the quality. Concerned about the quality of the tents he severed ties with the Pakistani company and found better and more reliable suppliers for his growing pool of clients.

In 2014 Robin and Erik joined forces and launched Outstanding. By that time, we started developing new products and we began developing our own tents. Right at the start, quality was and remains the most important element of our business. Our clients have to be 100% satisfied and that soon became the foundation of everything that we are built on.

What structures do you offer? A world full of luxury safari tents, fully equipped lodges and the fastest service. With us you can choose what you want: big or small, a lot of or little luxury, with or without a slide, box bed or maybe an extra floor. Whether you want advice on which tent is best for your campsite or want us to build it as a turnkey delivery.

Our glamping tents are efficiently and practically furnished. This will not only be a great experience for every tourist, but also for you as a campsite owner. Because with their service life of 10 years, you hardly have to worry about our safari tents and lodges.

How would you describe your Unique Selling Point? Our products are designed by ourselves, only made of high-quality materials and we deliver from our own stock. Outstanding means “remarkable” and “impressive”. But for us, it also means energy, passion and experience. And that’s what we aim for every day. We lift camping to a higher level and thus meet the growing demand for safari tents and luxury glamping tents. We do this by providing suitable advice, having a personal approach and a lot of enthusiasm!

What maintenance is required to keep your structures in top condition? Our tents are resistant against all weather conditions and require little maintenance. Even better, you can leave them outside all year. Of course, there are ways to optimize the lifespan of a tent. Like the unique end couplings we’ve developed or the set of windbreak mesh we’ve added to our product range. It’s not a necessity, but this green cover protects the tent against sun, rain, and deposits, while it keeps breathing at the same time.

How long does it take to create and assemble your structures? The assembly of our tents really depend on the model, the size and whether it’s with furniture and sanitation or not. It varies from a day to a couple of days. We have clear instructions for customers who want to build the tent themselves, but we also have building teams in different countries who can do it for them. They not only assemble the tent, but also complete the tent interior. That means that our customer can welcome their first guests the moment our building team leaves!

What is the lifespan of your structures? When people decide to buy a luxury tent, they don’t want the tent to be unusable after the first season. We therefore make sure our tents are sustainable in every conceivable way. By, for example, the choices we make for the materials and our goal to make the look of our tents modern yet timeless. Therefore, our tents have a lifespan of at least 10 years and will still look attractive in a couple of years.

Do you offer any warranties? We have a quality guarantee, or better said a 100% satisfaction guarantee. When we

say that we put our quality guarantee ahead of everything we really do mean it. If a customer isn’t 100% happy with a product and if it cannot be improved upon, let’s say with repair or redesign, we will take the tent back and refund them their money.

PSYCLONE TENTS

psyclonetents.us

What is your company background? Over time, the Psyclone Tents team has grown from a few close friends to a whole family of friends and outdoor enthusiasts all working to provide the ultimate outdoor tent. We have personally tried and tested a range of features in various conditions to help create a bell tent in its highest standards. Our bell tents are perfect for camping, festivals, weddings, backyard parties, children’s parties, glamping, Airbnbs, wineries and more.

Originally based in Melbourne Australia, the Psyclone team is made up of a diverse group of nature lovers with a passion for creating the ultimate camping experience.

As a team we have spent many years refining and strengthening the design of our bell tents to make them stand out from the rest as a stronger and more reliable heavy duty bell tent customized for all conditions.

Being one of the original providers of high-quality bell tents in Australia since 2008, Psyclone Tents has seen the glamping industry start from its humble beginnings to the flourishing market it is today. In February 2019, Psyclone Tents entered the American market with staff and a distribution facility in Carlsbad, California. The team brings experience from many years of supplying Glamping Businesses, campers and the events industry.

What structures do you offer? Psyclone Tents supply high quality canvas Bell tents, Emperor tents and Tuareg tents. Our Bell tents are available in three styles. Fixed floor, removable floor and fixed floor with extra windows. We also offer four sizes, 3m, 4m, 5m, 6m.

Made from high quality 340 gsm canvas to keep you warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Canvas is treated to be fire retardant and for mold resistance and flooring is heavy duty 520 gsm PVC. Our tents also come with heavy duty galvanized pegs and poles.

How would you describe your unique selling point? To create the ultimate glamping experience, the tent is a home away from home.

At Psyclone Tents it is our mission to produce the utmost high-quality bell tents for nature lovers. During the last twelve years we have redefined, modified and strengthened our design to produce the high-quality version we supply on the market today.

Psyclone bell tents’ heavy-duty design is luxurious, durable, waterproof and built to last.

Transportable and easy to set up, our all season bell tents, create a lavishly spacious and comfortable glamping experience for modern campers. Perfect for Glamping Businesses, Festivals, Events, Weddings, AirBnBs, and Retreats. The bell tent is a low investment with little upfront set up for those looking to join the growing popularity of providing a unique outdoor glamping experience. What maintenance is needed to keep your tents in top condition? Canvas is a natural fiber and does need some care. The most important tip is never pack away your tent when it is still wet. If you have to pack it away wet, then make sure to unpack it and let it dry properly before storing away for any period of time.

If you are planning on using your bell tent regularly, in humid conditions or set up permanently, we highly recommend using a water proofing spray or liquid. This will maintain the high quality and durability of your tent and will extend the lifespan by adding UV stabilization to the fabric and reducing the risk of mold and stains.

Although caring for your bell tent is extremely easy, general maintenance is necessary to keep your tent looking tip-top and to prolong the life span of the canvas.

How long does it take to create and assemble your structures? Our bell tents are so easy to set-up and pack down taking one person 10-15mins! All you need is the one central pole, the doorframe pole and your pegs. Put your tent into position, slot in the central pole and doorframe, hammer your pegs, tighten the ropes and your Psyclone Tent is ready to go!

What is the life span of your structures? If you look after this tent it should serve you for many years to come. If set up permanently lifespan will vary slightly depending on the conditions and the maintenance you provide to your tent. As a rule, we expect your tent to last over a year if set up permanently and taken care of.

Our tents are 100% waterproof on their own – However, for people who leave their tents up for long periods of time (i.e. glamping companies), we have developed specifically sized tent covers to add an extra layer of protection from all weather conditions. Made from lightweight Ripstop fabric, these covers are 100% waterproof – keeping your tent extra dry and cooler in the summer sun. They are easy to set-up over the top of your existing bell tent and come with their own ropes and tensioners.

Do you offer warranty? We provide a 12-month guarantee on all canvas workmanship; with a guaranteed replacement or repair should there be any factory faults. Our customers come first and we care about your camping experience. We want to make sure you are satisfied with our products so please don’t hesitate to contact us with any concerns.