Categories for Teepee Tips

Best Practices for Maintaining Your Teepee

March 10, 2021 11:42 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

It’s a good idea to learn teepee maintenance now, before camping season begins! If you take care of it, it will take care of you through every rainstorm, windy night and other adverse conditions. While you should inspect your teepee for repair needs and maintenance when camping season ends, doing it now still prevents disaster later. Here are six tips for the maintenance and upkeep of your teepee in Utah: Camp in the shade: When possible, find a shady camping spot. UV radiation is tough on teepee fabric, and eventually, it breaks down fibers. When you camp in high-elevation areas,... View Article

Five Teepee Ventilation Tips

February 24, 2021 11:42 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

A common issue with teepees and teepee-like tents is condensation. When you trap heat inside and do not allow airflow in teepees, you will notice this problem, and your teepee will feel stuffy, or your stuff will still get wet. Fortunately, it’s easy to maintain good teepee ventilation and enjoy good shelter during a Utah teepee experience. Here are five tips for ventilating your teepee: Open the bottom: Teepee airflow works by allowing air through the doorway or bottom vents to travel up through the roof hole. If you close up the tent tight and stake it firmly into the... View Article