Wilderness Resource Blog

 A glamping tent on a wooden platform deck beside a tent set up directly on grass

Do You Need a Platform for Your Glamping Tent?

Maxwell Munden

Not every glamping tent needs a deck. Here's how to tell whether yours does, and what size to build if the answer is yes.

A glamping tent glowing warmly in a snowy landscape under a brilliant winter night sky full of stars

Winter Stargazing From a Warm Tent

Maxwell Munden

The best skies of the year come when it's coldest. Here's how to watch them from a warm bed instead of a freezing camp chair.

A quiet glamping site in the off-season with tents standing in a calm winter landscape

What Smart Glamping Operators Do in the Off-Season

Maxwell Munden

Slow months aren't wasted months. Here's what the best glamping operators do between seasons to make the next one their strongest yet.

A properly set up and well-positioned glamping tent demonstrating correct setup practices

12 Glamping Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Maxwell Munden

Most glamping regrets are avoidable. Here are the mistakes we see most often from buyers and operators, and how to sidestep every one of them.

 A glamping tent set up in a remote natural location inaccessible to an RV

Glamping vs RV: An Honest Comparison

Mike Smith

An RV costs more than most cars. A glamping tent costs less than a nice mattress. Here's an honest look at what each one actually gets you.

A canvas hunting camp tent in cold weather with frost on the ground and smoke rising from the stove pipe

Choosing a Tent for Late-Season Hunting

Maxwell Munden

Late-season cold is what separates a good hunting camp from a bad one. Here's how to size your tent and stove for the conditions you'll actually face.