Tentsmiths

09/15/2026

Due to the large volume of current orders, and disruptions in our supply lines Tentsmiths is pausing tent orders. We are still taking orders for Oilskin Tarps and other in-stock items.

The whole explanation is here:

In September 2020, just a year after Stephen and Alena purchased Tentsmiths from Deborah and Peter we had to write a heartbreaking message to our customers. The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to close down orders while we managed the chaos caused by event shut-downs, school closures, staff needs, famil...

08/01/2026

07/27/2026

Back for our fifth Pennsic war, and our earliest opening yet!

05/06/2026

Every tent we make is stitched in New Hampshire. But like all other tent makers, we buy our canvas, and that is woven overseas. Though the US produces some cotton cloth, it isn't the type we need to keep our customers secure under shelter. We depend on international shipping to bring the canvas to us, and right now we're dealing with a lot of uncertainty. As this New York Times article points out: "The fallout from two months of war in Iran is shuttering textile mills in India and Bangladesh" so please bear with us while we do what we can.

In just eight weeks, much of the global economy has been knocked sideways. America has mostly been spared from the tumult.

04/17/2026

We’re enjoying some lovely camping ahead of the Nessmuck Spring Festival this weekend. If you’re near Morris, PA this weekend, stop by!

03/09/2026

It's always great to see our products in the field, and this one from Dan Ward has a pretty cool setup in it, to boot!

Join me in the beautiful Ochoco Mountains for a day of Bushcrafting, & stay tuned for part 2!

02/19/2026

We've tried to hold it off, but, likely unsurprising to anyone, we're going to have to do a price increase again. Material costs have gone up, as well as a number of back end costs. We will be increasing prices as follows:

Poles - recently adjusted prices, no change at this time
Canvas items and accessories - increasing by 10% on March 15th
Oilskin items and accessories - increasing by 10% on April 1st

Thanks for your understanding and continued support!

12/26/2025

Hoping you are all enjoying your holidays! Even though we are closed for business between Christmas and New Years, there's still work to be done. Having the machines down for the week means we can do some odd things.

Over the summer we had a bolt that, unbeknownst to us, wasn't fully treated. Fortunately, this seems to have only impacted this roof and the single repair panel on the tent in the back. So, while everyone is out and the smell can dissipate, time to re-apply!

Have a wonderful New Year, and thanks for your support during a rough 2025. Looking forward to working with you all for years to come!

11/24/2025

Some days, we get to visit really cool places!

10/02/2025

We're sorry to say that we will not be attending Feast of the Hunter's Moon this year. Alena has just entered chemotherapy (preventative, thankfully) and as far too many of you know, this isn't easy. We've opted to stay close to home and work on catching up. We'll miss you all, and are reaching out to those who planned for us to hand deliver tents to get you squared away.

Thank you all for your continued support!