Big Dream, Small Team

Firstly, our team would like to thank those of you who have come along with us on our journey. Some of you have been with us since the very start when we brought the concept of Tree Tents to the market; and some of you are new to our community, having just joined us in the past few weeks or months. Each of you are now intrinsically involved in the Tentsile brand, our community and our continued success. Thank you for taking the chance of going off-piste and breaking the mould with your camping shelter choices. We hope you are all out there having a lot of fun. That is why we do what we do!

Tentsile has been lucky to find a unique niche in the outdoor market, allowing people to camp in places that are not possible with conventional camping equipment. We have found a customer base that has nature, adventure and fun at its heart, and we are proud to serve you. With your help, we have managed to build up a loyal following, a robust range of products, and solid credibility and reputation within the camping sector. Our name reverberates soundly around outdoor exhibition halls, retailers, and on social media.

Online, our presence is on-par with some of the best known and closest related outdoor brands, and this is something we are immensely proud of. We try to provide the kind of service you would expect from a company with global reach and hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality manufacturing and customer service. Behind the scenes, however, we are still just a small team working double hard to achieve these standards.

With only 7 members of our team, it is sometimes a real challenge to keep up with the demands set upon us and the expectations we have set for ourselves.

Our dream is big, our team is small; and we work hard to do our best for you all. Sometimes it can be overlooked that we do not have the resources of Amazon, the number of on-hand staff of REI, or the marketing budget of Patagonia. We rely on the good word-of-mouth praise from our customers to spread news of our brand, and the photogenic nature of our products to get traction on social media. Every good review counts and keeps us going.

We recently had a raffle for our 10th birthday, and it was well attended, with great prizes for the 10 winners and 20 runners up. Unfortunately, some thought it funny to post 1 Star reviews because they didn’t win. We understand that it is easy to overlook the power of a throw-away joke comment, but to us this matters, and they hurt. Small companies like us, battle against the big multi-nationals with the big bucks every day, whether to fight for our advertising space, get our stock on the right freight liners, or fight those that try and encroach on (and violate) our Intellectual Property. There are many behind-the-scenes factors going on, and we feel it important that you are aware of the broader picture.

Our team will always do its best for our customers and strive to keep you happy, safe and continuing your adventures in the trees. We will always treat you with respect, good humour, and courtesy, making sure that we give each of you the service you deserve and expect from Tentsile. All we ask is that you be aware that we are a small team, always doing our best. We look forward to bringing the joys of Tree Tents to you all for many years to come; the alternative would be a mighty sad day for everyone.

June 09, 2023 — Alex Shirley-Smith
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Fun Family Backyard Camping Activities

Fun Family Backyard Camping Activities

Sometimes, after a hard week’s work, it’s just a little too much to find the mojo for digging out the rucksacks from under the bed, packing the car, and heading out on the open road to pitch up just before the sun goes down. Sometimes it’s easier to just stay at home.
March 22, 2023 — Alex Shirley-Smith
Camping in America – The Best Camping Spots Across the US

Camping in America – The Best Camping Spots Across the US

The Unites States is a vast and beautiful place, rich in breath-taking landscapes, ecological diversity, and a wealth of hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. In this guide we take a deep dive into Camping in the US, looking at some of the most popular States to camp in, and the best camping spots you’ll find there.
March 22, 2023 — Alex Shirley-Smith
Happy 10th Birthday Tentsile!

Happy 10th Birthday Tentsile!

We’re celebrating 10 wonderful years of Tentsile! And what an incredible adventure it has been. We could not be prouder of what we’ve achieved this past decade. From our first gigantic prototype, hand stitched in our Founder’s living room, to the entire range of suspended Tree Tents and Giant Hammocks we have now - we’ve come very a long way!
March 16, 2023 — Kirstie Grego
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Camping in America – The State of Virginia

The Old Dominion has some of the most attractive natural forests, hiking trails and bodies of water. Virginia camping can be in different sorts - including campsites, campgrounds (both established and dispersed) and wild/backcountry camping.
Camping in America – The State of Georgia

Camping in America – The State of Georgia

The Empire State of the South (or The Peach State) is a fantastic location for camping due to its huge selection of state parks, natural reserves, hiking trails, campgrounds, national forests and established campsites. In this ultimate guide, we will try to cover everything you need to know when planning to camp in Georgia.
March 14, 2023 — Alex Shirley-Smith
Where to Camp in Massachusetts

Where to Camp in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is a state ripe with camping opportunities, whether they are in the assorted campgrounds and resorts or along hiking trails and in state parks. A hotspot for tourism and travel, the state is appealing for out-of-staters and gives many great choices for locals too...
Treehouses vs Tree Tents

Treehouses vs Tree Tents

We’ve all daydreamed about building the perfect Treehouse in our backyard – whether it’s for the little ones to play in all year round, or for us adults to escape for a cup of tea and some peace and quiet! As kids, we could imagine nothing better than spending hours in our very own secret backyard treehouse, with only our imaginations and creativity (and a few birds) for company. Getting our parents to build one was a different matter altogether…

March 09, 2023 — Alex Shirley-Smith
Prepare For Adventure

Prepare For Adventure

With the spring camping season just around the corner, now is a great time to test run your gear and take any necessary steps to refresh and renew your tent before it sees action...
March 01, 2023 — Ian Smith
Design and Craftmanship

Design and Craftmanship

The idea comes first, then you hone that until you get all the wrinkles out. It is only after that, you can start perfecting the craftsmanship. A tweak here and a tightening of the details there. It takes a while just like learning how to paint. You can’t hope to get a masterpiece out on your first try. With products, you need to send it out into the world, listen to the feedback, refine it and go again, until everyone’s experience of it is the same. So that’s what we did! We took on our customers’ feedback – good and bad - and used it to develop the range by adding new features.
February 20, 2023 — Kirstie Grego