Boho Blog

An honest take on bell tent groundsheet protectors. The 4 times you genuinely need one, the times you can skip it, and what it costs to find out.

You can't fully stop tent condensation, but you can cut it down a lot. Practical steps for ventilation, fabric choice and pitching your bell tent dry.

Mud, mould and pollen take their toll on canvas. The right cleaning method keeps your bell tent looking new and stops fabric breakdown over time.

Canvas isn't waterproof out the box. Step-by-step guide to weathering and reproofing your bell tent so it sheds water and lasts season after season.

Midges, wasps and the odd uninvited spider come with the territory. The kit, layout and habits that keep your bell tent bug-free, day and night.

A properly weathered bell tent shouldn't leak in normal rain. Why new canvas seeps at first, what causes real leaks later, and the fix for both issues.

Pack a damp bell tent and you'll find mould the next time you open it. The simple drying and storage habits that keep canvas mould-free for years.

Weathering means soaking your new bell tent so the cotton swells and seals. Why it matters, when to do it, and how to skip leaks on your first trip.

Mould on canvas can be cleaned, but only if you catch it early. The right cleaners, the wrong ones, and the storage habits that stop it returning.