Tents and Tentmaking
Construction and design of tents of all sorts, including yurts and gers, tipis, and others.
Submitted by Mittermeier on Tue, 2011-10-18 11:38
Dein-Larp-Shop.de is an online store which offers almost any kind of equipment and accessory for LARP (live-action roleplay), for reenactment and fantasy events. Dein-Larp-Shop.de provides many LARP-style weapons from different manufacturers. Dein-Larp-Shop.de offers foamed weapons, leather goods, armour, clothing, costumes, masks and make-up, accessories for camp life and medieval tents.
Submitted by Shauna on Mon, 2011-07-11 11:01
For sale at Pennsic 40, one 10 year old camp shower in a pavillion. Hot water heater not included. Shower is a free standing modern fiberglass unit from loews with a glass door and Pavillion is a Tentsmiths officer's marquis with two original doors, a roof vent, green romanesque trim and green poles. Pavillion has been modified to add a 3rd door. Shower stall i
Submitted by gryffonarmory on Thu, 2011-05-12 10:18
The Gryffon Armory provides leather armor and accessories for the SCA, Larp, or anything in need of leatherwork. From costume and armor grade leather pieces such as bracers, gorget, and even full suits to frogs, sheaths, quivers, and, for the completist, dog harnesses for carts. They also deal in llamelar, scale, and even chain armor and jewelry.
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2010-11-26 08:39
Those who enjoy luxury in their camping may want to take a look at the Tiny House Blog which discusses "glamping," the new term being used for upscale — or glamorous — camping. (photos)
Submitted by Molten Maidens on Wed, 2010-09-01 08:33
18' Custom made Mongolian Yurt for Sale
$3,500. + shipping
This has too many features to list. It's the most luxurious Yurt in the Known World.
It is entirely hand made by skilled and very particular artisans.
Submitted by Tobias Morgan on Tue, 2010-06-22 18:40
Master William McNaughton of the Barony of Thor's Mountain in Meridies offers excellent and comprehensive advice for selecting a great pavilion to fit every need and all the trimmings that go along with it.
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2010-05-05 06:55
Stephen Bloch and Deborah Peters have created a website to discuss the creation and documentation of medieval pavilions. The website, Deborah and Steve's Plausibly Medieval Pavilions, chronicles the pair's construction of medieval tents, as well as sources used for research on period tents.
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2010-03-16 12:10
A PDF with complete instructions for construction of an SCA tent version of an Iron Age Celtic roundhouse is available to download online.
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-05-12 10:03
Amr ibn Majid al-Bakri al-Amra of the Kingdom of Ansteorra has updated an article written in 2006 on buying a tent. Selecting A Tent For SCA Camping: Tarp-Mender's Tales #3 gives many tips for those who are new to the SCA or who want to change their camping experience.
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2009-01-04 17:37
Rhys Terafan Greydragon has posted photos of an elaborate military pavilion, once owned by Carlos V of Spain, on his greydragon.org website. The photos were taken at the Museo del Ejercito in Madrid, Spain.
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008-12-25 16:10
Eowyth has posted a photo album from the recent Kris Kinder event in the Kingdom of Calontir.
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008-11-10 13:09
Martin of Rivenstar has posted photos from two major events which took place recently in the Kingdom of the West: Great Western War and October 2008 Crown Tournament on his SmugMug website.
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008-09-11 11:07
Interested in making your modern pop-up sun screen more medieval-looking? Randall Whitlock can help. His article, How To Disguise Your Portable Pavilion for Renaissance Faires and Medieval Events is available online.
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008-05-05 06:34
Toward a (More) Period Encampment, an article on the Dragonwing website, discusses how striving for a more period encampment can be a rewarding experience.
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008-01-17 12:28
Raoul, St. Florian de la Riviere, of the Kingdom of Lochac, has posted instruction on how to build a yurt or gher.
Submitted by Muirenn ingen U... on Thu, 2007-08-16 13:14
This article is a plea to the populace of the Known World to please help Wolf Company locate their battle field sunshade.
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007-07-10 18:38
Want a more exotic tent experience? Want to make a statement with your dining fly? Check out Raj Tents, a company which understands the romance of the tent.
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007-06-19 11:18
Planning to sew your own pavilion? On his website, Dr. Stephen Bloch has posted a pavilion pattern generator that allows users to customize construction of a period tent.
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007-06-10 07:07
Members of House Greydragon share images taken at the Bavarian Army Museum in Ingolstadt, Germany in 2003 including an amazing medieval tent and armor.
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007-06-03 10:53
The Muhlberger's Early History website has a story about how yurts are now being manufactured and sold throughout Canada as cheap housing. (Photo)
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007-05-18 11:28
The designers at Dragonwing have created a website entitled Adventures in Tent Design: How I Turned a Market Umbrella into a Medieval Arming Tent which chronicles the steps needed to create a small arming pavilion. (photos)
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2007-04-25 09:57
Based in India, Raj Tents manufactures elaborately-decorated pergolas, pavilions, tents, and other shelters in sizes up to 34x40 feet (10.3x12.2 meters). They offer rectangular and octagonal shelters of canvas, as well as cloth liners that can be used to dress up modern vinyl tents. The company also offers a selection of furnishings, accessories, and lighting fixtures in an Indian or Middle Eastern style.
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-10-14 15:18
Interested in a nomadic existence - but with all the comforts of home? Consider visiting the Colorado Yurt Company where you can own a yurt complete with refrigerator, range and deck.
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-11-24 11:41
The Mongolian Department of Tourism offers a wealth of information about the people, culture and history of their country on the department's official website.
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005-05-08 09:32
Andy Oakland, a props master for the History Channel, is looking for some Bronze Age props in the Boston, Massachusetts area.
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2004-10-29 16:59
Purveyor of tents by Panther Pavilions as well as clothing, boots, feastware, scribal supplies, children's toys, sheepskin rugs & pillows, lanterns and oil lamps, badger balms, rattan, rubber axe heads, sword hardware, and and more.
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2004-10-08 10:39
Panther Primitives has tents and other canvas structures from numerous cultures and historical periods, including the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Native American, Viking, Roman, and the American Civil and Revolutionary Wars.
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