Where Do I Find Tipi Poles?
I recommend, to everyone that asks, to call their local Parks Department before buying them from a Pole farm. Ask the Parks Department if you can purchase or be issued a permit to fell your own poles....
View ArticleWater Proofing Mildew
Tipis do not require preconditioning: The tipi has very steep sides and water will not be able to accumulate on the canvas. Your tipi may shrink due to weather conditions, but it won’t shrink much and...
View ArticleNeed to Make Your Tipi Poles Easier to Haul
If you plan to be transporting your tipi poles often, but feel that they are too long to carry on your vehicle, here is an excellent solution: Tipi poles can be easily sleeved together in the middle...
View ArticleHow Do I Set Up My Tipi and Set the Poles?
The length of the poles should be 4′ to 5′ longer than the diameter of the tipi. Open the cover out flat, right side up (the smoother side of the seam is the right side). Select 3 (4 poles) of the...
View ArticleFire Safety
NEVER EVER leave a fire unattended inside a Tipi and ALWAYS have water or a fire extinguisher handy. All fabrics treated with fire proofing can catch on fire. I do not recommend an open fire in a tipi...
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