When we launched Sky View Tents last year from our home base in Buena Vista, Colorado, we knew we were stepping into an outdoor industry dominated by giants.
We didn't have a massive marketing budget, a catalog of hundreds of products, and a sales team knocking down the doors of retail giants like REI.
But we did have a cool idea. To manufacture the first-ever stargazing camping tent for fully immersive dark-sky experience that would change how people think of camping.
This week, that vision received a huge vote of confidence - our Backpacker stargazing tent was reviewed by Outside!
That’s right. Stephanie Vermillion, an accomplished freelance journalist, published a review of our Backpacker tent in Outside! For those not in the know, Outside is one of the most respected outdoor publications in the world since its first issue burst on the scene in 1977.
For a small, scrappy startup focused on helping people camp under the stars in comfort, seeing our tents featured in Outside is both exciting and incredibly humbling.
Stargazing Camping Tents Built for People Who Love the Night Sky
From the beginning, we set out to build something different. Most tents are designed around sleeping in a closed off space. We designed ours around experiencing.
Whether it's watching the Milky Way drift overhead, catching a meteor shower from your sleeping bag, or sharing a first stargazing experience with your kids, Sky View Tents was created to make the night sky part of the adventure.
Our ultra-clear mesh roof creates an immersive stargazing experience while our patent-pending interior rainfly system allows campers to stay protected when weather moves in. The goal has always been simple: help people spend more time looking up.
Why This Recognition Matters
Outdoor enthusiasts have more choices than ever when it comes to camping gear. That's why earning attention from a publication like Outside feels especially meaningful.
The review is a reminder that innovation doesn't always come from the biggest brands.
Sometimes it comes from a small team of campers, stargazers, and outdoor enthusiasts working out of a mountain town in central Colorado.
We're proud that our commitment to quality, durability, ease of setup, and immersive night sky experiences has helped us build a loyal community of customers. More people are seeking deeper experiences with nature, and that includes a camping experience that includes more than just sleeping in tents that feel like caves.
The best way to accomplish that? Add a stargazing camping tent from Sky View Tents to your camping inventory.
Inspired by Colorado's Dark Skies
If you've ever spent a summer night in the Sawatch Range around Buena Vista, you probably understand why we started this company.
Some of our favorite memories involve sitting around a campfire, watching meteors streak across the sky, spotting the Milky Way overhead, and introducing friends and family to the wonder of truly dark skies.
Those experiences shaped every design decision we've made.
We believe stargazing camping isn't just a one-off activity. It's one of the most powerful ways to reconnect with nature, family, and the outdoors.
A Big Thanks to Outside
We're incredibly grateful to Stephanie Vermillion and the team at Outside for taking the time to review our tents and share our story.
Most importantly, we're grateful to our customers.
Every order, review, social media post, camping photo, and word-of-mouth recommendation has helped us grow from an idea into a company serving stargazers across the country.
We're still the same small Colorado startup we were when we began. We're just a little more motivated than ever to keep building the best stargazing camping tents we possibly can.
We're thrilled that more and more people are discovering the journey.
Clear skies!
