Camping Indoors? Setting Up a VEVOR Bell Tent Without Stakes

Ever dreamt of cozy nights under canvas but don’t have the space for a backyard adventure? Here’s an idea for families with kids and glamping enthusiasts — Indoor Tents! Yes, you no longer need to go out to create a sweet escape. 

With a VEVOR bell tent you can learn how to set up a tent indoors without stakes and create the perfect fun escape.  

The VEVOR bell tent is convenient, easy to install, and suitable for every family member. 

Older children and adults can use it as a private reading nook, toddlers and children can make it a play corner, and families can use it as a hibernation spot when they need an escape from their real life.

This guide unveils the secrets of setting up your VEVOR Bell Tent indoors, transforming the room into a magical camping haven – all without needing stakes! Seat back and enjoy the ride. 

Ditch the Stakes, Embrace the Fun: Indoor Tent Set-Up Essentials 

Why Go Stake-Free? 

Everyone isn’t a handyperson, so getting a bell tent saves you the stress of a complicated set-up and breakdown. Also, your floors are safe from chips and breaks caused by banging stakes into them. 

An added advantage to the stake-free tent is its versatility. 

You can set it up anywhere in your house without searching for a soft ground. Any indoor free space is a prime spot from your hallway, bedroom, or living room.  

Think of all the times you wished you could curl up in the corner of your room with a book. Now, it can become a reality.  

Must-Have Gear for Indoor Tent Bliss 

Your best bet for the perfect indoor tent escape is a quality tent that’ll last you for years. Let’s look at three must-have gear and factors indoor tents. 

• High-Quality Product: Get a breathable material like the heat-resistant VEVOR bell tent. It’s 9.8 ft/3 m wide and 6.56 ft/2 m high, allowing it to fit a family of six. The eight windows split evenly between the walls and the roof allow for cross ventilation.  
• Use Alternative Weighting Options: Replace standard stakes with alternative home accessories. You don’t have to go too far for weights when you have sofas and ottomans. But if they aren’t available during set-up, you can try other options, like filling a sack with sand to create a sandbag. Also, try filling your blankets with folded clothes to make them heavy enough to hold your tent in place. 
• Add Cozy Extras: It’s time to glamp your tent with accessories. You can get regular camping chairs, fairy lights, pillows, and sleeping bags. But it’ll depend on why you’re setting up the VEVOR bell tent. A reading nook won’t need a sleeping bag but can do with LED lights, just as a play spot would benefit from throws and pillows for safety. 

Choosing the Perfect Indoor Pitch 

How do you know the best spot to set up your indoor tent? 

Measure your interior against the size of your VEVOR bell tent, which you know is 9.8 ft/3 m wide and 6.56 ft/2 m high. Then, ensure there’s still ample space for movement after setting up. 

Prime spots in the house include the living room, playroom (if you have kids), and a large bedroom. 

Next, you must ensure that there’s enough ventilation outside the tent, whether it’s natural air or a coolant. If you’re adding lighting to your bell tent, place it in proximity to power outlets for easy connections. 

Step-by-Step Guide: Transforming Your Space into a Campsite  

Unfolding the VEVOR Bell Tent Magic 

Find a flat surface, sweep the dirt off, and mop the floor until it’s squeaky and shiny. Then, lay out your clean tent on it. Ensure all the accessories are complete to avoid a break in flow once you start setting up. Spread them in order of assemblage and prepare for step two.

Raising the Roof: Assembling the VEVOR Bell Tent Frame 

A VEVOR bell tent has two parts — the base and the roof held together with a single center pole. Secure the tent base on a flat surface. Then, set the roof’s peak on the center pole and install it on the base.

Next, spread the canvas cotton open with the nylon reflective ropes and fasten them with the rope tensioner. Finally, secure the center pole with a base protector to prevent ground damage such as tearing and scratching.  

Because you’re setting up inside, you don’t need the stake or stake hammer to secure the fabric against strong winds. So, what’s the alternative? 

Anchoring Without Stakes: Creative Weighing Solutions 

When setting up a VEVOR bell tent inside on a flat surface, there’s no question of driving a stake into the ground. So, how do you keep the structure from falling? Weighted fasteners to the rescue! 

Sandbag Savvy

A sandbag is a sack made of polypropylene or hessian and filled with sand, hence the name. 

Alternatively, you can fill your sack with pebbles or granite, and if you don’t have those, get that bag of rice from your kitchen! 

Weighted Blanket Bonanza 

Can’t access a sandbag? No problem. Let’s DIY a weighted blanket by filling a large sheet with folded clothes or general household items until it’s heavy enough to hold a tent down. You can use filled water bottles, juice bottles, and books or rely on the cloth’s weight. 

Certain clothing textures like wool instead of cotton are the best options. They can also add a decorative flair to your tent’s surroundings. 

Furnishing Fun 

Finally, you can always improvise with your trusted home furniture. Use your side tables, settees, couches, ottomans, tables, bookshelves, and even travel boxes. Anything goes as long as it’s moveable and weighty. 

Pro Tip: Distributing weights evenly for optimal tent stability.

Securing the Door and Windows 

VEVOR bell tents come with built-in ties for easy fastening, and you can supplement them with your creative weighing solutions. 

Get fancy doorstops if you don’t want to move furniture or dirty your laundry. Depending on your chosen design, they’ll do the job well and add whimsical or classic charm to the area.

Creating a Cozy Campsite Vibe

Do you want to simulate a true camping experience? Then, let’s accessorize and decorate your VEVOR bell tent. Firstly, you must have camping essentials such as sleeping bags and pillows for sleepovers and relaxation corners. 

For lighting, use fairy lights for a camp night ambiance. You can choose a yellow light to create a fireflies-in-the-dark vibe, or a white light for a starry night view. Also, you can use creative nightlights with reflective patterns, such as stars and doodles. 

Finally, for sitting, use foldable camping chairs for comfort while chatting with family and friends and for easy storage.  

Beyond the Basics: Upgrading Your Indoor Tent Adventure 

Lighting the Way: Fun and Safe Indoor Lighting Options

Fairy Lights for a Magical Ambiance

Ensure your yurt tent is close to a power source so you don’t have to stretch your string light wires haphazardly during use. 

Battery-operated Lanterns for a Touch of Campfire Charm

Use a battery-operated lantern instead of oil lamps to create a campfire charm without the fire hazard risk.  

Glow Sticks for a Playful Nighttime Experience 

Enhance the fun in your kids’ play tent by lighting the space with neon glow sticks. Adults, adolescents, and teenagers can also enjoy this style of illumination. 

Sensory Enhancements: Bringing the Outdoors In

Playing Nature Soundscapes for a Calming and Immersive Experience 

Create a playlist with nature sounds such as birds chirping, crickets, hummings, and water movements for a truly immersive experience. 

Using Essentials Oils 

Next up is your sense of smell. Fill your tent with your favorite scents through essential oils and candles. You can use mahogany scents to transport you into the woods or pineapple and apricot for a tropical vibe. 

Decorating with Nature-Inspired Elements 

Satisfy your sight and tactile senses with nature-inspired elements. Put potted plants in the corners, and hang tree leaves, branches, and flowers in strategic spots like your entrance and walls.

Campfire Delights: Indoor “Campfire” Treats

What to Eat 

Finally, fill your taste buds with campfire treats made safely. Get an electric fireplace to roast your marshmallows. What’s a camping experience without toasted, sugary, ooey-gooey marshmallows? 

Use Stovetops and Grills 

We don’t recommend making s’mores over stovetops and grills inside your tent. Instead, make them outdoors and bring them inside with a bowl unless you’re using an electric cooker. 

More Camping-themed Snacks 

Enjoy your indoor camping experience with hot cocoa brewed with boiling water from electric kettles. Then serve with your favorite snacks like granola bars, banana boats, biscuits, crackers, popcorn, jerky, and hotdogs. 

Safety First: Important Considerations for Indoor Tent Set-Up 

You can’t be too careful when setting up your canvas bell tent. Always leave room for movement outside and inside the tent. There must be at least 3 ft of free space for moving stuff and yourself in the tent. 

Moreover, the air must be clean and breathable, hence the importance of getting a quality fabric like the VEVOR bell tent’s cotton canvas. Poor ventilation leads to stuffiness, intense bad odors, or worse, suffocation!

Don’t ignore your health and safety because you’re too focused on having fun. Here are some more safety tips, especially on avoiding suffocation through proper ventilation. 

Ventilation Matters

Opening Windows or Using a Fan for Fresh Air Exchange

Your VEVOR bell tent has eight windows divided equally between the roof and walls. Open them for cross ventilation unless you have a rechargeable fan inside the tent. 

Be Mindful of Condensation on the Tent Walls

Condensation results from a temperature change, causing water vapor in the air to become liquid. It’s inevitable when you breathe because humans exhale vapor. Also, condensation will happen if your tent’s exterior is humid. 

Always check your tent walls after use and clean liquified vapor to prevent streak marks and a nasty humid odor. 

VEVOR Bell Tent: Your Gateway to Endless Indoor Adventures 

Let’s talk about more fun activities you can do inside your indoor tent apart from camping. 

Stargazing Under the Covers: Fun Activities for Indoor Camping 

Fancy a game, movie or quiet time? Here’s what you can do. 

Playing Board Games or Reading Stories by Flashlight 

Set up board games for the whole family, play cards like charades and Uno, or read stories with a flashlight at night. 

Having a Movie Night 

You can project a nice movie onto the tent’s surface then lay on cozy blankets for comfortable viewing. 

Building a Pillow Fort for Extra Fun and Imagination 

Bond with your children by building pillow forts inside the tent and tell fun stories to jog your kids’ imagination. 

Beyond Camping: The Versatility of the VEVOR Bell Tent 

What more can you do inside your VEVOR bell tent? 

Using the Tent as a Reading Nook or a Quiet Play Space for Children 

Create a comfortable interior with well-lit lighting, such as string rechargeable LED lights or battery-powered lamps for a reading nook. You can get creative with a play space by using neon lights. 

Creating a Movie Night Haven for a Truly Immersive Cinematic Experience 

Ensure the tent’s interior is dimly lit for a truly immersive cinematic experience. Stick with watching on your laptop, tablet, or mobile phone if you don’t have a projector for a larger screen. 

Unbeatable Durability: Investing in Quality 

You will only enjoy the versatility of an interior yurt tent if you buy a durable and high-quality brand. VEVOR bell tent has a sturdy galvanized iron pole holding the structure at the center and additional door poles for extra safety. 

Its breathable cotton canvas fabric has a flame-resistant 5” stovVOR bell tent  and a moisture-proof PVC groundsheet. The setup accessories include 10 aluminum alloy and nylon reflective ropes each for security against strong winds letting the structure withstand all seasons. 

One good 3m wide, 4-person VEVOR bell tent purchase for $258.99 would last you at least five years!

Conclusion: Unleashing Your Inner Explorer – One Tent at a Time 

You don’t need to leave the comfort of your home to enjoy the benefits of a VEVOR bell tent. You can set it up safely in any spacious indoor room and have fun doing other activities besides camping year-round. 

Building pillow forts or creating a fun play tent for your children and bonding as a family  is a memory they’ll never forget. And for your teenagers, having their private reading nooks or movie tents will build their sense of independence. 

The possibilities are endless as long as you open your mind. Feed your five senses by designing for sight, smell, ears, touch, and taste for a truly immersive experience. Remember, spending a token on a high-quality product that will last you many years is better than pinch pennies for a tent you’ll change within months. Visit VEVOR online store and choose your preferred VEVOR bell tent today.