We stock two distinct types of teepee tents that serve quite different purposes. The kids' cotton canvas teepees are designed for indoor use — bedrooms, playrooms, and sensory spaces. The adult teepees are built for outdoor use, with waterproof fabric and a heavier pole structure that handles wind and rain. They're not interchangeable, so it's worth being clear on which one you need before buying.

Kids' teepees vs. adult teepees

A common mistake is buying a kids' canvas teepee for outdoor use. Cotton canvas teepees are fine on a dry, sunny day in the backyard, but they shouldn't be left out overnight or in rain. If it gets wet and doesn't dry fully, the fabric will mould. If you need something that can stay outside, the adult camping model is the right choice regardless of who's using it.

Hanging teepees and sensory swings, what you need to suspend them

Some of our teepees are hanging pod-style tents rather than freestanding structures. These need either a ceiling mount or a freestanding stand. If you don't have a structural beam available or want something you can move around, we offer two suspension options:

Siesta Cocoon Tripod Stand

A steel tripod stand designed specifically for hanging teepees and sensory swings. It's freestanding, so no drilling required, and it can be moved between rooms or inside and outside as needed. Comes with all hardware — poles, connectors, and hanging point. If you want a complete out-of-the-box solution, this is the straightforward option. See the Cocoon Tripod Stand.

Teepee Tent Brakit

A heavy-duty steel bracket that joins three timber poles at the top to form a tripod. It's the DIY option — you source your own timber poles from Bunnings or a local hardware store (standard 38 mm or 45 mm dowel or pine, typically 2–2.4 m lengths work well), and the Brakit holds them together at the apex.

See the Teepee Tent Brakit.

For ceiling mounts, if you do have a structural beam or concrete ceiling to work with, see our ceiling mount kits, swivels and carabiners. As with hammock chairs, the fixing point should be rated for well above the expected load, at least double the user's weight to account for dynamic movement.

Teepee covers

We also stock replacement and additional covers for some teepee models separately. If your teepee frame is still solid but the cover has worn, faded, or torn, a replacement cover is worth checking before replacing the whole unit. Cover compatibility is listed on each product page — they're not universal across models.

Browse teepee covers here.