How-to Pitch a Tent
How -to Pi tch a Tent
An instructional guide for pitching a tent. By Sarah Vorsheck
Tents: Wh at and Wh y? According to the Webster dictionary, A tent is a portable shelter made of cloth. They are typically supported by one or more poles, and stretched by tight cords or loops. These chords and loops are then driven into the ground to keep the tent steady. There are many different shapes of tents, including an A-frame, dome, and cabin tent. The tent in this instruction booklet is considered a dome shaped tent. So, why would you want to choose a tent over camping out under the stars or in a fancy RV? Some benefits of tenting might include: -
Protection from harsh elements (Wind, Rain, Snow, ect) Protection from cold temperatures. Protection from small animals (Snakes, Bugs, Ect.) Privacy Portability Flexibility Economically friendly
Tents are a good investment. While they can be expensive up front, meaning anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, a good tent with proper care will will last years.
M ateri al s I ncl uded Tarp: Rain Fly:
Body of tent:
Ground Stakes: Shock-Poles:
Warni ngs and Cauti ons - Look for level, flat surface - Do not walk on tent when setting up - Clear space of any debris - Make sure space is large enough - Check area above for dead, hanging tree branches - Place tent far away from any fire pit - Check ground for any dampness. You want a dry area. - Use poles with care to prevent bending - Unzip rain-fly to find brass rung once rain-fly is on tent - Spread out all parts of tent for easiest assembly
I nstructi onal Ov erv i ew 1.
Clear the area of sticks, rocks and general debris
2.
Spread out the tarp and layout all parts
3.
Assemble shock poles by inserting poles into each other
4.
Lay poles across tent, align orange/ orange and black/ black
5.
Insert the metal tip into brass rung .
6.
Insert the second tip diagonal from the first one.
7.
Insert brass rung by door, repeat on both sides
8.
Attach clips to shock-poles, 3 per side 13 over all
9.
Add rain fly. Attach orange/ orange and black/ black
10.
Attach brass rungs
11.
Clip corner of fly at the bottom of each pole
12.
Place stakes in loop at each corner
13.
Secure stakes in ground
Step One: Clear the area of sticks, rocks and general debris. Spread out tarp and lay out all parts of tent.
Step Tw o: Spread out the body of the tent where you want it set up.
Step Th ree: Assemble shock-poles by inserting them into each other. Lay poles across tent.
Step Four: Align the orange and orange corners of the poles with the orange corners of the tent, and align the black and black corners as well.
Step Fi v e: Insert the metal tip of the shock-poles into the brass rung on the tabs. Note: Use caution, poles are bendable
Step Si x : Insert the poles at a diagonal angle. Meaning, do either both of the black poles or both of the orange poles first. Note: Use caution, poles are bendable
Step Sev en: Insert tip of pole into brass rung by door. Repeat on back side of tent.
Step Ei gh t: Attach clips from body of tent to the shock-poles. There are 3 on each side and a few more on the tops and by the door. There are 13 overall.
Step Ni ne: Drape rain fly over top of body of tent. Note: Make sure company logo is facing outward
Step Ten: Clip into place at corners with the same color coding concept as before. Orange to orange and black to black. Note: Make sure company logo is facing outward
Step Ten: Clip rain-fly into brass rung at the front of tent, by the door. Note: Access the rung by unzipping rain-fly
Step El ev en: Place stakes into loops at each corner of tent. Dig the stakes into the ground.
An instructional guide for pitching a tent. By Sarah Vorsheck
Tents: Wh at and Wh y? According to the Webster dictionary, A tent is a portable shelter made of cloth. They are typically supported by one or more poles, and stretched by tight cords or loops. These chords and loops are then driven into the ground to keep the tent steady. There are many different shapes of tents, including an A-frame, dome, and cabin tent. The tent in this instruction booklet is considered a dome shaped tent. So, why would you want to choose a tent over camping out under the stars or in a fancy RV? Some benefits of tenting might include: -
Protection from harsh elements (Wind, Rain, Snow, ect) Protection from cold temperatures. Protection from small animals (Snakes, Bugs, Ect.) Privacy Portability Flexibility Economically friendly
Tents are a good investment. While they can be expensive up front, meaning anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, a good tent with proper care will will last years.
M ateri al s I ncl uded Tarp: Rain Fly:
Body of tent:
Ground Stakes: Shock-Poles:
Warni ngs and Cauti ons - Look for level, flat surface - Do not walk on tent when setting up - Clear space of any debris - Make sure space is large enough - Check area above for dead, hanging tree branches - Place tent far away from any fire pit - Check ground for any dampness. You want a dry area. - Use poles with care to prevent bending - Unzip rain-fly to find brass rung once rain-fly is on tent - Spread out all parts of tent for easiest assembly
I nstructi onal Ov erv i ew 1.
Clear the area of sticks, rocks and general debris
2.
Spread out the tarp and layout all parts
3.
Assemble shock poles by inserting poles into each other
4.
Lay poles across tent, align orange/ orange and black/ black
5.
Insert the metal tip into brass rung .
6.
Insert the second tip diagonal from the first one.
7.
Insert brass rung by door, repeat on both sides
8.
Attach clips to shock-poles, 3 per side 13 over all
9.
Add rain fly. Attach orange/ orange and black/ black
10.
Attach brass rungs
11.
Clip corner of fly at the bottom of each pole
12.
Place stakes in loop at each corner
13.
Secure stakes in ground
Step One: Clear the area of sticks, rocks and general debris. Spread out tarp and lay out all parts of tent.
Step Tw o: Spread out the body of the tent where you want it set up.
Step Th ree: Assemble shock-poles by inserting them into each other. Lay poles across tent.
Step Four: Align the orange and orange corners of the poles with the orange corners of the tent, and align the black and black corners as well.
Step Fi v e: Insert the metal tip of the shock-poles into the brass rung on the tabs. Note: Use caution, poles are bendable
Step Si x : Insert the poles at a diagonal angle. Meaning, do either both of the black poles or both of the orange poles first. Note: Use caution, poles are bendable
Step Sev en: Insert tip of pole into brass rung by door. Repeat on back side of tent.
Step Ei gh t: Attach clips from body of tent to the shock-poles. There are 3 on each side and a few more on the tops and by the door. There are 13 overall.
Step Ni ne: Drape rain fly over top of body of tent. Note: Make sure company logo is facing outward
Step Ten: Clip into place at corners with the same color coding concept as before. Orange to orange and black to black. Note: Make sure company logo is facing outward
Step Ten: Clip rain-fly into brass rung at the front of tent, by the door. Note: Access the rung by unzipping rain-fly
Step El ev en: Place stakes into loops at each corner of tent. Dig the stakes into the ground.
