maintenance & tlc
achieving pitch perfection
• T
ENT
LOVE AND CARE
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once it's up...
• Ensure your spot is flat and bump-free, uneven surfaces or hill tops may apply
too much uneven tension and result in damage.
• Avoid pitching your tent under trees unless you have a tent protector cover.
• Pitching your tent on a groundsheet protector will not only guide you when
erecting your tent, but it will also protect the groundsheet from dirt, water and
condensation.
• Before securing down the pegs, zip all doors closed.
Kinks and creases in the fabric suggest that the tents tension is uneven and can
result in damage which in turn will reduce water repellency. When pitching your
tent, ensure that the poles are straight and guy ropes adjusted to achieve a
smooth finish.
• The groundsheet zip must be concealed and hidden by the skirt of the tent.
• Frequently check that the pegs are secured tightly and have not become loose,
this is particularly important after wet weather as the grounds will become soft.
• Air your tent out daily to increase the ventilation - this can be done by opening
the doors, windows and (if applicable) unzipping the groundsheet and rolling up
the sides.
• If you spot any marks, dirt or mildew spots, tackle them right away to prevent
the issue from staining or spreading.
