maintenance & tlc
achieving pitch perfection
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.
• 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.