Disassembling the tent
When taking down a tent, it’s important to avoid stressing the poles and
fabrics. First, disconnect guylines and release the tension from the tent.
Next, release all the poles. If your tent has pole sleeves, push the poles
out of the sleeves instead of pulling them. To minimize the stress on the
bungee cord in the poles and to speed disassembly, fold each pole in half
first, then fold down towards the outside, two sections at a time.
packing the tent
If possible, fold and roll the tent rather than stuffing it into its sack. Rolling
makes a smaller package, and causes fewer creases in the polyurethane
coating. The tent and poles may be carried separately for easier packing
or load sharing. There are two drawcords on the tent sack. Use the lower
one when carrying the tent separately from the poles; this makes a
shorter package that fits sideways into a pack. If carrying the pole sack
on the outside of a pack, securely attach the drawcord to the pack to
avoid loss.
CarE anD MaintEnanCE
protecting the tent
Ultraviolet damage is the single largest hazard your tent faces in its
lifetime. Fabrics should not be exposed to sunlight for extended periods
of time; this will eventually result in colour fading and fabric failure. The
uncoated fabrics of the tent canopy are most susceptible to damage from
UV and should be covered by the more durable fly. If extended exposure
is unavoidable, cover the tent with a tarp or sheet of nylon.
lighting your tent
Using a candle lantern in a tent carries definite risks. Never leave a
candle lantern burning unattended; always watch for fire hazards from
overheating fabrics or spilling wax. Spilling wax can be dangerous,
particularly to eyes and other sensitive areas. It is your responsibility to
use candle lanterns wisely and with extreme caution: we do not endorse
the use of any flame or heat source in a tent. Cooking in a tent is strongly
discouraged because of fire hazards and carbon monoxide inhalation risks.
Unlike campfire smoke and other fumes, which cause you to gasp for air,
carbon monoxide can render you unconscious without any warning.
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