alternative setup options
1
The Mesh Hall may be set up “short” with only three (or even two) poles
if desired. Simply leave out one or both middle poles, and attach all of
the clips from the “empty” seam(s) to the nearest end pole. There will
then be two sets of clips attached to one end pole. This has the effect of
shortening the resulting shelter by one or two panels, allowing it to fit a
smaller space. Alternatively, you can collapse a panel between two poles
and simply attach alternate clips to each pole, so that the two poles act
as a single pole.
2
Lighter set-up is possible (with some reduction in strength/stability) by
only using the two end poles, and allowing ridgeline tension to support
the centre panels.
3
To join two Mesh Halls together, place them end-to-end, open the
adjoining doors, and “cross-clip” the two end poles to each other with
alternate clips. To ensure adequate strength, tie the adjacent ridge points
and floor corners together where they touch.
rigging for bad weather
The Mesh Hall is large, so it requires extra guying and careful positioning
in high winds. Keep this in mind when selecting and preparing a site;
a little shelter from trees or rock will make the shelter better able to
withstand windy conditions. If winds are anticipated, you can guy-out the
hook-and-loop tiepoints (halfway up the poles on the sides of the shelter)
as needed. Start with whichever side the wind is coming from, as this is
the side that will likely require support. Since it is rarely necessary to use
all the guypoints at the same time, only enough guy lines are provided for
a “typical” set-up. Bring along extra lines if you anticipate a need to use
all the guypoints simultaneously.
In rainy weather, one or more tarps may be rigged over the structure.
The MEC SuperTarp is specially sized to fit over the Mesh Hall. (Note: any
tarp, including the SuperTarp, needs to be suspended separately from
trees or poles; the Mesh Hall’s poles aren’t designed to support tarps
against winds.)
The Mesh Hall is deliberately made “floor-free”. This saves weight and
bulk, allows people to walk around with their boots on, and lets food spills
drain directly onto the ground. A custom-sized, optional floor that fastens
in is available; it helps make the shelter more bug-resistant, and provides
a dry platform if you’re sleeping in the Mesh Hall.
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