THANKS FOR CHOOSING A
BIG AGNE S X BUR TON TENT.
Camping can be intense (get it?), so please feel free
to contact us if you have any questions, comments, or
tall tales.
[email protected]
H E L P FU L H IN T S FO R T E N T SE T U P
• Our tents are easy to set up but we suggest you practice
once at home before using them for the first time to
avoid late night bickering with friends while fumbling
around in the dark.
• Before pitching tent, clear campsite of debris that may
damage tent floor or jab you in the back.
• This tent is freestanding, but we recommend staking it
out to increase space and keep your tent from becoming
a tumbleweed.
• Store empty stuff sacks somewhere safe or they’ll blow
away and become litter.
• Pull lightly on the pole sleeve fabric when inserting
poles to avoid any bunching of the material.
• Push, rather than pull poles through pole sleeves to
prevent rips and tears.
W H E T S T O N E SH E LT E R L A RGE
SE T U P IN S T RUC T I O N S
1. Remove contents of stuff sack and lay flat on ground.
2. Assemble the two poles: one long pole and one shorter
pole. Be careful to insert each pole section into the next
by hand instead of allowing the shock cord to snap them
together ensuring each pole section is fully seated.
3. Feed the long pole through the longer pole sleeve and
the short pole through the other pole sleeve.
4. Insert the tips in the grommets at the corners of
the shelter and secure with buckles.
5. Tension can be adjusted at the two corners and the
shelter can be staked out as needed.
6. Stake out all corners.
SE T U P O P T I O N S
The shelter comes with a footprint which allows you to set
up the shelter in different ways depending on your needs
Option 1 After you set up your shelter you can clip the
footprint to three of the sides and stake out all
four corners of it
Option 2 After you set up your shelter you can clip the
footprint to three of the sides, sit under it and clip
the fourth side for privacy.
Option 3 After you set up your shelter, clip the footprint to
all four sides. At two of the sides you will see that
the footprint has long webbing straps which you
can adjust the length and balance the shelter so it
is centered over you.
TENT CARE
S T O R AGE
Always make sure your tent is dry and free of debris
before storing it in a cool, dry place. Stuff or fold your tent
a different way each time to avoid permanent creases.
Never leave your tent in hot temperatures (such as a
car trunk or attic space), as it will damage the material
coatings. After your camping trip, set up damp tent to air
out and dry completely. Storing a damp tent can result
in mildew growth, which may cause tent to smell, leak,
delaminate, or generally become unwelcoming to guests.
Mildew damage is not covered under warranty.
C L E A N IN G
For light cleaning, you can sponge bath the tent with
warm water. If it’s necessary to hand wash the entire tent,
always use cleaners recommended specifically for tents.
We recommend McNett Mirazyme cleaner, or Nikwax
Tech Wash. Do not dry clean or machine-wash your tent.
Detergents and dry cleaning solvents will damage the
fabric and ruin waterproofing.
Never use hot water, bleach, liquid detergents,
dishwashing liquids, or unproven tonics.
SE A M SE A L IN G
Seam tape alone is durable enough to prevent water
leakage through stitches. Any seams that have been taped
do not need to be seam sealed with a liquid sealer unless
you want extra protection. Make sure the seam-sealer
is completely dry before re-packing your tent. Damage
caused by misapplication or general stupidity may void
warranty.
REPAIRS AND WARR ANT Y
Our number one priority is to make functional and
dependable outdoor products and provide great customer
service. If you are not satisfied with any Big Agnes product
at the time you receive it, return it to the place of purchase
for a full refund. If one of our products does not perform to
your satisfaction, contact Burton.
Like all Big Agnes tents, the Whetstone Shelter is
guaranteed against manufacturing or material defect. We
do not warranty products damaged from normal wear
and tear, alteration made by owner, misuse, accidents, or
damages caused by uses other than intended. Damage due
to misuse, normal wear and tear, or improper care may be
repaired, at the discretion of Burton and Big Agnes—with
a nice note from your parent, girlfriend, or wingman—at
a reasonable charge. Tents returned for repair must be
reasonably clean and free of stench.
For more information on Burton’s W48 Warranty and
Return policy, see www.burton.com/warranty or call
(800) 881-3138.
Burton
80 Industrial Parkway
Burlington, VT 05401
U.S.A.
