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* = 100 cm/40 in

Kaitum 2 GT

* = 105 cm/42 in

Kaitum 3 GT

18

cm

14

cm

105

220

*

180

cm 

cm 

73

 in

55

 in

*

inch 

inch 

42

87

71

K AITUM GT

EUROPE

Hilleberg the Tentmaker AB
Box 25
Önevägen 34
S-832 21 Frösön, Sweden

tel:

 +46 (0)63 57 15 50

fax:

 +46 (0)63 57 15 65

[email protected]

OUTSIDE OF EUROPE

Hilleberg the Tentmaker, Inc.
14790 NE 95th Street
Redmond, WA 98052 USA

tel:

 +1 (425) 883 0101

fax:

 +1 (425) 869 6632

toll free:

 1 (866) 848 8368 

(n. america only)

[email protected]

W W W . H I L L E B E R G . C O M

Stuart Craig

K AITUM GT

Pål Dufva

All product features and measurement values, including tent weight and pole length, may vary somewhat 
from what is shown in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such differences can occur 
because of alterations in the design and production process and/or natural variations in the materials.

Summary of Contents for KAITUM GT

Page 1: ... 14790 NE 95th Street Redmond WA 98052 USA tel 1 425 883 0101 fax 1 425 869 6632 toll free 1 866 848 8368 n america only tentmaker hilleberg com W W W H I L L E B E R G C O M Stuart Craig KAITUM GT Pål Dufva All product features and measurement values including tent weight and pole length may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog other printed items and on our web site Such differences c...

Page 2: ...ial Follow the directions in this booklet and pay attention to the Care and Maintenance section Doing this will ensure the greatest longevity of your tent and the maximum benefit to you What s Included with the Kaitum GT One outer tent in Kerlon 1200 connected to one inner tent 10 attached guy lines with line runners four 9 mm poles 2 x 260 cm 145 7 in and 2 x 305 cm 102 4 in with the Kaitum 2 GT ...

Page 3: ...Our tent poles are the best available but they are still lightweight aluminum and so require proper care Incorrectly handled a pole can break which is inconvenient at best and potentially dangerous at worst Never extend a pole by simply flinging it open since the sections hitting each other can cause cracks or other damage 2 5 Unfold each pole carefully making sure to seat each section into place ...

Page 4: ...em so it cannot blow away 4 Peg one vestibule if it is windy peg that vestibule aimed into the wind When pegging all the corners make sure to put the peg through the metal ring 5 Press the pegs completely into the ground at about a 45 angle to the surface of the ground so that they won t get pulled up in strong winds It is better to use a steeper angle than it is to leave a peg sticking up from th...

Page 5: ...nd of the pole sleeve 3 4 After adjusting the pole tensioner to its longest setting hold the peg loop attached to the pole tensioner and push on the pole so that it arches into its shape 5 9 Place the pole end into the plastic pole tensioning cup Tighten the pole tensioner s strap until the pole cup is flat against the tent and flush with the bot tom of the tent wall Repeat with the remaining pole...

Page 6: ... you have not already done so peg one end of the tent Press the pegs fully into the soil at about a 45 angle to the surface of the ground see page 07 for more details on placing pegs 1 4 Grasp the corners of the unpegged vestibule and pull the tent out making sure the tent body is straight Peg down the corners 5 Adjust the peg tensioning loops to make the tent taut and perfectly stretched note If ...

Page 7: ...Peg out the floor peg loops at the base of the pole sleeves on both sides of the tent before pegging out the guy lines This stretches the tent out laterally and prevents the sidewalls from lifting in strong winds 4 6 Peg the side guy lines closest to the vestibules at about a 45 angle to the vestibule wall Peg the middle guy lines at 90 to the tent wall If the wind is blowing hard from the side pu...

Page 8: ... the fabric of the door and roll it tightly towards the side Secure the bundle of fabric to the pole with the attachment system Both entrances on the extended vestibule can be opened 5 or one can be open and one closed 6 7 8 Make sure not to step on the door or to let it lay on the ground this will drag the zipper in the dirt and grit in the zipper will reduce its life span 9 It is a good idea to ...

Page 9: ...le before rolling aside the door 1 2 3 Disconnect the toggle near the top of the zipper and completely unzip the door 4 5 Disconnect the door band 6 Unpeg the zipper side of the vestibule and the vent guy line for partial rolling or both sides of the vestibule and the vent guy line for full rolling 7 1 2 Fold and roll the vent as you gather the fabric of the door and roll it tightly towards the si...

Page 10: ...lf can be fully rolled to the side 1 3 Unzip the door until the slider is about 30 cm 12 in from its end then gather and roll the fabric bundle to the side Secure it with the toggle and loop fasteners 4 The inner door can be opened from above if you want to reach into the vestibule or if you want more ventilation 5 6 Make sure not to step on the door or to let it lay on the ground this will drag t...

Page 11: ... and snow by a vent hood 2 3 Both have zipper adjustable panels of highly air permeable yet water repellent fabric so air flows even when the panels are zipped closed 4 Outer doors one in the standard vestibule and two in the extended one can both be opened for greater airflow 5 8 In addition the inner tent doors are full no see um mesh covered by a zipper adjustable fabric panel For maximum air f...

Page 12: ...the tent down loosen the pole tensioners and remove the pole ends from the plasticcups 6 8 Holdontothepolesleeveitselfwhilepushingeachpolefromthe sleeve s closed end Do not simply pull the poles out of their sleeves Fold the poles and put them along with the pegs in their bag into the pole bag 10 12 Fold the tent rollitaroundthepolebag andslidethebundleintothetentbag Alternatively fold or stuff th...

Page 13: ... inner tent note Pole holders are sold separately 2 4 Slide the poles through the toggle loops used to connect the inner to the outer tent and seat the pole ends into the pole holders 5 Peg the 4 corner pole holders first and then the remaining two in the middle 6 8 Attach guy lines to the end poles and peg them out so the tent sits securely note The inner tent is water repellent but not waterproo...

Page 14: ... protectsfromgroundmoistureand makesanoutertent onlysetupmorecomfortable butwillnotpreventcondensation 1 6 Partiallyorfullydisconnectingtheinnergivesmoreroom andthelargerspace makes a fine group gathering place 7 When reconnecting the inner note that the tworedbandsmatchtothetworedtogglepointsattheextended GT vestibuleend note In extremely wet conditions you can detach the inner tent completely be...

Page 15: ...y important if you have been using the tent in a sandy or dusty environment If the zippers are not kept clean their life expectancy will decrease Clean the pegs and replace damaged or lost ones Check the poles for potential damage After your tent is dry and you have checked it completely pack it into its stuff bag with the tent rolled around the pole bag put the peg bag into the pole bag first Pro...

Page 16: ...to help you better enjoy your outdoor adventures including practical advice and equipment lists Warranty and Repair Hilleberg the Tentmaker prides itself on making products with the highest quality materials and workmanship We offer a comprehensive warranty against material and manufacturing defects Since laws and regulations sometimes differ warranty coveragemayvaryfromcountrytocountry Forthespec...

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