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MEC TARN 2 

This booklet tells you how to prepare, assemble, and maintain your 

new tent; please keep it for future reference. Set up your tent at 

home before your fi rst trip; this will allow you to inspect it for any 

manufacturing defects, check that all parts are present, and learn the 

assembly procedure with minimal stress on the tent and on you.

TARN 2

 

Height inside 1.02m

Your Tarn 2 
tent package includes:

Tent 

body 

   

Tent fl y

Three aluminum poles   

Aluminum stakes and nylon guylines 

 

Aluminum pole repair sleeve 

Tent sack and pole sack 

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Summary of Contents for TARN 2

Page 1: ...o inspect it for any manufacturing defects check that all parts are present and learn the assembly procedure with minimal stress on the tent and on you TARN 2 Height inside 1 02m Your Tarn 2 tent package includes Tent body Tent fly Three aluminum poles Aluminum stakes and nylon guylines Aluminum pole repair sleeve Tent sack and pole sack Tarn 2 eng indd 1 Tarn 2 eng indd 1 3 4 05 3 48 48 PM 3 4 05 ...

Page 2: ...hread and fabric joints Allow to dry and cure overnight McNett sealants Seam Grip and similar cure more quickly in a moist or humid environment Before packing the tent for the first time dust newly sealed areas with talcum powder or spray them with 303TM Protectant freshly cured sealer can bond to itself even when dry If the tent is used hard and often you may need to reapply seam sealer in high we...

Page 3: ... Lay the two equal length side arch poles on top of the tent body crossing them in the centre to form an X 4 The plastic pole clips on the tent body are divided into three sets each set is identified by a separate colour of webbing loops Each clip set follows a seam line so that each pole will run parallel to one seam once it is attached Start by the door at one front corner Clip all of one colour ...

Page 4: ...round the junction of the two long poles at the back of the tent Note at these pole junctions fasten the wrap ties around both poles as tightly as possible this will maximize the tent s strength by bracing the poles against each other To do this wrap the longer Velcro tab horizontally twice around both poles pull on the tab end to cinch it tight then secure it by folding the shorter Velcro tab ove...

Page 5: ... You can often leave several of the supplied pegs at home and replace them with improvised anchors thereby saving weight and space in your pack Ventilating the Tent Proper ventilation is the key to minimizing condensation in any tent Keep fabric doors open as widely as the prevailing weather permits If bugs or drafts aren t a problem leave mesh doors open too Crack each door open from the top down...

Page 6: ...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 ...

Page 7: ... in fresh water and allow them to dry before storing While aluminum does not rust it can become brittle through unseen corrosion over time If the poles are exposed to salt or salt water rinse them in fresh water and allow them to dry before storing While aluminum does not rust it can become brittle through unseen corrosion over time Lubricating the Poles Occasionally apply a light coating of a sil...

Page 8: ...e pole then wrap it into place with duct tape Be careful not to damage the tent fabrics when removing the damaged pole Replacing a Broken Pole Section The MEC Grip TipTM pole tips are press fitted into place Carefully tug out the pole end tip nearest to the broken section Being mindful of how to retie it later untie the end tip Slide pole sections off the cord until you reach the damaged section Re...

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