Modular Shelter System
Quick Pitching Instructions
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Components
Required components
• Two adjustable length walking poles, with
baskets >30mm diameter.
• Elements, with a total of 5-7 sides
• Pole Union to hold together the poles (this can
also be achieved with cord with a little time
and patience)
• Pegs, 2x or 3x the number of sides of the
shelter
• Rain Ceiling™ to create a weatherproof seal
and vent at the top of the shelter
Optional components
• Groundfloor™ (also makes pitching easier)
• Insect Ceiling™
• Reducer Sac™
Before Trip
Decide what format of shelter you want to make
• The size of the shelter depends on what
elements are available. To make a closed
shelter, 5-7 sides are needed.
• The shelter can be pitched with sidewalls for
increased interior space.
• When pitched with the sidewalls on the
ground to increase weather-proofing and
stability, the sidewall poles are not needed.
Before Trip or At Campsite
Zip together elements
• Place elements side by side, with centre
rings together. Start zips from top and zip to
bottom.
• Leave one zip undone, or fold tent over, and
leave the last zip part open
At Campsite
Select site
• Dry and level as possible
• Sheltered from wind
• Check for natural hazards, for example falling
branches or trees, avalanches, rising rivers
Decide how to pitch shelter
• With sidewalls (best for low-medium wind,
cool weather)
• With sidewalls rolled up (best for low-medium
wind, warm or hot weather) – first pitch with
sidewalls down, then roll them up as required
• With sidewalls on ground inside (best for cool
weather, strong winds or heavy rain
• With sidewalls on outside (best for pitching on
snow or on stony ground)
