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Before You Set Out
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It is recommended that you assemble this tent at home at least once before your trip to familiarize
yourself with the process, and make sure your tent is in good order.
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After initial set-up it is recommended that you spray the tent lightly with water and allow it to dry
completely. This seasons the canvas. The water causes the canvas to shrink slightly, closing needle
holes where the canvas was stitched. This process is only required once. Before you do this, first
remove the mattress pad.
Waterproofing
Kodiak Canvas tents are made with Hydra-Shied
™ canvas that features superb water repellency.
However, not all tents are completely waterproof out of the box. On occasion a new tent will experience
some leaking. Over the life of the tent, occasional, waterproofing maintenance will be required. If leaking
occurs, it is an easy fix. Treat the affected area with a
SILICONE
based waterproofing such as Kiwi Camp
Dry®. This should absolutely take care of any leaks, and you should seldom have to re-treat. Caution: Do
not use other types of waterproofing such as Canvak® on this Hydra-
Shield™ canvas, as it could affect
the breathability of the canvas. When properly sealed, your expectation should be that a Kodiak Canvas
tent will be completely dry inside, even during drenching rains.
Assembly
Caution: The use of protective eyewear is recommended during assembly.
STEP 1: Stake the Tent
Stake each of the
tent’s four corners, making sure that the tent is taut and square.
Tips:
Drive in stakes with the tip angling toward the tent. Secure hooks on the end of the stakes over the
corner rings.
STEP 2: Assemble the Frame
1) Join the Aluminum support poles. The large pole is for the head of the tent. The medium pole is for the
middle. The small support pole is for the foot of the tent.
2) Pass the small support pole through the sleeve at the foot of the tent. Insert the ends of the pole into the
lock pins on each of the corners. Clip the black plastic hooks onto the pole.
