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Rigging the vestibules
1
Run the shortest angled pole through the pole sleeve across the top of
the mesh vestibule. Insert the second wire pins at the front tent corners
into the ends of this pole. Attach the pole clips.
2
On the underside of the fl y at each tent corner are two or three hook-
and-loop pole attachments.
Where the poles are clipped to the tent, wrap
these attachments directly around the pole. Where the poles run through
mesh sleeves, fasten the attachments to the hook-and-loop panels on
the sleeves.
Note that at the bottom ends of the sleeved poles are bug
protector panels.
Fasten these panels into place.
3
Peg out the ground loops at the front corners of the vestibule to pull it
into shape.
4
Lay the skirting along the bottom edges towards the inside of the
mesh vestibule.
Laying the skirting out fl at and wide will block insects
most effectively. The skirting can be anchored in place by rocks, stuff
sacks, etc.
5
Peg out the back (non-mesh) vestibule and tie it back if desired.
Note that
the vestibule has peg loops on either side of the door zippers. By staking
out one loop or the other, you can make the door side-opening or centre-
opening to adapt it to the prevailing wind or local landscape features.
The centre panel of the back vestibule can also be rigged as a porch roof.
Most users prefer to save weight and cost by improvising porch poles out
of from dead wood, paddles, lines running to trees, etc. For this reason,
the tent does not come with porch poles; for those who prefer maximum
convenience (and don’t mind a bit of extra weight and bulk), one or two
optional MEC Adjustable Tarp Poles will work well.
If rigging this panel as a rain roof, do not leave fl at or baggy surfaces
where water can pool. Rig the panel so it slopes away from the tent, like a
cap brim. You can also rig it to slope towards the tent and water so drain
off to the sides.
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