The following offers tips and advice on caring for and maintaining your tent and what
to consider when in the field.
1. Try to pitch your tent in shade. UV light will cause materials
to fade and weaken over time.
2. Avoid camping in windy or gusty conditions.
3. Use a Slumit FootPrint GroundProtector (sold seperately) to
reduce wear and tear on integrated ground sheet.
4. Regularly check zippers for dirt and debris. Take care not
to step on zippers. Do not force zippers.
5. Only use side and loft storage pockets for lighter (not
bulky) accessories like: mobile phones, compass, keys etc
6. Avoid making contact with the inside of the rain-fly
material - especially when wet - this will impair the
waterproof coating, increasing the chance of leaking.
7. Keep heat sources and foreign substances away from tent
material at all times.
8. To clean localised soiled areas, use sponge and warm (not
hot) water only. Gently wipe the area clean.
9. Ensure tent is dry before storing away. Moisture will cause
mildew to form, which can be foul smelling and will damage
the waterproof coating.
10. Try to pack your tent as loosly as possible - minimising
creases - this will help reduce damage to the fabrics and the
waterproof coating. Store in a cool dry place. Do not store
heavy items on top of the packed tent.
11. Pack a repair kit. Most minor tears can be fixed in the field
with a small travel repair kit. (See Planning Your Trip on
Pg.13)
12. Suitable polyester waterproofer should be applied to the
outer rain-fly to ensure continued protection. Please contact
us for advice.
12. Take out specialist Camping Insurance to cover you for
accidental damage, fire, theft, vandalism, storm, tempest and
flooding not covered under warranty.
Under no circumstances
should heat sources be used
in or near to your tent. Doing
so can prove a health and
safety hazard to you and
others.
Keep ANY heat
source away
from the tent.
CARBON
MONOXIDE
can kill.
A tent is only a mobile
structure. Very low winds /
breeze may be forecasted,
but check the Gust strengths.
Gusts can be most
destructive to tent frames,
material and seams.
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