Exped VELA I EXTREME User manual

INSTRUCTIONSVELAEXTREME2210 |Copyright Exped AG, Switzerland.
INSTRUCTIONS
VELA I EXTREME
ENGLISH
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4Lay out the tent and
fold in thirds lengthwise to
fit the packsack.
AUFBAU-VARIANTEN
1Vela with rolled-up rainfly for max. ventilation or bug
tent mode.
2Canopy alone
Thread the long pole through the elastic loops, insert
the pole ends into the webbing pockets and secure
with pegs.
3Rainfly alone
Insert the ridge pole into the pole sleeve of the rainfly
and tension. Apply pegs to both foot and head end as
well as the guylines of the ridge pole
5Place the accessory
bag at one end of the
folded tent and roll
together tightly before
placing it in the packsack.
TIPS AND TRICKS
Before leaving on your next adventure, check that your
tent is complete and free of damage. Check the tent poles
for cracks and burrs.
Appropriate ventilation can prevent condensation within
the tent. Vent the tent regularly by at least opening the
doors partially at the upper end.
To secure the pegs in loose earth, sand or snow, wrap
the tent cord around the center of the peg and bury it
horizontally. You can also use the packsack filled with
sand or snow, or use the Exped Snow and Sand Achors
available separately.
Note! Never light a stove in a tent as it is a fire hazard or
can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.
When camping on sand or snow you can dig a trench in
the vestible. Cold air will sink into the trench. At the same
time it can be used to sit comfortably.
If you need more space in the vestibule, partially
unhook the canopy, leave your sleeping gear inside and
use it as a backrest for comfortable lounging.
Should your tent remain stationary over a longer period,
protect it from UV by placing a cheap tarp over it.
A tent footprint (available separately) protects the tent
floor from damage and can also reduce condensation
build up.
For more information visit: exped.com.
REFINED GEAR FOR ADVENTURE

INSTRUCTIONSVELAEXTREME2210 |Copyright Exped AG, Switzerland.
7Secure the canopy
corners with pegs, then
tension the tent with
the orange cord at both foot
and head end.
SET UP
3Insert the short orange
poles into the orange coded
sleeves of the canopy, then
insert the pole ends into the
webbing pockets.
4Insert the blue pole into
the blue coded pole sleeve.
9Apply the guy lines
found on the pole sleeves
in a star shaped configu-
ration when seen from
above.
5Insert the pole end into
the grommet of the orange
webbing strap and tension.
6Pull the tent from the
head end to tension and
secure with a peg through
the metal ring.
8Tension the rainfly with
a peg and then tension
the webbing strap.
TEARDOWN
Clean out the tent and close the zippers leaving
a 10 cm gap. Note! Normally, the canopy and rainfly
remain attached. For tear down in rain, the canopy
can be disassembled and packed away dry. For
the next setup, set up the rainfly first and then mount
the canopy.
3Next, release tension on the main pole and push
them out of the sleeves (never pull). Carefully disas-
semble the poles and place them in the pole sack.
Note! The poles are under tension before you release
them from the grommets.
2Release the tension of
all straps. Remove the two
short poles from the
webbing pockets and
push out of the pole
sleeves.
1Remove all pegs and
release the tent cords.
The pegs are stored in the
accessory bag.
EXPED TENTS
Thank you for purchasing an EXPED tent.
Innovation, quality and refined details
distinguish them from all others.
With the Vela we differentiate between windward and
leeward sides for enhanced weather protection and
increased ventilation. The doors also face the leeward
side.
1Windward side (dark green cords). The rainfly
fabric reaches the ground and keeps wind, sand and
snow out.
2Leeward side (orange cords). A small gap
enhances ventilation.
3Pole sleeves The internal flat pole sleeves are color
and number coded for setup.
4Cord Stuffsacks prevent tangling of tent cords
during packing. Simply insert three fingers into the
Cord Stuffsack, wrap the tent cord around your fingers
and then turn the stuffsack inside out like with a pair of
socks.
5Guy lines For perfect setup there are numerous
pre-mounted guy lines attached to the tent. Our
Dyneema guy lines are reflective and buckles allow
stepless adjustment.
6Pole repair tube is integrated in the support
of the air vents.
CONTENTS
Pre-mounted canopy and rainfly;
accessory bag (3 tent poles, pegs, spare zipper slider,
repair tube, spare pole segment, guylines, fabric
patches; packsack
1Lay out the combined
canopy and rainfly. The side
with the orange guy loops
facing downwind.
2Secure the head end
with 2 pegs (dark green guy
loops).
Note! Optimal stability is achieved only when the tent
is tensioned properly. Nylon fabrics absorb moisture,
expanding the fabric, which will contract again when
dry. Please re-tension the tent when necessary.
10 Place a peg in the
loops of the guy lines and
tension.
Door