Kathmandu Mono v2 User manual

Just you and the wide world around
you: sometimes it’s good to get away
from the clutter and noise of daily life.
Spend a weekend cycling an endless
unwinding ribbon of road, or follow a
trail off the beaten track. The Mono
Tent is your perfect companion.
This lightweight tunnel tent packs
down small and is quick and easy
to set up, making it perfect for solo
hikers and cycle tourists. With its small
‘footprint’, the Mono can fit in limited
spaces other tents can’t. It’s your own
personal shelter, and the right tent to
choose if pack-space, weight and ease
are your three main concerns.
CARING FOR YOUR MONO TENT:
We’ve written these instructions
specifically for you. We know you know
what you’re doing, but please read
through and follow them anyway. This
tent must be fully and correctly pitched
to these instructions, using all guy-
lines and pegs supplied; failure to do
so may void the warranty.
We recommend pitching your new
tent for the first time at home to
become familiar with it and to check
you have everything. It’s better to be
looking at it now, than looking for it
when you need it.
The Mono is spacious for one
person (or very cosy for two). What
it lacks in size, bells and whistles it
makes up for in sturdy construction,
with strong alloy poles and durable
fabric. Its waterproof seam-sealed
fly-sheet, tough waterproof floor
and a breathable inner with a water-
repellent treatment helps keep the
weather outside. All this so you can
curl up after a day of exploring, read
a book, rest, and enjoy the quiet.
PAC01560

FEATURES
•Waterproof,seam-sealed
fly-sheet
•Durableconstructionand
components
•Lightweighttunnel
design
•Easytopitchandpackup
•Strong,high-tensilealloy
poles
•Breathableinnerwith
water-repellent treatment
•Toughwaterproofoor
•Insect-proofmesh
screens
•Onevestibule
•Integratedstorage
•1.73kgweight
232cm
150cm
65cm

SPECIFICATIONS:
CAPACITY 1 person
WEIGHT(fullypitched) 1.73kg
WEIGHT (inner-only pitched) 1.10kg
DESIGN Tunnel
INTENDED USE Three-season hiking
DOORS 1
VESTIBULES 1
PACKED SIZE 18cmx36cm
PACKED VOLUME 6.9L
OVERALL DIMENSIONS 232cmx150cm
MAXIMUM INTERNAL HEIGHT 65cm
FLOOR AREA 1.9m2
VESTIBULE AREA 0.42m2
FLY FABRIC Seam-sealed50DPolyesterripstop
FLY WATERPROOF RATING 2000mm
FLOOR FABRIC 150DPolyester
FLOOR WATERPROOF RATING 10,000mm
INNER FABRIC 40DNylon
POLES 2 x 9mm alloy
GUY-LINES 2
PEGS 18 x alloy
REPAIR KIT Fabric patches, pole sleeve, fly buckle
DesignedbyKathmandu
Manufactured in China

CAUTIONS:
• Keepopenameandallothersourcesofheataway
from the tent. The fabric of this tent is not fireproof.
Excessive heat can damage the tent fabric,
waterproof coatings and components.
• NEVER cook inside your tent. Cookers produce
carbon monoxide , which can (and has) killed
people. So cook outside, even if the weather’s
rubbish. Shelter your stove with carefully placed
rocks just outside the vestibule.

• Store all poles and pegs separately in the bags provided to
avoid damaging the tent fabrics.
• This tent can be damaged by petrol, kerosene, alcohol,
detergents and aerosols such as fly spray and deodorants.
• Donotmachinewashyourtent.
• Clean off any loose dirt with a damp cloth and mild soap.
• DONOTusebleach.Thiswillreallydestroyit.
• Linedryinshade.
• Storethetentlooseifpossiblesothataircancirculate.
• Only storeyour tent when it is completely dry. Leaving
the tent wet can damage waterproof coatings, corrode
thepolesandcausemildew.Notethatwebbing,zipsand
bungys take longer to dry.
• Beforestoring,emptyallpocketsandcarefullycloseallzips.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS

TIPSONSITESELECTIONAND
GENERALUSE
• Selectalevelsitewithoutdebrisor
hollows that can fill with water. Avoid
low-lying areas that could be prone to
flooding.
• Removesharpobjectssuchasrocksor
branches that could puncture the floor
and spoil a good night’s sleep.
• Checkabovetoensureyouareclear
ofanyfallzones,andthatyouhave
a safe run-out below. Avoid pitching
directlyundertrees.Birddroppings
and sap can damage the fly and falling
branches can damage you!
• Pitchthetentalignedintothe
prevailingwind.Beawarethat
buffeting winds can come from any
direction, especially in the mountains.
• Allpegs,guy-linesandpolesmustbe
secure and correctly tensioned.
• Insertpegsangledawayfromthe
tent for greater holding strength. A
large stone placed on a peg can give
additional security. Check it will not
chafe the tent.

• Ifyouencountersnowyconditions,it
will be necessary to periodically clear
snowfromtheroof.Donotleaveit
unattended for long periods in strong
winds, heavy rain or snow.
• UVrayswilleventuallycausedamage
to your tent. To extend its life, we
recommend you do not leave it pitched
for long periods of time.
• Incoldorwetweather,condensation
from your breath will form as water
droplets inside the fly and can be
mistaken for leakage. The only
solution for bad condensation is good
ventilation. To help you out, the tent has
a breathable inner, plus vents on the
fly to promote air circulation. The inner
fabric has also been treated with a
special finish to assist water droplets in
running off, rather than dripping on to
you.
•  NOTE:ThetentinnerisNOTwaterproof!

PITCHING INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Layoutthetentinnergroundsheet
downwards. Secure one upwind
corner.
2. Assemble the poles carefully, inserting
thejointsfully.Donotshakethepoles
to snap them together. This can cause
them to break. Avoid stepping on the
assembled poles for the same reason.
Tent inner
Tent fly
16 alloy pegs
2 x alloy poles
2 x guy lines
Tent compression stuff sack
Peg and pole bags
Repair kit:
Fabric patches, pole repair sleeve, spare
fly quick-release buckle.
CONTENTS CHECKLIST

Thread the grey pole fully into the pole
sleeve marked with grey and the orange
pole fully into the sleeve marked with
orange. It is important the poles are
inserted in to the sleeve rounded end
first. Carefully flex each pole and insert
the ends into their corresponding eyelets.
Closethedoorzipandpegouttheinner
where you want it. Make sure it is evenly
tensioned and the floor is flat. Insert all
pegs angled away from the tent for extra
holding strength.

3.Laytheyovertheinner,aligningthe
doors so the fly is secured in the correct
orientation.
To properly secure the fly to the inner,
fastentheVelcrotabsaroundthepole
sleeves. This is particularly important for
securing the guy-lines.
Clip together and tension all
quick-release buckles.

4. Peg the fly down through the bungy
loops. Check they are secure and that
the fly is not touching the inner, which
could cause leakage.
Peg out all guy-lines evenly, at least
onemetrefromthetent.Never
underestimate how much extra stability
properly deployed tent guy-lines add.
Always use them; they’ll help your tent
stay put.
1 METRE

PACKING UP:
1.  Emptythetent,closeallofthezips,
and remove the pegs, poles and fly.
Removeanystubbornpegsbyusing
anotherpegasahook.Donotusethe
bungy loops to pull them out.
2.Dismantlepolesatthemid-pointrst
to evenly distribute the pole
shock cord tension.

3.Placethetentoordownwardsand
fold lengthwise together into the
middle; fold in half again. Fold the fly
lengthwise and place on top.
4. Put the poles and pegs into their bags
acrossoneend.Rollthetentuparound
the poles, flicking loose guy-lines into
the middle.
5. Place carefully in the compression sac
NOTE: a tent carefully folded this way
will be much more compact and easier to
open up than if it is just stuffed into the
compression sack.

FIELD REPAIRS
If your tent does become damaged,
these repair tips will keep you going
while you’re out in the wilderness. We
recommendtotakeitintoaKathmandu
store for evaluation before your next
adventure.
POLES:Ifapoleshouldsplitorbreakin
the field, slide the pole repair sleeve onto
the pole directly over the break. Secure
it using waterproof duct tape, or wedge
it with a twig. This is only an emergency
repair.Replacementpolesetsare
availablefromKathmandu.
BUCKLES:Althoughthey-innerbuckles
are sewn in, a temporary repair can be
made by tying the new buckle through
the tent inner webbing-loop with thin
braid. A short length of guy-line can be
used in an emergency.

GUY-LINES:Ifaguy-lineshouldbecome
lost or damaged, the replacement one
can simply be knotted into the guy-fin.
The best knot to use is a bowline.
SEAM-SEALING:Yourtentyisfactory
seam-sealed. If this should become
damaged, a repair can be made with
liquid seam-sealer such as Aquaseal.
Seam sealing liquid can also be used to
repair pin-hole damage to the tent fly or
floor fabrics.
RIPPEDFABRIC:
A rip can only be properly repaired by
sewing on a patch and applying seam
sealer. Handily enough, we’ve included
fabric pieces in the repair kit. If you’re in
a tight spot, dental floss makes excellent
emergencythread.Repairstotheooror
fly must then be seam-sealed.