ONE PLANET VAGABOND Series User manual

PITCHING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Start by pegging out the four corners of the inner. Put
the tent bags in your pocket so they don’t fly away! Insert
pegs into the ground on a 45° angle, pushing them all the
way in, don’t use your foot to push or stamp in pegs.
2. Put together all tent poles carefully, making sure each
section is fully inserted into the next.
TIP: Do not flick or release the pole while holding the end
section this can fracture the section ends.
3. Insert the pole ends into the corner eyelets.
4. Clip the inner to the poles.
FINDING THE IDEAL SPOT
›Look around! Select a site that is flat, clear of rocks, twigs and
other hard or sharp objects.
›Look down! Find a position that will drain well if it rains.
›Look up! Check that nothing can fall on your tent.
(Stay away from tree limbs, especially Australian gums)
TIP: if you arrive to camp early and the sun is shining bright, consider
pitching your tent closer to dusk. UV exposure deteriorates all fabrics
and keeping your fly out of the blazing sun will maximise its useable life.
POSITIONING THE TENT
›The Vagabond tent is a rectangle, so can be pitched in any
direction. The design is very stable, able to handle the cyclic
winds so common in Australia.
›For the optimum pitch, position the tent so the prevailing
wind hits the tent foot or corner.
VAGABOND SERIES
PITCHING, CARE AND
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
VAGABOND
Direction of
prevailing wind

TO ATTACH THE FLY
1. Place the fly over the
tent. Connect the
corners using the side-
release buckles.
2. In windy conditions, we
recommend fastening
the hook-and-loop
connections (behind
the guy lines pockets
on the inside of the tent
fly) around the poles.
This joins the fly to the
poles and, with the use
of guy lines, helps to
stabilise the tent.
3. Peg out the vestibule,
then peg the head
and foot to increase
airflow.
4. In windy conditions, we
recommend using the
guy lines.
Pitch guy lines directly
out from the tent
corners on an angle.
Follow the angle of the
guy line pocket and the
pole crossover.
PACK-DOWN INSTRUCTIONS
TIP: Don’t wake you mates (or students) by tapping on the
tent with walking poles, you’re likely to damage the tent!
Empty the tent, remove your
belongings and any foreign
materials. Check for ants and bugs,
these critters if inadvertently rolled
into a tent will try to chew their
way to freedom. Never use insect
repellent on any part of the tent.
Start with the fly
1. Unpeg the fly and all guy lines. Tuck guy lines back into
their storage pockets.
2. Unclip the fly at all the corners and lift the fly from the
tent. (If you have fastened the hook-and-loop connectors
around the pole, you will need to undo them too.)
3. Grab the two vents and fold in half.
4. Continue to fold, keeping it neat and creating a large
rectangle the width of the folded poles.
5. Put to the side while packing the inner – make sure it
won’t blow away!
Inner and poles
1. Close the doors and windows, leaving the door zip slightly
open. This allows air to escape quickly when rolling –
especially helpful with Nylon inners!
2. Unclip the inner from the poles, starting with the ridge
pole and working down.
3. Then remove the poles ends from the eyelets. Fold poles
carefully and place them in the pole/peg bag.
TIP: When folding the poles, split first in the centre. This
will create a more even tension on the interior elastic,
maximising its useable lifespan.
4. Unpeg all corners and place all pegs into the pole/peg
bag. Keeping it pegged in until this stage ensures it won’t
blow away, remember to count your pegs, so none are left
behind.
5. Fold into a neat rectangle the width of the folded poles
a. Brush o mud and dirt as you fold
b. 3 folds is usually best
Roll together
1. Place the fly on top of the inner.
2. Roll the inner and fly around the pole/peg bag.
3. Just before finishing the roll, fold the end with webbing
and peg points to the inside. This creates a neat finish and
makes it easier to slide into the storage bag.
GUYLINE POCKET
GUYLINE
PEG
GROUND
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STORAGE AND AFTER TRIP MAINTENANCE
After each trip, spend a few minutes looking after your tent: it will help it last longer and be in better shape for the next trip.
›Never put your tent away damp
›Clean poles and pegs by washing them in warm water using a soft cloth. If you’ve been in a salty location, soak and then
wash thoroughly, ensuring you run fresh water though the pole ends.
›Clean zips and sliders, checking for grime and grit. Brush and lubricate.
›Remove debris from the inside of the tent by turning the inner inside out and brushing.
›Wipe down the inside and outside of both inner and fly with a soft cloth to remove visible dirt.
›Hang your tent up (or pitch it – your call) in a warm, dry and preferably shady area until it is completely dry.
›Store in a cool dry place. We recommend storing the fly and inner in a loose bag rather than tightly rolled.
›During long-term storage remember to air your tent regularly (every 4-6 months) or more often in humid environments.
NO AEROSOL
SPRAYS ON
TENT SURFACE
CLEAR OUT
INSECTS PRIOR
TO PACK-DOWN