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CAMPSITE CHOICE
When choosing a campsite, carefully consider the possibility of falling rocks or
tree limbs, lightning, flash floods, avalanches, strong winds, and other potential
hazards, to reduce the risk of loss or injury.
Select a site that’s level, well drained, and is protected from the wind and other
elements. Clear the campsite of sharp stones, sticks, and other debris, both for
comfort and to protect the floor of the Tent. If possible, avoid setting the Tent on
ground that is already wet. If this is not possible, keep the Tent well ventilated to
minimise humidity and condensation within the Tent.
PEGS AND ROPES
Peg down the Tent properly at all times to reduce the risk of loss or injury to Tent
users.
All Tents require pegging to prevent them from being blown away in strong winds.
Always anchor the Tent. Tent pegs and ropes are supplied to safely setup the Tent
in most situations. It may be necessary to purchase additional and/or specialised
pegs and ropes for use in extreme or varied soil conditions. Tightly tensioning the
Tent with attached ropes greatly increases the Tent’s strength and stability. This
will also reduce fabric sagging and wrinkles and prevent rainwater from pooling.
USING A FLOOR SAVER
A Floor Saver keeps the Tent floor clean and dry and it minimises floor wear and
tear by protecting it from excessive abrasion.
CONDENSATION
When warm, moist air comes in contact with the cool tent fabric, condensation
can form. In most situations condensation can be controlled by allowing air
inside the Tent to vent outside. During periods of high humidity, such as during
rainstorms, it may be dicult to prevent or reduce condensation. In these
situations ventilation could actually increase the condensation by drawing in more
humid air. Condensation can also collect on parts of the floor inside the Tent. This
is also normal and does not indicate leaking fabric.
ZIPPERS
Be careful when using Tent zippers. Go slow when zipping. Make sure to align the
zipper tracks before sliding the zipper, and don’t exert excessive pressure on the
zipper. If fabric gets caught in the zipper, stop, and slowly reverse the zipper to
remove the fabric. A silicone-based lubricant may be used to improve zipping.
When dirt gets into the zipper teeth, it can cause abrasion and damage to the
zipper sliders. You can clean the zipper teeth by rinsing them with water. The
pressure from a regular garden hose will push out small sand particles.