Tarptent StratoSpire Li User manual

Tarptent StratoSpire Li
Setup
Please watch the setup video. It will take about 2 minutes once you do it a few
times.
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1. Spreadcanopyonground,oorsidedown.Removestakesfromstakebag
and have ready. Set trekking poles to about 125cm/49in.
2. Stake one vestibule door side so that the fabric is reasonably taut. Leave
about6in/15cmofcording.Inserttrekkingpole,handleendrst,through
vent opening so that pole tip goes into grommet on underside of vent.
3. Pull canopy ridgeline out. Insert second pole through other vent into
grommet. Stake opposite door so that door corners are taut and poles are
vertical.
4. Restakecornersasnecessarysothatthecanopy corners form a rectangle,
thefabricisatacrossthesides,andtheridgelineistaut.
5. NowpullouteachPitchlocstrutsupportedcornerrmlyandstakethrough
plastic loop.
6. Walk around the perimeter and use the line tighteners to tighten fabric.
7. Unzip either door and roll back. Secure to magnetic closure strap.
8. Adjustoorstrapsatgroundleveltoevenoortensionandstrapsatapexof
interior to even interior fabric tension.
9. Formoreridgelinetensionandtofullyopenysides,attachapexguylines
and pull out to either door stake and tighten.
10. For best ridgeline tension, stake guyline separately midway between door
stakes.
ridgeline tension
Stakes Stakes
Pull to tighten Pull to tighten
Pull to tighten
Stake
Stake
Insert trekking pole
Stake
Stake
Insert trekking pole

Venting
Fly end vents can be adjusted to suit conditions using the tieups. For milder
conditionsandmaximumventilation,leavethemopen.Formoresevere
conditions, close using the connectors.
Formoreventilation,eachydoorhasatie-backforfullopenventing.Usethe
apexpullouttoallowforcompletevestibulerollbackandfullsideventing.
Seam-sealing and Repair
The StratoSpire Li is fully taped and waterproof. Small holes and tears can be
easily patched with seam tape. Please contact us if you need some.
Condensation
Ventilation and fabric warmth are your best defenses against condensation.
Keep doors open as much possible and try to set up where it’s breezy. Look for
warmer and drier microclimates under trees and out of valleys and lake basins.
Sometimes stakes loosen in wind soil or under wind load. Use the perimeter line
tighteners and/or boost trekking poles from inside to tighten the fabric.
Key points to consider
• Staketheapexpulloutsforenhancedwindorsnowperformanceandto
enable full side opening..
• Thefabricwillresistmuchstressbutneitheramenorabrasion.Treatit
accordingly.
• Roll,ratherthanstuff,forstorage.Stufnglimitsthefabriclifespan.
Thank you for your purchase and we sincerely hope that you enjoy your
StratoSpire Li. Feedback is always welcome.
Tarptent
12213 Koswyn Ct.
Nevada City, CA 95959 USA
e-mail:[email protected]
ph:650-587-1548
Inner Compartment
Theinnercompartmentattachestotheouterystructurevialoopsandclips.
Thecompartmentiscompletelydetachableandboththeouteryandinner
compartment can also be used standalone.
1. Unclipinteriorfromyandspreadonground,blackoorsidedown.Stake
all 4 corners.
2. Untietheapexguylinesfromtheouteryandretietothehooksatthetop
of each door zipper. Insert the trekking pole tips into the elastic loops.
3. Stake the two trekking poles as shown to tension the interior canopy.
4. For use with two wide sleeping pads, use tension straps to lower effective
heightandwidentheoor.
Snowfall and Wind
Useapexguylinesandstakethemseparatelyintheplaneoftheridgelineto
maximizeridgelinetensionandresistwindandsnowloads.
A snow shovel is a necessity for any journey during snow season. Use it to
build snow walls and dig yourself out of heavy snow. Seek natural windbreaks
intreesandbehindrockoutcroppingstolimitwindexposure.
Snowfall is best handled by ensuring that it slides off the shelter. Any residual
snow must then be supported by the structural integrity of the shelter. The
StratoSpireLiisexceptionallystrongbutforheavysnowfall,especiallywet
snowfall,youwillwanttoreachupandpunchtheundersideoftheyasoften
asnecessary.toforcesnowtoslideoffthey.