Tentsile UNA User manual

It is important that all users read and understand the materials in
this manual before any installation and use of the product.
UNA Tree Tent
OWNERS MANUAL

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W A R N I N GW A R N I N G
TENTSILE IS NOT A TOYTENTSILE IS NOT A TOY
RISK OF SERIOUS INJURYRISK OF SERIOUS INJURY
A VISUAL AND TACTILE INSPECTION OF YOUR TENTSILE’S FLOOR,
STRAPS AND RATCHETS SHOULD BE MADE BEFORE EACH USE.
FOR SAFETY REASONS, STRAPS AND RATCHETS SHOULD BE
REPLACED EVERY 2 YEARS.
DO NOT LEAVE OUTSIDE UNATTENDED FOR MORE THAN A WEEK.
CHECK THE HEALTH AND STRENGTH OF THE TREES
CHOSEN TO BE ANCHOR POINTS BEFORE USE.
Recommended set up height 1.2m / 4 feet
MAX LOAD 120kg / 265lbs.
DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM WEIGHT LOAD CAPACITY.

CONGRATULATIONS
YOU ARE NOW THE PROUD OWNER OF A
03: Introduction03: Introduction
04: Terms Of Use04: Terms Of Use
05: Specications05: Specications
06: Warnings & Disclaimers06: Warnings & Disclaimers
07-08: Layout & Alignment07-08: Layout & Alignment
09-26: Set-Up Instructions09-26: Set-Up Instructions
27: Policies27: Policies
28: The Small Print28: The Small Print
29: 20 Trees Planted29: 20 Trees Planted
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL USERS READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MATERIALS
IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ANY INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE PRODUCT.
Tentsile UNA Tree Tent
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Introduction
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The UNA is our rst single-person Tree Tent with removable rainy, offering you the
chance to hike into the outback even further for a whole new level of freedom.
This single person model is the lightest Tree Tent solution in the world, perfect for
hikers and backpackers so they can walk further, carry less weight and get the most
comfortable night’s sleep imaginable.
It features a tensioned hammock bed with a large pocket on each side, full no-see-um
mesh top with a fold away door and a removable rainy for unbeatable views. The
rainy can be pegged out towards the ground, creating a large 30ft² / 3m² covered
area so you can use the ground to store your gear beneath the UNA.
This product was created because Tentsile loves trees and believes that if we’re all
hanging out in trees, they can’t cut them down!
20 trees are planted for every Tentsile Tree Tent sold.
PLAY, CAMP, EXPLORE...

Terms of Use
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Tentsile Tree Tent should be set up only as
outlined in this manual.
NEVER jump into, onto or use it as a trampoline
or swing. It is not intended to be used for rock
climbing, cliff faces, overhangs or above or next
to large drops.
DO NOT attempt to use this product for anything
another than its intended purpose, and always
observe height and weight limits.
DO NOT use walls, fences, street furniture, roof
racks, movable platforms, posts or trees less than
20cm/8inches in diameter as anchor points, as
they may not be strong enough.
DO NOT use tensioning components other than
those supplied with this product.
DO NOT set up higher than 1.2metres / 4 feet from
the ground or above hard, sharp or pointy objects.
Tactile and visual checks should be made to
ALL tent components and ALL anchor points
before each use.
Replace any damaged elements if any are found.
Keep away from re and sharp objects.
DO NOT use after the consumption of any
intoxicating substances.
Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
DO NOT attach to trees or branches that show
signs of structural weakness.
DO NOT adjust/open ratchets whilst tent
is occupied.
DO NOT use during lightning storms or high winds.
DO NOT use in areas of unstable ground.
Tentsile Tree Tents do not offer protection from
all animals.

Specications
Size:
2.8 x 2.8 x 1.6m / 9 x 9 x 5ft
Floor area:
2.2sqm / 24sqf
Entry Points:
x1
Height:
50cm / 1.7ft
Maximum capacity:
1 adult and their gear
Poles:
x1 8.5mm diameter
anodised aluminium alloy
Straps:
x3 4m/13ft polyester straps
Roof:
No-see-um insect mesh and
YKK zips
Rainy:
20D coated nylon, 3000HH
Floor:
20D Nylon. Uncoated.
Tent body weight:
1.27kg / 2.12lbs
Tent strap weight:
470g / 1lb
Full pack weight:
1.74kg / 3.13lbs
DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM LOAD 120kg / 265lbs
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Warnings & Disclaimers
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Installation and use of the Tentsile Tree Tent may
involve heights, can be dangerous and may lead
to injury and/or death.
The installation must never be executed by
minors, and extreme care and caution must be
taken when executed by adults.
Do not use any other components, parts, tools or
materials other than those included in the Tentsile
Tree Tent package, recommended in this manual
or in other Tentsile literature.
A hanging and/or suspension system is only as
strong as its weakest link and all instructions and
guidelines must be followed.
The Tentsile Tree Tent must only be used in
the manner described in this manual. When
assembled and installed, the Tentsile Tree Tent
places signicant force on the anchor points;
great care must be exercised when using it to
decrease the risk of injury and/or death.
Overloading the Tentsile Tree Tent with more
than 280lbs (120kg) increases the forces and
may cause anchor, Tree Tent and/or any parts
to fail, resulting in injury and/or death.
The manufacturer and resellers of the Tentsile
Tree Tent explicitly disclaim any and all
responsibility and liability for any death,
paralysis, injury, and/or damage to any
person or property that may occur that arises
out of or is in any way related to the use of
this product.
Using any equipment that is suspended above
ground can be a dangerous activity that may
result in serious injury and/or death even
when used properly. Use at your own risk and
always use common sense.

Positioning the UNAPositioning the UNA
Tentsile Tree Tents need 3 secure and strong anchor points to suspendTentsile Tree Tents need 3 secure and strong anchor points to suspend
from. The distances are marked below. Once the location is found, lay from. The distances are marked below. Once the location is found, lay
out the UNA on the ground with the corners facing your selected trees. out the UNA on the ground with the corners facing your selected trees.
Protective tree wraps are provided should you wish to use them, wrap Protective tree wraps are provided should you wish to use them, wrap
around trunk before attaching the tree straps.around trunk before attaching the tree straps.
UNA BodyUNA Body
UNA RainyUNA Rainy
x1 Polex1 Pole
x1 Weblockx1 Weblock
x3 Strapsx3 Straps
x3 Pegsx3 Pegs
Minimum setup distances:Minimum setup distances:
2.8 x 2.8 x 2.8m / 9 x 9 x 9ft2.8 x 2.8 x 2.8m / 9 x 9 x 9ft
Maximum setup distances:
8 x 8 x 8m / 26 x 26 x 26ft
Anchor point shouldAnchor point should
be less than 90 degreesbe less than 90 degrees
from each other and shouldfrom each other and should
be no less than 6 inchesbe no less than 6 inches
in diameter.in diameter.
TreeTree
TreeTree
Tree
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<90°<90°

Strap Alignment TagStrap Alignment Tag
Use the strap alignment tag on the side of theUse the strap alignment tag on the side of the
UNA. Look along the tag and ensure it and theUNA. Look along the tag and ensure it and the
strap are inline with the tree.strap are inline with the tree.
UNAUNA
TreeTree TreeTree
TreeTree
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1, Find your three anchor 1, Find your three anchor
points.points.
Tree StrapsTree Straps
With a location found,With a location found,
start by wrapping thestart by wrapping the
tree straps around yourtree straps around your
selected trees.selected trees.

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2, Feed the tail of the strap 2, Feed the tail of the strap
through the square ringthrough the square ring
and pull out the slack.and pull out the slack.
3, Pull tight so that the strap 3, Pull tight so that the strap
stays in place on the treestays in place on the tree
when released. when released.

Positioning The UNAPositioning The UNA
Take the UNA and lay it out on the groundTake the UNA and lay it out on the ground
between your selected trees.between your selected trees.
Ensure it is the right way up with the green Ensure it is the right way up with the green
pole sleeve facing up.pole sleeve facing up.
UNAUNA
FrontFront
Rear/TailRear/Tail
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4, Lay the body of the UNA 4, Lay the body of the UNA
out inbetween your three out inbetween your three
chosen trees.chosen trees.

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5, Lay out the UNA body in 5, Lay out the UNA body in
position between your position between your
three treesthree trees
5, The tail and one of the 5, The tail and one of the
front corners requirefront corners require
carabiners to be attached.carabiners to be attached.
6, The remaining corner 6, The remaining corner
requires the weblock to requires the weblock to
be attached.be attached.

Tying The Half Windsor KnotTying The Half Windsor Knot
Two of the corners require Half Windsor Two of the corners require Half Windsor
knots, one at the rear/tail and the other at knots, one at the rear/tail and the other at
either front corner. For a more tensionedeither front corner. For a more tensioned
set-up use optional ratchet.set-up use optional ratchet.
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UNAUNA
Tie Half Windsor on one side, useTie Half Windsor on one side, use
web lock for the last corner.web lock for the last corner.
Rear/Tail:Rear/Tail:
Tie Half Windsor knot.Tie Half Windsor knot.
7, Loop tail through the carabiner.7, Loop tail through the carabiner.
10, Pass a folded length of 10, Pass a folded length of
the strap back up through thethe strap back up through the
carabiner.carabiner.

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8, Pass tail around the back.8, Pass tail around the back. 9, Loop around making sure to 9, Loop around making sure to
keep the loop open.keep the loop open.
11, Pull this tail loop through 11, Pull this tail loop through
the rst loop, leaving a the rst loop, leaving a
tail behind.tail behind.
12, Pull tight. To release pull the 12, Pull tight. To release pull the
tail above the knot. tail above the knot.

Tentsile WeblockTentsile Weblock
The lightweight weblock is used to provide The lightweight weblock is used to provide
easy tension through the tent.easy tension through the tent.
It is attached to which ever front corner you It is attached to which ever front corner you
have not clipped a carabiner to.have not clipped a carabiner to.
UNAUNA
FrontFront
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13, Feed the strap up the 13, Feed the strap up the
back of the weblock back of the weblock

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14, Fold the strap over the top bar 14, Fold the strap over the top bar
of the weblock. of the weblock. 15, Feed strap behind and under 15, Feed strap behind and under lower bar, pulling slack lower bar, pulling slack
through to raise the tent bodythrough to raise the tent body
and ensuring the weblock and ensuring the weblock
holds tight.holds tight.

Aligning The UNAAligning The UNA
With the UNA now raised, you must ensureWith the UNA now raised, you must ensure
it is correctly aligned with the anchor points. it is correctly aligned with the anchor points.
Use the strap alignment tags on both sidesUse the strap alignment tags on both sides
to ensure the tree straps are inline with the to ensure the tree straps are inline with the
trees and the tag. There is a 5º tolerance.trees and the tag. There is a 5º tolerance.
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UNAUNA
FrontFront
Rear/TailRear/Tail
16, Raise the tent so all straps 16, Raise the tent so all straps
are tight, making sure you are tight, making sure you
have the base level. have the base level.

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17, Use the strap alignment 17, Use the strap alignment
tag on either side of thetag on either side of the
body to check the strapbody to check the strap
alignment.alignment.

18, Unfold the curved pole.18, Unfold the curved pole.
21, On the opposite side, push 21, On the opposite side, push
against the pole to gentlyagainst the pole to gently
raise the tent structure.raise the tent structure.
Inserting The PoleInserting The Pole
The UNA has only one pole which spans The UNA has only one pole which spans
the width and creates the arch to raisethe width and creates the arch to raise
the roof. Simply connect the pole sectionsthe roof. Simply connect the pole sections
and feed through the green pole sleeve. and feed through the green pole sleeve.
Once through, insert the pole ends intoOnce through, insert the pole ends into
the pole sockets on either side as shown. the pole sockets on either side as shown.
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UNAUNA
FrontFront
PolePole
SocketSocket
PolePole
SocketSocket