Tents – Use

Pitching

Instructions for pitching our tents can be found on each specific model’s web page and on our You Tube Channel.
When choosing a tent site, ideally find a position that is:

• protected from strong winds
• flat and level
• away from trees which may drop debris and limbs
• clear of any sharp rocks or debris that could damage the tent floor
• not in a low-lying area adjacent to a watercourse or where water may pool
• clear of overhead electrical cables: take care when assembling tent poles

Don’t be Luke Skywalker with his light sabre! Flicking the pole up to snap it all together is great fun, but it damages the shock cord and fractures the segments. Take time and put the segments together with care.

Keep sand and grit out of the pole segments. If they do get dirty, clean them out with water and let them dry thoroughly before storage.

Zips

Keep them fully open or fully shut, but don’t go merrily tripping in and out a half-open door. It’s a great way to bust an ankle, and a zip! Although we use high-quality parts, the teeth can still be damaged if a zip is stressed when only partially done up.

That harsh Australian sun…

All synthetic fabrics are degraded by the sun’s rays. Avoid leaving your tent in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.