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Setting up a TentSetting up a Tent

Scott MartinScott Martin

SPC101SPC101

February 8, 2008February 8, 2008

The experience I will be The experience I will be talking about happens talking about happens

before all the enjoyment of before all the enjoyment of the nightly campfires.the nightly campfires.

Items you will needItems you will need

Tent Bag (complete with tent, poles and stakes)Tent Bag (complete with tent, poles and stakes) Rubber MalletRubber Mallet Sleeping BagsSleeping Bags ClothesClothes

Step OneStep One

Picking out the sitePicking out the site

There are a few things that you need to remember There are a few things that you need to remember while picking out a site:while picking out a site:

Make sure the site is clear of any ruts, rocks, and sticksMake sure the site is clear of any ruts, rocks, and sticks

try to find a spot that the tent can be slightly elevated from try to find a spot that the tent can be slightly elevated from the ground around it, so that if it rains the water will flow the ground around it, so that if it rains the water will flow away from your tent instead of forming puddles under or around it.away from your tent instead of forming puddles under or around it.

Don’t let this happen to youDon’t let this happen to you

Step TwoStep Two

Lay the tarp downLay the tarp down

Spread the tarp out on the spot that the tent Spread the tarp out on the spot that the tent will sit upon.will sit upon.

Not only do tarps add cushion, but they also Not only do tarps add cushion, but they also protect the tent floor from dirt and moisture protect the tent floor from dirt and moisture

Step ThreeStep Three

Position the TentPosition the Tent

Decide which direction the tent should faceDecide which direction the tent should face East for an early startEast for an early start West for sleeping inWest for sleeping in

Spread the tent out on the tarpSpread the tent out on the tarp

Step FourStep Four

Assemble the PolesAssemble the Poles

Modern day tent poles are designed for convenienceModern day tent poles are designed for convenience

Connect the poles by Connect the poles by inserting the ends inserting the ends

togethertogether

There should be two different sizes of poles There should be two different sizes of poles (note that tents/poles vary)(note that tents/poles vary)

Longer poles pass through the upper sleeves and cross in the Longer poles pass through the upper sleeves and cross in the centercenter

Shorter poles pass through the sleeves in the front and back Shorter poles pass through the sleeves in the front and back

The ends of each pole will fit into a The ends of each pole will fit into a ring which is located on the tent ring which is located on the tent

itself. itself.

This is what stabilizes the tent poles.This is what stabilizes the tent poles.

Step FiveStep Five

Stake the Tent DownStake the Tent Down

Check the tent for correct positioning before Check the tent for correct positioning before staking it downstaking it down

Use the rubber mallet to hammer the stakes Use the rubber mallet to hammer the stakes through the loops and into the groundthrough the loops and into the ground

Make sure the corners are pulled tight to Make sure the corners are pulled tight to ensure proper tent set-upensure proper tent set-up

Enjoy the Camping ExperienceEnjoy the Camping Experience

The campfire is The campfire is crackling, you are crackling, you are roasting marshmallowsroasting marshmallows

Sit back and relax and Sit back and relax and admire a job well done admire a job well done