How To Get Started Selling Camping Tents On The Internet
How To Get Started Selling Camping Tents On The Internet
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How to Set Up a Tent
A tent isn’t as hard to set up as it might seem. With practice, it can be done in about 10 minutes or less.
First, spread out the groundsheet or tarp. Next, assemble the tent poles (most are folded and held together by shock cord.) Each end fits into a slot on the tent or through plastic clips that snap on to the ends.
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Location
Choosing the right location for your tent is essential to a comfortable camping experience. It's important to pitch your tent in an area that is free of rocks, twigs and other trip hazards. Additionally, you should choose an area that is well away from cooking and bathroom areas to avoid the smoke of campfires and other campsite activities from drifting into your tent.
Additionally, you should look for a flat spot that is at least as large as your tent. It's also a good idea to lay down a ground cloth to protect your tent from tripping and other problems.
If you don't have stakes, whittle some branches down to make them long enough to anchor your tent. Alternatively, you can use broken tree branches. These are usually sturdier than the sticks that come with your tent. If possible, it's best to practice setting up your tent at home before your trip to ensure you know how to do it correctly.
Poles
Generally, tents have either one pole for each end that form a triangle or multiple small, straight tent poles. Some tents also have a rainfly that provides extra protection from wind and rain. Check the tent’s instructions for information on how to set up the poles and the rainfly.
Find a flat spot that is large enough for canvas waterproofing spray your tent, free of sharp rocks and branches and low spots where water could collect. Lay down the footprint or ground cloth and set up the tent body, matching each corner of the tent to the corner of the footprint.
Then fit the tent poles into their sleeve or clip at their connection points in the tent fabric and raise the tent. Tie down the tent with ropes or stakes, depending on your campsite surface. Consider using shock cord such as dyneema core rather than regular cord at stake points as it has less stretch and holds the tent more solidly.
Rainfly
Before you pack up, if it's not raining, shelter your backpack and any exterior stuff pocket from the weather to keep your gear dry. Likewise, if the tent is wet and you're packing up in the rain, shield it as much as possible (under your pack or a tree).
Before you start putting away your tent, take a moment to lay down a ground cloth or footprint (optional). This will help keep dirt and debris from getting inside the tent where you'll sleep. It will also provide extra insulation from the cold.
Guy Lines
Now that you've read and followed the directions, popped in your tent poles and got your rainfly in place (and it looks like a tent), it's time for the guy lines. Like a ship needs anchors, your tent needs these extra support lines to ensure structural stability in the face of wind and other weather elements.
Most tents have little loops, called guy loops or guy line loops (some rainflys also have grommets), that you can use to tie the guy line to. If not, you can also use a larks foot or hangman's noose knot to connect the free end of the line to a stake or other anchor. Make sure your anchor is pushed in at a 45-degree angle, to increase the resistance to forces pulling on the guy line. The tension on the lines should be tight enough to maintain tent shape and stability, but not so tight that it puts stress on the tent fabric or seams.
