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maintenance & tlc
achieving pitch perfection
• Ensure your spot is flat and bump-free, uneven surfaces or hill tops may apply too
much uneven tension and result in damage.
• Avoid pitching your tent under trees unless you have a tent protector cover.
• Pitching your tent on a groundsheet protector will not only guide you when erecting
your tent, it will also protect the groundsheet from dirt, water and condensation.
• Before securing down the pegs, zip all doors closed.
• Kinks and creases in the fabric suggest that the tents tension is uneven and can result
in damage which in turn will reduce water repellency. When pitching your tent, ensure
that the poles are straight and guy ropes adjusted to achieve a smooth finish.
• The groundsheet zip must be concealed and hidden by the skirt of the tent.
waterproofing & leak prevention
On the first occasion that your canvas tent endures a heavy rainfall, although unlikely,
you may find small leaks around the seams of the fabric, do not worry as this is normal!
Once it has fully dried out, the cotton will naturally shrink and close any holes to ensure
your tent becomes completely watertight.
once it's up...
• Frequently check that pegs are secured tightly and have not become loose, this is
particularly important after wet weather as the grounds will become soft.
• Air your tent out daily to increase the ventilation - this can be done by opening doors,
windows and (if applicable) unzipping the groundsheet and rolling up the sides.
• If you spot any marks, dirt or mildew spots, tackle them right away to prevent the issue
from staining or spreading.
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