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plot preparation +
pitch perfection
a c h i e v i n g
p i t c h p e r f e c t i o n
Ensure your plot 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 or shelter.
Before securing down the
pegs, zip all doors closed.
Kinks and creases in the fabric
suggest that the tension in the
tent is uneven and can result in
damage. When pitching your tent,
ensure that the poles are straight
and guy ropes are adjusted
accordingly.
The groundsheet zip must be
concealed and hidden by the
skirt of the tent.
O N C E I T ' S U P . .
Frequently check that the 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 the 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.
w a t e r p r o o f i n g &
l e a k p r e v e n t i o n
On the first occasion that your tent
experiences 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.
To completely avoid this when on your
camping adventure, you can erect the
tent in your garden (if possible) and hose
it down with water.
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