Mountain-hardwear Tent User Manual download pdf (Page 4)

Expedition tents:

Guy-Out Cord

Guy-out loops are sewn to the outside of the ﬂysheet. On

the inside of the ﬂysheet (opposite of where the guy-out

loops are sewn) are clips (Fig. 3). Attach these clips to the

tent pole and then attach a cord to the guy-out loop and

anchor the tent properly. Make sure you tie your guy-out

cord to objects (tent stakes, rocks, snow pickets, etc.)

which will hold the tent in a strong wind.

Internal Guy System

To further stormproof your tent add two internal guy

systems to the inside of your tent by using the cord and

cord cleats provided and the webbing loops sewn into

the interior walls and roof. Join two pieces of 96” cord,

forming one long cord. Tie one end of the cord to

point B (Fig. 4a) at one inside corner of the tent, and

thread the free end through the webbing loops at points

C, D, and E. Now thread the free end through a cord

cleat (Fig. 1 previous page) and then guide it through the

webbing loop at point F. Secure the free end of the cord

to the line tightener.

With the second long cord and cleat, follow the same

procedure for points G, H, D, I, and J. Adjust these two

internal guy systems as conditions require (Fig. 4b).

Internal Guy System cont.

Ultraviolet (UV) Light

Ultraviolet light degrades lightweight tent fabric (and

almost any synthetic material). UV light will cause the

fabric to fade, lose strength, and eventually disintegrate.

The amount of UV damage is directly related to the

fabric’s exposure to the sun and the altitude at which the

tent is pitched. If it is left pitched during the day, high-

altitude exposure can damage a tent beyond use within

a month. The best way to prolong the life of your tent is

to keep it out of the sun. Pitch your tent in a shady spot

whenever possible. By striking (taking your tent down)

in the morning and pitching your tent late in the day,

your tent will last many years.

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