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Hi All

We have just changed from the Argos Nevada 8 tent to the K8 because it is the size we like, but have never pitched a tent with sewn in ground sheet before, has anybody got any advice for pitching, we are giving tent a try out this week at our local campsite and my partner is hoping to pitch it before i arrive there straight from work, is it possible to do on his own as he never had any problems with the old 8 berth.

there are some folks who have said it's easier to put the poles into the ring&pin before you erect the tent..never actually tried this..yet...but might try it next time

means the weight of the tent isn't on the poles when you're trying to get them onto the pins, which can be a struggle sometimes.

Also, I've noticed that a new tent can be very tight, but after a few uses it seems to loosen up a bit.

Thanks Guys

i'll let you know how he gets on and if there was much swearing, hopefully i'll finish work on Thurs evening and walk into a brand new fully erected tent!

hi i have the kalahari 10

i put down footprint

lay out tent over it ,pull it tightish

peg the four corners ,put in the first pole ,clip in the ring and pin, put up 2 guys to help hold it up ,then second pole then the rest, then i guy the other end ,have a look round the tent ,then guy and peg down the tent

when im pegging the wife is doing the bedrooms

Thanks richibeno

i'm hoping all that will be done too by the time i get there! I'll do all the finishing touches while he as a well deserved beer

Quote: Originally posted by richibeno on 27/7/2011

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hi i have the kalahari 10

i put down footprint

lay out tent over it ,pull it tightish

peg the four corners ,put in the first pole ,clip in the ring and pin, put up 2 guys to help hold it up ,then second pole then the rest, then i guy the other end ,have a look round the tent ,then guy and peg down the tent

when im pegging the wife is doing the bedrooms

 

 

 

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