How to Connect Camping Screen Tents

Camping screen tents can sometimes function better when connected together. This way, they can hold more people and equipment or items inside for better accommodation. You can connect your camping screen tents much easier if they are in a room or square shape, but as this is not usually the case, you will have to be a bit more creative and connect the tents with the use of an extra rainfly.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Extra rainfly
Steel stakes

Step 1

Set both of your screen tents side by side. Put them as close as possible next to each other. Let two sides with the zip-open door face each other for the walkway.

Step 2

Take the extra rainfly and put it over the two tents. Make sure you have sufficient coverage for the gap between the two. The rainfly's waterproof material will keep the weather at bay when it starts to rain. Choose a rainfly with taped seams to increase weather resistance.

Step 3

Use the rainfly's pole wraps to secure it properly. There should be grommet attachments and adjustable tensioners with the rainfly to allow you to tighten it down. Stake the rainfly down tightly on all sides.

Step 4

Unzip the two openings inside of the connected screened tents. This will form the connecting walkway between the two tents. You now have one large unit made up of two connected screen tents.

Tips & Warnings

Consider the shape and size of your screen tents. Use two that are identical or at least the same height.

Make sure that the rainfly is big enough to cover the gap between your two tents.

When purchasing a rainfly, opt for one that is easy to set up and lightweight and comes with all the materials needed for assembly.

Article Written By Rona Aquino

Rona Aquino began writing professionally in 2008. As an avid marathon runner and outdoor enthusiast, she writes on topics of running, fitness and outdoor recreation for various publications. Aquino holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications and English from the University of Maryland College Park.

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