Instructions for a Coleman Eagle Rock Four Person Tent

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The Coleman Eagle Rock tent is a great three-season, four-person shelter for summer camping with the occasional rain shower. Its WeatherTec system works very well in wet weather, and mesh windows and doors allow airflow on hot summer nights. The Eagle Rock's four-pole system solidifies its construction but can cause difficulties in assembly. Following the set-up instructions will allow you to breeze through the assembly of the Eagle Rock tent and enjoy your camping excursion.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Large flat area
Tent
Fly
Poles (6 including two fly poles)
Stakes
Hammer or other tool to pound stakes into ground

Step 1

Find a flat area that is clear of sharp rocks, sticks, and twigs that could puncture the bottom of the tent.

Step 2

Spread the tent out on the ground pulling all four corners tight to eliminate slack.

Step 3

Assemble all of the poles by interlocking shock-corded pole lengths and set aside.

Step 4

Insert the two longest poles into the pole sleeves so that they cross in the middle of the tent making an "X".

Step 5

Insert the two shorter poles into the pole sleeves at each side of the tent.

Step 6

Insert one end of one of the long main poles into the pin located at each corner of the tent.

Step 7

Grab the other end of the main pole and apply pressure to push the pole through the sleeve until tight. Then insert into the pin. The pole should be very tight and make a "U" shape.

Step 8

Repeat with the other main pole causing the tent to stand upright.

Step 9

Insert the side poles into the pins and snap the clips onto the poles. The tent should now be fully upright and free-standing.

Step 10

Spread the fly out and insert the fly poles into the pole sleeves.

Step 11

Drape the fly over the top of the tent and connect the elastic side pieces to the O rings at each corner of the tent. Then connect the ends of the fly poles into the fabric stops located on each side of the fly.

Step 12

Pound stakes into each O ring at the corners of the tent and extend the guy lines until tight, extending the fly over the ends of the tent.

Tips & Warnings

If the ground is too hard to pound in stakes, rocks can be used to anchor tent and extend guy lines.

Do not set a tent up under trees or power lines.

Article Written By Tyler Nall

Tyler Nall is a forestry technician and outdoor enthusiast. He received his Bachelor of Science at the University of Oregon with majors in psychology and sociology. Nall started writing professionally in 2004 and currently writes for various websites.

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