Assembly Instructions for the Northwest Territory Dome Tent

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The Northwest Territory Dome Tent is manufactured overseas and sold in the United States. The tent can be found through large retail stores such as Sears and Walmart and it closely resembles tents under the Ozark Trail brand. The tent is moderately difficult to set up the first time but it becomes easier with practice. It uses minimal parts to simplify the process and it packs down into a small sack. The tent is best used for weekend summer trips and is waterproof and capable of withstanding rain and moderate winds.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

Tent body
Stakes
Poles
Hammer or large rock
Tent rope

Step 1

Remove the tent, poles, stakes and tent rope of the dome tent from the Northwest Territory sack. Locate a large flat area and remove any sticks and rocks from the ground.

Step 2

Lay the tent fabric on the ground with the bathtub style floor face down. Pull the corners of the fabric tight and rotate the tent so the door is facing in the direction you desire. Use a hammer to stake the corners in the ground.

Step 3

Assemble the two long poles to their full length. The pole segments are connected by chords and will easily snap into place. Slide one pole through the diagonal sleeve on the top of the tent. Slide the other pole through the other diagonal sleeve to form an "X" with the poles.

Step 4

Place the end of each pole in the corresponding grommet. The poles will bend and the shelter will be erected.

Step 5

Assemble the two small poles. Slide one pole in the doorway sleeve and the other in the back window sleeve. The poles will bend slightly to create a rain peak on the door and window.

Step 6

Pull the doormat tight and pound stakes through the loops on each corner. Pull the tent rope tight on the back of the tent and pound a stake through the rope loop to anchor the tent to the ground.

Tips & Warnings

Stake a tarp to the ground before setting the tent down. This will protect the floor from sharp objects and add an extra water barrier from the ground. The tent rope can also be tied around a tree or stable object to anchor the tent.

Place the tent in an area with natural shelter from wind and elements. Avoid erecting the tent in high winds. This can complicate the setup process and the shelter may blow away before it is staked to the ground.

Resources

Buzzillions: Northwest Territories Tent Reviews

Article Written By Zach Lazzari

Zach Lazzari is an outdoor writing specialist. He has experience in website writing as well as standard newspaper writing. He wrote an outdoor column for the Silver World in Lake City, Colo., and articles for Colorado-mountain-adventure.com. Lazzari is currently completing his bachelor's degree online through Arizona State University and lives in southwest Montana.

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