Instructions for a Timberline Regal Dome Tent

Timberline tents utilize an exoskeleton frame that the tent attaches to from underneath. The top fly fits over the frame and hangs over the door to provide further shelter. Customers can purchase the Timberline Regal Dome Tent in either a 4-person or 6-person size from either retail locations or many outdoor supply websites. Both tents require the same setup instructions and are classified as lightweight, made from polyester and nylon.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

1 tarp, smaller in area than the tent
Hammer

Step 1

Clear the camping area of pine cones, sticks or rocks embedded in the ground. Choose an open area rather than one that is susceptible to falling debris or limbs.

Step 2

Lay the tarp on the ground and then spread the Timberline Dome tent directly over it. Stretch out the corners until the tent has covered the entire tarp. Position the tent door so it is facing a desired direction.

Step 3

Lay the poles on the ground. Unfold and attach two of the straight poles to one of the cylindrical connector pieces to form a triangular shape. Repeat with the other two straight poles and the second connector piece. Attach the arched rod to the two triangles to create the frame of the tent.

Step 4

Stand the frame over the tent and insert the ends of the poles into the metal rings at the corners of the tent. Pull the tent up and clip the corresponding plastic clips onto each pole on the frame. Tie the shock cords on the tent to the connector pieces on each side of the frame to keep the tent suspended upright.

Step 5

Drape the fly over the tent and pull it taut at the corners. Attach the guylines on both sides of the fly to a stake in the ground to keep it taut.

Step 6

Place the tent stakes through the top-fly loops and the grommet holes at each corner of the tent. Using the hammer, pound them into the ground at a 45-degree angle toward the tent.

Tips & Warnings

Use a nearby rock to pound the stakes into place if you don't have a hammer.

Article Written By Jacob Hendriks

Jacob Hendriks' work has appeared in "The Western Front," "The Planet Magazine" and Trails.com. He graduated from Western Washington University with a major in international business management and a minor in Community Health. Hendriks' passion for sports nutrition and fitness, combined with experience as a personal trainer, has led him to pursue health-oriented journalism.

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