Trailmaster Tent Instructions

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Trailmaster, a small outdoor-products company located in Australia, manufactures sleeping bags, backpacks and a single tent model--the two-person Commando Dome Tent. The small, lightweight Commando is relatively easy to set up, making it an ideal tent for camping or backpacking. It features a freestanding, two-pole design and a rain fly to keep nasty weather out. The tough nylon taffeta tent material and fiberglass poles add strength and durability. The Commando Dome Tent is reasonably priced at $40 U.S. as of July 2010.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Tent
Rain Fly
Poles
Stakes
Hammer, or other pounding instrument

Step 1

Find a flat spot with no sharp rocks or sticks that could puncture the tent. Spread the tent out on the ground.

Step 2

Extend the poles and insert into the pole sleeves located on top of the tent. The poles should make an "X" at the top of the tent when placed in the pole sleeves.

Step 3

Insert the end of one of the poles into the metal stopper located at each corner of the tent. Push the other end of the pole through the pole sleeve until there is enough slack to insert into the metal stopper on the opposite corner of the tent. Repeat with the other pole. The tent should now be erect and free-standing.

Step 4

Spread out the rain fly and drape it over the top of the tent so that the door on the fly lines up with the door on the tent.

Step 5

Connect the hook located at each corner of the fly to the "O" ring located at each corner of the tent. The hook will be attached to an elastic piece.

Step 6

Place a stake into the "O" ring at each corner of the tent and pound into the ground with a hammer.

Tips & Warnings

Use a rock or large piece of wood to pound the stakes into the ground if a hammer is not available.

Avoid setting your tent up under power lines due to risk of electrocution.

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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