Northwest Territory Dome Tent Setup Instructions

Northwest Territory's dome tent has two main poles that hold it upright and in place. Even novice campers may find erecting this tent relatively simple and less time-consuming than many cabin tents on the market.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Hammer

Step 1

Unroll the tent and set the poles, stakes and rainfly to the side. Spread the tent out over the selected site.

Step 2

Snap the two longest shock-corded poles together, making sure the ends fit securely into the metal sleeves. There should be two long poles for the tent frame and one shorter pole for the rainfly.

Step 3

Slide a long tent pole through one of the two sleeves located on the upper portion of the tent. Carefully slip the pole through the sleeve, allowing equal portions of it to stick out of each end of the sleeve.

Step 4

Insert the remaining long pole through the other roof sleeve. The two tent poles will cross each other in the center of the dome tent's roof.

Step 5

Bend one of the poles into an arch and slip both its ends into the pin on the pin ring located on the base of the tent. Repeat this step for the remaining pole. This process might be easier with the assistance of an additional person.

Step 6

Snap together the pole for the rainfly, noting the bend in each end. Insert the pole into the rainfly sleeve located on the rainfly's under edge. Carefully work the bent end through the sleeve until it exits the other end.

Step 7

Drape the rainfly over the dome tent, pole side facing downward. Insert each end of the rainfly pole into the grommet located on the sleeve on each side of the tent's door to hold it in place.

Step 8

Stretch the elastic cords attached to the rainfly, clipping the plastic S-hooks onto the metal rings located at the base of the tent. This will hold the rainfly in place over the tent.

Step 9

Pull the tent taut and stake in place. Pull the front door mat out and stake it down.

Tips & Warnings

Always store your tent dry. Packing it away wet causes mold and mildew to form on it.

Resources

Ozark Trail Tents: Northwest Territory Tent Manuals

Article Written By Joyce Starr

Joyce Starr is a professional writer from Florida and owns a landscaping company and garden center. She has published articles about camping in Florida, lawn care and gardening and writes for a local gardening newsletter. She shares her love and knowledge of the outdoors and nature through her writing.

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