Setting Up Tents Articles & Videos

• How to Erect an Igloo Tent

  An igloo or dome tent comes with connected poles that go through pockets in the tent fabric. The rain fly, or flysheet, covers the main tent, providing additional protection from wind and rain. With practice, this tent style sets up quickly… read more

• Set Up Instructions for a Sunnyside 2 Tent

  The Big Agnes Sunnyside 2 tent is a three-season, two-person tent for backpacking trips and overnight camping. It has a free-standing design with two collapsible poles that make setting up and taking down the tent easy, even for inexperienc… read more

• How to Build a Canopy Tent

  Instant shade, economical shelters or simple home-made tents, the pop-up canopies indigenous to farmers markets and art fairs are now sprouting at campgrounds over picnic tables or in shadeless sites. You can build a strong and relatively l… read more

• How to Make a Canopy Tent

  Pop-up farmer's market and art fair canopies are popping up in campgrounds. Now it's common to see the pointed shelters over picnic tables or adding shade to a shadeless campsite. Once a specialty item ordered by open-air vendors, pop-up ca… read more

• All You Need to Know About Setting Up a Family Tent

  Whether you want to plan a family camping trip for the summer or want to pitch a family tent in the backyard, there are a number of things you should know about how to safely pitch a tent and increase your family's safety while in the great… read more

• How to Restore Military Surplus Tents

  Between Army-Navy stores, online retailers and government auctions, anyone who is interested in picking up a surplus military tent can do so cheaply. The Department of Defense keeps tents great and small in storage for decades, however, and… read more

• How to Set up a Magellan Outdoor Bryce Canyon Cabin Tent

  The Magellan Outdoors Bryce Canyon tent is a massive summer-cabin-style camping tent that has three rooms sleeping more than 10 people. Once you find a flat spot large enough, you can begin setting the tent up. read more

• How Do I Set Up an American Camper Sequoia Tent?

  American Camper is a popular brand in outdoor recreation, and the American Camper Sequoia tent is a popular item. This tent comes in a variety of sizes: two-person, three-person and four-person. Setting up any of these tents is roughly the… read more

• How to Set Up a Marmot Tent

  Marmot makes a variety of well-reviewed and popular outdoors gear, including outerwear, backpacks, and light weight tents for hiking trips. Backpacking tents by Marmot are built to be easy to set up and take down, and are light weight for e… read more

• How to Set Up a Canvas Tent

  Canvas tents have a number of virtues. Their fabric is durable, water-resistant, and remains relatively cool in the summer sun. A variety of cheap, two-man canvas tents that are perfect for camping are readily available on the surplus marke… read more

• How to Properly Set up a Camping Tent

  Pitching a tent properly ensures you not just a comfortable night's sleep but also safety and security from potential adverse weather. Practice setting your tent up and taking it down at home -- either in your yard or, in a pinch, inside th… read more

• Vertical Ascent Tent Set-Up Instructions

  Whether you are backpacking or mountain climbing, you want a vertical ascent tent that is light and easy to set up but still tough enough to withstand nights on the alpine. The Hubba Hubba tent is a perfect fit for these requirements---so p… read more

• How to Set Up a Coleman 2 Man Tent From Marlboro

  Coleman produced a two-man tent for the tobacco brand Marlboro in the 1990s. These tents were given to Marlboro smokers who earned a sufficient number of points in a company buyer's incentive giveaway. The tent is a basic two-man design, a… read more

• How to Build Tents for Kids

  Kids love tents. Not only are they nice and cozy but they also help to create imaginary worlds that only a kid can appreciate. Tents do not need to be store-bought to be fun. In fact, some of the best tents are made with objects that are fo… read more

• How to Put Together a Tent Gazebo

  Gazebo tents are the perfect solution for campers and picnickers who want to enjoy the shade in an otherwise sunny place. They're lightweight and can be safely used almost anywhere outdoors. But first-time setup can be difficult and confusi… read more

• How to Set Up the Eureka Extended Stay Tent

  The Eureka Extended Stay tent is a big tent that is an excellent choice for recreational camping and car camping. Since it is so heavy, it is unlikely it will be used for backpacking. The mesh sides make it comfortable on hotter summer nigh… read more

• How to Set Up a Canopy Tent Gazebo With Four Walls

  Whether you are traveling or entertaining, knowing how to set up a canopy tent quickly will allow you more time to relax and enjoy yourself. These set-up instructions are for a four-walled gazebo tent. Gazebos are set up for shade purposes… read more

• How to Set Up a Two-Room Cabin Tent

  Campers obsessed with comfort and style while still wanting to actually camp often will purchase a two-room tent. These tents are perfect for family outings, one room for mom and dad, the other for the kids. They are easy to set up. All yo… read more

• How to Set Up Old Eureka Tents

  Setting up a Eureka tent is not a tough task. While easier to do with two people, a Eureka tent can be set up by one person, especially if it is a smaller-size tent. These instructions are based on the Eureka Backcountry tent model. read more

• How to Set Up a Canopy Tent

  A canopy tent gives coverage from the sun as well as the rain. Canopy tents are great for events such as crafts shows or outside weddings, as well as gatherings by the pool or picnic. When setting up a canopy tent, it is best to have at lea… read more

• How to Set Up a Military Pup Tent

  Old military pup tents made out of canvas are a cheap way to get a basic piece of camping equipment, and can be found both online and in Army-Navy surplus stores across the country. Pitching this tent used to be a basic skill taught to recr… read more

• How to Set Up a Screen Tent

  Screen tents are almost essential for a comfortable summer base camp. Not only do they provide shade from the heat of the sun but also a barrier against bugs and other pests. Setting up a screen tent can be a difficult task for one person,… read more

• How to Secure a Tent With Stakes

  Staking your tent is an important step that should not be overlooked. Though modern tents are made out of materials that can withstand a beating, they can't win over a strong gust of wind. A sudden windstorm can blow over the most stable te… read more

• How to Set Up Camping Tents

  A good night's sleep can make or break a wilderness adventure. Choose the wrong spot or set up your tent improperly and you could end up hiking in wet gear, while battling sleep deprivation or coddling a sore back. In the backcountry especi… read more

• How to Set Up a Tent

  Camping out under the stars can be a thrilling adventure--but if you can't get your tent set up safely, you may be in for more adventure than you expected. Practice putting your tent together in your front yard before taking it into the bac… read more

• How to Position Your Poles When Setting Up a Tent

  Learn how to position your center and side poles so that they slide easily into your tent is discussed in this free video series. read more

• How to Set Up a Tent

  Learn how and when to set up a tent when backpacking on a multi-day hike, in this free hiking video series. read more