Tent Instructions Articles & Videos

• Monodome Tent Instructions

  Monodome tents do not require staking, although you can add stakes to provide another level of protection from wind. These tents come in both single and multiperson sizes, and for three- and four-season use. Monodome tents generally have be… read more

• Arctic Oven Tent Instructions

  Arctic oven tents are utilized for extreme cold weather camping. Though sometimes used as a four-season tent, the arctic oven series provides adequate shelter during conditions commonly encountered in the pole regions. Using an inner tent a… read more

• Coleman Vagabond 8 X 11 Tent Instructions

  The Coleman 8-by-11 Vagabond is a springbar tent, not to be confused with the Vagabond I and II dome tents. According the Springbar factory's website, the procedure for pitching a springbar tent hasn't changed much in 30 years. While the Co… read more

• Instructions for a Northwest Territory Screen House

  Northwest Territory is a brand of affordable camping gear made by North Pole Limited, for sale at Kmart and Sears stores. The Northwest Territory screen house is a 10-by-10-foot pavilion with mesh fabric walls and perfect for use as a shad… read more

• Sportz Truck Tent III Instructions

  The Sportz Truck Tent III allows you to convert the bed of your pickup truck into a tent. It's a versatile and useful way to use your truck for camping if you don't have or don't want a camper top. The truck tent is lightweight and easy to… read more

• Trailmaster Tent Instructions

  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… read more

• Sportiva Tent Instructions

  Sportiva tents are made by an Australian company, OzTrail, which has a line of roomy family camping tents that sleep anywhere from 8 to 13 people. The tents have doors that convert to awnings for extra shade and color-coded poles for easy p… read more

• Instructions for a JumpKing Tent

  Jumpking Trampoline is based in Texas and has been making trampolines for 20 years. Since many parents prefer to have their children jump on trampolines enclosed in tents or nets to prevent falls off the trampolines, they make those as well… read more

• Instructions for a Greatland Two Room Lodge Tent

  Greatland two-room tents are manufactured by NorthPole Limited, one of the largest tent manufacturers in the world. NorthPole Limited is based in China with sales offices in California. The company has more than 2,000 employees and manufact… read more

• Eureka Vista Tent Instructions

  The Eureka Vista is a "party tent" that can also be used as a sturdy dining fly for a large group, like a scout unit, when camping. Unlike normal dining flies, a Vista tent can be ordered in a bright color to coordinate with a group's color… read more

• Instructions for a Gelert Tent

  Gelert manufactures tents in a variety of shapes and sizes. All of the tents use collapsible poles to build a frame, but the poles are arranged differently depending on the style of the tent. Gelert tents are available as solo or double bac… read more

• Awning Instructions for Tent Trailers

  Pop-up, or tent, trailers have unique awning systems that require taking them down off the rig before folding it up for travel. Many of these awning systems pack into sacks or bags, much like tents. Tent trailers have special attachment poi… read more

• Denver Tent Instructions

  The Denver Tent Company has been manufacturing tents for sportsmen since 1890. Their most popular model, the Colorado Wall Tent, is a favorite base camp tent among hunters and fishermen. Designed to last for decades, many of these tents hav… read more

• North Face Trailhead 8 Instructions

  Weighing in at under 33 lbs., it's hard to believe that The North Face Trailhead 8 sleeps eight adults. Described by The North Face as a "campsite palace," the Trailhead 8 has two optional privacy walls that pull down to separate the tent i… read more

• Easy Camp Parma 600 Tent Instructions

  The Easy Camp Parma 600 is a three room tent with a six person sleeping capacity. The center room of the tent is open for gear and storage and the two side rooms are closed for sleeping. The tent also has an optional awning feature. The ten… read more

• Nordic Cross Tent Instructions

  The Nordic Cross tent is a two-room dome tent with a sun porch that can sleep up to eight people. Perfect for family camping trips, the Nordic Cross tent is manufactured by NorthPole Limited, a company that makes most of the tents you'll fi… read more

• Bonavista 100 Tent Instructions

  The Bonavista 100 is manufactured by Eureka, a Canadian company that produces camping products designed to withstand Canada's varied topographic and climatic demands. Eureka's products tend to be more expensive than the competition's, but t… read more

• Instructions for a Cougar 2 Tent

  When compared to a simple dome tent, the Columbia Cougar Flats II can seem a bit intimidating, with its mass of material and more than a dozen poles. Fortunately, the process itself is quite straightforward, if a bit more time consuming tha… read more

• Instructions for a Coleman Eagle Rock Four Person Tent

  The Coleman Eagle Rock tent is a great three-season, four-person shelter for summer camping with the occasional rain shower. Its WeatherTec system works very well in wet weather, and mesh windows and doors allow airflow on hot summer nights… read more

• Himalayan 47 Tent Setup Instructions

  Backcountry campers looking for a year-round solution may opt for North Face's Himalayan 47. The tent's 65 square foot floor area and nearly 6 foot height at the apex allows up to four campers to weather the extremes of wilderness camping f… read more

• Pontiac Aztek Tent Instructions

  The Pontiac Aztek tent is an accessory used to transform the rear of the vehicle into a makeshift camper. New Aztek tent kits came with a custom-sized air mattress that fit into the rear of the Aztek with the rear seats folded down or remov… read more

• Instructions on North Face Tent Care

  North Face is one of the most trusted brands in the outdoor community. This company develops outerwear, water gear, and camping equipment for novice outdoorsmen and extreme outdoor adventurers. However, especially when it comes to high-end,… read more

• Park Lake Canopy Tent Setup Instructions

  The Park Lake Canopy is an excellent shelter for outdoor events, including family gatherings, as well as an auxiliary or kitchen tent for RV and campground camping. The tent sets up and collapses easily into its basic component parts. With… read more

• Four Man Tent Instructions

  A four-man tent is often the first tent for a family or individual camper. Knowing how to care for and set up a tent properly is an important part of camping. read more

• Greatland Tent Instructions

  Greatland is a division of the tent giant Northpole Inc. The tents are sold through Target. Without instructions, any tent can be difficult to set up, and Greatland dome tents are no exception. However, with all the pieces and a few logical… read more

• 2 Person Tent Instructions

  Sleeping in a two-person tent can be an exercise in diplomacy; there's usually only just enough room for you each to set up your sleeping bags side by side. Sometimes you can't even sit up straight without hitting your head on the inside of… read more

• Canopy Tent Instructions

  A canopy tent is useful to provide shade or shelter during parties, camping trips or other outdoor events. Canopy tents generally consist of just a roof, although some models may also have screened sides extending from the canopy to keep ou… read more

• LL Bean Microlight Tent Instructions

  LL Bean Microlight Tents are the ultralight backpacking arm of LL Bean's tent line. Available in solo and two-person editions, the Microlights are hoop-style tents that feature two separate pole arches. These double-walled tents have a mesh… read more

• REI Mountain 2 Tent Instructions

  The REI Mountain 2 Tent is a sturdy four-season mountaineering tent that accommodates up to two people. It features a clip-based pole and hub system with color-coded webbing for simple, easy-to-follow set-up. read more

• Northwest Territory Tent Instructions

  The Northwest Territories lie in the upper northwest of Canada. The territory is made up of the mainland, which is connected to the rest of Canada, and several different islands which stretch much farther north. Camping in the area will mos… read more

• Coleman Screen Tent Instructions

  Screened tents have become an essential piece of gear for comfortable camping and Coleman manufactures some of the best. Its screened tents are sturdy, reliable and aren't too difficult to put up. If you are a novice or seasoned camper, you… read more

• Canvas Tent Instructions

  A cheap way to get a basic tent is to pick up a surplus canvas two-man pup tent. These tents are widely available in Army surplus shops and on the Internet. While no backpacker would ever carry such a heavy tent, it has the virtue of being… read more

• Instructions for Hillary Tents

  Named after Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to reach the summit of Mt. Everest, Hillary tents are manufactured by three tent companies (Wenzel, NorthPole USA and Sunk Yung) and were previously sold in Sears department stores. Now, Hillary… read more