9/13/2011

Basic care about camping tent

When you go to a camping ,a camping tent is needed. But do you consider the tent care? Tent care is quite easy, Follow a few simple rules that your trip will fell comfortable.
Practice setting up your tent. Know how to set your tent up before you leave the house. Don’t setup your tent at the campsite with the sun going down. Improper setup can cause tents to sag, broken poles, cut guy lines and ripped tents.
 Don't pack your tent wet. If your tent gets wet and you have to break camp, set it up as soon as you can and let it dry. Just like your sleeping bag, hang out your tent after each trip. 


    Duct tape is your friend. Duct tape can be used for any number of field repairs. It can be used to patch holes on a rainfly or tent. Duct tape can hold a zipper closed if it breaks. A pole with a broken shock cord can also be duct taped. Always carry some duct tape for field repairs.
    Use a ground cloth. Putting a ground cloth under the camping tent this helps keep your tent clean and prevents the rock you missed from the floor of your tent.
    Stake your camping tent. Although freestanding tents don’t require staking, a strong wind can move a tent, even with occupants in it. If you are setting up your tent when it is windy, put your pack in the tent to hold it down. Make sure the tent is staked down properly. so it can flex in the wind.

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