Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Troubleshooting
Although putting up tents isn't complex, you'll rarely do it
perfectly. This doesn't matter most of the time, and a wrinkled
floor isn't the end of the world. But if rain is forecast, or
strong winds, then a properly erected tent becomes more
critical. If the rainfly and tent body aren't properly aligned,
then they can come into contact and water can penetrate the
inner. Loose guylines or slack corners will rattle in high winds,
and may even fail in severe weather. Here are a few solutions:
Creased rainfly
Problem The creased
rainfly of this mountain
tent has left a gap
between the bottom of
the rainfly and the
ground. In driving rain
or strong winds, this
could be a weakness.
Result The rainfly now
looks smooth and even
around the back of the
tent. If a tent looks
perfect, then you know
that all the design
features that make it
strong are working.
Adjustment Pull the
strap taut through this
buckle in order to adjust
the rainfly. This will
straighten out the
creases and bring the
rainfly down further
over the inner.
