Fast Setup Makes the Difference

Have you ever bought a brand-new tent, arrived on your campsite late at night and then struggled to get set up so you could hit the sack? We have.

Make sure that one person can easily assemble the tent – even if you know there will be more than one person going camping. Practice at home, if you need to, to make sure that tent assembly is second nature.

It can be pretty frustrating when you’re trying to hold the tent poles in place by yourself while the wind is blowing the canvas through the forest. Buy practicing setup a few times at home, you’ll be thankful when you have your shelter up quickly in the middle of a storm.

Most importantly, make sure that all the poles and small pieces are kept organized. There’s nothing worse than setting up a tent in the woods only to find a missing pole.

After you’ve used your tent, store it in a suitable location. Keep it dry to avoid mold. Would you like to open your tent to see black mold covering the ceiling? It’s not only unhealthy and unsanitary, it also makes you look like an amateur.

Always take care of your equipment and be familiar with the parts and pieces that go along with it. Know how to set up your tent by yourself – and if you really do need some help, learn to ask people to give a hand steadying a pole.