Zpacks Altaplex Tent Tall 1P UL Backpacking Shelter Instructions
- June 5, 2024
- Zpacks
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Instructions
ALTAPLEX SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
Altaplex Tent Tall 1P UL Backpacking Shelter
Cutting Guylines:
Guylines are pre-cut and attached for you. Line locks are sewn in place for
adjusting the lines. If you choose to switch out your lines for a different
cord these are the default lengths:
Front center (1x) – Cut 102 inches (259 cm) and tie a stake loop at 40 inches
(102 cm). The long end attaches to the tent and the short end attaches to the
door hooks.
Walls (cut 4x) – 54 inches (137 cm)
Corners (cut 4x) – 32 inches (81 cm).
Setup Instructions:
In windy conditions orient the end of your tent with the overlapping storm
door upwind. The Zpacks label at the corner indicates the upwind end of the
tent.
Splash-up can occur when camped on hard-packed surfaces during heavy rain. Our
tall bathtub floor and over-hanging canopy help to keep mud and water from
splashing up into your tent, but for best results please choose camp spots on
leaves or pine needles when possible. Remove any pointy twigs and sharp
objects to protect your tent floor but leave as much rain-dampening cushioning
as possible to minimize the potential of splash-up.
- Adjust your trekking pole to around 58 inches (147 cm). If you expect your pole tip to sink into the ground, add a couple of inches to compensate.
- Give your corner guylines some slack. Stake out all four corner guylines at a 45-degree angle, roughly straight off the corner points.
- Insert your trekking pole with the handle in the pocket at the peak, outside of the tent screen. Stake the front line.
- If the peak is too high, tighten the front corner lines. If it is too low, loosen them. 4) Stake out the 4 wall tie-outs.
- If the walls of the tent aren’t smooth, you may need to reposition the corner stakes or adjust the lines tighter.
- If the back corners are too low, loosen the back guylines, and tighten the main peak line to pull the front of the tent down and raise the backup. It should be about 6-8″ (18 cm) off the ground all the way around.
Storm Doors:
The storm doors can be clipped down to the front center guyline, or rolled up
depending on the weather. Leave at least one door open for airflow when
possible, unless the weather is bad.
Seam Sealing:
All Zpacks shelters have taped seams and bonded tie-outs! No seam sealing is
necessary.