Zpacks 1P Hexamid Pocket Tarp Instructions
- June 26, 2024
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Zpacks 1P Hexamid Pocket Tarp
HEXAMID POCKET TARP SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
Cutting Guylines:
Guylines are pre-cut and attached for you. Linelocs 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 72 inches (183 cm) and tie a stake loop at 18 inches
(46 cm). The long end attaches to the tent and the short end attaches to the
door hooks.
Walls (cut 4x) – 48 inches (122 cm) |
Corners (cut 4x) – 24 inches (61 cm).
Setup Instructions:
In windy conditions orient the end of your trap with the overlapping storm door upwind. The Zpacks label at the corner indicates the upwind end of the tarp. Splash-up can occur when camped on hard-packed surfaces during heavy rain. Our overhanging canopy helps to keep mud and water from splashing up into your tarp, 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 bathtub groundsheet or floor but leave as much rain-dampening cushioning as possible to minimize the potential of splash-up.
- Adjust your trekking pole to around 52 inches (132 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. Stake the front line.
- If the peak is too high, tighten the front corner lines. If it is too low, loosen them.
- Stake out the 4 wall tie-outs.
- If the walls of the tarp 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 tarp down and raise the back up. 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 centre 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 Zpack shelters have taped seams and bonded tie-outs! No seam sealing is necessary.