™
Tioga Backpacker
Instructions apply to Part Number 9273A827C
When You Are Ready
To Set Up Your Tent
– Select a level campsite clear of rocks,
branches and other hard or sharp objects.
Do not set up your tent under trees.
–
– For best results in windy conditions,
do not position the door of tent into
the wind.
Layout & Positioning
1
of Tent, Pole Assembly
– Layout and position tent with door
facing desired direction. (illus. 1)
– Unzip door.
– Stake down tent corners only, using the
rings at the end of the stake loops.
Keep the floor taut. (illus. 2)
– Assemble frame poles by
interlocking shock-corded poles.
This will make two long poles.
– Insert the poles diagonally into pole
sleeves. The center of the poles should
cross forming an “X” in the middle of
tent. (illus. 1)
(2) Main
Tent Poles
(1) Rainfly
Pole
POLE ASSEMBLY PARTS
Part No. 9273A2231
Part No. 9273A2241
Rainfly
Part No. 9273A2221
Connect Frame to Tent
2
– Insert one end of main tent pole end
onto pin of pin & ring system, at tent
corner. (illus. 3)
– Go to opposite end of pole and
gradually apply pressure to the pole
forming an arch until you are able to
insert the pin into the pole.
Repeat for second pole.
–
Assembled
poles
inserted
through
pole
sleeves
illus. 1
illus. 4
Tent frame
set-up
illus. 3
Insert pole end onto
pin & ring
illus. 2 Tent stake
through ring
Attach Tent to Frame
3
4
Using Frame Clips
– Attach frame clips along
the edges of tent to frame poles.
(illus. 5), (illus. 6)
Make any adjustments to the tent
–
corner stakes that are needed.
Attach Rainfly
– Assemble rainfly pole by interlocking
shock-corded pole.
– Insert rainfly pole into reinforced
pockets located at the center edges
of the underside of rainfly. (illus. 7 & 8)
– Tie underside of rainfly to the rainfly
pole with frame ties. (illus. 8)
– Drape rainfly over tent frame, pole side
down. Rainfly pole should point out
over front and back doors of tent.
– Connect the four elastic loops with
“S” hooks, (found at the rainfly
corners) to the four rings located at
the end of the stake loops at the
corners of the tent. (illus 8 & 9)
– Secure rainfly with tent frame ties
located on underside of fly
– Extend out front & rear vestibules and
stake out.
Stake out four tent guylines found at
–
the corners of the rainfly. (illus. 8)
–
Stake out two side guylines found on
the sides of the rainfly.
– Gear loft attaches inside tent with
toggle & loop closures.
. (illus. 8)
illus. 5
Frame clips
illus. 7 Insert rainfly
pole piece into pocket
on underside of rainfly
Vestibule doors
may be rolled
up and secured
with toggle &
loops for added
ventilation
illus. 9 Completed tent with rainfly
and extended vestibule.
illus. 6
Assembled tent without rainfly.
illus. 8
Rainfly pole in pockets
ent frame ties
T
Tie frame ties
to rainfly pole.
“S” hooks attach
rings at the corners
Guyline
Things You Should Know
Under certain conditions (cold weather, high humidity, etc.)
•
condensation will form on the inside surfaces of your tent. Condensation is
caused by water vapor from your breath, perspiration, or any wet clothing
inside your tent. It is NOT LEAKAGE through the tent fabric. It can be
minimized by removing wet clothing from your tent and by providing good
ventilation through the tent.
Never store tent, even for a short period of time, without drying it
•
thoroughly and brushing off caked dirt. Do not pack stakes or poles inside
your tent. Use a separate storage bag.
STAKES SHOULD BE REMOVED BY PULLING ON THE STAKE ITSELF.
•
NEVER PULL ON THE TENT FABRIC OR TENT STAKE LOOP TO
REMOVE STAKE.
TENT POLES SHOULD NOT BE LEFT TELESCOPED
•
TOGETHER DURING STORAGE.
Seam sealer has not been provided with your tent. For additional protection
•
we recommend seam sealing your tent prior to camping. Seam sealer may be
purchased through your local retailer or at your local sporting goods store.
PRINTED IN CHINA REV
. 11/05
Do not leave your tent set-up for weeks at a time, be aware that
•
exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun can seriously damage nylon
material and/or cause it to become discolored.
WARNING: KEEP ALL FLAME AND HEAT SOURCES
AWAY FROM THIS TENT FABRIC. This tent meets the
flammability requirements of CPAI-84. The fabric will burn if left
in continuous contact with any flame source. The application of
any foreign substance to the tent fabric may render the flameresistant properties ineffective.
IMPORTED BY
SUNBEAM CORPORATION (CANADA) LIMITED
DOING BUSINESS AS JARDEN CONSUMER
SOLUTIONS
5975 Falbourne Street, Mississauga, Ontario
1-800-387-6161 • www
.colemancanada.ca
MADE IN CHINA