How to Pitch Wenzel Tents
Wenzel tents provide casual campers with an inexpensive alternative to higher end tents manufactured for use in extreme weather conditions and on multiday backpacking trips. Just about everyone has a funny story about the time he tried to pitch a tent in the dark or some other camping mishap, but pitching a Wenzel tent is actually quite simple. Follow these simple steps and you will have no problems pitching your tent, and you will wake up having enjoyed a comfortable and dry slumber.
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Instructions
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Select an area to pitch your tent that is on high ground if possible. This will help keep water out of your tent if it rains.
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Choose an area that is flat to avoid sleeping on a slant. This will prevent all the blood from rushing to one end of your body as you sleep.
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Clear the selected area of branches, rocks, and other debris that can tear your tent and make for a long, uncomfortable and sleepless night.
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Spread a tarp on the ground where you will pitch your tent.
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Unpack your tent, separating the various parts for organization purposes.
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Lay the fabric body of the tent out flat on the ground.
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Put together the poles. Typically, each pole is broken down into sections for easy storage. A flexible string that runs the length of each pole holds the sections together. Snap the sections together, starting at one end and working your way down.
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Insert the poles to make the tent pop up. Some tents have plastic hooks that run the length of each pole. For others, the pole will run through a sort of tube built into the fabric. The ends of each pole fit into a plastic or fabric loop located at the base of the tent. If this step is done correctly, the tent should now stand on its own.
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Push the tent's pegs into the ground to help keep the tent in place. Generally this can be done by hand, but sometimes you may need to bang them in with a hammer or a rock.
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Throw the flysheet, or rain cover, over the tent.
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Attach the strings or straps of the flysheet to the corresponding loops or stakes at the base of the tent.
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Make sure the tarp you've placed down is not sticking out from the sides of the tent. This will prevent rain from collecting on the tarp and running into the tent.
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Tips & Warnings
Arrive at your campsite during daylight so you can start pitching your tent before dusk.
Always make sure that the your tent is appropriate for the type of weather you may experience while camping or backpacking to avoid serious risk of injury or even death from exposure to extreme conditions.
