How to Position Your Poles When Setting Up a Tent

Video Transcript

"Hi! I am Kate and I am with Zoar Outdoor on behalf of expertvillage.com. I am going to talk to you about hiking and backpacking. So right now all the poles are in the appropriate spot. The next thing I have to do is attach the poles. I like to start in the back because these poles just clip into this nice nylon webbing; very easy. You can go in either one. I start with the closest one; go over here. So one side of each pole is now clipped in and you notice if the blue pole goes into the blue webbing. It is pretty self explanatory. Now comes shaping of the tent. I am going to work these poles through each section, start to get the bend in it so I can eventually hook each side up. It might be easier to start with the center pole; work each pole through, try this pole again. It is starting to look like a tent and the last pole should go in pretty easy. You want it pretty taught so hopefully I can get it in there. So the tent is set up. If I don’t need a rain fly for the night, I’m going to shape this into position where it is. I’m from New England so I usually always use a rain fly. This is all done up. You’re good to go! "