Abstract: Pitching a camping tent is one of the necessary skills for outdoor camping enthusiasts, many friends may be curious about how to pitch a tent, in fact, it is very easy to pitch a tent, first choose a good camp, take out the tent accessories to determine a good, the tent pole into the tent docking good, insert the bottom corner, and finally hang the outside account on it, different types of tents pitching method has some differences. There are certain skills to pitch the tent, try to pitch on the flat ground, inventory good tools. Tent pitching also need to pay attention to the wind, build a good drainage ditch and field toilets and other matters. Here is a look at the relevant knowledge.
General tent how to pitch？
1, the first choice of camp, after considering the wind and terrain, choose a flat place, the tent of the inner tent laid flat on the ground (generally the inner tent, but there are some first outside the tent up in the drill to hang the inner tent, the principle is to wear the tent pole layer), and the tent wrapped together with the peg bag, pole bag and other accessories first put aside.
2, the folded tent pole out, docking well, a section of straight, connected to a long pole.
3, the long fiber rod into the tent tube (also known as the pipe), some double tent is hanging inside, the hook will be hung on the fiber rod. There are several poles to wear at the same time.
4, one end of the fiber pole into the bottom corner of the tent eye hole or pin ring (some tents with pin ring, each has its own benefits) and then to the other end (diagonal), one hand holding the pole, one hand holding the bottom corner of the tent, slowly arch up the pole, the tent up and then insert the pole into the bottom corner of the eye or pin ring.
5, the last is to hang the outer tent, the outer tent open, covered on the inner tent.
6, there are some ropes on the outer tent, is used to reinforce the tent, no wind can generally not pull, do not worry about the best to pull on, with ground pegs, a few ropes pulled evenly with force.
Different types of tent set up method：
1, triangle tent
(1 ) the tent canopy laid flat on the ground, flattened and pegged along the bottom edge of the ground.
(2 ) From inside the tent, put up two sections of stubs, put on the isolation tube, and then put in the crossbar.
(3) Cover the tent jacket and peg down the jacket, so that all the outer canopy taut.
(4 ) will be rainproof cap set into the end of the stanchion, set the wind pulling line, complete.
Note: There is a space between the inside and outside of the triangle double tent, should keep this space, do not make the inner and outer layer "stained" together, this space can play a rain, warmth. Use.
2, dome tent
(1 ) the tent will be laid flat on the ground, nail down the four corners (some are hexagonal) of the ground pegs, you can also be tied on the whole pole and then nail the ground pegs.
(2 ) will be two groups (hexagonal dome for three groups) pole knotted up, if the pole is loose parts, you need to follow the instructions group street connected.
(3) the pole into the tent support sleeve, two groups of each end into the sleeve hole, the other end of the two groups of poles at the same time force up, taut also into the other sleeve hole. inside.
(4) lift the tent shake into shape can be placed flat on the ground to hit the ground pegs. If you have a jacket, put on a jacket or a small rain cover to finish.
Tips for setting up the tent：
1, should try to set up the tent on hard, flat ground, not on the river bank and dry riverbed.
2, tent selected in the sand, grass, or rocky debris and other places with good drainage.
3, at least have a groove, do not pitch next to a stream or river, so that the night will not be too cold.
4, the best tent face south or southeast can see the morning sun, camp as far as possible not in the ridge or mountain tops.
5、Before setting up the tent, count the number of tent poles, ground pegs, ropes and support sets, after the construction of the camp, put the unneeded items into the tent set.
6、To prevent insects from entering, you can spread a circle of kerosene around the tent.
What are the precautions for tenting?
1, the entrance of the tent should be leeward, and the tent should be far away from the slope with rolling stones.
2, in order to avoid flooding when it rains, should dig a drainage ditch directly below the edge of the roof.
3, the four corners of the tent should be pressed with large stones. Tents should be kept in the air circulation, cooking in the tent to prevent fire.
4, night before going to bed to check whether all the fires are extinguished, the tent is fixed solid.
5, tents should be set up in order: first set up the common tent. In the camp downwind first set up a cooking tent, build a good stove, boil a pot of water, and then in turn to the wind Then we will build the storage tent and the camping tent in the upwind direction. When the whole camp tent is set up, the water is boiling, so you can drink and start cooking immediately. You can start cooking.
6. Build a field latrine: choose one that is slightly downwind of the camp and away from the river (at least 20 meters away). It is best to dig a hole about 30 cm high, 50 cm long and half a meter deep. It is best to dig a rectangular pit about 30 cm long, 50 cm long and about half a meter deep, and put some stones and cedar leaves inside. The three sides should be surrounded by plastic sheeting or packing boxes and secured, with the open side facing the wind. Prepare some sand and a shovel and a piece of cardboard. After the toilet, use some sand and soil to bury the excrement and toilet paper, and use the board to cover the pit to eliminate the odor.
