Tent Pitching

Objectives

• List the main parts of dome tent

• Setting up of dome tent

• List the safety precautions

• Carry out maintenance of the tent

• Dismantle and stowage of the tent

Items for a Dome Tent

Items Qty

• Roof fly 01 • Inner tent 01 • Fibre Glass Combination poles (9 pcs) 02 • Pegs 18• Nylon Ropes 04• Tent Carry bag, Peg bag, Pole bag 01

each

Parts of a Dome TentPegsRoof Fly Inner tent Fibre Glass

Combination Poles

Carrying Bag

Nylon Ropes

Pegs/Rope bag

Pole bag

Setting up of Dome Tent

Site Selection

• Choosing a safe, well-drained and leveled ground that would allow the tent to be best orientated towards the wind and terrains.

• Clear any debris which could cause damage to the tent floor

• The window of the roof fly should face the wind to ventilate the interior of the tent.

Job Allocation for pitching

• 4 man operation

• An I.C. is to be appointed to take charge

– No. 1 will collect 5 pegs and 1 nylon rope– No. 2 will collect 3 pegs and 1 nylon rope– No. 3 will collect 5 pegs and 1 nylon rope– No. 4 will collect 5 pegs and 1 nylon rope

No.1 & 2 will open the inner tent fully on the ground

Open the inner tent fully

Always handle poles with care. Unfold them, making sure every section connects completely.

Push both ends together

Extension of the Combination poles

No.3 & 4 will unfold the poles and extend fully

Extend the combination poles fully

NOTE: Always extend the poles fully before inserting into the tent sleeves

Push the pole into the sleeve Note: Do not pull the sleeve

into the poles, if not the tent will crumple together

With the help of No. 1 & 2, No. 3 & 4 will insert the poles into the sleeve of the inner tent using the “push” method

Once both poles are in, the 4 persons standby at each corner, holding the end of the pole

No. 3 will tie a ribbon knot (shoe lace method) at the point where 2 poles cross at each other

Ribbon Knot

All 4 persons insert the end of the pole into the eyelet located at the 4 corners of the inner tent.

Eyelet

Lift the pole up and insert the end of the pole into the eyelet

Push the pegs into the peg slot at a 70° downwards, the peg and the ground should form a triangle.

No. 3 & 4 will each peg 1 peg at the strap below the door

No. 3 Peg here

No. 4 Peg behind

No. 1 & 2 will open the roof fly and get the doors to coincide with the inner tent with the help of No.3 & 4

Slowly pull the roof fly over the inner tent. (Take note of the side with window)

Roof fly Zipper

Main door

Bring from the back / front

Combination Pole

Roof fly straps to be tie onto the combination

poles

No. 4 will open the zip of the main doors and No. 3 will remove his boots to enter the tent

No.3 will stand in the tent and tie a ribbon knot to secure the roof fly to the 2 poles

Tie ribbon knot @ the cross section

Roof

All 4 persons will tie the roof fly to the combination poles with ribbon knot

Combination pole below the roof fly

4 persons will go to each corner and peg the roof fly to the ground. 3 & 4 will need to peg 1 more at

the middle side (no door side) of the tent.

Each person attach the nylon ropes to the flap of the roof fly using Bowline

Bowline

Each person will measure about 1 meter (2 steps) away to peg the peg for the guy rope

Peg here

Tie the adjustable strap to the peg and push up to tighten(No.1 will give command 1, 2, 3 Up, then all 4 persons will tighten together)

Place the lower end of the rope on the adjustable strap into the peg

Push up to tighten

No.1 must make sure that back door is zip up and use a peg to fix the door straps down to the ground

No. 2 will roll the right side of the roof fly door & tie a thumb knot to secure the right roof fly onto the

pole near the main entrance

Roll inwards Thumb Knot

No.3 & 4 will roll up the main door together

Roll inwards

No.1 will peg the left door into the ground

No. 1 will peg the both the front and back door

Complete tent(Main Door)

Main Entrance

Left roof fly

Right roof flybeing rolled up

Inner Tent

Mosquitoes net door

Window

Guy rope

Roof fly flap

6 Pegs for inner tent, 10 pegs for the roof fly and 2 pegs for the both doors

Complete tent(Back Door)

Left door Right door

Back door

Roof fly flap

Roof fly flap

Remove footwear before entering the tent

Stowage and Keeping of the Tent

Complete tent

Pre-dismantling of the tent

• No. 4 will pass the bags / items to no. 1 & 2.

• No.1 will clean the inner tent using a cotton cloth and water

• No.3 will stand in the tent and remove the 2 knots on the roof

No.1 will remove all 18 Pegs, clean it, then place it in the bag

No.2 will remove all the ropes and pass it to No.1

Removing all 4 bowlines

No.3 will untie all the knots

No.4 will zip up all the zips to the centre bottom after he finish cleaning

No.1 & 2 will remove the Roof Fly(No. 3 & 4 are to help out)

Note: Place the roof fly to the ground first. All 4 will go to their respective corners of the inner tent and get ready to unplug the poles from the eyelet

No. 3 & 4 are to remove the combination poles from the sleeves

(1 & 2 are to help removing)

No. 3 & 4 will fold the poles and place it in the bag

(clean it if it is dirty)

No.1 & 2 will fold the roof fly(No.3 & 4 will assist)

Open fully and make the zippers to inline with each other

Fold half from right to left

Bring the triangular corner to the mid of the other side

Fold 1 more time side ways

Fold upwards

Fold upwards 1 more time

Pull the 4 corners to tighten the inner tent, make sure both doors inline with

each other, then get ready to fold

Door must get inline and keep them neatly

Fold Half side ways, then fold once more

Fold half from centre

Fold half from centre once more, use the carrying bag to measure if the size is right

Clean with Cloth

Place the roof fly together with the inner tent and roll together

Tie a ribbon knot

Keep all items in the bag,

including the other 2 small bags

Pull both sides together before zipping up

Complete

• No naked flame or cooking in the tent

• Do not throw/play with pegs

• Do not play with the Combination poles

• Follow given instructions strictly

Safety Precautions

Maintenance & Care

Maintenance• Do not expose your tent to open flames,

sparks, or extreme heat

• A tautly pitched tent will minimize the damaging effects of flapping in strong wind

• In the field, if you pack your tent wet and move to build accommodation make sure you dry your tent as soon as possible.

• Only clean the tent by hand

• Use a cotton cloth and water

• After use, it must be clean and absolutely dry before storing

Maintenance

Care• Roof fly corners should not be pulled too

hard

• Apply candle wax on the zip of the carrying bag before use

• Do not force the zipper of the bag (Pull the zipper together before closing it

• No eating or drinking in the tent

• Remove your shoes before entering the tent

• Do not use the peg to poke the tent

Tent Pitching Test Requirements

• 2 Components of test

Setting up (25 min)

Dismantling and Stowage (15 min)

Conclusion

• Name all main items of 6-man tent• Name 2 safety measures when pitching the tent• Name some don’ts inside the tent• How many pegs are needed for inner tent and

roof fly

Questions…?