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…?