how do i put a tent up

andy willi · 8th July 2011, 19:54

bought a tent (3 man) from asda to take to the nano meet at the 4 ashes next weekend can anyone help with tips on wot to take with me and how do i put it up correctley so i dont look like a proper idiot

andy

River Clyde Connie · 8th July 2011, 20:04

That's a bit like saying "I bought a car, how fast does it go?"

Aren't there instructions with the tent?

Most tents nowadays have pole sections connected inside with elastic and are usually colour coded for ease of use.

Take a bbq, air bed, sleeping bag and pillow. A camp chair is good for sitting outside. Oh, and don't forget the drink.

Tatts · 8th July 2011, 20:08

You need a big 'ammer, for bashing t'pegs in with.

Thats about all I learned before I was kicked out of the scouts!

HarryM1BYT · 8th July 2011, 20:14

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Originally Posted by andy willi

bought a tent (3 man) from asda to take to the nano meet at the 4 ashes next weekend can anyone help with tips on wot to take with me and how do i put it up correctley so i dont look like a proper idiot

andy

The smaller ones now use fibre glass poles, which are in sections linked by an elastic cord down the centre. You just put the poles together a bit like a fishing rod, then pass it through loops in the fabric and into a pocket at either end by the ground. Once all three(?) poles are in place, the tent is self supporting and you can move it to where you want it on the pitch, then just put pegs in around the base. The outer, usually then goes over the top, simply tied to the pole working from the top out.

Takes longer to write, than to do.

Sleeping bag, head torch, stove for the tea, self inflating mattress (the ground is harder than you expect), something to carry water in and kettle/mug etc...

mamasboy · 8th July 2011, 20:30

Dreaming of Megan fox tends to help me put up a tent......

River Clyde Connie · 8th July 2011, 20:32

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Originally Posted by mamasboy

Dreaming of Megan fox tends to help me put up a tent......

stocktake · 8th July 2011, 20:42

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Originally Posted by andy willi

so i dont look like a proper idiot

andy

Too late.....

Hope somebody is there early doors with the camera

MASTIFF2 · 8th July 2011, 21:40

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Originally Posted by mamasboy

Dreaming of Megan fox tends to help me put up a tent......

Typhoon190 · 8th July 2011, 21:43

Firstly, make sure there's no one around with a camera, intent on showing you up, attempting to put your tent up.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...&postcount=313

andy willi · 8th July 2011, 22:24

sorted stocktake is putting up while i am in the pub

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mamasboy RS South East Ford fester... blah.... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hastings Posts: 2,900 Thanks: 29 Thanked 78 Times in 42 Posts	Dreaming of Megan fox tends to help me put up a tent...... __________________ the name's Bernard but you can call me nursie......

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River Clyde Connie Banned Rover 75 2.0 V6 Connie Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clyde Valley Posts: 779 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	That's a bit like saying "I bought a car, how fast does it go?" Aren't there instructions with the tent? Most tents nowadays have pole sections connected inside with elastic and are usually colour coded for ease of use. Take a bbq, air bed, sleeping bag and pillow. A camp chair is good for sitting outside. Oh, and don't forget the drink.

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andy willi I really should get out more....... PRE LAUNCH 75/ZT 190/XJ 550 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: carcroft doncaster Posts: 2,866 Thanks: 101 Thanked 680 Times in 342 Posts	sorted stocktake is putting up while i am in the pub