22223 1414 Sports & Fitness Outdoor Skills Camping true Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:01:09 -0700 /system/videos/5/23/22/02/22223.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, sports, outdoor, skills How To Set Up a Dome Tent http://www.howcast.com/videos/22223-How-To-Set-Up-a-Dome-Tent http://www.howcast.com/videos/22223-How-To-Set-Up-a-Dome-Tent/edit approved 113 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=22223"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=22223" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 13 Seaworthy http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/22223/set_up_dome_tent_hd_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 3756 false false false 42659 1 16 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/22223/16.jpg Lay down the ground tarp Find a clear, flat area to pitch your tent. Remove any rocks and debris, and then lay down the ground tarp.

]]> 42660 2 30 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/22223/30.jpg Unfold the tent Unfold the tent on top of the ground tarp, with the door facing in the desired direction. Make sure all zippers are closed, except the door zipper. Set aside the rain fly.

]]> 42661 3 42 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/22223/42.jpg Assemble the poles Assemble the poles according to instructions. In many cases, you can just shake the pole sections into place.

]]> 42662 4 51 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/22223/51.jpg Insert the poles into the appropriate sleeves Push the poles through the fabric sleeves, taking care not to have the poles separate.

]]> 42663 5 57 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/22223/57.jpg Insert one pole into its pockets Take one of the poles and place it into a corner pocket. Insert the other end of the pole into the pocket on the opposite corner of the tent. Repeat with the second pole. You may need another person to help with this.

]]> 42664 6 69 Tip The two poles should cross, forming an “X” in the center of the tent.

]]> 42665 7 74 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/22223/74.jpg Set up the rain fly If rain is a possibility, set up the rain fly by pushing its pole into its fabric sleeve. Place the ends into the center pockets on the underside of the rain fly. Attach the fly to the pole with the ties provided.

]]> 42666 8 87 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/22223/87.jpg Check your ground tarp Check your ground tarp. If it extends beyond the tent, roll the excess tarp under the tent so water doesn’t pool if it rains.

]]> 42667 9 96 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/22223/96.jpg Secure the tent Secure the tent by staking down the sides wherever you find stake holders.

]]> 42668 10 101 Fact The lightest tent available to consumers is the Laser Photon from Terra Nova, which weighs less than 28 ounces.

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