Wall tents attempt to maximize the usable space inside.
Wall tents, which are typically made of canvas, allow for more usable space because of their vertical walls. They are often sturdy enough to be used as a residence for weeks at a time and, when properly set up with a water-resistent rain fly, they can withstand a variety of weather. These kinds of tents are favored by Civil War reenactors and hunters.
Instructions
1. Locate a level spot in the desired camping area that will not collect water and that is large enough for the tent. Remember to consider the space above the tent if camping in a wooded area and inspect the ground for insects.
2. Remove rocks, branches and twigs from the area.
3. Put down a tarp to serve as a floor and to keep the inside of the tent clean.
4. Unpack or unroll the tent off to the side of the tarp, and arrange the frame poles, frame connectors, tent pegs, rain fly and ropes so you can reach them easily. Unzip the door to make setup easier.
5. Assemble the frame on the tarp, aligning the front and back as desired, then drape the tent over the ridge and frame. If your tent has an external frame, the frame poles will go through the loops instead. If your tent ridge will be too high for draping, don't assemble the legs until after draping the tent over the ridge.
6. Adjust the tent's fit over the frame, making it snug but not too taut. Place the rain fly over the ridge of the tent.
7. Cut the rope into 8- to 10-foot lengths, enough to anchor each D-ring or grommet of the rain fly from the tent's eaves to the ground. Tie one end of each rope to a separate D-ring or grommet and the other end to a tent peg hammered into the ground at a 45-degree angle with the stake's top pointing away from the tent. You want the guy ropes to follow the same angle as the tent roof.
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