Pitching Your Tent Pitching Your Tent For standing camps a patrol tent such as an “Icelandic” is the most suitable as this can sleep 6-8 people. To pitch a heavyweight canvas tent - Lay the tent on the ground, assemble the poles, put them in place and then stand the tent upright. Close the doors on the tent, so as to ensure pegging down properly. Peg in the main storm guys and then the other guys so they are in line with the seams of the tent. Peg down the tent walls making sure there are no gaps. Put pegs in at a 45 degree angle as this will be the most secure.
This way the grass will not die, if you are camping in the same spot for a some time. Tent care tips • Make sure the tent is dry before it goes into storage. You can do this by hanging it up or draping it over several chairs. If you don’t do this mildew will rot the fabric making it less wind and waterproof and reducing its life span considerably.
It is a good idea to fold the groundsheet into the centre of the tent each day to air the ground underneath. Brail the sides of the tent if the weather is fine.
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Also make sure to do any running repairs that need to be done, stitch worn seams and replace lost pegs.
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Why not paint the top of the pegs a bright colour so that they are easier to see in long grass.
