Hexamid Solo-Plus Tarp Setup

Cutting Guy Lines:

36 feet of spectra cord is included. Cut Guy lines to the following lengths, singe each end w/ a lighter, and tie a 2 inch (5 cm) loop at both ends. The guy lines can be looped on to the tarp tie outs.

Front center (1x) – 54 inches (137 cm) (Attach to the longer loop in the front middle of the tarp)

Front and back corners (4x) – 29 inches (73 cm)

Back center (1x) – 24 inches (61 cm)

Back walls and side walls (4x) – 48 inches (122 cm)

Setup Instructions:

1. Adjust your trekking pole to around 52 inches (132 cm).
2. Stake out one of the front corners. (The ZPacks label is on a front corner).
3. Pull the other front corner’s guy line tight, then give it about 12-14 inches (30-36 cm) of slack and stake it out.
4. Insert your trekking pole with the handle at the peak of the tarp.
   Depending on how long your pole is you can angle it for more space inside the tarp, or if is very windy put the pole more vertical for stability.
5. Stake out the front center guy line. The front corners of the tarp should be about 6 inches (15 cm) off the ground.
6. Stake out the back center guy line.
7. Stake out the back corners, and the four wall guy lines. The tarp should be about 6 inches (15 cm) off the ground all the way around.

If you have trouble getting a good pitch try playing around with the following:

• The distance apart of the two front corner stakes when you first lay out the tarp. This determines the peak height of the tarp.
• The length and angle of the trekking pole.

If you are using a tent pole instead of a trekking pole consider adding padding to the top such as a sock, glove, or pack towel. Padding may help prevent damage should the pole get knocked out of the reinforced area.

Optional Extended Beak:
There is a longer elastic cord clipped to the tip of the extended beak. Tie the other end of the elastic to the loop at the end of the front center guy line. You might want to tie some leftover yellow cord to the elastic to make it easier to see and grab from inside the tent.

To open or close the extended beak simply clip or unclip the mitten hook from the tip of the beak. When not in use the beak should be rolled tightly upwards. There is a small elastic cord with hook on the underside of the beak. Clip it around the beak to secure it up tight. Keep the beak up 99% of the time for better ventilation, unless rain spray is coming in the front of the shelter.

Ground Sheet:
There should be 5 elastic loops with hooks attached at the five back corners of the shelter and a 6th at the peak. They can be clipped to your groundsheet to hold it in place and to keep the edges of it elevated above any ground water or spray. The 6th loop can be moved from the peak to the front center of your groundsheet to attach around the trekking pole if you want. All the elastic and hooks come off if you choose not to use them.

Seam Sealing:
Hexamids now have taped seams and bonded tie outs! No seam sealing necessary.