Hexamid Twin 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” (5 cm) loop at both ends. The guy lines can be looped on to the tent tie outs.

 

Front center, back center, and side walls (4x) – 54 inches (137 cm)

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

Setup Instructions:

  1. Adjust your trekking poles to around 48 inches (~122 cm) for the front, and about 32 to 33 inches (84 cm) for the back.
  2. Stake out one of the tarps’s front corner guy lines.
  3. Pull the other front corner guy line tight, then give it about 12-14 inches (33 cm) of slack and stake it out.
  4. Insert your trekking pole with the handle at the peak of the tarp and the tip on the ground.
    If it is calm you can angle the pole for more space inside the tarp. Depending on how long your pole is you can angle it to get the desired height of the tent. If it is very windy put the pole more vertical for stability.
  5. Stake out the main guy line. The front corners of the tarp should be about 6 inches (15 cm) off the ground.
  6. Insert the tip of the second trekking pole into the gray cone shaped thing at the back center of the tent. Put the triangular pocket over the top of the trekking pole, and stake out the guy line.
  7. Stake out the two back corner guy lines. The tarp should be about 6 inches (15 cm) off the ground all the way around.
  8. Stake out the side wall guy lines.


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

 

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.