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Manual Kelty Vortex 4 Tent

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Pitching the Rainfly

FastFACT

The rainfly clips on with

quick-release buckles

Notes and Tips

❍ If you pitch the tent in a wind, anchor the tent before you put the

poles in. Also, gear alone probably won’t hold down your tent

even in winds as light as 25mph. Many tents have been destroyed

by unexpected winds rolling them away with gear inside! In strong

winds you will want to anchor every stake loop and guyout.

❍ The vestibules can be staked

partway open to greatly increase

ventilation in even a slight breeze

(see drawing at left). The trick is to

open the vestibules so one side scoops wind and the other side spills

it. This creates a mini-whirlwind inside—just right on a hot night.

❍ Loops on the tent’s ceiling are for tying in the gear loft. You can also

string cord between the loops to make a drying rack. Hanging a

flashlight from them is another favorite.

❍ Leaving the fly on the tent when you take it down is sometimes handy.

Packing the tent and fly as a single connected unit speeds setup and

the tent will be immediately protected from rain when you pull it out

next time. Before packing you should dry out the tent and fly. This way you won’t have to carry water

rolled into the tent and it will help keep the tent from mildewing.

❍ Fire near your tent is a no-no. Your tent can burn. Never cook in your tent or use candles for light inside.

❍ To minimize UV damage from the sun, don’t keep tent set up for long periods of time or when not in use.

If there is any part of these directions you do not fully understand please call Kelty customer services at 800•423•2320.

Unfurl the rainfly and pull the rainfly over the tent with the vestibule doors positioned

over the tent’s doors.

Loosely clip the rainfly to the tent and stake out the two vestibules.

Snug the rainfly buckles—making the fly tight. That’s it.

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Brand	Kelty
Model	Vortex 4
Category	Tents
File type	PDF
File size	0.16 MB

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Can I store my tent when it's wet? Verified

Only for very short periods of time. When a tent is stored while wet for a week or longer, it can get moldy. This is harmful for your tent and possibly your health.

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How do I impregnate a tent? Verified

Pitch the tent, clean the cloth and let it dry. Apply the impregnation agent on the cloth with a plant sprayer or other spray. It is also possible to use a paint roller or brush. The cloth needs to be fully saturated with the impregnation agent. Also treat the inside of the tent. Thoroughly clean any windows with a moist cloth. Do not let the impregnation agent dry on it. Let the tent cloth fully dry. Repeat the treatment if needed.

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Can I repair a tear or hole in the canvas of my tent myself? Verified

There are special pieces of self-adhesive patches of cloth available for synthetic tent canvases. Stick one of these patches on both sides of the hole or tear. For cotton tent canvases or mixed material tent canvases it's best to use patches that can be ironed on. This will require an iron.

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The zipper of my tent won't run smoothly, what can I do? Verified

When a zipper is running smoothly, use a dry PTFE spray or silicone spray. Do not spray onto the cloth and preventively spray to prevent future problems.

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There are water drops on the inside of the tent, does this mean it is leaking? Verified

No, this is probably condensation. Make sure the tent is properly ventilated to keep condensation at a minimum.

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What tent pegs are best to use for which surfaces? Verified

On grassland or forest surfaces you can use semi circular or plastic pegs. On rocky surfaces you need to use rock pegs. On clay surfaces you can use semi circular, plastic or universal pegs. On gravel surfaces you need semi circular or universal pegs and on sand you need to use wooden pegs.

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The impregnation agent leaves white stains or a white haze on the tent cloth, what can I do about this? Verified

If the agent leaves a white haze or white stains on the tent cloth, this means you have applied more impregnation agent on those areas. This is not harmful and the stains often disappear over time. It is not advisable to use less impregnation agent to prevent stains. The cloth needs to be fully saturated with the impregnation agent to give good results.

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