Manual Sierra Designs Gamma Tent

Manual

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sponding tent poles. Now attach the bungee cord on the

Clip-Loc a at the apex of the tent by wrapping the bungee

in the direction crossing the open

gate of the clip. Wrap the cord

around the pole intersection two to

four times, depending on desired

firmness, then slide the cord into

the groove on the backside of the

clip to hold it taut (Figure 3). Now

take the remaining shorter pole and

thread it through the webbing loop

attaching the Clip-Loc

to the apex of the tent. Slide each of

the pole ends into the pole buckets at points G and H.

Fly Sheet

Making sure that the zipper is in front of the door, drape

the fly over the tent. At the corners of the fly at points A,

B, C and D, are

3

/4" side-release “Fly Clip” buckles. Clip

these buckles (Figure 5) into their corresponding mates at

points A, B, C and D on the tent floor (Figure 2). By first

clipping the blue webbing strap on the rainfly to a blue

webbing strap on the body, you are guaranteed a fast, prop-

er rainfly set-up every time. Adjust the buckles to the

desired fit. Stake out the adjustable loop at point I. For

greater stability in stormy conditions, and for greater venti-

lation we recommend staking points F, J, K, L and M.

Ventilation

With the rainfly on, several things can be done to increase

airflow. In a breeze without rain, one side of the vestibule

can be left open. Roll up the unused side of the vestibule

and attach the door tie buckle. The trick is to open which-

ever side makes the vestibule into a gigantic air scoop.

Pitching your tent so that it is oriented to take advantage

of the wind direction will go a long way toward providing

a comfortable night’s sleep in hot weather. Further air flow

is provided by using the pullout on the backside of the

rainfly, point F. Please note that 7 tent stakes and 2 guy

cords were provided with this tent as a courtesy. If you

choose to use more than this when pitching your tent, addi-

tional stakes and cord may be purchased at the store where

you originally purchased your tent.

First Pitch

In order to familiarize yourself with your new tent, we

suggest that you “test pitch” it before embarking on a

wilderness trip.

Select a Site

Look for a level spot that is protected from the wind in

order to ensure sleeping comfort. Clear the area of debris

such as sharp stones and sticks which might abrade or punc-

ture the tent floor. Choose an area that will drain well when

it rains.

Unfurl the Tent and Assemble the Poles

Unfurl the tent and lay the tent floor flat on the ground

with the door unzipped. Carefully unfold the shock corded

pole sections and allow them to slide together. Do not allow

the poles to snap together: This can lead to serious pole

damage. Make certain that the insert of each pole section

is fully inserted into the next pole section (Figure 1).

You will have two straight poles of equal length and

one shorter pole.

Stake out the Tent Floor

Although the Gamma is a completely freestanding tent, we

suggest that you always stake out the floor for greater

safety and stability, especially in high winds. First stake

the webbing loops at corners A and B (Figure 2). Then

move to the opposite end of the tent, pulling the webbing

loops at corners C and D until the tent is squarely and

tautly positioned, and stake down. Staking points E and F

is optional.

Erect the Tent

Insert the metal tips of one of the two long poles into the

grommets at points A and D, and the tips of the other into

the grommets at points B and C. Pull the two poles up so

they intersect at the center of the tent. Next, position your-

self in the open doorway and hook the Clip-Loc

™

over the

widest angle of this intersection (do not attach the bungee

cord yet). Following the tent seams between points A and D,

and B and C attach all of the Swift Clips

™

to their corre-

GAMMA

Your Sierra Designs

GAMMA tent is very easy to

pitch and maintain. Follow

these instructions to pitch your

tent quickly, safely and easily.

Figure 2: Tent Body (top view)

Figure 4: Tent Fly (top view)

Figure 3: Clip-Loc

Figure 1: Correct Pole Assembly

Figure 5: Fly Clip

GAMMA TENT CONTENTS

Tent Body & Rainfly: 1 Guy Cord: 2

Tent Poles: 3 Pitching Instructions: 1

Tent Stakes: 7*

* Sierra Designs tent s include stakes for pitching the body and fly under normal conditions.

Additional stakes may be required in severe conditons.

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