Going camping but have no idea how to set-up a tent? Read on to learn how to pitch a tent.

Going camping but have no idea how to set-up a tent? Read on to learn how to pitch a tent.

• If you are going camping, protect yourself from Mother Nature and bring a tent. Pitching a tent does not have to be a living nightmare. Take a deep breath, follow these tips and practice before leaving civilization.

1. Tent set.
   • The set may include: tarp, tent, stakes, poles, rain-fly and owner's manual.
2. Hammer.
3. Light source.
4. Good location.

1. Choose high ground.

2. The ground should be flat.

3. Avoid valleys to prevent water collection.

4. Clear the area of rocks and branches.

5. Place a tarp or cloth on the ground (the size to the tent) to protect the bottom.

6. Try to pitch your tent in the daylight, especially the first few times.

1. Put together all of the tent poles.
   1. Unfold each pole.
   2. Click the segments of each pole together.
2. Divide polls into groups, separated by size.

1. If you haven't already, remove the tent from the bag.
2. Carefully unroll the tent.
   • The tarp may be connected to the tent.
3. Open the tent, spreading it in bot directions.

1. Select one of the longer poles.
2. Feed through the flap on the right side of the tent.
   • Be careful not to rip the tent.
3. At each end of the pole, fasten the pole into the key.
4. Securely fasten each clip around the pole.
   • This will form the right side.
5. Repeat with the left side.
6. Using the hammer, stake each corner into the ground.
   • Make sure to pull the tent taut.
7. Take one of the small poles and insert it into the center of the tent.
   1. Secure into the key and fasten the clips.
   2. Repeat with the remaining four poles.
8. Use the remaining stakes to secure the tent to the ground.
9. Fit the rain-fly tightly over the tent.

• Introduction
• What You'll Need
• Step 1: Select a Location
• Step 2: Separate the Poles
• Step 3: Unroll the Tent
• Step 4: Pitch the Tent