Texsport Saguaro Bivy Shelter Tent has a add-on vestibule? that extends storage, adds an awning and provides weatherproof access

Texsport Saguaro Bivy Shelter Tent has a add-on vestibule... that extends storage, adds an awning and provides weatherproof access.

$39.95 at Sears.com

Texsport Saguaro Bivy Shelter Tent Set Up Instructions - Easy Set-Up

Before setting up your Texsport Saguaro Bivy Shelter Tent...Bivy Shelter Tent... prepare your camp site by removing all sharp stones, twigs, etc.  The site should be flat and have no depressions that could collect rain water.

Texsport Saguaro Bivy Shelter Tent Parts

Step 1 - Spred out the tent skin

Step 2 - Assemble the front arch pole (A) and insert through tent sleeve

Step 3 - Insert the front tent pole into the first grommet on the web tabs on each side

Step 4 - This is what the front arch of your tent should look like. It will not stand up by itself at this point 

Lay it down to continue

Step 5 - Assemble the rear arch pole (B) and insert into the first grommet on the web tabs on each side

Step 6 - Attach the speed clips to the pole

Step 7 - This is what the rear arch of your tent should look like.  It wil not stand up by itself until it is guy roped

Step 8 - Insert the guy rope through the hole in the clew and tie a knot

Step 9 - Run the clew and guy rope through the tab at the rear of tent

Step 10 - On the other end of the guy rope, tie a knot to loop around the stake.  Stake down as shown above

Step 11 - Slide the clew up or down to adjust the tension of the guy rope to stand up the rear arch pole

Step 12 - Stake out the tent into the second grommet at all web tabs

Step 13 - Stake out the front tabs sp the front arch pole stands up

Make sure you stake the tent (with the tent stakes included) in windy weather, or if you anticipate afternoon winds coming up while you are away from your campsite. Stake one corner, then each consecutive corner in a clockwise rotation.  Make sure the tent remains tight.  Always place your tent a safe distance from your campfire - unstaked tent placed upwind of the fire can blown into the fire. Tent placed downwind of the fire often showered with the tiny sparks that can burn holes into the lightweight fabric of your tent.

Step 14 - This is what your tent should look like

Step 15 - Drape the fly over the tent and stake at all tabs to secure

WASHING: 

Hand wash with a sponge, using a mild soap. Never use detergents or washing machines as they may damage the coating or seams.  Remember to use seam sealer once tent had been washed to insure waterproofing.

HOW LONG WILL A NYLON TENT LAST?

Various conditions will affect the length of service which you receive.

a. A nylon tent which is left erected all summer may last only one or two seasons, a the sun's ultra-violet rays damage the nylon.

b. Never store a tent wet or damp, as mildew may develop.  It will not harm nylon, however, mildew is unsightly and may damage other parts of the tent (i.e) zipper tapes).

c. Avoid spraying insect repellent or haor sprays, etc. on the tent fabric as they may be harmful.

REPAIR: 
For small tears use a adhesive backed rip-stop nylon patch.  We recommend Texsport Nylon Tent Repair Kit.

STORAGE: 
Tents should be stored dry and loosely folded, away from heat and water.  Keep out of reach of mice as they like to nest in tents. Never store directly on concrete, as moisture and chemicals in concrete may damage the nylon.