Small Shelter Instructions

Silvertip

The Silvertip is a rectangle based structure and is therefore easy to pitch.

Pick your sleeping area and desired door location - this dictates how you pitch the shelter.
Stake the four corners in a rectangle, making sure the angles are as square and true as possible. Do not overstretch the fabric or you will result in a bell shape at the bottom that reduces interior space.
Setback the longer side by 2-3 inches to achieve the best pitch.
Make sure vent is open or closed, stovejack is open or closed, as desired. (Harder to reach once pole is up)
Insert the pole and raise the shelter.
Stake out the doors.
Use the guylines on each end to stabilize and increase interior space.
8 stakes recommended, you can use more for extreme weather, but usually not necessary.

The base is simple to pitch. It is based off an open faced rectangle.
Stake out the two rear corners, then the two front corners. Keep everything in a rectangle shape.
Insert Pole, stake out the beak, then tension the tail and stake out.

The Cimarron is a rectangle based structure and is therefore easy to pitch.

Pick your sleeping area and desired door location - this dictates how you pitch the shelter.
Stake the four corners in a rectangle, making sure the angles are as square and true as possible. Do not overstretch the fabric or you will result in a bell shape at the bottom that reduces interior space.
Make sure vent is open or closed, stovejack is open or closed, as desired. (Harder to reach once pole is up)
Insert the pole and raise the shelter.
Stake out the doors.
Use the guylines on each end to stabilize and increase interior space.

The Redcliff is a rectangle based structure and is therefore easy to pitch.

Pick your sleeping area and desired door location - this dictates how you pitch the shelter.
Stake the four corners in a rectangle, making sure the angles are as square and true as possible. Do not overstretch the fabric or you will result in a bell shape at the bottom that reduces interior space.
Make sure vent is open or closed, stovejack is open or closed, as desired. (Harder to reach once pole is up)
Insert the pole and raise the shelter.
Stake out the doors.
Stake out the seams near the doors.
Use the guylines on each end to stabilize and increase interior space.