Before Trek
build up the tent from home and check if everything is ok.
know the environment you‘ll go to (sand, hard soil, snow), and check that
pegs etc. matches this
check that the poles are ok, and if not; buy a new set before you go
make sure the tent is clean
ensure that zippers runs smoothly (if not, get some zipper spray)
Take care of your Nordisk cotton tent
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In the Camp
make sure you pitch on an even and big enough surface
remove sharp rocks and sticks that could harm the tent floor
stretch the tent as much as possible for optimal strength and water
repellency
if wet or very windy, you need to re-adjust the tension of the guy ropes
if very windy, use extra guy ropes and pegs for stability
put the packsack somewhere where you can find it again
avoid fire and smoke near the tent – be aware of wind directions!
keep an eye on guy rope tension once in a while
remove all traces from your camp
