BIKEPACKING

If you want to take your tent with you on bike trips, you can attach the poles separately to the frame using straps. In this way, the pack size of the rest of the tent equipment can be reduced considerably, making it easier to stow in bike bags.

Speaking of bike bags: We have developed some bike bags especially for bikepacking. The tent and its poles can also be stored in these bags.

SETTING UP THE TENT AT HOME

Before taking the tent on its first trip, it is advisable to set it up once at home. There are several reasons for this:

• You can see how much space the tent offers and if your equipment fits in it.
• You can see if you need any additional equipment.
• You can take the time to practice setting up the tent with all its individual features.

CAMPSITE SELECTION AND TENT SET UP

Deciding where to set up your tent is really important if you want a peaceful night’s sleep. You should always take your time and consider a few points when choosing a campsite. Here are some useful hints:

• Whenever possible, set your tent up in a sheltered location, and try to avoid an area that’s lower than its surroundings, as water can accumulate if it starts to rain.
• Keep in mind that tenting near water will mean more condensation inside your tent.
• Don’t set your tent up in hazardous places such as in gulches or gullies, near rock walls, glacier-fed rivers, campfires or where damaged trees or limbs could be blown down by severe winds.
• Place the tent in the shade or partial shade if it’s going to remain set up for an extended period of time.
• Clear away debris from the tent site, especially pointy or sharp-edged objects; a tent footprint is recommended to help protect the tent floor.
• Consider the direction the wind is blowing – usually you’ll want the entrance facing downwind, unless it’s hot and you need additional ventilation.
• Always consider the size of your tent when choosing a pitch (especially for campsites).
• Depending on the pitch and the weather, it may be useful to secure your tent with additional guy lines or to extend existing lines. Therefore, always take a few additional lines or thin rope cords with you.

TENT PEG SELECTION

Which pegs you use to secure your tent will depend on the ground surface of your campsite. Tent pegs come in a variety of materials and diameters. The harder the ground, the harder your peg material has to be: Steel, wrought iron or titanium are suitable for hard surfaces. Aluminum pegs are more suitable for medium-hard and softer surfaces. Special V-shaped or star-shaped aluminum pegs are the ideal choice for softer surfaces. For snow or even sand, wide, shovel-shaped pegs are recommended.

All VAUDE tents are delivered with the number of pegs that allows the tent to be pitched for the first time. However, depending on the destination and travel time, ground conditions (grass, pebbles, sand, snow, stone) and climate change.

Here completely different pegs (aluminum, steel, iron, plastic) in different lengths, thus also different weight are used. We can hardly cover these diverse possibilities and ask for understanding that we leave the individual basic equipment to the customers.home to build up. There are several reasons for this:

You can see how much space the tent offers and if your equipment fits in it.
You can see if you need any additional equipment.
You can take the time to practice setting up the tent with all its individual features.

SET UP AND TAKE DOWN

A fast set up and take down are the hallmarks of VAUDE tents. Always connect the sections of your tent poles carefully and completely before setting up the tent.
After taking down your tent, always shake it out well and let it dry for a while with the bottom side up. If you don’t have a chance to dry the tent right away, you should do so as soon as it’s feasible to prevent mold from developing.
You’ll find instructions on how to set up your specific tent sewn into every tent that VAUDE makes – so you always have your instructions with you and there’s no chance of losing them.
You’ll also find a video explaining how to set up each VAUDE tent model on our YouTube channel, so there’s plenty of info out there if you need it!

GUYLINES

Guylines provide the necessary support for the tent and make it truly windproof and weatherproof. With the aid of tent tensioners, the tent can also be tightened after it’s set up. A properly tensioned tent is not only more stable, it also has a better interior microclimate because humidity can pass between the inner tent and outer fly.

When you’re staking out your tent or the guylines, always take care to drive the tent pegs into the ground at a 60° angle for optimum stability. Please note that not all pegs for tensioning the guylines are included with the tent. Check your tent instructions to find out if you need additional pegs and if so, how many.

STORAGE

You should store your tent in its bag in a cool, dry place. The tent should be dry and clean during storage to prevent the formation of mold or mildew, unpleasant odors or damage to the materials. Do not store your tent near paints, varnishes, adhesives, fuels, plastics and lubricants; the vapors from these items can negatively affect the service life of the tent fabric’s finish.

Never store your tent for longer periods when it’s still wet. Unpack it as soon as you get home from your trip and dry it in a well ventilated place. It’s best to separate the inner tent from the outer tent or insert the poles in order to create a distance between the tent walls.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Our products are made with a passion for design and high quality materials. Nevertheless, or precisely because of this, they also need the right care in order to function optimally in the long run. Therefore we have summarized everything you need to know about taking care of your tent here.

REPAIRS & REPLACEMENT PARTS

Of course, VAUDE products are designed to last without having to resort to repairs or buying replacement parts. These tents, however, are also designed for adventure, which includes heavy stressors on a tent’s components such as poles, the tent floor and the outer fly. Wear and tear or damage doesn’t necessarily mean the end of your product. Read on to find out about things you should take into account:

Repair Service

If you need help with repairs, you can also visit a Repair Café near you where you can also order VAUDE spare parts.
If you can’t repair your VAUDE product on your own or in the Repair Café, you can still contact the VAUDE product service via your trusted dealer.
We’re always happy to repair your favorite products at our repair service – regardless of whether they’re still under warranty or not – because this extends the life cycle of our products and helps conserve the planet’s resources. You’ll find all the information you need here.