This is a wind rope. As the name suggests, it is used to fix the tent when the wind blows. It should also come with 8 ground dices. Four are tied to the four corners of the tent, and the other four are used to fix the wind ropes to the ground. One end of the wind rope is tied to the middle of the four sides of the tent, and there are buckles or cloth loops designed to tie the wind rope on the sides of the tent (junk tents that cost around 100 yuan will not have this design). After tying it, tie the other end of the rope to a ground tent, then pull the ground tent outward in the direction of the focus of the tent so that the rope is at a 45-degree angle with the ground (this is the best state for stress and stability), and then insert the ground tent at an angle of 45 degrees. underground. The plastic ring at one end of the wind rope is a tensioning device. I can’t describe the specific usage to you. I suggest you look for relevant videos.
How to use the wind rope adjustment buckle
Outdoor sports, such as camping, mountain climbing, hiking, etc., if it takes a long time or you are prepared to spend the night outside, it is Prepare a tent. The function of the tent is nothing more than shelter from cold, rain, wind, etc., so the tent must be fixed well. The choice of tent also requires good work.
How to fix the tent so that it is not blown by the wind? The first thing you should pay attention to when choosing a campsite is to choose a place with leeward wind.Do not choose the wind outlet location such as the ridge or saddle of the mountain. Choosing a location surrounded by raised terrain or shaded by trees can effectively reduce the intensity of the wind.
Second, you should choose a suitable tent before setting off.If you know about the strong winds you may encounter before setting off, you should choose a tent with a stronger structure that can withstand strong winds.
Generally do not choose single-layer tents or wedge-shaped tents. Choose dome tents or wedge-shaped tents among double-layered tents. Choose a suitable mountain tent in extremely harsh conditions.
Third, when camping, the smallest projected surface of the tent should face the direction of the possible wind.Reducing the projection surface of the wind direction can effectively improve the windproof strength of the tent. For example, if you use a tunnel tent, you should orient the "tunnel" in the direction of the wind.
Fourth, pull up the windproof rope.Generally, the outer tent of a tent that can withstand strong winds will be equipped with wind ropes. All wind ropes should be tightened and fixed when camping. The direction of the wind rope should generally be along the tangent direction of the edge of the tent, and the other end of the wind rope should be fixed on a solid object, such as trees, big rocks, etc. You can also use large rocks to compress the corners of the tent.
Ground nails are used if there is nothing around to fasten to. There are many types of ground nails. Ordinary ground nails and T-shaped ground nails are widely used in land and rocky terrain, while flat ground wedges are suitable for sand or snow. Insert the ground pegs toward the tent at an angle of 45° to the ground, and then fix the wind rope on it. If the snow is too soft or there are no ground pegs, you can use whatever is available to make a T-shaped anchor point in the snow.
Which outdoor tent is better, round or square? According to the structure: dome tent/wedge tent/tunnel tentIn comparison, dome tents are more common, but the windproof performance of tunnel tents is better than the former two Okay, wedge accountWorst.
According to the number of people: single account/double account/three-person account/four-person account/multi-person accountAccording to needs, try to choose the lightweight principle while meeting the applicable requirements.
When purchasing, select a suitable tent based on budget and consideration of usage needs, such as:
If there are two users going hiking in plain areas, a single-layer double three-season tent A tent can meet the needs of most situations;
If a mountaineering company purchases a tent for high-altitude mountain climbing, it will usually choose a double-layered mountain tent for 3-4 people.
According to applicable seasons: three-season tents/alpine tentsThree-season tents are lighter in texture and are suitable for hiking from spring to autumn, but are not suitable for alpine environments with severe cold and heavy snow.
Alpine tents are also called four-season tents. They are heavier, more expensive, and have a solid structure. They can withstand wind, snow and cold, and are suitable for harsh environments at high altitudes.
According to the number of layers: single-layer tent/double-layer tentDouble-layer tents are more waterproof and breathable than single-layer tents, and can provide a more comfortable sleeping environment. The inner tent of the double-layer tent is breathable but not waterproof, while the outer tent is waterproof and breathable. There is a distance between the two to allow the water vapor generated during sleep to be smoothly discharged from the tent.
What should you pay attention to when using a tent? What should you pay attention to when choosing a campsite?When choosing a campsite, you should choose a relatively flat ground and clean away gravel and other sharp objects under the tent. Although the bottom fabric of the tent is generally thickened, it is still easily scratched and worn. If possible, you can bring a plastic sheet (ground cloth) and lay it under the tent, which can not only protect the tent, but also isolate moisture and heat insulation.
When setting up the tentWhen setting up the tent, remember to connect the tent poles and push them into the openings of the tent. The same is true when dismantling the tent. This is to prevent the tent poles from being separated when pulling, making it difficult to pull out, but also to prevent the separated tent poles from scratching the tent.
When living in the campDo not wear shoes into the tent, and when wearing mountain boots, do not put the outer layer of double-layer boots into the tent. This will prevent sand, gravel, etc. from entering the tent and scratching the base fabric.
When dismantling the tentBefore dismantling the tent, turn the tent over and shake it out to remove all debris from the tent. When closing the double-layer tent, wrap the outer tent inside the inner tent, and place the bottom fabric of the inner tent on the outermost side for protection.
Maintain the tentThe tent needs to be thoroughly air-dried and put away after each use to prevent mold, but generally do not expose the tent to the sun.
The tent can be cleaned with water or mild detergent. Be careful not to use a hard brush to brush the surface of the tent, and do not let the tent come into contact with pesticides and other chemical reagents, as these will destroy the breathable and waterproof coating on the surface of the tent.
The specific steps for adjusting and using the wind rope are as follows:
1. Use the wind rope correctly.Slider, usually there will be such a three-hole slider on the windproof rope of the tent. The knotted end of the slider is the unknotted end of the slider. When using, insert the non-sliding end of the windproof rope into the buttonhole of the tent, tie it tightly, and then start to adjust the sliding end. 2. Pull out the ring rope near the end of the rope in the sliding piece and cover the ground nail. No matter what kind of tent peg you use, use it to tighten it. 3. Select the location of the ground nails according to the ground conditions. Generally speaking, the smaller the angle between the windproof rope and the ground, the better the wind resistance of the tent. Insert the ground nails into the ground at an angle of 45-60 degrees to maximize the stress. 4. Tighten the front end of the windproof rope with one hand, and hold the three-hole slide with the other hand to push it closer to the tent end. Tighten firmly, the tighter the better. 5. Release your hands. If the entire tent rope is still very tight, it means that the windproof rope is set up. If you find any looseness, just follow the above method and continue to tighten it. In fact, the windproof rope of the tent is not only windproof, but its more important function is to separate the inner and outer tents of the tent and make the tent full. After the inner and outer tents are effectively separated, the condensation in the outer tent will not wet the sleeping bags and clothes in the inner tent.