Vango Avington Flow 500: Pitching and Packing Instructions

This document provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and taking down the Vango Avington Flow 500 family tent.

Pitching the Tent

Important: This tent should be erected by at least 2 people.

Step 1: Prepare the Site

Lay out the tent fabric flat on the ground in the desired location.

Step 2: Insert Poles

Insert the tent poles into the fabric sleeves. Ensure poles are matched to the correct sleeves, often indicated by color-coding or numbering.

Connect pole sections together by inserting one end into the other. The elastic cord inside the poles helps guide this process.

Step 3: Erect the Frame

Secure the ends of the poles into the tent's grommets or pole feet located at the base of the tent. Tension the poles to begin forming the tent structure.

Attach and tension the TBS®II (Tension Band System) straps. These bands run diagonally across the tent's interior to provide enhanced stability.

Step 4: Secure the Tent

Attach guy lines to the designated points on the tent. Secure the tent to the ground using pegs, ensuring all guy lines are taut for stability.

Step 5: Final Check

The tent is now fully pitched. Ensure all poles are correctly seated and guy lines are securely pegged.

Taking Down and Packing the Tent

Important: This tent should be taken down by at least 2 people.

Step 1: Loosen Structure

Begin by loosening or removing the guy lines and pegs. Partially deconstruct the tent structure, starting with the poles.

Step 2: Remove Poles

Carefully remove the poles from the tent sleeves and feet. Collapse the tent structure as the poles are removed.

Step 3: Fold Tent Fabric

Fold the tent fabric inwards, bringing the sides together to create a manageable shape for rolling.

Step 4: Fold Poles

Fold the tent poles into their original shorter sections.

Step 5: Roll and Pack

Roll the folded tent fabric tightly. Place the rolled tent and folded poles into the provided carry bag.

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