Tent and Footprint Cleaning and Care Instructions:
Storage:
Always make sure your tent is dry and free of debris before storing. Fold and roll your tent a different way each time to avoid permanent creases. Store in a cool, dry place. Never leave your tent in hot temperatures (such as a car trunk or attic space) for long periods of time, as it will damage the material coatings. Storing your tent damp can result in mildew growth, which may cause your tent to smell, leak, or delaminate. Mildew damage is not covered under warranty.
Cleaning:
For light cleaning, sponge the product with warm water (not hot).
For more thorough cleaning you will need:
-Wash basin (or bath tub)-Warm water (not hot)
-Waterproof Gear Cleaner (we recommend products like Nikwax Tech Wash)
-Sponge
1. Submerge your gear in warm, clean water. Gently agitate with hands. Empty dirty water. Repeat until most of the excess dirt/grime is removed and water is mostly clear.
2. Apply waterproof gear specific wash and gently work into fabric with sponge.
3. Rinse gear thoroughly.
4. Hang it up to dry.
5. Triple check that your gear is completely dry before storage or use.
*Do not dry clean or machine-wash. Detergents and dry cleaning solvents will damage the fabric and ruin waterproofing.
*Never use hot water, bleach, liquid detergents, or dishwashing liquids.
*Allow to dry COMPLETELY before storage or use.
*Avoid prolonged direct sunlight as UV exposure can compromise waterproofing.
Seam Sealing:
Big Agnes tents are seam sealed as part of our manufacturing process! This seam tape alone is durable enough to prevent water leakage. Any seams that have been taped do not need to be seam sealed with a liquid sealer unless you want extra protection. Make sure the seam-sealer is completely dry before re-packing your tent. Damage caused by misapplication may void warranty.
Zippers:
Keeping your zippers clean will help keep the coils and sliders from wearing out. If filled with dirt, vacuum or brush zippers before storing tent. We recommend Gear Aid Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant.
Repairs and Warranty:
All Big Agnes tents are guaranteed against manufacturing or material defect. We do not warranty products damaged from normal wear and tear, alteration made by owner, misuse, accidents or damages caused by uses other than intended. Damage due to misuse, normal wear and tear, or improper care may be repaired, at the discretion of Big Agnes, at a reasonable charge. Tents returned for repair must be clean and free of debris.
Questions? Call us or open a support case:
877.554.8975 | support.bigagnes.com
CRAG LAKE SL SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove contents from stuff sack. Spread tent body over desired campsite.
2. Stake out the four corners of the tent body.
3. Assemble the poleset. Ensure each pole section is fully seated into the next by
hand, instead of allowing the shock cord to snap them together.
4. Lay poleset over tent body with the swivel hub at the center and pole tips
pointing towards each of the four corners. Orient the poleset so that the color
of each pole tip matches the color of the respective corner webbing.
5. Insert the pole tips into the keyed hole on the TipLok Buckle™ (shown below) at
the four corners of the tent.
6. Connect the plastic clips on the tent body to the corresponding pole sections
running along the seams of the tent body. At this point you should have a
freestanding structure.
7. Drape the rainfly over the tent body and orient so that the colors of the web-
bing on the fly match the webbing on the body.
8. Attach the hook & loop tabs on the underside of the fly to the corresponding
poles for best stability.
9. Make sure the webbing at each corner of the rainfly is completely slackened,
then attach the buckles on the corners of the rainfly to those on the tent body.
10. Evenly tighten the webbing on each buckle as needed to keep the rainfly taut.
11. Stake out the vestibule doors.
12. Stake out adjustable guylines and make sure they are tensioned properly to
complete set up.
Low Vent Set Up: For increased ventilation, hook the cord at the bottom of the vesti-
bule door to the toggle at the top of the zipper located on the underside of the fly
Separate 5” large diameter pole segment included for emergency field repair.
Slide repair pole over the break to act as a splint.
Secure splint in place with tape.
FAST FLY SETUP
Big Agnes footprints enable an alternative structure setup; leave the tent body
behind and bring your footprint, rainfly, and poles to create a fast and light, open-air
shelter. Footprint sold separately.
1. Lay the footprint on the ground and stake out the corners.
2. Assemble the poleset. Ensure each pole section is fully seated into the next by
hand, instead of allowing the shock cord to snap them together.
3. Lay poleset over the footprint, with the swivel hub at the center and pole tips
pointing towards each of the four corners. Orient the poleset so that the color
of each pole tip matches the color of the respective corner webbing.
4. Insert the pole tips into the corresponding grommets at the four corners of the
footprint.
5. Drape the rainfly over the poleset, orienting so that the colors of the webbing on
the rainfly match the webbing on the footprint.
6. Attach remaining hook & loop tabs on underside of fly to the corresponding
poles for best stability.
7. Make sure the webbing at each corner of the rainfly is completely slackened.
Attach the buckles on the rainfly to those on the footprint.
8. Tighten the webbing on each buckle as needed to keep the fly taut.
9. Stake out all remaining guylines to complete set up.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR TENT SET UP
• Our tents are easy to set up but we suggest you practice once at home before
using them for the first time to avoid late night bickering with tent mates while
fumbling around in the dark.
• Before pitching tent, clear campsite of debris that may pierce tent floor.
• We recommend staking out all corners, vestibules and guylines to increase space
and keep your tent from becoming a tumbleweed.
• Hang onto your stuff sacks or they’ll blow away and create backcountry litter.
• Pull on the pole sleeve fabric when inserting poles to avoid any bunching in the
material.
• Push rather than pull poles through pole sleeves.
Thanks for choosing a Big Agnes tent!
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments.
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