6. Set pole vertically and pull canopy ridgeline out. Be sure vestibule ends are
hooked together. Stake cording at end of vestibule.
7. Repeat pole insertion at other vent and pull ridgeline out until the canopy is
taut. Stake other vestibule door cord.
8. Use line tighteners (pull cord end to tighten; lift lever to loosen) to adjust
tension. Tighten ridgeline rst, then tighten perimeter. Adjust end tensions
and vertical pole positions until shape is symmetrical and ridgeline is only
slightly curved.
9. Open each y door and place wide oor edge tension strap under each pole
end. Boost poles and adjust interior apex tension to suit.
Tarptent Notch
Setup
Basic setup is very easy. It will take about 1 minute once you get the hang of it.
For additional photos and setup video, see http://www.tarptent.com/notch.html
1. Spread canopy on ground, black oor side down. Remove stakes from stake
bag and have ready.
2 Set trekking poles to 110-115cm/ 43-45in or assemble substitute poles.
3. Pull out one end of the canopy, spread strut ends apart, insert stake through
guyline loop and stake to ground.
4. Now walk to the other end of the stucture, and pull out opposite end until
you just start to feel resistance from the underlying oor straps. Stake end
as you did the rst end.
5. Insert trekking pole, handle end rst, through vent opening so that pole tip
goes into grommet on underside of vent.
Insert trekking pole
Pull ridgeline
Pull to tighten
perimeter
Pull to tighten
ridgeline
Pull to tighten
perimeter
Pull to tighten
ridgeline
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