Tarptent StratoSpire Li User Manual

Tarptent StratoSpire Li
Setup
Please watch the setup video. It will take about 2 minutes once you do it a few
times.
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1. Spreadcanopyonground,oorsidedown.Removestakesfromstakebag
and have ready. Set trekking poles to about 125cm/49in.
2. Stake one vestibule door side so that the fabric is reasonably taut. Leave
about6in/15cmofcording.Inserttrekkingpole,handleendrst,through
vent opening so that pole tip goes into grommet on underside of vent.
3. Pull canopy ridgeline out. Insert second pole through other vent into
grommet. Stake opposite door so that door corners are taut and poles are
vertical.
4. Restakecornersasnecessarysothatthecanopy corners form a rectangle,
thefabricisatacrossthesides,andtheridgelineistaut.
5. NowpullouteachPitchlocstrutsupportedcornerrmlyandstakethrough
plastic loop.
6. Walk around the perimeter and use the line tighteners to tighten fabric.
7. Unzip either door and roll back. Secure to magnetic closure strap.
8. Adjustoorstrapsatgroundleveltoevenoortensionandstrapsatapexof
interior to even interior fabric tension.
9. Formoreridgelinetensionandtofullyopenysides,attachapexguylines
and pull out to either door stake and tighten.
10. For best ridgeline tension, stake guyline separately midway between door
stakes.
ridgeline tension
Stakes
Stakes
Pull to tighten
Pull to tighten
Pull to tighten
Stake
Stake
Insert trekking pole
Stake
Stake
Insert trekking pole

Tarptent StratoSpire Li Specifications

General

Brand	Tarptent
Model	StratoSpire Li
Category	Tent
Language	English

Summary

Tent Setup Guide

Prepare Canopy and Poles

Spread canopy floor-side down, prepare stakes, and set trekking poles to 125cm/49in.

Stake First Vestibule and Insert Pole

Stake one vestibule door side taut, leave cording, insert pole handle-first through vent into grommet.

Insert Second Pole and Stake Opposite Door

Pull canopy ridgeline out, insert second pole through other vent, stake opposite door corners taut.

Adjust Corners and Ridgeline Tension

Restake corners for a rectangle shape, ensure flat sides and taut ridgeline.

Secure Strut Corners and Tighten Fabric

Pull out Pitchloc strut corners firmly, stake through plastic loop, and tighten fabric with line tighteners.

Adjust Interior Tension and Open Sides

Unzip doors, adjust floor straps for even tension, and attach apex guylines for ridgeline tension.

Optimize Ridgeline Tension with Guylines

Stake guylines separately midway between door stakes for optimal ridgeline tension.

Inner Compartment Setup

Detach and Stake Inner Compartment

Unclip interior from fly, spread on ground, stake all 4 corners on the black floor side.

Secure Inner Compartment Apex Guylines

Retie apex guylines to door zipper hooks and insert pole tips into elastic loops.

Tension Inner Canopy with Poles

Stake the two trekking poles to tension the interior canopy structure.

Adjust Floor for Sleeping Pads

Use tension straps to lower effective height and widen floor for two wide sleeping pads.

Venting and Ventilation

Seam-Sealing and Repair

Managing Condensation

Snowfall and Wind Considerations

Key Points for Performance