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Outdoor Education…Character development through the outdoors
How to 'Choose a Campsite'
How to 'Choose a Campsite'
If possible, choose a flat campsite that is:
On well-drained ground above flood level
Sheltered from wind - in the bush or in the lee of ridges and rocks
Sheltered from dew, under sound trees
Close to water supply
East-facing to catch the early-morning sun
Avoid campsites that are:
Under dead trees, large epiphytes, possible rockfall
In a depression, a river bed or on moss that may fill with water during rain
How to 'Set up a tent'
How to 'Set up a tent'
Step-by-Step Setup Guide
Unpack the Tent: Separate the inner tent and the rainfly. Lay the inner tent flat on the ground in your chosen camping spot (clear of sharp rocks, roots, or low points). Gently unfold all three tent poles without flicking them open.
Insert the Poles: Locate the pole sleeves on the outside or body of the inner tent. Push the poles smoothly through each sleeve (guiding them with one hand rather than pulling from the other end to prevent pole sections from separating).
Secure the Pole Ends: Once the poles reach the end of their sleeves, place one pole end into its corresponding corner eyelet or pin, then flex the pole gently to insert the opposite end.
Peg the Inner Tent: Stake down the corners of the inner tent to anchor it firmly to the ground and pull the floor taut.
Attach the Rainfly: Drape the waterproof rainfly over the erected inner tent, aligning the doors and vestibules. Secure the fly using its designated clips, hooks, or attachment points to the pole structure and corners.
Stake Out Vestibules and Guy Cords: Peg out the dual vestibules and secure the guy cords at an angle to maximize wind stability and airflow.
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