Important! For safe and proper assembly, use, and care read and follow all instructions. Everyone who uses this tent should first read this manual.
Special Features
● Small storage pocket at the head corner. Great place to keep keys or small flashlight.
● Zippered windows at head and foot. Use to regulate airflow.
● Removable mattress pad cover. Can be removed to hand wash and hang dry
Matters Needing Attention
No Fire
This tent is flammable. Keep all flame and heat sources away from the tent fabric.Never place a stove, campfire, or any other flame source in or near your tent. Never
use, light, or refuel a stove, lantern, heater, or any other heat source inside your tent.Death by carbon monoxide poisoning and/or serious burns are possible.
Ventilation
Maintain adequate ventilation inside your tent at all times. Death by suffocation is possible.
Anchor
This tent is not free-standing. If not properly anchored it will collapse. Anchor your tentproperly at all times to reduce the risk of loss or injury to the tent or occupants.
Campsite Choice
Carefully consider the possibility of falling rocks or tree limbs, lightning strikes, flash floods, avalanches, strong winds, and other objective hazards when choosing a
campsite to reduce the risk of loss or injury to the tent or occupants.
Children
Do not leave children unattended inside a tent or camp. Do not allow children to assemble or disassemble the tent. Do not allow children to remain closed-up in a tent
on hot days. Failure to follow these warnings may result in injury and/or death.
Component Checklist
● Identify all components and make sure they are in good condition and working order.
Qty Item
1 Tent Body
1 Foam Mattress Pad w/ fabric cover
1 Large Support Pole (A)
1 Medium Support Pole (B)
1 Small Support Pole (C)
7 Tent Stakes (D)
1 Zippered Storage Bag
1 Doormat
3 Guy Ropes (E)
Before You Set Out
● It is recommended that you assemble this tent at home at least once before your trip to familiarize yourself with the process, and make sure your tent is in good order.
● After initial set-up it is recommended that you spray the tent lightly with water and allow it to dry completely. This seasons the canvas. The water causes the canvas to shrink slightly, closing needle
holes where the canvas was stitched. This process is only required once. Before you do this, first remove the mattress pad.
Waterproofing
Arcadia Canvas tents are made with Hydra-Shied™ canvas that features superb water repellency.However, not all tents are completely waterproof out of the box. On occasion a new tent will experience
some leaking. Over the life of the tent, occasional, waterproofing maintenance will be required. If leaking occurs, it is an easy fix. Treat the affected area with a SILICONE based waterproofing such as Kiwi Camp
Dry®. This should absolutely take care of any leaks, and you should seldom have to re-treat. Caution: Do not use other types of waterproofing such as Canvak® on this Hydra-Shield™ canvas, as it could affect
the breathability of the canvas. When properly sealed, your expectation should be that a Arcadia Canvas tent will be completely dry inside, even during drenching rains.
Assembly
Caution: The use of protective eyewear is recommended during assembly.
STEP 1: Stake the Tent
Stake each of the tent’s four corners, making sure that the tent is taut and square.
Tips:
Drive in stakes with the tip angling toward the tent. Secure hooks on the end of the stakes over the
corner rings.
Stake each of the tent’s four corners, making sure that the tent is taut and square.
Tips:
Drive in stakes with the tip angling toward the tent. Secure hooks on the end of the stakes over the
corner rings.
STEP 2: Assemble the Frame
1) Join the Aluminum support poles. The large pole is for the head of the tent. The medium pole is for the middle. The small support pole is for the foot of the tent.
2) Pass the small support pole through the sleeve at the foot of the tent. Insert the ends of the pole into the lock pins on each of the corners. Clip the black plastic hooks onto the pole.
3) Repeat 2 above with the large support pole at the head of the tent.
4) The middle support pole is secured on the inside. Locate the lock pins on the inside middle of the tent on the floor. Caution: Grasp pole firmly as it is placed under tension. It could spring loose.
Insert the ends of the middle support poles into the lock pins. Use the Velcro-like tabs on the lower sides of the tent, and also on the screen mesh cover, to secure the middle support pole into place.
5) Securely tie a guy rope to the grommets at the head and foot of the tent. Stake out these guy ropes and adjust until taut. Do not over tighten or this could make it difficult to open and close zippers.
6) Optional: The third guy rope can be used to hold a side of the top cover out for added air flow. To do this tie the guy rope to the small loop in the corner (see image above).
7) The doormat is handy to step onto, or sit on while taking off your shoes. If rain is expected tuck your shoes underneath to keep them dry. Attach it by inserting the T-buttons on the mat into the
small loops on the side of the tent.
Care
● VERY IMPORTANT—Your tent must be completely dry before storage! STORING A WET OR DAMP TENT, EVEN FOR A SHORT TIME, CAN RUIN IT AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
● To clean tent, hose down with water and wipe with a cloth. Soaps and detergents can damage the water-repellant treatment of the canvas.
● Do not spray insecticides or bug repellant directly on the canvas. This may damage the water-repellant treatment.
● For long-term storage, store in a cool dry location that is not exposed to direct sunlight.
● This tent is equipped with quality zippers. To prolong zipper life, do not grind the zippers aroundcorners.
If needed pull the canvas, windows or doors to help zippers glide smoothly. Keep them cleanfrom dirt.
● The canvas on your tent has a special Hydra-Shield™ treatment that is watertight yet breathable. You should rarely, if ever have to retreat the canvas.
If you do need to spot treat the canvas for water repellency, use a silicone based repellent Other treatments will clog the tiny
holes in the canvas eliminating its breathability.
● For extended use situations (more than three consecutive weeks) see Extended Use Care instructions at www.KodiakCanvas.com.
Other Notes
● Condensation inside the tent is affected by the difference between inside and outside temperatures,and humidity.
Condensation can be reduced by venting your tent. Condensation between the floor and a sleeping mat can be reduced by placing a ground cloth underneath the tent.
● Some slight irregularities are normal with 100% cotton canvas and will not affect the performance of your tent.
● Use your Kodiak Canvas Swag tent on the ground, in the bed of a pickup, or on a compatible
85x40 inch cot. When using with a cot, secure the corners of the tent to the cot with tie cord, or Velcro straps (sold separately).
We appreciate your business. Thank you for purchasing a Kodiak Canvas™ tent. We put our pride into the design and manufacturing of this product.
It is the best of its kind available. We wish you safe and happy camping. Please tell your friends about us.
Post time: May-11-2021