Post #4453558
2026-08-09 00:48 UTC
Well, that was something. I just assembled the tent I bought for car #camping. Only three poles and they are lightweight and shock corded, which is all good. But they are also very tight, especially the one that goes across the top. I really struggled and I suspect I put more strain on my left hand than I should have because it hurts. Damn. When I was finally done I discovered that the tent cannot stand up on its own unless it is staked into the ground on all 4 corners. (1/3)
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@mlanger@mastodon.world 2026-08-09 00:48
Because I assembled it inside my garage and not on the lawn, I was not able to go inside. It seems very large. The connection to the RAV4 hatchback is optional; it's there but it can also be used as a tent without being attached to a car. I think what I'm going to do is find two pieces of 2 x 2 in my garage that I can use to stretch the tent out and attach the corners. I'm hoping I don't need four pieces. (2/3)