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Kathmandu Mono v2 Instruction Manual

One-person tent, lightweight hiking tunnel design
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  • Page 3 Just you and the wide world around PAC01560 you: sometimes it’s good to get away from the clutter and noise of daily life. Spend a weekend cycling an endless unwinding ribbon of road, or follow a trail off the beaten track. The Mono Tent is your perfect companion.
  • Page 4 FEATURES • W aterproof, seam-sealed 232cm fly-sheet • D urable construction and components • L ightweight tunnel design 150cm • Easy to pitch and pack up • S trong, high-tensile alloy poles • B reathable inner with water-repellent treatment • Tough waterproof floor • I nsect-proof mesh screens 65cm • One vestibule • Integrated storage • 1.73kg weight...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    VESTIBULE AREA Seam-sealed 50D Polyester ripstop FLY FABRIC 2000mm FLY WATERPROOF RATING 150D Polyester FLOOR FABRIC 10,000mm FLOOR WATERPROOF RATING 40D Nylon INNER FABRIC 2 x 9mm alloy POLES GUY-LINES 18 x alloy PEGS Fabric patches, pole sleeve, fly buckle REPAIR KIT Designed by Kathmandu Manufactured in China...
  • Page 6 CAUTIONS: • K eep open flame and all other sources of heat away from the tent. The fabric of this tent is not fireproof. Excessive heat can damage the tent fabric, waterproof coatings and components. • N EVER cook inside your tent. Cookers produce carbon monoxide , which can (and has) killed people.

  • Page 7: Care Instructions

    CARE INSTRUCTIONS • S tore all poles and pegs separately in the bags provided to avoid damaging the tent fabrics. • T his tent can be damaged by petrol, kerosene, alcohol, detergents and aerosols such as fly spray and deodorants. • D o not machine wash your tent.
  • Page 8 TIPS ON SITE SELECTION AND GENERAL USE • S elect a level site without debris or hollows that can fill with water. Avoid low-lying areas that could be prone to flooding. • R emove sharp objects such as rocks or branches that could puncture the floor and spoil a good night’s sleep. • C heck above to ensure you are clear of any fall zones, and that you have a safe run-out below.
  • Page 9 • I f you encounter snowy conditions, it will be necessary to periodically clear snow from the roof. Do not leave it unattended for long periods in strong winds, heavy rain or snow. • U V rays will eventually cause damage to your tent. To extend its life, we recommend you do not leave it pitched for long periods of time.

  • Page 10: Contents Checklist

    CONTENTS CHECKLIST Tent inner Tent compression stuff sack Tent fly Peg and pole bags 16 alloy pegs Repair kit: Fabric patches, pole repair sleeve, spare 2 x alloy poles fly quick-release buckle. 2 x guy lines PITCHING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. L ay out the tent inner groundsheet downwards.
  • Page 11 Thread the grey pole fully into the pole sleeve marked with grey and the orange pole fully into the sleeve marked with orange. It is important the poles are inserted in to the sleeve rounded end first. Carefully flex each pole and insert the ends into their corresponding eyelets.
  • Page 12 3. Lay the fly over the inner, aligning the doors so the fly is secured in the correct orientation. To properly secure the fly to the inner, fasten the Velcro tabs around the pole sleeves. This is particularly important for securing the guy-lines. Clip together and tension all quick-release buckles.
  • Page 13 4. Peg the fly down through the bungy loops. Check they are secure and that the fly is not touching the inner, which could cause leakage. Peg out all guy-lines evenly, at least one metre from the tent. Never underestimate how much extra stability properly deployed tent guy-lines add. Always use them;...
  • Page 14 PACKING UP: 1. E mpty the tent, close all of the zips, and remove the pegs, poles and fly. Remove any stubborn pegs by using another peg as a hook. Do not use the bungy loops to pull them out. 2. D ismantle poles at the mid-point first to evenly distribute the pole shock cord tension.
  • Page 15 3. P lace the tent floor downwards and fold lengthwise together into the middle; fold in half again. Fold the fly lengthwise and place on top. 4. Put the poles and pegs into their bags across one end. Roll the tent up around the poles, flicking loose guy-lines into the middle. 5. Place carefully in the compression sac NOTE: a tent carefully folded this way will be much more compact and easier to open up than if it is just stuffed into the...
  • Page 16 FIELD REPAIRS If your tent does become damaged, these repair tips will keep you going while you’re out in the wilderness. We recommend to take it into a Kathmandu store for evaluation before your next adventure. POLES: If a pole should split or break in the field, slide the pole repair sleeve onto the pole directly over the break. Secure it using waterproof duct tape, or wedge it with a twig.
  • Page 17 GUY -LINES: If a guy-line should become lost or damaged, the replacement one can simply be knotted into the guy-fin. The best knot to use is a bowline. SEAM-SEALING: Your tent fly is factory seam-sealed. If this should become damaged, a repair can be made with liquid seam-sealer such as Aquaseal. Seam sealing liquid can also be used to repair pin-hole damage to the tent fly or floor fabrics.