Tents come in various designs and features, made with different materials which results in different advantages and disadvantages and comes in different weights and sizes. Here we'll take a look at how to set up the traditional A-frame tent.

The A-frame tent is truly a classic tent. If you ask kids to draw a tent, there's a good chance that it will be an A-frame tent.

Your A-frame tent will include the breathable inner, waterproof flysheet, pegs and tent poles which will come in pieces. Use a soft rubber mallet to drive in the tent pegs to prevent damaging it. Check the equipment list by laying everything out before to attempt to erect the tent.

Next you would need to choose a location. Make sure you choose a flat surface and not on a slope. If you have to camp on a slope, make sure that the door is facing downhill to prevent flooding.

Don't pitch your tent near trees because there are many incidents involving trees falling on tents. Camping near trees also make you prone to lightning strikes in bad weather.

On a campsite, you'll have designated areas to pitch your tent but if you're in a crowded area don't pitch your tent too close to someone else's. Sound travels easily between tents and you may need some space for guylines and cooking. Give yourself at least 20 feet from other tents.

Clear the area of stones, sticks or any sharp objects that may damage the floor of your tent and making it uncomfortable to sleep on. Once you've cleared the area, you can begin laying out your tent. Make sure the door is positioned where you want it.

Now it's time to peg it out to secure the inner part of the tent to the ground. Insert a peg through the loop in one corner. Make sure peg is at a 45 degree angle and the end of the peg is facing away from the tent. This prevents it from being uprooted by wind blowing on the tent. You can use the mallet to drive in the pegs but be careful not to damage the peg. A good quality peg don't get damaged that easily though.

Next move on to the adjacent corner. Make sure you pull the tent tight before pegging it out. Do the same for the last 2 corners and remember to pull the fabric tight. If your tent have extra peg positions then peg that out as well.

Now it's time to assemble the poles. Set the pole segments together. You may have 2 or 3 supporting poles or even a bridge support that runs along the roof of your tent depending on the design.

Place the pole on the top corner of the tent at one end and wedge it vertically to the ground. While in position, pull on the guy rope to suspend the pole. Peg the guyrope as far away from the tent as possible. The further you peg it, the more secure your tent will be. If space is an issue, the guyrope is usually adjustable. Just make sure it is taut. Do the same for the other end of the tent.

Throw the flysheet over the entire tent. Align the corners with the pole so it sits comfortably on top. Pull the end guy ropes out and secure them. Make sure that all of them are taut. Check that the flysheet doesn't sag and not touching the inner part of the tent. Make sure each guyrope is secured and the pegs sunken into the ground.

Jonsky Sicuna is a writer for Hiking-Camping-World.com. The A-frame tent is not a very good tent. For something better go for dome tents or for something small and lightweight go for the bivouac sack.

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