Guides, Tips & Tricks
We've assembled a some videos to give you guidance on some of the trickier aspects of setting up your tree tents. Watch these and you'll be a pro in no time! There is also a List of Tentsile Dos and Don'ts to to help guide your way.
For easy set up, use the Triangulator App for iOS or Android
For the perfect pitch, download the ‘Tethered Tents’ app for iOS or Android which provides accurate measurements for how long each strap on your tree tent or hammock should be based on the position of your selected three trees.
Useful Video Guides
- How to Choose Three Trees
- How to Select Safe and Healthy Trees
- Finding Your Centre Point
- Setting Up with Misaligned Trees
- Setting Up with Close Trees
- Using the Anti-Roll Underfloor Straps (Part 1)
- Adjusting Underfloor Straps (Part 2)
- How to Use WaterGates
- How to Use the Ratchets
- How to Safely Release a Ratchet
- Setting Up Without a Ratchet or Weblock
- Setting Up an Insect Mesh to Create a Stack
- Setting Up an Insect Mesh with a Ground Conversion Kit
- Climbing Into Your Tree Tent
- How to Repair Small Tear in Insect Mesh
- How to Repair Trillium Black Mesh
- How to Use a Weblock
More informative video material can be found on the YouTube Channel
Tips and Tricks
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