Just wondering how most folk do it, do you do it the Yeomans way (1 pole at a time) or the Outwell way (all poles in at the same time). We do it the Yeomans way but wondered how you all do it.
If you do a search for pitching a Montana 6, Gary Cross suggests pitching the Montana 6 starting from the front and then working towards the back. I used this method last week and it was a doddle, definately the easiest way that I have pitched my Montana.
We are just going in the garden to pitch our monty for the first time, hurrah for a fine day! we will be trying the Yeomans way as shown on video. Trewan hall next week....can't wait.
Have just tried it the outwell way, did go up fairly easy but was very heavy with all the poles in (my neck is now aching) and had to use a third person to help. Thanks for suggesting looking at Gary's method (had missed that post) will try that when we go away on Monday.
Am only VERY grumpy when it rains - so quite a lot then!
The solo pitching started out of necessity, camping with the kids without OH, then it turned into a sort of macho ****ing contest with a friend!
It is always easier with more adults, and I do always dread having to to pitch solo, rather than just having a go for the hell of it (life on the wold side eh) - it becomes very difficult in the wind and rain.
There is usually more swearing involved when OH is pitching with me as I do expect her to be able to read my mind and be in complete sync - clearly very annoying when this doesn't happen. Back to your original question The4ofus - suppose I can be really grumpy!
Nearly forgot - the most important thing about pitching is the the cold beer or glass of wine that beckons once the tent is up.
Hmmm. cold beer. Glass of wine. Then you have the sleeping bags to zip together, air bed to blow up, stoves to connect, gas lamps, tables, kitchen, wardrobe, suitcase to unpack.............why do we do it again?!? Like the front to back idea. I'll be looking at that next time!
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Definately front to back - use front guys to hold up front poles before doing the rest! Tried all sorts of ways but for a smallie this is by far the easiest, especilly if there's a light breeze to inflate the tent a bit. Raise tent with doors open then zip up before pegging out the guys.
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Topic: Pitching Montana 6
