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Originally Posted by astro_nutt
If you have a dome tent...peg the corners of your groundsheet first..assemble the poles and thread them through dome clips...put the end of the poles into the corner stakes...place the flysheet over the dome and secure it to the corners and peg the sides..peg guy ropes if necessary...and if you're worried about hammering the pegs..use a pair of pliers to hold the pegs when you hammer them...better the pliers get hit than your hand!!!..have fun!!!
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Assembly instructions vary. My dome tent is poles first (and only in the right order) and pegging second. Consider a door mat to help keep the tent clean, especially if the area is dusty or sandy. Try to position the tent where it will get max morning shade. (If your new to the area a compass is helpful.) I always use a rubber mallet to drive in tent pegs as they are less inclinded to bend the pegs, especially if you have very hard or rocky soil.