Tips on pitching a tent

What to consider when pitching a tent? Be aware of the following tent pitching tips:

Shower block: The shower block is a high traffic area and can consequently be quite noisy. It is generally advisable to pitch your tent away from this area although not so far away that trips become a chore.

Roads: The main campsite roads and footpaths can also suffer from high traffic, be noisy, more dangerous and best avoided.

Rubbish bins: Avoid pitching your tent near to the campsite bins as these areas are noisy and can attract flies and rodents.

Wind protection: Select a pitch protected as far as possible from the wind, ie on the lee side of hills or trees, to avoid flapping tent fabric and reduced temperatures. Be aware that the direction of the wind when pitching the tent may not be the prevailing one and may change.

Flooding: Select a site which will not get flooded so be careful when pitching the tent near streams and rivers. Don't forget natural dips in fields which may become boggy in excessive rain, generally plumb for higher ground.

Sharp objects: Ensure the tent is pitched clear of sharp objects to avoid damage to the groundsheet and uncomfortable sleeping.

Ants: For obvious reasons don’t pitch your tent near or on ant nests.

Flat: Ensure the site is flat to avoid uncomfortable sleeping and living conditions. If this is not an option ensure the bedrooms are constructed with the sleeper's head "uphill".

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