Starting out?

You pitch it with the end that hasnt got the door to windward.

You sleep with your head at the other end....

I will find a picture and come back hang on a mo...

Thanks for that so its the wind blowing left to right on this tent and head on the right its all clear now thanks.

Yep head at the door end - so you can reach the zips and not have to bother getting out of bed.

Enjoy your Akto Sean - I Love mine to bits - it is the most fantastic tent design ever in the history of the world. In fact I dont think anyone could ever beat the AKto. It is strong yet light - it compresses down to nothing with 4 season capability and they generally look best in green. There is soooooo much room too the vestibule or bell end is fantastic I manage to go away and take the dog and it really is comfortable. You can sit up inside too. The dog loves it and you will find that there is loads of space at the foot and head end. I have had mine out in some really strong blows and really think it is the dogs bollox I really really like the Kerlon 1200 I think it is fantastic - good venting at either end (remember to use it) and if necesssary in really big strong blows you can double pole as well if you wanted to. However I have had mine out in 50 mph blows and it wasnt necessary.

Did I mention that I like the Akto

Thanks i just learnt something for when i pitch my shiney new Terra nova laserlight i purchased today..

Thanks Shaun

Thanks FB

DIDDY

Sean - The Akto is symmetrical - I dont understand what you mean by shortest slope though??? The thing pitches length ways into the wind - but its structure is symmetrical.

I am sure you will get the hang of it though.

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Diddy it is nothing like you laserlight or comp??? that you purchased today - sorry mate the door orientation is the other way around on the TN. Dont go breaking it and blaming me

Thanks for all your help F B it was just the way i looked at it in the living room will look very different when i pitch it and from your description i now have it clear in my head thanks again.