Specs
Includes
Dual Poles:
break down into 6 pieces
Complete set of Dura Pegs

Dimensions:  12 feet, 6 in. X  7 feet 6 in.  assembled
Packed Dimensions:  5.5 in. diameter X  16 inches
Height: 56 inches
Weight: 3 1/2 lbs. (add 4 oz. with Mosquito Netting in place)

Pitching a ParaTipi

STEP 1. Make sure zipper is closed. Peg the two rear loops (yellow tabs), making sure they are taut.		STEP 2. Stretch the tent out as far as it will go, pulling from the bottom of the zipper. Align for even tension on the 2 rear anchors.
STEP 3. Measure back from this front point 9 inches (you can us a 10 inch peg for measuring).		STEP 4. Drive a peg through BOTH loops of the front door at this 9 in. setback.
STEP 5. Pull out the center sides 'til taught, and stake (centers are indicated with yellow tabs).		STEP 6. Assemble the front pole. ( 3 parts). Slide the lower pole into bottom of center sleeve and affix at the locator hole. Put top pole in and position at lowest setting.
STEP 7. Insert pole into the cone of ParaTipi, swing into place. You may need a flat rock or a peg on it's side to prevent pole from sinking into soggy ground. Press the spring clip of the top pole, and raise it to the locator hole or until tipi fabric is taut.		STEP 8. Assemble back pole. Set pole initially in the bottom most position. Place pole into cone and raise as you did with the front pole.
STEP 9. Pull out the remaining front loops and stake.		STEP 10. Pull out rear points and stake. You're ready to go! Adjust if needed by moving STEP 5 pegs even further out for a snug pitch.

 The ParaTipi
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ParaTarp (left) and ParaTipi to show size relativity

		"Your advertisement should say that the stove pipe can also serve as a snorkel in heavy snows. Here is a picture of my paratipi on Saturday morning September 8, 2001."  Dick

"Four of us have been camping for five nights. We were staying in huts but took the ParaTipi as backup, which was just as well as one night the huts was full, so we spent the night with ALL FOUR of us in the ParaTipi, which to our pleasant surprise fitted us and our gear. I wouldn't want to sleep four in there every night, but because it was so light to take, and was so big for the weight, it was perfect as a backup.
Our son is now using it on his Trapping and Pest Management Course. He was looking forward to having all that space when most others are cramped up in little one and two man tents that weigh twice as much for half the space. The stove will come in handy for him as the winter starts arriving..."
Peter Baker, New Zealand

"I've been posting messages on a message board called bowsite.org.  Quite a few of the topics have been relating to tents vs. wall tents vs. tipi's.  I'll tell you, a lot of people including myself are recommending your tipi's.  Before I bought a Paratipi/Stove combo from you last year, I did a lot of research on tents.  I came to the conclusion that your products are by far the best value.  Value meaning price, weight, ease of use, versatility, and durability.  My Paratipi kept me warm and dry through wind, rain, and snow. Made my hunting trip in the Flattops all the more enjoyable.  Thank you for a great product!"
Sincerely,
Jeff Cooper