How to Set Up the Vault in Ivory Tent for Camping

Quick Answer

Set up the Snow Peak Vault in Ivory by choosing a level site, laying out the footprint, assembling the poles, and inserting them into the tent body. Secure the corners, attach the rainfly, and adjust guylines for stability. Remove the inner lining to convert it into an open-air shelter.

Step-by-Step Setup Instructions

1. Choose and Clear Your Campsite: Find a flat, level area free of rocks, sticks, and sharp debris. Lay out the tent body (without the inner lining) to check fit and orientation. Common mistake: Setting up on a slope causes water to pool and sleepers to slide downhill.
2. Lay Out the Footprint and Tent Body: Place the groundsheet or footprint down first, then spread the tent body over it. Make sure the door opening faces your preferred direction—away from prevailing wind or toward a view. Stake the four corners first, pulling the fabric taut. Common mistake: Skipping the footprint or staking corners loosely leads to a floppy pitch. Staking corners before inserting poles keeps the tent aligned and reduces stress on the pole sleeves.
3. Assemble and Insert the Poles: Connect the pole sections, noting the color-coded ends. Feed each pole through its corresponding sleeve over the tent body. For the Vault, the two main poles cross at the top. Once both poles are through, gently seat each pole end into the grommet at the corner stake. Common mistake: Forcing a pole into the wrong sleeve can bend or break it.
4. Attach the Clips and Raise the Tent: Starting from the center, clip the tent body to the poles using the plastic clips. Work outward to each corner. This evenly distributes tension. Once all clips are attached, adjust the corner stakes to remove any sag. Common mistake: Clipping only one side first creates uneven tension that makes the opposite clips hard to reach. After clipping, walk around and check that the tent fabric is smooth and not twisted on any pole.
5. Add the Rainfly (Optional): Drape the rainfly over the tent, aligning the attachment points with the pole ends. Snap or clip the fly into place and stake the fly's guylines at a 45-degree angle away from the tent. Tighten the guylines until the fly is taut but not stretched. Common mistake: Leaving the rainfly loose allows it to flap in wind, creating noise and wear. For fair-weather camping, you can skip the rainfly to enjoy the mesh views and ventilation.
6. Install the Inner Lining (or Remove It): If you want a fully enclosed tent, clip the inner lining into the tent body using the provided tabs. For an open-air shelter, leave the inner lining out entirely. The Vault in Ivory is designed to work either way. Common mistake: Installing the inner lining when you plan to use the tent as a shelter wastes time and adds unnecessary weight. Decide your setup mode before you start pitching so you don't have to redo steps.
7. Final Adjustments and Guyline Tension: Walk around the tent and check all stakes are fully driven in and guylines are tight. Adjust any loose lines to prevent pooling on the rainfly. Zip all doors and vents to test smooth operation. Common mistake: Leaving guylines too slack creates water pockets on the fly fabric. After setup, store the pole bag and stakes in a safe spot so you don't lose them during your trip.

Product Facts

• Vault in Ivory: The Vault in Ivory can be converted into an open-air shelter by simply removing the inner lining. This lets you use the same tent as a bug-free sleeping space during the night and a breezy hangout area during the day without a second shelter.