Backcountry Shelter Questions

[lchavez]

Anyone have a setup video or pictures of the bcs2? Looks like the instructions on line are for the bcs1.

[kevin_t]

I should double check that, but it sets up almost identical to a BCS 1 with add in panel. When used as a grande it sets up like a standard pyramid (pull all 4 corners reasonably taught raise the pole).

Additionally the setup / geometry is almost identical to Lil Bug out and 3 part as well. Set up rear , find center, give a set back, then either stake or raise pole.

[lchavez]

Ok, first setup following bcs1 guide so I could seam seal and practice. I have a little sag on one rear side and am curious where I may be off. All stakes and pole are snug.

[ScottH]

Looks good for your first time setting it up. The sag may disappear if you use the guyouts. Go to the website look at the BCS2 instructions. What helped me was after the back corners are staked then when staking the front center with the setback, try to get a perfect isosceles triangle, like in the pic in the instructions. Also I try to make the three front stakes (under the stove jack) in a straight line.

[kevin_t]

Sag will likely be removed via guy outs. Often, especially if it has been in a stuff sack a long time, it will get a lot tighter practically just sitting there. It takes a while to work the wrinkles out. It is why I try to use the rolling method when I can , or if I suspect a long time in a tight stuff sack I roll.

It is hard to explain, but I think a lot of times, after it has gone through one or two stretch cycles they set up a lot easier and look a lot better. It sort of breaks the fabric in a bit.

Kevin

[lchavez]

Installed the nest today and I am getting some serious sagging. The top is pulled tight to the peak strap.

[lchavez]

Got it. Was the rear time out.

[kevin_t]

You can set up the nest on its own and it should be pretty tight with 4 stakes as a way to double check it.

I usually put a prussick on the pole and tension the nest to that.

[lchavez]

Doesn't matter how close the carbon fiber pole is to the stove?

[kevin_t]

I have had it touch before for a few minutes without issue, but I would try to keep some distance.

Thanks