Superdome Assembly

1. Lay out the groundsheet where you want to erect your Superdome Bivvy with the elasticated pegging points on the underside. The doorway is indicated by a small Trakker icon. If it is windy, it is advisable to use a couple of pegs to hold the groundsheet in place.

2. Place the Superdome in the centre of the groundsheet, kneel down and open out the bivvy poles, plugging together the frame sections as you go. Ensure all spigots are fully inserted. You should also assemble the porch pole during this process and locate it on to the lugs.

3. The assembled frame should be wider than the groundsheet. Attach the two rings on the inside edges of the base plates to the hooks on the groundsheet. This tensions the frame and takes up the play in spigots. It is important you do not over tension the frame.

4. Peg out the rings at the rear of the bivvy using the groundsheet as rough guide. Please note: The groundsheet is slightly oversized to allow for uneven ground, so do not stretch it out too tight. The pegs should also go through the elasticated rings on the groundsheet, which will hold it in place. The bivvy comes supplied with hardened steel pegs, which are adequate for good ground conditions but specialist pegs will be required for gravel, sand etc.

5. Standing at the rear of the bivvy, first attach the two porch support poles and tension them. Push the bivvy forward and add the next frame support in the centre of the bivvy. Continue adding the frame support poles pieces and tensioning them until you finish with the two spiked frame support pieces that fit either side of the rear door. The bivvy will now be erect.

6. Standing in the front doorway, gently pull the groundsheet towards you to straighten it. Now insert two pegs through the rings at either side of the door, and corresponding rings on the groundsheet, and pull the bivvy forward, pegging down again using the groundsheet as rough guide. It helps if the door is in a closed position while you do this.

7. On even ground the door should peg out on the middle ring; do not over tension. If you wish to create extra tension on the canopy, loop the elastics above the pegging points over the plastic T pegs; do not over tension the pegging rings themselves as this may result in damage to the bivvy.

8. Peg out the rest of the pegging points and then ensure the groundsheet is positioned over the draft skirts around the inside of the bivvy. The door is fitted with two-way zips, so it may be opened from the top or bottom. The door is longer than the bivvy so it can act as draft skirt and be tucked under the groundsheet.

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