Bunk House Series

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Bunk House 8

Spacious, three-season tent with two large doors and vestibules

A spacious, double-wall family or group tent for three-season camping with plenty of room for 8 people to spread to out. When unexpected wind or a freak June snowstorm rolls in, you'll be glad you pitched this 8-person car camping tent. Complete with multiple doors, windows, and large vestibule to keep you and your gear dry, you'll be amazed how the Bunk House 8 tent garners more campground 'tent-envy' than anything around.

Features Specs Materials Reviews Care

Tent and Footprint Cleaning and Care Instructions:

Storage:

Always make sure your tent is dry and free of debris before storing. Fold and roll your tent a different way each time to avoid permanent creases. Store in a cool, dry place. Never leave your tent in hot temperatures (such as a car trunk or attic space) for long periods of time, as it will damage the material coatings. Storing your tent damp can result in mildew growth, which may cause your tent to smell, leak, or delaminate. Mildew damage is not covered under warranty.

Cleaning:

For light cleaning, sponge the product with warm water (not hot).

For more thorough cleaning you will need:

-Wash basin (or bath tub)-Warm water (not hot)

-Waterproof Gear Cleaner (we recommend products like Nikwax Tech Wash)

-Sponge

1. Submerge your gear in warm, clean water. Gently agitate with hands. Empty dirty water. Repeat until most of the excess dirt/grime is removed and water is mostly clear.

2. Apply waterproof gear specific wash and gently work into fabric with sponge.

3. Rinse gear thoroughly.

4. Hang it up to dry.

5. Triple check that your gear is completely dry before storage or use.

*Do not dry clean or machine-wash. Detergents and dry cleaning solvents will damage the fabric and ruin waterproofing.

*Never use hot water, bleach, liquid detergents, or dishwashing liquids.

*Allow to dry COMPLETELY before storage or use.

*Avoid prolonged direct sunlight as UV exposure can compromise waterproofing.

Seam Sealing:

Big Agnes tents are seam sealed as part of our manufacturing process! This seam tape alone is durable enough to prevent water leakage. Any seams that have been taped do not need to be seam sealed with a liquid sealer unless you want extra protection. Make sure the seam-sealer is completely dry before re-packing your tent. Damage caused by misapplication may void warranty.

Zippers:

Keeping your zippers clean will help keep the coils and sliders from wearing out. If filled with dirt, vacuum or brush zippers before storing tent. We recommend Gear Aid Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant.

Repairs and Warranty:

All Big Agnes tents are guaranteed against manufacturing or material defect. We do not warranty products damaged from normal wear and tear, alteration made by owner, misuse, accidents or damages caused by uses other than intended. Damage due to misuse, normal wear and tear, or improper care may be repaired, at the discretion of Big Agnes, at a reasonable charge. Tents returned for repair must be clean and free of debris.

Questions? Call us or open a support case:

877.554.8975 | support.bigagnes.com

Setup

BUNK HOUSE 8 SET UP INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove contents from stuff sack. Spread out tent body over desired campsite.

2. Stake out the four corners of the tent and both sides.

3. Assemble the poles: one large main poleset with two hubs, and a single long pole with locking hub (Swivel TLH, pictured below). Ensure each pole section is fully seated into the next by hand instead of allowing the shock cord to snap them together.

4. Insert the pole tips of the main poleset into the grommets at the four tent corners.

5. Insert the pole tips of the single long pole into the grommets at the sides of the tent. This pole should arch underneath the main poleset.

6. Connect the locking hub (Swivel TLH) of the single long pole to the plastic ring at center of main poleset and ensure that the plastic ring is fully seated into the hub, then lock it closed.

7. Unzip doors on the tent body to help with connecting it to the poleset.

8. Find the molded H-clip (pictured below) at the center of the tent body and connect it to the bottom of the locking hub on the center pole.

9. Attach the clips along the top seam of the tent body to the main poleset ridge pole running the length of the tent body.

10. Locate the ball cap (pictured below) above each door and attach to the corresponding ball tip on each end of the ridge pole.

11. Connect the remaining plastic clips on the tent body to the corresponding poles. At this point you will have a freestanding structure.

12. Drape the rainfly over the tent body, orienting so the colors of the webbing on the rainfly match the webbing on the tent body.

13. Insert the ball caps/pole ends above the doors on the tent body into the pole pockets located on the underside of the rainfly.

14. Attach all hook & loop tabs on the underside of fly to the corresponding poles for best stability.

15. Ensure the webbing at each corner of the rainfly is completely slackened. Attach the buckles on the corners and midpoints of the fly to those on the tent body.

16. Tighten the webbing on each buckle as needed to keep the rainfly taut.

17. Stake out the front and rear vestibule doors.

18. Stake out and tension all guylines for best stability, completing set up.

Optional Shelter Mode (footprint sold separately)

Big Agnes footprints enable an alternative structure setup; leave the tent body behind and bring your footprint, rainfly, and poles to create a fast and light, open-air shelter. Footprint sold separately.

Helpful Hint: Grab a friend, due to the large size of the Bunk House we recommend doing this with a buddy!

1. Spread footprint over desired campsite and stake out the four corners.
2. Assemble the poles: one large main poleset with two hubs, and a single long pole with locking hub (Swivel TLH). Ensure each pole section is fully seated into the next
by hand instead of allowing the shock cord to snap them together.
3. Insert the pole tips of the main poleset into the grommets at the four tent corners.
4. Insert the pole tips of the single long pole into the grommets at the sides of the tent. This pole should arch underneath the main poleset.
5. Connect the locking hub (Swivel TLH) of the single long pole to the plastic ring at center of main poleset and ensure that the plastic ring is fully seated into the hub, then lock it closed.
6. Drape the rainfly over the poles, orienting so the colors of the webbing on the rainfly match the webbing on the footprint. Find the hook and loop strap underneath the rainfly center and bound to the intersection of main poleset and the single long pole.
7. Insert each end of the ridge pole into the pole pockets on the underside of the rainfly, above the front and back doors. Attach all hook and loop tabs on the underside of the fly to the poleset for best stability.
8. Ensure the webbing at each corner of the rainfly is completely slackened, then attach the buckles on the corners of rainfly to those on the footprint.
9. Tighten the webbing on each buckle as needed to keep the fly taut.
10. Stake out the front and rear vestibule doors.
11. Stake out and tension all guylines for best stability, completing set up.

Separate 6” large diameter pole segment included for emergency field repair.
Slide repair pole over the break to act as a splint.
Secure splint in place with tape.

HELPFUL HINTS FOR TENT SET UP

• Our tents are easy to set up but we suggest you practice once at home before using them for the first time to avoid late night bickering with tent mates while fumbling around in the dark.
• Before pitching tent, clear campsite of debris that may pierce tent floor.
• We recommend staking out all corners, vestibules and guylines to increase space and keep your tent from becoming a tumbleweed.
• Hang onto your stuff sacks or they’ll blow away and create backcountry litter.
• Pull on the pole sleeve fabric when inserting poles to avoid any bunching in the material.
• Push rather than pull poles through pole sleeves.

Thanks for choosing a Big Agnes tent!
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments.
www.support.bigagnes.com

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What's in a Name?

Steamboat Mountain School, formerly known as the Lowell Whiteman School, was founded in 1957 and is located in Strawberry Park, just north of Steamboat Springs. Originally built as a horse barn around 1939, the "Bunkhouse" was transformed into the boys' dormitory. In 2010 after almost 40 years of service, the dilapidated old barn was burnt down. But alumni of the old building can still recall it's glory days, when future-Olympians would take turns skiing off the roof.