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Get it between 2024-05-15 to 2024-05-22. Additional 3 business days for provincial shipping.
Here, in one book for the first time, is your complete guide to buying, maintaining, and living in a Medieval-style tent. The author, a professional tentmaker and long-time re-enactment enthusiast, tells you about • Choosing the best tent for your budget and needs • How to make your tent last longer and perform better • What you need to know about ropes and stakes • Cleaning and repairing your tent • Laying out your campsite for maximum comfort • Furnishing and painting your tent Includes a section that gives the tentmaker information on designing the ideal tent, including: • Designing a tent • Choosing the right fabric for your tent • Choosing the right sewing machine and tools • How to sew seams, hems, and reinforcements • Choosing the right wood for tent poles • Making your tent more water-resistant and flame-resistant • Step-by-step instructions for making a simple but versatile sunshade This is the book that includes what most tent manuals and plans leave out – the simple, basic knowledge of how to buy or make a practical, beautiful shelter, and of how to keep it working efficiently and comfortably year after year.