Inflating you canoe correctly to 15psi will allow it to perform it’s best, but watch on on hot days (we all know hot air expands) Correct inflation means a stiffer more responsive canoe. Firstly, grab the pump (On its first use, make sure you fit the

<h2 id="isPasted">Inflation</h2>Inflating&#xA0;you&#xA0;canoe correctly to 15psi will allow it to perform&#xA0;it&#x2019;s&#xA0;best, but watch&#xA0;on&#xA0;on hot days&#xA0;(we&#xA0;all know hot air expands) Correct inflation means a stiffer more responsive canoe.Firstly, grab the pump (On its first use,&#xA0;make sure&#xA0;you fit the handles and footplate).&#xA0;Then attach the hose to the &#x201C;inflate&#x201D; outlet (there is also a deflate outlet, so be careful). You&#x2019;ll then have an odd-looking connection that fits into the canoe with a half-turn&#xA0;STOP - make sure the valves&#xA0;in the canoe&#xA0;are in the correct position.&#xA0;It&#x2019;s easy to get it wrong; you&#x2019;ll pump up the panels, unscrew the valve, and have a sharp escape of air, which means everyone on the lakeside will know you didn&#x2019;t get it right.The valve has two positions: closed/openClosed, the&#xA0;small&#xA0;release knob is at its highest. You can pump up the canoe, but the air won&#x2019;t escape when you pump it; if the valve is in the open position, it is at its lowest twist, so turn it clockwise. You can still pump up your board, but the air will escape when you&#xA0;take off&#xA0;the hose. Don&#x2019;t worry; you&#x2019;ll do it wrong a couple of times before you remember.Once connected properly, the pump has two settings. Single&#xA0;and double action. Select double action first and inflate using both up and down strokes. When this gets too difficult, switch to a single action and keep pumping to 15psi. Initially, it will look like the pressure gauge isn&#x2019;t working. Don&#x2019;t worry once it starts to register when the board begins to take shape, 1 to 2psi&#xA0;Once you hit 15 psi, then it&#x2019;s ready, but remember to attach the safety cover.<h2 id="care-and-storage">Care and Storage&#xA0;</h2>You are back from your first canoe session&#x2014;don&#x2019;t relax just yet. Important: don&#x2019;t pack it wet or unwashed.Clean and rinse everything. You do this for a few reasons:&#xA0;one&#xA0;to stop the spread of water-borne diseases and weeds such as New Zealand Pygmy weed; second, it is a good chance to inspect and, if necessary, repair your equipment before the next time you need to use it; and third, it&#x2019;s also good to wash any salt or grime out of our equipment. We do this with the canoe, paddle, and seats, along with our buoyancy aid and clothing, especially our footwear.Don&#x2019;t forget to take your paddle apart to clean and dry them<h2 id="storage">Storage</h2>We always think that companies say a dry, dark place,&#xA0;just&#xA0;to make life difficult as there is only so much room in the back of your wardrobe and this isn&#x2019;t going to fit.&#xA0;It can happily be stored, inflated around 5psi, or rolled away in its bag. We&#x2019;d only avoid the damp bit at the back of your shed. It&#x2019;s less of a problem for the canoe but more for the paddles and bag. Long-term storage in the sun will eventually have a slow but detrimental effect on all materials; the odd day is fine, but months left inflated in some will affect material quality.<h2 id="paddle-assembly">Paddle assembly</h2>Four sections clip together, a paddle on each end&#xA0;with&#xA0;the two middle sections.&#xA0;<h2 id="attaching-your-keel">Attaching your keel</h2>The single removable keel adds directional stability, making it easy to go in a straight line. To attach the fin, you slot the fin into the rail at the bottom of the board and clip in the flat safety pin. This pin should click into place.&#xA0;<h2 id="deflating-your-canoe">Deflating your canoe</h2>Twist and remove each of the valve caps and press the button. We warned you it&#x2019;s loud, so be careful who is close by, especially pets. Once there is no more air in either of the three chambers coming out, it&#x2019;s time to roll. Firstly, do a quick messy roll and sit on it, then roll it back out flat. You&#x2019;ve now got most of the air out, so it will be easier.&#xA0;Be careful and take your time. Fold each side in neatly, and starting from the opposite ends of the valve, roll it up tightly. The better the job you do, the easier it will be to get it back in the bag.<h2 id="seat-assembly">Seat Assembly</h2>You&#x2019;ll need2 x Seats2 x Footrests<ol><li>Start at the back, but note that you have five attachment points along the length of the canoe. The attachment points are the metal D rings.</li><li>Grab one of the seats and use the short straps with black plastic clips at the base to attach to D rings at the back. These stop the seat from pulling forward.</li><li>Then, attach the&#xA0;next&#xA0;two straps on the same seat to the next set of Drings. These straps allow you to lean back in the&#xA0;seat.</li><li>Attach the footrest to the third set of D rings; these allow you to push yourself back into the chair.</li><li>Using the same third/middle set of D rings, attach the next seat and repeat the same process above</li><li>You should now have the inside set up with two seats and&#xA0;2 foot&#xA0;rails.</li></ol><h2 id="warning">Warning</h2>The use of any inflatable boat can be potentially dangerous.Dress appropriately. This can mean anything from a full wetsuit to board shorts.&#xA0;If&#xA0;you plan on ending up in the water, you can&#x2019;t go wrong.&#xA0;Having a warm jumper and hot drink waiting for you at the end of the day is a great way to finish.Winds and tides are your hidden dangers; we tend to paddle against the wind at the start of the day as your day will only get easier and not harder. Knowing the local tide dangers is vital. Make sure you find your local guide to help with that.Take a mobile phone and dry bag, and write your name on your canoe in case you get separated.Don&#x2019;t put others in danger by paddling in locations and conditions beyond your experience.<h2 id="safety-equipment">Safety Equipment</h2>Buoyancy aids are always required. Just think of them as an essential part of paddling.Helmets&#x2014;If in doubt, always wear a helmet. They become essential in white water or surf. You may see some sea kayakers and open boaters choosing not to wear one, but this is not our recommendation.Experience and an understanding of the dangers are important. There are some great courses to take if you want to build up knowledge and confidence.

Oxbow canoe quick start guide

Use this quick start guide to get you on the water as quickly as possible. Inflating your board correctly to 15 PSI will allow it to perform at its best, but watch out on hot days. (We all know hot air expands.) Correct inflation means a stiffer, mor

Use this quick start guide to get you on the water as quickly as possible.<h2 id="inflation">Inflation</h2>Inflating your board correctly to 15 PSI will allow it to perform at its best, but watch out on hot days. (We all know hot air expands.) Correct inflation means a stiffer, more responsive board.First, grab the pump (On its first use, ensure you fit the handles and footplate). Attach the hose to the &#x201C;inflate&#x201D; outlet (there is also a deflate outlet, so be careful). You&#x2019;ll then have an odd-looking connection that fits into the board with a half-turn.STOP &#x2014; Make sure the non-return valve in the board is in the correct position. If you get it wrong you&#x2019;ll pump up the board, unscrew the valve, and a sharp escape of air will let everyone on the lakeside know you didn&#x2019;t get it right.The non-return valve has two positions: closed and open.To inflate the board, make sure it is in its closed position.When closed, the small release knob at the centre of the valve is at its highest position. You can pump up the SUP, and the air will not escape when you disconnect the pump.If the release knob is in its lowest position, turn it anti-clockwise to pop it up.Don&#x2019;t worry, you&#x2019;ll do it wrong a couple of times before you remember.Once the pump is properly connected, there are two settings: single and double action. Select double action first and inflate using both up and down strokes. Switch to single action when this gets too difficult and keep pumping to 15 PSI. In the beginning, it will look like the pressure gauge isn&#x2019;t working. Don&#x2019;t worry; it starts to register when the board starts to take shape at 1 to 2 PSI.It&apos;s ready once you hit 15 PSI, but remember to use the safety cover.<h2 id="care-and-storage">Care and storage</h2>You are back from your first boarding session. It was a great session, but don&#x2019;t relax just yet.<h2 id="don&#x2019;t-pack-your-board-wet-or-unwashed">Don&#x2019;t pack your board wet or unwashed.</h2>Clean and rinse everything. You do this to stop the spread of waterborne diseases and weeds, such as the New Zealand Pygmy weed. It&apos;s also a good chance to inspect your equipment is good to go before its next use. Also, wash any salt or grime out of your board, leash, buoyancy aid clothing, and footwear. Make sure you take your paddle apart to clean and dry it.<h2 id="storage">Storage</h2>We always think that companies say to store in a dry, dark place just to make it difficult for us. There is only so much room in the back of your wardrobe, and this isn&#x2019;t going to fit. It can happily be stored, inflated around 5 PSI, or rolled away in its bag. We&#x2019;d only avoid the damp bit at the back of your shed. It&#x2019;s less of a problem for the SUP itself but more for the paddles and bag. Long-term storage in the sun will cause UV damage to the material.<h2 id="paddle-assembly-and-use">Paddle assembly and use</h2>There are three sections that clip together: the paddle on one end, the handle on the other end, and the middle section in the middle; we think it&#x2019;s impossible to get this wrong.What isn&#x2019;t impossible to get wrong is using the paddle the wrong way around. Not only is this less efficient, but you&#x2019;ll also lose your pro-looking status.Grip the handle as you&#x2019;d expect and fully extend the sections. The Alpkit on the blade should point backwards. It looks odd, but it makes paddling more efficient.<h2 id="attaching-your-fin">Attaching your fin</h2>Your board has three fins. The single removable fin adds directional stability, which means it&#x2019;s easy to go in a straight line. You also have two small booster fins. To attach the fin, you simply slot the fin into the rail at the bottom of the board and clip in the flat safety pin. This pin should click into place.<h2 id="attaching-your-leash">Attaching your leash</h2>The springy wire thing is your leash. It is designed so that your board does not float away from you if you fall into the water. NOTE: Sometimes, a different leash or no leash at all is the correct choice.Your leash attaches to the rearmost D ring. Thread the cord loop at one end of the leash through the D-ring and then pass the whole leash through the cord loop. The soft neoprene ankle loop can be attached to either leg.<h2 id="deflating-your-board">Deflating your board</h2>Twist and remove the valve cap and press the release knob. Be warned that the rushing air is quite loud, so be careful who is nearby, especially pets. Once there is no more air coming out, it&#x2019;s time to roll. Firstly, do a quick messy roll and sit on it, then roll it back out flat. You&#x2019;ve now got most of the air out, and it will be easier. Start to roll, aiming to make your first roll a bit smaller than the width of the bag.<h2 id="warnings">Warnings</h2><ul><li>The use of SUPs can be potentially dangerous.</li><li>Dress appropriately. This can mean anything from a full wetsuit to board shorts. If you plan on getting in the water, you can&apos;t go wrong.</li><li>Have a warm jumper and hot drink waiting for you at the end of the day.</li><li>Winds and tides are your hidden dangers. Try to paddle against the wind at the start of the day, as the day will only get easier. Knowing the local tide dangers is vital. Make sure you find a local guide to help with that.</li><li>Paddling alone is best avoided. Always find a friend to go with.</li><li>Take a mobile phone and dry bag, and write your name on your board.</li><li>Don&#x2019;t put others in danger by paddling in locations and conditions beyond your experience.</li></ul><h2 id="safety-equipment">Safety Equipment</h2><ul><li>Buoyancy aids are always required. Just think of them as an essential part of paddling.</li><li>Leashes - wear the appropriate leash:<ul><li>Ankle leash (supplied): Most static water or shoreline where there are no trap hazards</li><li>Quick-release waist leash (Not Supplied): Flowing water or bodies of water with trap hazards such as submerged trees</li><li>No leash: White water</li></ul></li></ul>

Paddleboard quick start guide

You are now the proud owner of an Alpkit roof box. You have bought or double-checked your roofbars and are confident that they are suitable for attaching the roof box. Attaching the roof box is a simple process, but you need to take care and follow t

<h2 id><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/0l9dY2VPnyxrZkLp/hc/g5KDM28qYm79aByw/2024070211-0c4b238f-738f-4c67-a1e4-fdbe183ea458-nest-rooftent.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></h2><h2 id="isPasted">Unboxing</h2>You are now the proud owner of an Alpkit roof box. You have bought or double-checked your roofbars and are confident that they are suitable for attaching the roof box.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/0l9dY2VPnyxrZkLp/hc/g5KDM28qYm79aByw/2024070211-925b4184-a674-42f9-a499-cdc32f6d7560-nest-boxed.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Attaching the roof box is a simple process, but you need to take care and follow these instructions. We include the tools you need, but we suggest having these extras.<ul><li>Small stepladder &#xA0;- saves having to tighten bolts at full stretch.</li><li>Small towel &#xA0;- stops the top of your vehicle from scratching when you drop a spanner.&#xA0;</li><li>Friends or Family &#xA0;- if you can find 3 or 4 helpers for 15 minutes, it makes it a very simple, easy job.</li></ul>Our supplier checks each roof tent, but during transit, small metal shards can be dislodged from the hinges and rails. Check when you first unpack and hoover up or brush out.<h2 id="assembly">Assembly</h2><h3 id="the-hard-part">The hard part</h3>Place the box on your roof rack rails, with the narrow end towards the front of the vehicle.Ideally, you need four people at each corner to lift it onto your rails.Position the roof box on the bars, stand at the front of the vehicle and line up the middle of the roof box with the middle line of the car, then stand at the side of the vehicle and position the centre of the box central to the roof bars, not the vehicle.<h3 id="the-fiddly-part">The fiddly part</h3>Getting the fixing plates in the right place to line up with the roof rack.Grab one of the plates and two of the bolts. Place the bolts in the square holes, selecting the narrowest gap possible to suit your roof bars.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/0l9dY2VPnyxrZkLp/hc/g5KDM28qYm79aByw/2024073116-ca1a7493-96aa-4c6c-980e-aaa98d033513-bolt-1.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Slide this in the roof box rail so that it lines up with one of the bars. You&#x2019;ll need to lift the rooftent from the bar, and an extra pair of hands is handy here.Repeat this for each fixing point.&#xA0;You should have four fixing points with two bolts on either side of the roof bars.<h3 id="the-critical-part">The critical part</h3>You&apos;re about to attach a really heavy box to the top of your car using eight bolts. Pay attention.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/0l9dY2VPnyxrZkLp/hc/g5KDM28qYm79aByw/2024073116-ab7193ff-bec0-4b42-ba61-2e8e173c2bcd-bolts-2.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">At each fixing point, you&#x2019;ll need to place a plate under the roof bars and fix them using the bolts.If you tighten the bolts sufficiently, you will see the two flat bars flex slightly. Make sure all four attachment points have been secured and tested. Once attached, you should not be able to push the roof tent from side to side or back and forth.&#xA0;It&#x2019;s important to double-check every use and take the spanner with you on every trip. If you leave the tent on the roof for a long time, you may decide to use Loctite on the bolts.&#xA0;<h3 id="the-fun-part">The fun part</h3>We are getting close. The party trick of the Nest is that it goes from an oversized roof box to a bedroom in seconds.It has four catches and four straps. First, undo the straps, then the clips. There is a little button on the side to release them.Once these are all clear, it&apos;s time to gently pop up the top cover. We find it slightly easier to pop up one side than the other, but it&#x2019;s whatever works for you.After it&#x2019;s popped, it&#x2019;s ready to go unless you want to open up and lift the doors.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/0l9dY2VPnyxrZkLp/hc/g5KDM28qYm79aByw/2024070211-590fe7ab-d2db-41dd-841d-4b94ee36e750-nest-window.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">You&#x2019;ll have four pieces of wire, and everyone will ask you what they are for. These hold out the doors. You&#x2019;ll find two holes in the sides, and these line up with eyelets on the doors.<h3 id="the-sad-part---packing-up-time-to-go-home">The sad part - Packing up time to go home</h3>This should feel familiar as it&#x2019;s mostly the reverse of your actions.Please remove the door and window wires and put them in the bag. Decide if it&#x2019;s bone dry or not; if it is pack away with confidence, if it isn&#x2019;t dry it out when you&apos;re home.Unhook the ladder, and if it&#x2019;s clean and dry, place it inside, if not in your boot. Remember that you can leave all your bedding and pillows in the box.Grab the long handles. We know you&#x2019;ve been wondering why they&apos;re so long. Now you know. This bit can be a little tricky.Pull down on the straps and tuck in any spare fabric so the shell can close. Then, close all the clips and fasten all four straps. Do not take shortcuts; the last thing you want is for it to pop up on the motorway.That&#x2019;s it. You&apos;re ready to roll.<h2 id="care-and-storage">Care and Storage&#xA0;</h2>As you can imagine, getting your roof box in the washing machine is going to be quite a challenge This isn&#x2019;t your average outdoor kit. This will probably be the most expensive shelter you&#x2019;ve ever bought apart from your house.Take the most care when setting up, keeping the inside clean, and packing away.Don&#x2019;t force anything. Most items break when they are forced rather than in normal use. The Nest should pop up with gentle persuasion rather than brute force. If you have any problems, give us a call.In trying to keep the inside clean, we suggest that prevention is better than cure. We would suggest you ban muddy boots and soaking rain gear as much as possible. Late-night munchies will also cause a mess, but that&apos;s part of the fun.&#xA0;Packing away and storage: It is important to make sure that all fabric, inner, outer, and mattress are bone dry. The quickest way to ruin a roof tent is to pack it away wet and let it go mouldy. It will never go mouldy in any other way, and this is not covered by warranty.You will require somewhere dry for storage; we would expect most to be stored in a garage.<h2 id="warning">Warning</h2>Your new roof tent is heavy. Please be careful when unpacking, lifting and carrying.Roofbars should be bought from a reputable retailer or manufacturer and comply with the safety standards for roof racks and your vehicle.The choice of roof bars is important as they must cope with the static weight when two people are sleeping in them and the dynamic weight that the roof tent creates when coming to a stop.Please check all attachment points to the roof rack and ensure that you are satisfied that the roof box is attached securely before every trip.Never drive faster than the speed limit, as your roof box will affect your vehicle&apos;s handling and braking distances.Once attached, your vehicle will be higher. Height barriers or low branches need to be approached with care. We suggest measuring so you know how high your vehicle is. Side winds may also affect your vehicle handling.Once pitched<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/0l9dY2VPnyxrZkLp/hc/g5KDM28qYm79aByw/2024070211-1691f9d5-f40c-4bee-91f3-74aed8540852-nest-pitched.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Due to the single skin of the roof tent, condensation cannot be eliminated. Moist air will always condense on a cool surface and cannot change physics. Good ventilation will help; where possible, leave vents open to allow good airflow.In high wind, it may not be suitable to use; winds over 30 mph rush damage to your roof tent.

Nest roof tent quick start guide

<h2 id><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/0l9dY2VPnyxrZkLp/hc/g5KDM28qYm79aByw/2024070211-48e9cbe4-4f0f-42f3-a84b-3c96459853d0-lookout-rooftent.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></h2><h2 id="isPasted">Unboxing</h2>You are now the proud owner of an Alpkit roof box. You have bought or double-checked your roofbars and are confident that they are suitable for attaching the roof box.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/0l9dY2VPnyxrZkLp/hc/g5KDM28qYm79aByw/2024070211-937e1bcb-4f3b-4c29-900f-485dea431f0e-lookout-boxed.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Attaching the roof box is a simple process, but you need to take care and follow these instructions. We include the tools you need, but we suggest having these extras.<ul><li>Small stepladder &#xA0;- saves having to tighten bolts at full stretch.</li><li>Small towel &#xA0;- stops the top of your vehicle from scratching when you drop a spanner.&#xA0;</li><li>Friends or Family &#xA0;- if you can find 3 or 4 helpers for 15 minutes, it makes it a very simple, easy job.</li></ul>Our supplier checks each roof tent, but during transit, small metal shards can be dislodged from the hinges and rails. Check when you first unpack and hoover up or brush out.<h2 id="assembly">Assembly</h2><h3 id="the-hard-part">The hard part&#xA0;</h3>Place the box on your roof rack rails, with the narrow end towards the front of the vehicle.Ideally, you need four people at each corner to lift it onto your rails.Position the roof box on the bars, stand at the front of the vehicle and line up the middle of the roof box with the middle line of the car, then stand at the side of the vehicle and position the centre of the box central to the roof bars, not the vehicle.<h3 id="the-fiddly-part">The fiddly part</h3>Getting the fixing plates in the right place to line up with the roof rack.Grab one of the plates and two of the bolts. Place the bolts in the square holes, selecting the narrowest gap possible to suit your roof bars.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/0l9dY2VPnyxrZkLp/hc/g5KDM28qYm79aByw/2024070211-a4eecf31-164d-4c42-9acb-8b167644a233-bolt-1.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Slide this in the roof box rail so that it lines up with one of the bars. You&#x2019;ll need to lift the roof tent from the bar, and an extra pair of hands is handy here.Repeat this for each fixing point.&#xA0;You should have four fixing points with two bolts on either side of the roof bars.<h3 id="the-critical-part">The critical part</h3>You&apos;re about to attach a really heavy box to the top of your car using eight bolts. Pay attention.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/0l9dY2VPnyxrZkLp/hc/g5KDM28qYm79aByw/2024070211-886520d2-582a-42a6-9c39-43daa4076c1c-bolt-2.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">At each fixing point, you&#x2019;ll need to place 2 plates under the roof bars and fix them using the bolts.If you tighten the bolts sufficiently, you will see the two flat bars flex slightly. Make sure all four attachment points have been secured and tested. Once attached, you should not be able to push the roof tent from side to side or back and forth.&#xA0;It&#x2019;s important to double-check every use and take the spanner with you on every trip. If you leave the tent on the roof for a long time, you may decide to use Loctite on the bolts.&#xA0;<h3 id="the-fun-part">The fun part</h3>We are getting close. The ladder serves a few purposes:<ul><li>You use it to open up the roof tent.</li><li>You can&#x2019;t get in the roof tent without it.</li><li>It&#x2019;s part of the structure and holds up the roof tent.</li></ul>Line up the ladder with the holes of the folded roof tent. These should be on the driver&apos;s side.Bolt the ladder to the roof tent base.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/0l9dY2VPnyxrZkLp/hc/g5KDM28qYm79aByw/2024070211-2cdeec4b-1a37-4afe-83d6-a843bea975b4-lookout-ladder.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Undo the strap, and from the passenger side of the car pull the bottom of the ladder towards you. This should bring up the opposite side of the roof box, and it will start to unfold. Once the base is flat choose the appropriate ladder length to support the structure. On very boggy ground it may help having a flat plate to stop the ladder sinking into the ground.You should now have eight pieces of wire with everyone asking you what these are for. These hold out the side window covers and the doors. They make the Lookout, a lookout. You&#x2019;ll find two holes in each side and these line up with eyelets on the doors and side panels.<h3 id="the-sad-part---packing-up-time-to-go-home">The sad part - Packing up time to go home</h3>This should feel familiar as it&#x2019;s mostly the reverse of your actions.Please remove the door and window wires and put them in the bag. Decide if it&#x2019;s bone dry or not; if it is pack away with confidence, if it isn&#x2019;t dry it out when you&apos;re home.Using the ladder, push up and fold, and at the same time tuck in any spare fabric so the shell can close. Strap up the ladder to hold it in place, and make sure to close the 8 side straps nice a tight.Place the cover over the top, and zip up to close.That&#x2019;s it all done.<h2 id="care-and-storage">Care and Storage&#xA0;</h2>As you can imagine, getting your roof box in the washing machine is going to be quite a challenge This isn&#x2019;t your average outdoor kit. This will probably be the most expensive shelter you&#x2019;ve ever bought apart from your house.Take the most care when setting up, keeping the inside clean, and packing away.Don&#x2019;t force anything. Most items break when they are forced rather than in normal use. The Nest should pop up with gentle persuasion rather than brute force. If you have any problems, give us a call.In trying to keep the inside clean, we suggest that prevention is better than cure. We would suggest you ban muddy boots and soaking rain gear as much as possible. Late-night munchies will also cause a mess, but that&apos;s part of the fun.&#xA0;Packing away and storage: It is important to make sure that all fabric, inner, outer, and mattress are bone dry. The quickest way to ruin a roof tent is to pack it away wet and let it go mouldy. It will never go mouldy in any other way, and this is not covered by warranty.You will require somewhere dry for storage; we would expect most to be stored in a garage.<h2 id="warning">Warning</h2>Your new roof tent is heavy. Please be careful when unpacking, lifting and carrying.Roofbars should be bought from a reputable retailer or manufacturer and comply with the safety standards for roof racks and your vehicle.The choice of roof bars is important as they must cope with the static weight when two people are sleeping in them and the dynamic weight that the roof tent creates when coming to a stop.Please check all attachment points to the roof rack and ensure that you are satisfied that the roof box is attached securely before every trip.Never drive faster than the speed limit, as your roof box will affect your vehicle&apos;s handling and braking distances.Once attached, your vehicle will be higher. Height barriers or low branches need to be approached with care. We suggest measuring so you know how high your vehicle is. Side winds may also affect your vehicle handling.Once pitched<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/0l9dY2VPnyxrZkLp/hc/g5KDM28qYm79aByw/2024070211-626ce71c-1662-45d9-9549-a86f40e84e8c-lookout-pitched.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Due to the single skin of the roof tent, condensation cannot be eliminated. Moist air will always condense on a cool surface and cannot change physics. Good ventilation will help; where possible, leave vents open to allow good airflow.In high wind, it may not be suitable to use; winds over 30 mph rush damage to your roof tent.

Lookout roof tent quick start guide

After an adventure on the hills the last thing you need to worry about is how best to clean your beloved pots and pans. You can of course hand wash any pots and pans in the sink without a care in the world, but what if you have the luxury of a dishwa

After an adventure on the hills the last thing you need to worry about is how best to clean your beloved pots and pans. You can of course hand wash any pots and pans in the sink without a care in the world, but what if you have the luxury of a dishwasher?Titanium - Fire away! Titanium cookware is absolutely fine in the dishwasher and will come out sparkling, except for the burnt on porridge from when you left the pan unattended to get your favourite spoon perhaps.Aluminium - DO NOT put aluminium cookware in the dishwasher. It will do terrible things and make your pots unusable! Always clean aluminium cookware by hand.

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Store dry in a damp free environment out of direct sunlight. If you have been swimming in salty water make sure you have rinsed the suit down with fresh water. Turning the suit inside out can help protect the glideskin outer surface. A wetsuit will p

<div class="faqs"><dl id="how-do-i-store-my-wetsuit" itemprop="mainEntity"><dt class="active" itemprop="name">How do I store my wetsuit?</dt><dd itemprop="acceptedAnswer"><div itemprop="text">Store dry in a damp free environment out of direct sunlight. If you have been swimming in salty water make sure you have rinsed the suit down with fresh water.Turning the suit inside out can help protect the glideskin outer surface.</div></dd></dl><dl id="how-do-i-get-my-wetsuit-on" itemprop="mainEntity"><dt class="active" itemprop="name">How do I get my wetsuit on?!</dt><dd itemprop="acceptedAnswer"><div itemprop="text">A wetsuit will probably be the most close fitting item you will ever wear. But do not despair! We have all tried one on and it is possible! Just trust us.<a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0253/1626/1993/files/swimming_wetsuits_v1_web.pdf?13865">Download our Fitting Instructions PDF</a>Top tips:<ul><li>It is worth bearing in mind that the glideskin neoprene is incredibly delicate. This may seem like a bit of a conundrum for something that is so difficult to get on</li><li>Fingernails are hazardous to neoprene. It is imperative that you do your upmost not to impair the material with your nails; you may need to exchange it for a different size! Also, make sure to wear swimwear under your wetsuit for the same reason</li><li>It is advisable to trim and file your nails before attempting to try on your wetsuit. If you are still concerned, you can use gloves to help protect your wetsuit</li><li>When pulling the wetsuit up, try to pull from inside the suit- if this is not possible, ensure to use the pads of your finger tips- not the ends</li><li>Try your wetsuit on when you are cool and remain calm! If you get hot and sweaty, it will be much harder to put on!</li></ul>Step by step:<ul><li>Get the wetsuit as high up your legs as possible before attempting to pull it up your torso. The ankle cuffs should be a couple of inches up your leg before you pull the suit up the length of your legs</li><li>With one leg in, pull up from the bottom of the suit leg, gradually moving the neoprene up the leg using the inside of the suit to pull the suit up (similar to putting on a pair of tights). Do the same with the other leg. Get the suit as high into the crotch as possible</li><li>Pull the wetsuit up over the torso and fit the arms in the same way that you just fit the legs: pull the wrist cuff to a couple of inches up from the wrist bone and then work the neoprene up into the arm pit as much as possible</li><li>Flex your shoulders backwards as you pull the zip up</li><li>If necessary, bend forwards and gently pull the neoprene up from your stomach. Use the pads of your fingers!</li><li>The wetsuit should feel &apos;comfortably compressing&apos; when dry and may feel tight around the collar. In the water you want the wetsuit to fit as closely as possible to prevent water from collecting in the crotch and waist</li><li>The wetsuit needs to fit along the torso length and at the waist. If you can grab a few inches of neoprene from the zip when you are wearing it, then it may be too big</li><li>Getting a wetsuit off is easier when it is wet. When trying to get your wetsuit off whilst dry, we found it far easier to pull the wetsuit inside out.</li></ul>Further reading:<a href="http://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/swimming_tips/outdoor">Outdoor Swimming Society Top Tips</a><a href="http://www.headtothehills.com/articles/256-fitting-wetsuits-for-triathlon-and-open-water-swimming-.html">Head to the Hills wetsuit fitting guidelines</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lgtlpJbQFs">Huub Design wetsuit fitting video</a></div></dd></dl><dl id="how-do-i-repair-my-wetsuit" itemprop="mainEntity"><dt class="active" itemprop="name"> </dt></dl></div>

How do I look after my neoprene wetsuit?

Equipment. Method. Repair Station Notes. We have tested these repair patches on a range of fabrics (drybags, tent ground sheets, breathable waterproofs anything really). The repaired products have been put through washing machines, used in high abras

Equipment<ul><li><a href="https://alpkit.com/products/stormsure-repair-kit-for-inflatables">Stormsure Repair Kit</a></li></ul>Method<ol><li>Make sure that the surface of the dry bag is clean and dry.</li><li>Lay the dry bag on a flat surface and peel the backing off the Stormsure patch.</li><li>Place the patch on top of the rip and allow to dry.</li></ol>Repair Station NotesWe have tested these repair patches on a range of fabrics (drybags, tent ground sheets, breathable waterproofs anything really). The repaired products have been put through washing machines, used in high abrasion areas and they work a treat.&#xA0;The patches are as easy as using cellotape - as long as the surface is clean and dry (a fleece sleeve works great!) just take the back cover off and apply pressure over it.&#xA0;Leave it for 5-10 mins, just enought time to make a brew or play a game of tag and then it should be stuck enough to carry on. After 30 mins to an hour it will be well stuck on.Although this gives a very durable repair, you may also want to consider using our Repair Station Service. We can apply a more permanent heat sealed patch at a low cost.&#xA0;

How do I fix a hole in a dry bag or waterproof jacket?

If you notice your waxed cotton pack isn't repelling water as it should (for example, the water isn't beading off), it probably needs rewaxing. Otherwise, we recommend rewaxing it every 12 months. First, make sure your pack is clean. If it isn't clea

If you notice your waxed cotton pack isn&apos;t repelling water as it should (for example, the water isn&apos;t beading off), it probably needs rewaxing. Otherwise, we recommend rewaxing it every 12 months.First, make sure your pack is clean. If it isn&apos;t clean just sponge it down with cold water and brush it lightly to remove dirt or grit. If it&apos;s really dirty (these things happen!) hand wash it in cold water with Nikwax Tech wash. Don&apos;t dry clean or wash your waxed cotton pack.Spray Nikwax Wax Cotton Proof onto the outer of the bag, paying close attention to the seams and area of high wear. The waterproofing will look opaque and white, don&apos;t worry - it will dry clear!Once you&apos;ve sprayed the bag, rub the cotton proof into the fabric and remove any excess. Buff the bag.Let the bag hang dry in a well ventilated area, avoid humid places! It may take a coupld of days to completely dry. Bob&apos;s your uncle! A rewaxed bag ready for your next adventure!If you don&apos;t fancy rewaxing your own bag, you can send it off to Rewax and they&apos;ll do it for you. Head over to rewax.co.uk for more information.

How to rewax your waxed cotton bag

You can repair small nicks and tears in your wetsuit with Neoprene repair glue. Equipment. Method. Repair Station Notes. If you feel that you’re unable to fix your wetsuit yourself, pop into a Repair Station in one of our stores or get in touch with

You can repair small nicks and tears in your wetsuit with Neoprene repair glue.Equipment<ul><li><a href="https://alpkit.com/products/stormsure-watersports-repair-kit">Stormsure Neoprene Repair Kit</a></li></ul>Method<ol><li id="isPasted">Clean the damaged area of dirt and oils with wet wipes or a damp sponge.</li><li>Apply your glue to the damaged area, ensuring a nice even spread. If it&#x2019;s a tear, it&#x2019;s best to apply the glue inside the tear using a business card to make it neat.</li><li>Leaving the glue to set overnight for a good strong bond.</li></ol>Repair Station NotesIf you feel that you&#x2019;re unable to fix your wetsuit yourself, pop into a Repair Station in one of our stores or get in touch with our support team and we&#x2019;ll see what we can do to help.

How do I repair holes in my wetsuit?

Please send your accurate frame template as soon as you have placed your order, failure to do so will delay the production of your bag. We recommend you do this, even if you have a Sonder frame. Download instructions. PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE INFORMATIO

Please send your accurate frame template as soon as you have placed your order, failure to do so will delay the production of your bag. We recommend you do this, even if you have a Sonder frame.<a href="https://alpkit.com/cdn/shop/files/Stingray_instructions_26.01.23.pdf">Download instructions</a>PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON SEPARATE SHEETS OF PAPER. ALL INFORMATION, INCLUDING CONTACT DETAILS SHOULD BE WRITTEN DIRECTLY ONTO THE CARDBOARD TRIANGLE.Making your template&#xA0;Step 1: Preparing the templateCut a piece of cardboard slightly bigger than the triangle of your frame. Use masking tape to secure the card along the triangle framework of your bike.Step 2: Create your templateUsing a thin tipped pen draw along the INSIDE edge of your frame where you want the bag to sit. Draw around any obstacles i.e. bottle cages / suspension, allow room to accommodate any movement in these areas.Mark any bolt holes if you have asked for attachment holes on the Stingray.Remove card when satisfied and cut out the shape of your frame bag.Step 3: Check the fitOnce cut out please place the template up to the bike to check you are happy with the fit of the bag. PLEASE BE ACCURATE AS THIS IS THE BASIS OF THE PATTERN THE FACTORY USE TO CREATE YOUR BAG.Step 4: Mark up your templateIf you have chosen the divider option, please draw a horizontal / vertical line on the template to indicate its placement and size.All Stingray are made as standard with a webbing ladder to allow for multi-point fixing along the frame, we include 2m of one wrap Velcro to attach. If you require Velcro tabs instead of a webbing ladder to secure your bike, please indicate on the template where you would like these Velcro straps to be positioned.We position the main opening on the drive side of the bike (right hand side). If you require the main opening to be on the non drive side (left) please specify clearly on the template.Somewhere on the card put the following crucial information: Your AK order number, full name and contact email address / phone number. The make, model and frame size of your bike. Clearly mark the TOP TUBE and FRONT on the template.

How do I create a frame bag template?

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