Tents built on slopes

Mar 04, 2024

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This is a common situation encountered during mountain climbing and ascending routes. In general, it is still possible to find a sloping flat surface on a slope (if you cannot find it, refer to the third and fourth points). The key is that the friction between the sleeping bag and the moisture-proof pad is relatively small when sleeping at night, and people will slide downwards. When the slope is large, it is impossible to fall asleep.
Adopting method:
a. When setting up a tent for two people, I choose to camp under two trees that are closer to each other. If I haven't moved two large stones and placed them below, I place my backpack in the middle of the tree or rock. This way, I sleep with my head up and my feet resting on the backpack at the bottom. In fact, this way, people fall asleep half standing. I camp on a slope around 30 degrees Celsius at once, and after 4 hours, my feet feel uncomfortable. I sleep with my left and right feet alternating for the night.
b. If it is better for one person to solve the problem, choose to camp with the tent side against a tree or stone, and place the backpack in the middle of the tree or stone. This way, the overall weight of the person is pressed on the backpack on the side, and sleeping on both sides alternately at night can ensure a better sleep effect.