Kathmandu Bora v2 User manual
This tent is fast and easy to pitch,
with strong alloy poles and secure
guy-lines. Two vestibules and extra
pockets give you heaps of internal
storage. With all this space and
storage, the Bora only weighs
2.88kg, making it a very efficient
design to accompany you on your
wilderness adventures.
The Bora is the perfect tent to take
with you into the wilderness. The
three-season Bora has a freestanding
partial geodesic design that creates a
comfortable, breathable inner shelter
protected by a durable, waterproof
seam-sealed fly-sheet above, and a
tough waterproof floor on the ground.
This two-person tent is compact
enough to carry in a pack, but it’s still
large enough to sit up comfortably
and get ready for your day of exploring
without bumping against the ceiling. The
convenient design includes a spacious
front vestibule, perfect for storing gear
or the kettle.
CARING FOR YOUR BORA TENT:
We’ve written these instructions
specifically for you. We know you know
what you’re doing, but please read
through and follow them anyway. This
tent must be fully and correctly pitched
to these instructions, using all guy-
lines and pegs supplied; failure to do
so may void the warranty.
We recommend pitching your new
tent for the first time at home to
become familiar with it and to check
you have everything. It’s better to be
looking at it now, than looking for it
when you need it.
PAC01561
FEATURES
•Waterproof,seam-sealed
fly-sheet
•Breathableinnerwith
water-repellent treatment
•Durableconstructionand
components
•Easytopitchdome
design
•Strong,high-tensilealloy
poles
•Toughwaterproofoor
•Insect-proofmesh
screens
•Twovestibules
•Integratedstorage
•2.88kgweight
222cm
214cm
100cm
100cm
SPECIFICATIONS:
CAPACITY 2person
WEIGHT(fullypitched) 2.88kg
WEIGHT(inner-onlypitched) 1.80kg
DESIGN Partial geodesic dome
INTENDED USE Three-season hiking
DOORS2
VESTIBULES2
PACKED SIZE 16cmx47cm
PACKED VOLUME 7.8L
OVERALL DIMENSIONS 222cmx214cm
MAXIMUM INTERNAL HEIGHT 100cm
FLOOR AREA 2.90m2
VESTIBULE AREA 1.0m2Front & 1.0m2Rear
FLY FABRIC Seam-sealed50DPolyesterripstop
FLY WATERPROOF RATING 2000mm
FLOOR FABRIC 150DPolyester
FLOOR WATERPROOF RATING 10,000mm
INNER FABRIC 40DNylon
POLES 3x9mmalloy
GUY-LINES4
PEGS 16 x alloy
REPAIR KIT Fabric patches, pole sleeve, fly buckle
DesignedbyKathmandu
Manufactured in China
CAUTIONS:
• Keepopenameandallothersourcesofheataway
from the tent. The fabric of this tent is not fireproof.
Excessive heat can damage the tent fabric,
waterproof coatings and components.
• NEVER cook inside your tent. Cookers produce
carbon monoxide , which can (and has) killed
people. So cook outside, even if the weather’s
rubbish. Shelter your stove with carefully placed
rocks just outside the vestibule.
• Storeallpolesandpegsseparatelyinthebagsprovidedto
avoid damaging the tent fabrics.
• This tent can be damaged by petrol, kerosene, alcohol,
detergents and aerosols such as fly spray and deodorants.
• Donotmachinewashyourtent.
• Clean off any loose dirt with a damp cloth and mild soap.
• DONOTusebleach.Thiswillreallydestroyit.
• Linedryinshade.
• Storethetentlooseifpossiblesothataircancirculate.
• Only storeyour tent when it is completely dry. Leaving
the tent wet can damage waterproof coatings, corrode
thepolesandcausemildew.Notethatwebbing,zipsand
bungys take longer to dry.
• Beforestoring,emptyallpocketsandcarefullycloseallzips.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
TIPSONSITESELECTIONAND
GENERALUSE
• Select a level site without debris or
hollows that can fill with water. Avoid
low-lying areas that could be prone to
flooding.
• Removesharpobjectssuchasrocksor
branches that could puncture the floor
and spoil a good night’s sleep.
• Checkabovetoensureyouareclearof
anyfallzones,andthatyouhaveasafe
run-out below. Avoid pitching directly
under trees. Bird droppings and sap can
damage the fly and falling branches can
damage you!
• Pitchthetentalignedintotheprevailing
wind. There is a door on both sides, so
you can always enter from the sheltered
side. Be aware that buffeting winds can
come from any direction, especially in
the mountains.
• All pegs, guy-lines and poles must be
secure and correctly tensioned.
• Insert pegs angled away from the
tent for greater holding strength. A
large stone placed on a peg can give
additional security. Check it will not
chafe the tent.
• If you encounter snowy conditions, it
will be necessary to periodically clear
snow from the roof. Do not leave it
unattended for long periods in strong
winds, heavy rain or snow.
• UV rays will eventually cause damage
to your tent. To extend its life, we
recommend you do not leave it pitched
for long periods of time.
• In cold or wet weather, condensation
from your breath will form as water
droplets inside the fly and can be
mistaken for leakage. The only
solution for bad condensation is good
ventilation. To help you out, the tent
has a breathable inner, plus vents on
the fly to promote air circulation. The
inner fabric has also been treated with
a special finish to assist water droplets
in running off, rather than dripping on to
you.
• NOTE:ThetentinnerisNOTwaterproof!
PITCHING INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Lay out the tent inner groundsheet
downwards.Secureoneupwindcorner.
2.Assemblethepolescarefully,inserting
thejointsfully.Donotshakethepoles
to snap them together. This can cause
them to break. Avoid stepping on the
assembled poles for the same reason.
Tent inner
Tent fly
16 x alloy pegs
3 x alloy poles
4 x guy lines
Tent compression stuff sack
Peg and pole bags
Repair kit:
Fabric patches, pole repair sleeve, spare
fly quick-release buckle.
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