How to Set Up the SplitWing Mesh Body and Vestibule

Why Combine the SplitWing Mesh Body and Vestibule?

The SplitWing Mesh Body and SplitWing Vestibule are designed to work together with the SplitWing UL Tarp to create a double-wall solo shelter that weighs only 21 oz. This setup gives you bug protection, weather coverage, and dry gear storage in one lightweight package. The following steps explain how to pitch the system using the supplied features.

Pitching the Full System

These instructions assume you have the SplitWing UL Tarp, the SplitWing Mesh Body, and the SplitWing Vestibule. Setup is designed to be fast and dry.

1. Attach the Mesh Body to the Tarp: The SplitWing Mesh Body stays attached to the underside of the SplitWing Tarp. This allows you to pitch the tarp first and have the mesh body already in place, keeping the interior dry even in rain.
2. Pitch the Tarp with the Mesh Body: With the mesh body clipped on, pitch the SplitWing Tarp as usual. The mesh body will automatically be suspended underneath, ready for occupancy. Use the side pull-outs to increase internal volume.
3. Add the Vestibule for Full Coverage: Attach the SplitWing Vestibule to the front of the tarp. It pitches with a front trekking pole set at 110 cm. The vestibule provides 6.8 sq ft of dry gear storage and 360° wind and rain protection. The side-release buckle and hook-and-loop tab make entry and exit easy.

Key Specs for Your Setup

• SplitWing Mesh Body: The SplitWing Mesh Body has a trail weight of 11.2 oz and floor dimensions of 82" x 56" with a 37" interior height. These dimensions confirm it is a roomy solo shelter that can also fit two ultralight hikers in a pinch.

  

• SplitWing Vestibule: The SplitWing Vestibule weighs 1.9 oz and pitches with a front trekking pole at 110 cm. The vestibule adds minimal weight while significantly expanding protected storage and weather coverage.

  

Using the Mesh Body as a Standalone Bug Shelter

The SplitWing Mesh Body can also be used on its own as a bug shelter. It includes cords for standalone setup, so you don't need the tarp. This is useful in buggy conditions when you don't expect rain and want to save weight. Simply stake out the corners and use the included guylines to tension the mesh.

What the Supplied Information Doesn't Cover

The supplied details do not include exact stake patterns, recommended guylines, or specific tie-out points beyond the side pull-outs. The 110 cm trekking pole height for the vestibule is given, but no alternate heights or adjustment ranges are specified. For a first-time setup, plan to experiment with tension and pole placement to achieve a taut pitch.