How to Install Stormfly Outfitter Awning on Your Tent

By Springbar | Published: 2026-10-20

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to install the Stormfly Outfitter awning on your Springbar tent. Step-by-step instructions, common mistakes, and tips for a secure, weather-ready setup.

Quick Answer

To install the Stormfly Outfitter awning, attach it to your compatible Springbar Outfitter tent, secure the pole and stake points, and tension the fabric to shed rain and wind.

Why the Stormfly Outfitter Awning Matters

The Stormfly Outfitter awning is designed to shed heavy weather, increase stability in the wind, and protect your cotton canvas tent from UV during long-term setups. Its extended front awning can be guyed out with poles (sold separately) for shade or staked directly to the ground to create a sheltered vestibule.

This guide focuses on the installation process, so you can get the most out of your awning whether you're facing a storm or just want extra shade.

Step-by-Step Installation

Unpack and Inspect: Remove the Stormfly Outfitter awning from its storage bag and lay it flat near your tent. Check that all attachment points, grommets, and guy lines are present and undamaged. If any hardware is missing, contact Springbar support before proceeding.
Position the Awning: Identify the front of your Springbar Outfitter tent (the side with the door). Align the awning's attachment edge with the tent's awning track or attachment points, ensuring the fabric is oriented so the extended awning faces outward. Double-check the orientation before securing anything—reversing it will make the awning useless.
Secure the Attachment Edge: Starting from the center, attach the awning to the tent using the provided clips or buckles. Work outward to both ends, ensuring the fabric is evenly distributed and not twisted. A common mistake is attaching one side first, which can cause the fabric to bunch and misalign.
Stake or Pole the Front Edge: Decide whether you want a shade awning or a sheltered vestibule. For shade, use awning poles (sold separately) to raise the front edge. For a vestibule, stake the front edge directly to the ground, pulling it taut. If staking directly, ensure the fabric is tight enough to shed rain but not so tight that it strains the attachment points.
Tension the Guy Lines: Attach the guy lines to the awning's reinforced corners and stake them out at a 45-degree angle from the tent. Adjust the tension so the fabric is smooth and free of flapping. Re-tension after a few hours or after rain, as fabric can stretch or loosen.
Final Check: Walk around the tent and inspect all attachment points, stakes, and guy lines. Ensure the awning is not rubbing against any tent poles or sharp edges. Confirm that water will run off the awning away from the tent entrance. If water pools on the awning, increase the pitch angle or add additional staking.

Product Facts

STORMFLY® – OUTFITTER: The Outfitter Stormfly® is only compatible with the Springbar® Outfitter tent model made after 2019. Check your tent's manufacturing date before purchasing to ensure a proper fit and avoid installation issues.
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