How to Camouflage a Modern Tent

The tent body or rain-fly of a modern tents is often made with bright colors. This is useful when on a mountaineering expedition in snow or above the tree-line, because it makes the tent more visible. When camping below the tree-line, the bright colors contrast with the natural surroundings and cause an unpleasant visual impact for other campers.

Things You'll Need

  • Brown or green plastic tarp
  • Cordage
  • Tent Stakes
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Instructions

    • 1

      Set up the tent in the intended campsite. If not camping in an established camping area, try to find a spot away from trails and footpaths; take advantage of natural camouflage. Camp in a grove of trees, behind a hill or behind rocks that are 100 feet or more from a trail.

    • 2

      Cover the tent with a natural-colored plastic tarp; a brown or green tarp is preferred. This helps mask the bright colors of modern tents. Use a tarp printed in natural camouflage.

    • 3

      Tie the tarp to additional tent stakes, using cord attached to the grommets on the tarp.