Rincon 2P Insert Setup: Fix Common Mistakes
By Backcountry Hunting Gear and Equipment | Published: 2026-10-28
Category: How-to Guides
Avoid frustration with your Rincon 2P Insert. This guide diagnoses common setup problems—from sagging mesh to misaligned poles—and gives clear fixes.
Quick answer
Most Rincon 2P Insert setup problems come from three sources: improper pole clip alignment, insufficient tension on the insert corners, or using the wrong corner attachment sequence. This guide walks you through each symptom and its fix.
Why the insert can feel loose or saggy
The Rincon 2P Insert is designed to clip inside the Rincon 2P tent, converting it from a single-wall to a full double-wall shelter. If you see sagging mesh or a droopy floor, the likely cause is that the corner clips aren't seated fully onto the pole frame, or the tension straps at each corner weren't tightened after clipping.
A common trade-off: achieving a drum-tight insert requires slightly more setup time than a basic single-wall pitch. But that extra minute pays off in better bug protection and interior space.
Misaligned attachment points
Some users report that the insert's corner loops don't align perfectly with the tent's pole clips on the first try. This usually happens when the tent body is pitched on uneven ground or when the poles aren't fully seated in their grommets.
A quick fix: after staking the tent corners, check that all pole ends are home in their sockets before attaching the insert. If the insert still seems off, loosen the corner stakes, re-position the tent, and re-tension.
Diagnosis and fixes
- Symptom: Mesh sags between pole clips: Likely cause: corner clips are attached but the tension straps at each corner (located near the floor) are still loose. Corrective action: after clipping all four corners, pull each tension strap until the mesh is taut, then secure the strap tail. Always tension straps after clipping—never before.
- Symptom: One corner won't clip onto the pole: Likely cause: the pole at that corner isn't fully seated in its grommet, or the tent body is twisted. Corrective action: check that the pole end is all the way in, then re-stake that corner with the tent body aligned straight. If the pole still bows, loosen the opposite stake slightly. If the pole bows after re-staking, the ground is too uneven—move the tent to a flatter spot.
- Symptom: Insert floor wrinkles after setup: Likely cause: the insert was attached in the wrong order—clipping the long sides before the ends. Corrective action: unclip the long sides, clip both ends first, then re-clip the long sides. This distributes tension evenly. Ends first, then sides—this sequence prevents floor pooling.
Product facts
- Rincon 2P Insert: The Rincon 2P Insert fits inside our Rincon 2P tent to provide full double wall coverage when bugs are an issue or if you simply prefer a traditional double wall tent. This means the insert is an add-on, not a standalone shelter—you must own the Rincon 2P tent first, and the insert's fit depends entirely on the tent's pitch quality.
Rincon 2P Insert
