ASTM_F_1934_-_98_2011.pdf

Designation:F193498(Reapproved 2011)An American National StandardStandard Test Method forWeighing a Backpacking or Mountaineering Tent1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1934;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This test method covers requirements for weighing andmarking tents for use in the sports of backpacking andmountaineering.1.2 This test method may contain test methods that do notentirely simulate real life situations.The test methods aredesigned to give reproducible results in a laboratory and,thereby,a means for product comparison.1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.Inch-pound units appearing in parentheses are forinformation only.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 minimum tent weight,nthe combined weight of thetent body,tent fly(if applicable),and tent poles.3.1.2 packaged tent weight,nthe weight of the tentpackage as it is for sale to a customer,including the tent body,fly,and poles,as well as any other items that may be included,such as tent stakes,seam sealers,guy lines,instructions,stuffsack,etc.3.1.3 tent,na portable shelter made primarily of fabricweighing less than 102 g/m2(3 oz/yd2),designed to be carriedby the occupants while backpacking or mountaineering.4.Summary of Test Method4.1 Representative samples of tents are weighed on acalibrated scale.If a prototype tent is used for testing,theresults must state that a prototype was used.5.Significance and Use5.1 The minimum and packaged weight of a tent areproperties used by consumers to evaluate tents.The weightmay also be used for specifications,manufacturing standards,and quality control.6.Apparatus6.1 Calibrated Scale,within the weight range of the tent.7.Sampling,Test Specimens,and Test Units7.1 Tent test specimens shall be new and in unusedcondition,selected randomly from a production lot of a givenmodel of tent.They shall conform in all respects to themanufacturers specifications for the model to be tested.Aquantity of five tents is required.8.Calibration and Standardization8.1 Test equipment is to be in accordance with Practices E4and other requirements specific to the equipment.9.Conditioning9.1 Tests may be completed under ambient conditions.Incases of dispute,test samples shall be conditioned in accor-dance with 9.2.9.2 Erect and dry the tent samples in an atmosphere with arelative humidity of 10%for a minimum of 24 h;then,placethe tent samples in an atmosphere of 50 6 5%relativehumidity,20 6 2C for a minimum of 72 h.Tests may then bedone outside the conditioning room,but the temperature shallbe 23 6 5C,the tests shall begin within 5 min of removalfrom conditioning,and be completed within 4 h.10.Procedure10.1 Minimum Tent WeightPlace the tent body,rain fly(ifprovided),and poles on the calibrated scale.Record theaverage of the five tents weighed to the nearest gram.10.2 Packaged Tent WeightPlace the individual tent,com-plete with all accessories and packaging as sold,on a calibrated1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.22 onCamping Softgoods.Current edition approved April 1,2011.Published June 2011.Originallyapproved in 1998.Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F1934-98(2004).DOI:10.1520/F1934-98R11.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 scale.Record the average of the five tents weighed to thenearest gram.Also record a complete list of items andquantities.11.Report11.1 Report the following information:11.1.1 Name of the tent manufacturer,11.1.2 Model of tent tested,11.1.3 Date and location of the tests,11.1.4 Name(s)of the personnel conducting the tests,11.1.5 Whether the tent is a production model or aprototype,11.1.6 Average minimum tent weight,11.1.7 Average packaged tent weight,11.1.8 A comprehensive list of all items included in thepackaged tent weight,and11.1.9 Any deviations from this test method.11.2 Markings,if included in the tent or marketingliterature,shall reference this test method.1