ASTM F2441-12(2018)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Labeling of Backpacking and Mountaineering Tents and Bivouac Sacks
Standard Practice for Labeling of Backpacking and Mountaineering Tents and Bivouac Sacks
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 These warnings are intended as preventive measures against most reported hazards. This practice may not apply to all tents or bivouac sacks, and should be modified appropriately.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice establishes requirements for the information that shall be permanently affixed to backpacking and mountaineering tents and bivouac sacks.
1.2 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Designation: F2441 − 12 (Reapproved 2018) An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
Labeling of Backpacking and Mountaineering Tents and
1
Bivouac Sacks
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2441; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.1.2 bivouac sack, n—lightweight waterproof bag that
covers one or more sleeping bags.
1.1 This practice establishes requirements for the informa-
3.1.3 bivy sack, n—also known as bivouac sack.
tion that shall be permanently affixed to backpacking and
mountaineering tents and bivouac sacks.
4. Significance and Use
1.2 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.1 These warnings are intended as preventive measures
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the against most reported hazards. This practice may not apply to
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- all tents or bivouac sacks, and should be modified appropri-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical ately.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5. Procedure
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 Therecommendedlabelsareshowninthefiguresbelow.
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2.1 ANSI Standard:
The size of the tent label is not defined, but should be readable
ANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels
in accordance with ANSI Z535.4 and based on the size of the
3
2.2 CPIA Standard:
tent.
CPIA–84 Specification for Flame-Resistant Materials Used
5.2 The tent label is not intended to replace the label
in Camping Tentage
required by CPIA-84.
3. Terminology
6. Tent Label
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 backpacking and mountaineering tent, n—portable
6.1 The caution sign and warning label are printed on an
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shelter made primarily of fabric weighing less than 3 oz/yd , orange background 6 in. wide by 1 in. high, with the rest of the
designed to be carried by the occupants while backpacking or
wording on a white background. It is recommended that the
mountaineering. label be sewn into the tent close to an entrance where the user
will easily see it. See Fig. 1.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
7. Bivouac Sack Label
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.22 on Camping Softgoods.
7.1 The recommended size of the bivy warning label is 2 in.
Current edition approved April 1, 2018. Published May 2018. Originally
wide by 4 in. long. The caution sign and “warning” are printed
a
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Designation: F2441 − 12 F2441 − 12 (Reapproved 2018) An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
Labeling of Backpacking and Mountaineering Tents and
1
Bivouac Sacks
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2441; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice establishes requirements for the information that shall be permanently affixed to backpacking and
mountaineering tents and bivouac sacks.
1.2 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ANSI Standard:
ANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels
3
2.2 CPIA Standard:
CPIA–84 Specification for Flame-Resistant Materials Used in Camping Tentage
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
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3.1.1 backpacking and mountaineering tent, n—portable shelter made primarily of fabric weighing less than 3 oz/yd , designed
to be carried by the occupants while backpacking or mountaineering.
3.1.2 bivouac sack, n—lightweight waterproof bag that covers one or more sleeping bags.
3.1.3 bivy sack, n—also known as bivouac sack.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 These warnings are intended as preventive measures against most reported hazards. This practice may not apply to all tents
or bivouac sacks, and should be modified appropriately.
5. Procedure
5.1 The recommended labels are shown in the figures below. The size of the tent label is not defined, but should be readable
in accordance with ANSI Z535.4 and based on the size of the tent.
5.2 The tent label is not intended to replace the label required by CPIA-84.
6. Tent Label
6.1 The caution sign and warning label are printed on an orange background 6 in. wide by 1 in. high, with the rest of the wording
on a white background. It is recommended that the label be sewn into the tent close to an entrance where the user will easily see
it. See Fig. 1.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.22 on Camping Softgoods.
Current edition approved May 1, 2012April 1, 2018. Published
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