ASTM F1934-98

Standard Test Method for Weighing a Backpacking or Mountaineering Tent

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers requirements for weighing and marking tents for use in the sports of backpacking and mountaineering.
1.2 This standard may contain test methods that do not entirely simulate real life situations. The test methods are designed to give reproducible results in a laboratory and, thereby, a means for product comparison.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. Inch-pound units appearing in parentheses are for information only.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Nov-1998
• ICS: 97.200.30 - Camping equipment and camp-sites
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.22 - Camping Softgoods

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F1934-98(2004) - Standard Test Method for Weighing a Backpacking or Mountaineering Tent
• Effective Date: 01-May-2004

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: F 1934 – 98
Standard Test Method for
Weighing a Backpacking or Mountaineering Tent
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1934; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 5. Significance and Use
1.1 This test method covers requirements for weighing and 5.1 The minimum and packaged weight of a tent are
marking tents for use in the sports of backpacking and properties used by consumers to evaluate tents. The weight
mountaineering. may also be used for specifications, manufacturing standards,
1.2 This standard may contain test methods that do not and quality control.
entirely simulate real life situations. The test methods are
6. Apparatus
designed to give reproducible results in a laboratory and,
thereby, a means for product comparison. 6.1 Calibrated Scale, within the weight range of the tent.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
7. Sampling, Test Specimens, and Test Units
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
7.1 Tent test specimens shall be new and in unused condi-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
tion, selected randomly from a production lot of a given model
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
of tent. They shall conform in all respects to the manufacturer’s
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
specifications for the model to be tested. A quantity of five tents
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
is required.
standard. Inch-pound units appearing in parentheses are for
information only.
8. Calibration and Standardization
2. Referenced Documents
8.1 Test equipment is to be in compliance with Practices E 4
and other requirements specific to the equipment.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E 4 Practice for Load Verification of Testing Machines
9. Conditioning
3. Terminology
9.1 Tests may be completed under ambient conditions. In
cases of dispute, test samples shall be conditioned in accor-
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
dance with 9.2.
3.1.1 minimum tent weight, n—the combined weight of the
9.2 Erect and dry the tent samples in an atmosphere with a
tent body, tent fly (if applicable), and tent poles.
relative humidity of <10 % for a minimum of 24 h; then, place
3.1.2 packaged tent weight, n—the weight of the tent
the tent samples in an atmosphere of 50 6 5 % relative
package as it is for sale to a customer, including the tent body,
humidity, 20 6 2°C for a minimum of 72 h. Tests may then be
fly, and poles, as well as any other items that may be included,
done outside the conditioning room, but the temperature shall
such as: tent stakes, seam sealers, guy lines, instructions, stuff
be 23 6 5°C, the tests shall begin within 5 min of removal
sack, etc.
from conditioning, and be completed within 4 h.
3.1.3 tent, n—a portable shelter made primarily of fabric
2 2
weighing less than 102 g/m (3 oz/y ), design
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