How to Install and Use mtnGLO Tent Lights

Quick answer

To use your mtnGLO tent lights, attach the light controller to the tent's built-in cord, connect the lights, and adjust brightness with the controller's button. For best results, place the lights along the tent's ridgeline for even illumination.

How to install and use your mtnGLO tent lights

1. 1. Locate the mtnGLO sleeve and cord: Inside your tent, find the small fabric sleeve near the top of the tent body. Pull the attached cord out of the sleeve. This cord runs along the tent's ridgeline and will hold the light controller. If your tent does not have this sleeve, it is not mtnGLO-compatible. Do not force the cord; it should slide freely.
2. 2. Attach the light controller: Slide the light controller onto the cord so the button faces outward. The controller clips onto the cord and stays in place. Make sure the controller is positioned where you can easily reach it from inside the tent. The controller must be secure on the cord. If it slips, adjust the clip or reposition it.
3. 3. Connect the light strips: Plug the mtnGLO light strips into the controller. Each strip has a small connector that clicks into the controller's ports. Route the strips along the tent's interior loops or clips, aiming for even coverage across the ceiling. Avoid twisting the strips sharply. They bend but can kink if forced at a tight angle.
4. 4. Power on and adjust brightness: Press the button on the light controller to turn the lights on. Press and hold the button to cycle through brightness levels (low, medium, high). Release when you reach the desired brightness. The controller uses a single button for all functions. Pressing quickly toggles on/off; holding adjusts brightness. Practice once to get the feel.
5. 5. Test placement and adjust: Sit inside your tent with the lights on. If shadows or dark spots appear, reposition the strips along different loops. For reading or cooking, aim the strips toward the area you need to see. The lights are not waterproof. Keep them inside the tent and away from rain or condensation.

Product facts

• mtnGLO® Tent & Camp Lights - Alpenglow: Light up your tent or campsite using patent-pending mtnGLO® Tent Light Technology. This limited edition Alpenglow colorway celebrates the brand's 25th anniversary. The Alpenglow colorway adds a warm, ambient tone to your tent interior, making it easier to see without blinding yourself or your tent mates.

  

• mtnGLO® Light Controller: This replacement controller is designed as a direct replacement for the controller in any Big Agnes mtnGLO system, restoring convenient, integrated lighting to your tent. If your original controller stops working or gets lost, this part lets you keep using your mtnGLO lights without buying a whole new system.