I recently purchased this tent, and set it up when I got it to avoid figuring it out in the dark for the first time. I noticed that the rain fly has some pretty long strings attached to it and the underside of it has some elastic loops as if intended to be used with poles. Are these strings intended to be staked for extra stability? And what of the loops? The instructions do not mention either.

Tech Specs:

Material:

[Body] 70D, 190T nylon taffeta, [fly] 75D, 185T polyester taffeta with DWR 1500mm PU, [floor] 70 denier, 210T nylon taffeta with 5000mm PU 

Freestanding:

Yes 

Poles:

2 

Pole Material:

9.05mm DAC Press-fit aluminum 

Doors:

1 D-shaped 

Clip/ Sleeve:

Sleeve 

Floor Space:

29sq ft (2.7sq m) 

Interior Height:

42in 

Vestibule Space:

10sq ft (0.9sq m) 

Seam Sealed:

Yes 

Bathtub Floor:

Yes 

Ventilation:

Mesh canopy 

Packed Size:

21 x 8in (64 x 18cm) 

Weight:

4lb 11oz 

Recommended Use:

Multi-day backpacking, camping, car camping 

Manufacturer Warranty:

Lifetime