Ah, the pop-up tent. The faff-free festival choice, the convenient camping solution… until you come to pack it away. But never fear, Expert Advice is here to guide you through the frustratingly simple why-did-we-not-think-of-this process.
Stay tuned till the end for the full video.
How to Fold a Pop-Up Tent – Step-by-Step Process
Step 1
Loop your hand through the strap found at the top of the tent. This keeps it secure during folding and packing, making transport simpler. Doing this also protects from potential damage to the fabric as grabbing the tent directly can cause tears in the material.
Step 2
Gather the pole structures using one hand. Make sure you’re using the looped hand to hold onto them – this will help your tent remain organised while simultaneously making collapse and packing away easier. The poles should be gathered sequentially so you can fold them properly when folding up the tent.
Step 3
Turn the tent vertically with its poles gathered in front of you, so that it becomes easier to access its bottom and fold it properly. Standing it up vertically means that the fabric at its base can be gathered easily. Furthermore, having all poles visible allows you to have more control of its movements.
Step 4
Push down on the tent frame from its highest point, folding and compressing it so it twists in on itself. Press down firmly on its top edge – this should cause it to collapse into itself at its base and be folded onto itself before being twisted together.
Step 5
As you continue pushing down on the tent, its poles should overlap naturally. It will then assume the flat circular shape it was when you unpacked it. This step is crucial as it ensures all poles fold correctly to maintain its shape.
Step 6
After your tent is mostly compressed into its circular form, use the strap that your hand was looped through to secure it – this step is essential in keeping its circular form during transport. We advise wrapping the Velcro straps around the tent, putting tension on it while still holding the tent’s circular shape.
Step 7
All left to do now is slide the tent into the circular zip-up bag it came packed in, and voila! A pop-up tent popped away.
If you’re unsure about any parts of this process, watch the full video below –
