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A pop up tent can be put up in seconds, but how do you take it down? This article shows you how, and includes a video fo a full visual demonstration.
How to Put Down a Pop Up Tent

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A pop up tent is ideal for you if you want to pitch up quickly when you arrive on campsite, but if you haven't used one before, or are thinking of buying one, this guide will tell you how easy it is to put away. Of course, seeing it is far easier than following a set of instructions, so why not watch our video first, then use this guide as a reminder?

  • Difficulty rating: Easy
  • Time taken: 10 Minute
  • Pop up tent, The bag it came in

 

Step 1 - Open Doors

Open both the inner and outer doors

Step 2 - Take Points in Hand

Take the mid points of the lower loops together in one hand

Step 3 - Gather Loops

Use your other hand to pull up the mid points of the lower loops, so all four loops are gathered in your hand

Step 4 - Put Tent on End

Keep the four loops gathered in one hand and put the tent onto it's end, ensuring the elastic strap is located on the ground

Step 5 - Tuck in Loop

Press the tip of the upper loop towards the ground and tuck it upwards, inside the the new loop that is forming

Step 6 - Press Downwards

Keep pressing downwards with the top hand that has been holding the four loops together since the start. Why not watch this in our video?

Step 7 - Loosen Grip

As you press downwards new loops will form on either side. Loosen the grip of this hand and help these slide loops to fold over each other

Step 8 - Secure Folded Tent

Align the loops and secure the folded tent with the elastic strap

Step 9 - Place Tent Back in Bag

Replace the tent in the bag

Step 10 - Full Instructions Online

Our full instructions are online for you to read