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This is the worst part of any camping trip - not for me, but my husband starts getting in a tiz just thinking about it.  A couple of quick tips which I have found useful, apologies if mentioned before.  As for watching the manufacturer's videos, I think there has been some very clever editing!

1.Make sure that the zips of any openings are partly open to allow air out.

2.Roll, don't fold. 

My Kids think that this is the best part as I get them to do rolly pollies up and down on the tent to squeeze the air out.

The Diablo goes back not too badly but the Orchy 500, which supposedly came with an oversized bag, is awful, especially as I do not have a fantastic grip in my hands these days. (In fact I almost think that Vango should be told off for that piece of "marketing"!)

Currently have Orchy out airing in back garden so it will be the fight to get it back in the bag later today!

Chaddy

Could not fully erect our Hartford L in the garden (nearly bigger than our house ).   Got it back in the bag though.  As Bules says 'get all the air out of it'

Cheers

Ian