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Just got the monty 6 with footprint, carpet and extension (delivered next week) and all the other kit, ready for our first camping trip next week.

Took an hour to get the tent up, (without any arguments). But 1 1/2 hours later still trying to get it in the bag. We have folded it every way, opened the doors to get the air out, but cannot get it in the bag! Is there a way or do we need a bigger bag.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Steve

Hi there

we have a Monty 6, ands have folded it up four times now. We have always managed to get it in the bag on the first attempt - not necessarily the first time of folding it.

First of all fold it in two with front corner to front corner and back corner to back corner , with all the pins sticking out to the side. Then fold it in three the same way, again sticking the pins out. Then we fold it in two from front to back. I then roll on it, from the folded end to remove as much air as possible. I then roll it up from the folded end, rolling as tightly as possible. It is usually still too big, so I unroll it and then roll it up again even more tightly. I then tie the two ribbons that came with it round it.

At this point we have always managed to fit it in the bag. Make sure you leave the straps attached to the bag hanging out as you slip it in. We usually get our children to hold the end. We then fasten the straps, pull them tight snd close and zip the bag.

James

We use the same method as Nigel 16 fold lengthways so all pins are on one side with the doors left open. We then fold it twice again lengthwise but making sure there is about 6" of tent left that has not been folded again. Roll on the tent to get the air out, then roll the tent up. Place the folded end in the bag and then its easy to push the unfolded end into the bag. 

Hi

The video on erecting the tent on the Outwell site also shows the folding method for putting away.

Havent tried it though so no guarantees

We've found it very easy to fit back into the bag, following the way most of you seem to do it.* Fold in half, then into three (as you say, leaving the pins on the outer edge, not tucked away !) I then have best task of the day (though if you have kiddies, they would be far more suited to it), and roll along the length of it before we start to roll it away, then I get up and run back to the top, to roll along it again, this time with my O/H following me, hand rolling it as tight as he can.

This is then the perfect size to put into the bag. It's taken us a while to suss it out, but now it works every time  Just to mention that we do use a ground sheet under the tent, so I don't get mucky when I do the rolly-polly bit.

*Don't forget to leave front door unzipped, and most of the windows slightly unzipped too. Makes it much easier to get the air out when packing away, and helps get the air in when erecting.

Thanks for all the advice. Tent is now packed in the bag, just hoping for some decent weather to get away for our first camping weekend.

Steve

Hi

Was thinking - all this rollig on tent - doesnt it potentialle puncture tent (if unlucky, and i.e. a stick found its way inside or below it?

Best regards

Jens Jakob

Quote: Originally posted by Lil Dee on 09/7/2007

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*Don't forget to leave front door unzipped, and most of the windows slightly unzipped too. Makes it much easier to get the air out when packing away, and helps get the air in when erecting.

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I have now tried the method shown on the outwell setup vidoe and it works perfectly. The method is so efficient that I managed to get the poles and the footprint groundsheet in the bag with the tent too.

Cheers

Mike Hogan

Quote: Originally posted by sunnydayscamper on 09/7/2007

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Hi

The video on erecting the tent on the Outwell site also shows the folding method for putting away.

Havent tried it though so no guarantees

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There's this video on you tube as well which may help.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHC32yr2rQo