For some reason I can't get the legs to fold back up to fit in the bag. Am I missing something??
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Yes, there is a triangle shape knob at the top of the 3-leg assembly that needs to be loosened to allow the legs to slide back up. The same goes for letting the legs down to make a tripod. You need to loosen the knob, push the legs down and then tighten the knob to keep the legs in place.
1550160
they don't really fold as much as they slide up the support. Little push should work.
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I tried to stuff it into this one (small), and it was way too roomy for it. It really does fold down pretty tight.Snugpak Compression Stuff Sacks, Olive, SmallUPDATE: I've had some better luck with this thing:Sea to Summit eVent Compression Dry Sack,X-SmallStill a tad bigger than it has to be, but it cinches down tight and nice, you just have those straps dangling. The tricky part is folding and rolling the bivy such that it fits. The best way I have found is to make two lengthwise folds spaced evenly at 1/3 of the bivy's width (i.e. you fold it along the long edge from one side, then fold the other side on top of that), and then rolling that up. This gives you a roll just thin enough to fit in that sack. I tried to stuff it into this one (small), and it was way too roomy for it. It really does fold down pretty tight.Snugpak Compression Stuff Sacks, Olive, SmallUPDATE: I've had some better luck with this thing:Sea to Summit eVent Compression Dry Sack,X-SmallStill a tad bigger than it has to be, but it cinches down tight and nice, you just have those straps dangling. The tricky part is folding and rolling the bivy such that it... » Read More I tried to stuff it into this one (small), and it was way too roomy for it. It really does fold down pretty tight.Snugpak Compression Stuff Sacks, Olive, SmallUPDATE: I've had some better luck with this thing:Sea to Summit eVent Compression Dry Sack,X-SmallStill a tad bigger than it has to be, but it cinches down tight and nice, you just have those straps dangling. The tricky part is folding and rolling the bivy such that it fits. The best way I have found is to make two lengthwise folds spaced evenly at 1/3 of the bivy's width (i.e. you fold it along the long edge from one side, then fold the other side on top of that), and then rolling that up. This gives you a roll just thin enough to fit in that sack. « Show Less
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I have not tried to do that, although the instructions said it should be fairly "easy" to fold it up. Not convinced it's all that easy. Sorry I can't be of more help. Don't the instructions give any info?
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It is, try squishing the bag to see if it'll break up. I had a few big chunks in one of mine, but it's fine now. If it doesn't break up I'd contact the company and have them send a new one.
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I buy this for dance competition. I love it!!!! Set up perfect with out problem. With a little of practice it easy to fold and put back on the bag. I hope this help. Good luck
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It took me awhile to figure it out --- you actually need to fold the sides in the opposite direction that they sit in their flat stored position. If you look at the emblem on the bag butler, and read the directions (look at the emblem's location in the pictures) -- then it's easy to figure out.
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You basically hang the bag in, and let the excess length fold over the sides. All 3 galon bags I've tried have plenty of excess bag to fold over.
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I have had no problems rolling it up. It might be challenging for someone with arthritis in their hands. Basically, you lay it out flat in the closed position, and then fold it in half in the long direction. You then roll it up tightly at this half-width, starting from the foot, keeping the bag folded and square as you go. At the top there is a built-in strap arrangement, using black cord, to hold the bag in its rolled-up position. It consists of a loop of cord on one side, fastened at each corner of the half-width of the bag, and a single cord with a plastic hook on it at the other side, centered on the half-width. The idea is to pull the middle of the loop around in one direction around the outside of the rolled-up bag, and then engage the hook in it from the other side. This creates a Y-shaped fastening that keeps the bag rolled up. It took me a few tries to figure out how this was supposed to work when I first got the bag, but it's not too hard to figure out. Pay attention to how it is rolled up when it arrives. The important thing is to roll the bag tightly and keep it square (even), rather than letting the bag edges slop out and roll up unevenly. keeping it tight makes it easier to fasten the cord. I know other people have complained about this arrangement in other reviews, but I don't have a problem with it. Alternatively a couple of short bungee cords would serve the same purpose of keeping the bag closed. I like the convenience of having the straps built in.
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make sure the zipper is open all the way and fold the legs inward they should fold in easy
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I've had no trouble folding it back into the carrying bag supplied if, after fully deflating, I fold it lengthwise in thirds. Then I just roll or fold it up to the pump end.
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push in the pop outs and lower the legs down, then you can fold in the legs, hope this helps.
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Very carefully, lol. There is a definite trick to it and I can't always say I get it on the first or fifth try. Grab the lower left corner and top right corner and twist it into itself. It may take a few tries but it will fold up eventually.
358755
we watched a video,lol. My husband folds it in half (longways) and starts by grabbing the bottom and cramming it into the storage bag...just keep cramming! don't try to be neat, stuff it and stuff it. It all fits in ! We have done it several times, don't be gently :) good luck !
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Mine came with a broken leg piece which will not allow it to stay folded...Pull leg out before folding, this should allow leg to fold
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Try using WD40 and it should make it easier to un fold, its hard because of the shipping and if its cold its harder as well.
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Gently twist it into a figure 8 while applying pressure from the bottom and the top. Have the bag ready to slide it in once it's flat and slide it into the bag at least half-way before it pops up again. I hope this is helpful. It's a challenge, then it's easy.
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You are not doing anything wrong. I can never get the bags to zip properly either. I just squeeze as much air out as possible, zip the bag as best I can, then fold the top over and wrap a large gum band (top to bottom) to keep it from spilling.