What is the best technique for rolling this up/getting it to fit in the carry case? I can't get it nearly as small without fear of damaging it...
1032514
Put it in the carry case, cinch the drawstring and then place on your lap, compress down and use the velcro strap to make smaller.
1032515
You can roll it as hard as you want without damaging it. It will expand back to its original shape. I have travelled with it lots of times rolled up and it always gets back to its normal shape.
1032516
Just following the instruction inside the package to squeez and roll it and tie it up. Doesn't matter how hard you squeez, you won't demage the pillow. Good material! Need practice, squeez and roll.
1921343
match up the oval sides, then twist it. It should have come with instructions. You just have to keep twisting it. DO NOT let go or it will open back up and remember to put the elastic band back on before you put it in the carry case it came with.
472780
Mine was rolled up with a heavy duty plastic strap keeping it in that shape. Be very careful when you cut the strap because it will fly open and flatten out in one second time! Do not have any body parts in the way and do it in an open area away from furniture. Cut the strap on the top and practice moving your hand up and away as it will make a loud pop when it flys open. Read the caution warning label before you cut the strap.
1837315
Having the hardest time getting it back in the tube.... How do you fold it to get it back?
55922
This seems to smaller than the standard six.....I kinda like that too. I would recommend this guy. Your question made me unwrap this thing, and I'm sorry I didn't use it yet.The best ones however seem to be the cheapies that I have all over the house at 10 or so for 5 bucks from China.!!!
151620
Mine came to me all wrapped tight & expanded big time when I opened it & put it on the bed. I have a double. I can reposition it pretty easy on my bed so I imagine you could fold it up & put some kind of restraint to keep it that way. Or maybe you could stuff it in a space bag & vacuum the air out. Good luck.
295819
As far as I can remember, it just came rolled up, probably in a plastic bag. I know there are mat carriers, or a short velcro strap of some kind should work fine. Heck, a shoelace would work.
58385
What I do: roll it up until it's just the tip, place that on your fingertip, and unroll it down your finger. Very quick. Be sure to trim off the thicker edge. Love this product!!
627553
I used a regular case, which is too big. So I just fold the excess and make do with it. My kid does not seem to mind the not-so-perfect fit.
1382870
I normally fold it to fit along the back of my pack so that it is about 10x14 inches and pretty flat, however the smallest I can fold it in on itself is about 7.5x6.25x2.5 inches. You could probably try rolling it up as well, however be careful because if you pack it in on itself over tightly the grommets will actually dig into the fabric and can cause it to thin out in those spots and possibly leak. Hope this helps! Also just tried rolling it up and got it to roll up to snugly into the orange thermo-lite bivvy bag sack.
2137446
Just dip the ball into clear nail polish and let it dry. That will snug it up enough. You can dip it a couple of times if you need to.
1799648
I don't know. Mine is half folded in a plastic bag. I've seen other people do it and its like a trick of the wrist and seems to take unbelieveable coordination, which apparently I do not have.
2045686
I agree that hosing it or spot cleaning would work. I have spilled something on the carrying case, and washed it in the washing machine - but did not put it in the dryer.
216140
I use a Sony LCS-CXA holster style case so I can perform a "quick draw" immediately as I see the opportunity. I either attach the case to my belt or hang from straps around my neck. The case is a suitable size and rigid enough with moderate padding. I keep other essential items in another random bag or pack I travel with. I will probably use a coiled pistol lanyard to prevent theft. Yes, experienced thieves are capable of stealing anything on your person!
1054672
PUSH IT! :-) Seriously, fold it as much as you can on the lines that remains from the first time you took it out and then the rest is just pushing it harder and harder! That is how I do it :-)
396311
I ended up looking up on youtube on how to fold it. Pulling down the handle located on handle and then you have to push it up back up into the handle. Hope that helps.
116622
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.