Does this tent fold out or do you have to install rods etc?
468076
It does have rods that go through the rod sleeves. They aren't too long and are pretty easy to install and break down.
468077
The tent pops up. You do need to insert the rods into the open slots at the bottom of the tend so it can stand sturdy. But it's very easy. I won't call it installation. My 6-year old can do it herself.
886088
It doesn't fold down, but you can take the back rail off easily. I take mine on and off all the time.
462849
There are two flexible poles that slide through sleeves on the tent, and set into grommets at the corners. Very easy to set up.
155411
It has 2 poles that cross in the middle. You have to feed them through the holes & secure them on each end, but it's not difficult & doesn't take long. We bought ours for a trip to the beach with our oldest daughter 4 years ago & we're back at the beach this week, using the same tent for our 10 month old. It's easy to assemble & folds back up easily into a surprisingly small storage bag.
1042124
Google " how to fold a popup portable tent" there is a YouTube video. Amazon removed the link I had in my review for it. It takes 2 seconds once you watch the video.
860005
the tent itself is freestanding but the fly needs stakes to hold it out in position. I slept in a pretty heavy rain last summer on my Boundary Waters trip and stayed dry. Nice tent.
912773
It folds up, but just a word of advice, I had to throw mine off in a few weeks as it was falling apart. Too risky to be moving about in a contraption which drops nuts and bolts in a few weeks.
1503173
Yes it folds up but doesn't have a lock to hold it up so I use the string it comes with. Love it though!!!
1809401
This tent is not freestanding--it comes with about 8-10 stakes (I think!) which are definitely required. The central pole only holds up the very middle of the tent and the sides sag unless you spread the stakes far enough away from the tent.
433107
No it does not fold up, but it's pretty easy to take apart though I wouldn't do it too often so you don't strip the screws.
347605
Yes, very easy. Each of the 4 corner poles slide in/out of holes. The canopy folds completely flat when taken off.
2278340
It doesn't FOLD up,but you could take it apart and put it back in the box it came in. You have to assemble it when you receive it.
2145876
Super easy to disassemble. Just take out collapsing rods and fold up. Then fold the tent up. I keep my grandson's in his room at our house. When he's not there using it, I just fold it up and store it under his bed. This tent is the best money I've spent in a long time!!
2081918
We didn't have that problem, but we were careful. The poles need to be long in order to give the tent enough structure, but they are plastic tubes that if you don't use patience with, could easily kink or snap. My daughter loves the tent. It stays set up and goes on a shelf when not in use. I would hesitate to count on taking it apart and setting it up regularly.
436709
Due to it being an A frame tent, it is not freestanding and requires guy lines and should be staked down. Sorry.
625639
Yes it does fold up. It's about the size of a hotel's standard roll-away. Really easy to assemble.
1054674
you can sort of see the fold lines when it is laying flat. You should leave the door open so extra air can escape and then make sure at the end you fold in the top piece and poles. I am not 100% certain, but I seem to recall you start off folding the tent in 1/2 and then 1/3rds....Good luck!!