Failed trip

So my son and I decided to hit the ice for some fishing and ice camping yesterday. It was a nice clear day and we got to the lake around 6:00 pm and imediately started to set up. We got the foam pads down for the floor and had 3 holes punched for nightime fishing. Next we started to set up the pop-up shelter, but it was tangled up in itself. I tried for and hour and a half to get it straightened out but no luck. I even pulled some of the poles out but nothing doing! Finally at sunset, we decided it was futile so we packed up and headed home. We didn’t even wet a line.

This morning, I tried again on the lawn and finally got it up. Not sure what happened but it was very frustrating.

That is a bummer. Know exactly what you are talking about though. Have had it happen to me before - never on an overnighter though. Ended up fishing open air for the day. Since that time i have been religious about my setup and takedown procedure - hasn't happened since. Roof first then walls when setting up. Walls first then roof last for takedown. Sometimes the wind can compound things.

Yeah I’ve had that happen with both brand name and knock off pop-ups. Usually collapse and try again fixes it.


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