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March 24th, 2024, 04:46 PM
#1
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.
A true sportsman counts his achievements in proportion to the effort involved and the fairness of the sport. - S. Pope
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March 24th, 2024 04:46 PM
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March 24th, 2024, 08:38 PM
#2
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.
Last edited by Species8472; March 24th, 2024 at 08:41 PM.
The wilderness is not a stadium where I satisfy my ambition to achieve, it is the cathedral where I worship.
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March 28th, 2024, 08:55 AM
#3
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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