How do you use the backdrops with the smaller light tent? I was trying to figure out a way to fold it down but I am not sure that is possible.
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For how to collapse tent,,there are several youtube link.This is one of them.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfkMGUFPz4IFor backdrops, you could use velcro to attach background on back of tent.
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you have to fold all three angles flat against each other, standing upright, grab the bottom half with one hand and fold up to the top half like a taco, grasp together both ends w one hand, turn the taco on its side keeping the hand grasping the two ends together, the tent will twirl into itself like a coiled up phone cord.....try turning the tent into itself, it takes a few times to do it .....hope that helps
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So it can be tricky! I'm usually taking the tent down on my own at the beach while my husband runs after our 2 year old. After you have gotten it in the lowest position, pick up one leg of the tent & push inward. This may take a couple tries, but it's always folded in for me. We've probably used it a dozen or so times. Hope this helps!!
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The stakes that came with the canopy were a bit thin in my opinion. Coleman sells a tent kit (http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-830B400T-Tent-Kit/dp/B0009PUQ8M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369870717&sr;=8-1&keywords;=coleman+tent+kit) that has some sturdier stakes or you can search for Coleman 10" stakes. They work great in compact dirt, can't speak to sand.
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I did with a regular size (12 x 12 tent) I believe, but I quit doing it because it was cumbersome and not very good results. I bought a 2 light assembly Zykkor C082 Copy Stand, and that solved most of my problem. I bought it on Amazon. Chuck
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I would not hang more than the light itself from those crossbars, sometimes they slide a bit while I raise my light. The tent itself is pretty bare bones but it gets the job done, you may be able to find extra crossbars but again, I would not trust them.
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Watching the youtube video is the easiest way to understand how to set it up. Also, when you go to fold it up I had to turn it with the instructions facing down toward the ground to get it to fold up properly. Not sure why but that was the only way it would fold up.
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Because of the design of this light box, backdrops are interchangeable. 4 backdrops come with the set but you could easily use another fabric or paper with simple modifications. The backdrop attaches to the box with velcro from the top/inside seam. A few dots of velcro on your favorite fabric and you have a personalized backdrop!
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You have to use the stakes. this is not a free standing tent with fiberglass poles.
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Hello Linda, I actually lost my instructions too since they were left out in the rain after the setup, however I just got done setting the tent up yesterday for my cousins wedding ceremony. Perhaps I could send you scripted instructions to describe how to set it up?
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I would suggest to either not hanging it so high up or having a ladder. I haven't had th luxery yet of camping in mine but that's th way I would go. I've thought about bringing a ladder.
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It won't be real tight. It just hangs. As for the clamps, if you don't have a rod pocket on your backdrop, use the clamps like a clothespin. I guess if you wanted to, you could use the clamps to stretch it a little tighter side to side at the top with a rod pocket too. {I don't know why you would need to} But the rest will just hang. If you need to get wrinkles out, set it up a day or two before hand and let them 'fall' out. The sides of the backdrop don't connect to the stand. Only the top of the backdrop. I hope this answers your question.
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Its much easier to leave it all together, its really fairly light. You could easily have someone hold the rods, and someone hold the material though. Be warned, this tent is very small, when it says two people, it means it can fit two sleeping bags and thats it. You place your gear on the outside under the cover. It is a great tent though, and a steal at the price it is now!
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Dear Jamie,Good day. Cherry here.Many thanks for your interests in our product. Actually it's better to set this tent on the grass ground. By the way, in order to make it stronger,you may need to use some sand bags or weights when bad weather. Hope you can understand.If anything else needs our help then,just contact us freely.Nice dayCherry
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It comes folded up in a small pouch. If you don't mind all the creases from being folded, then use the pouch. After I ironed out all the fold lines, I threw the pouch away and roll the backdrop on a 6' piece of 3" plastic pipe to keep it from wrinkling.
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I can't say one can set this tent up "easily". It's possible but I find having a second person to hold up the center crossed poles (giving center height) while securing the pole ends in the keepers is less stressful on the tent.
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Tip... just stuff the tent and fly right into your backpack. There is no need to try and fold it up and fit it back into the nylon bag they give you. It will fit just about anywhere this way. Slip the poles in your pack or attach to the outside. This saves lots of time when packing camp.