Hotburn: I have the same blind. Took two days and two calls to Ameristep to fold it up the first time, but can do it in seconds now. the trick is changing your grip when it's almost doubled up.As you are doubling it up, just make what was the top come back and touch your toes. Also, if you glue about 3/4 " of 1/2" pvc pipe in the "pockets", it's alot easier to get the rods in, dark or not.