Should a beginner stuff, roll, or fold a tent for short-term storage?

What do you think?  What works for YOU?

I subscribe to the STUFF method for short-term storage of my tent.

Specifically, I  use this method on my way from home to my campsite (and back from campsite to home) or when traveling between campsites.  For long-term storage, you should hang your tent in a closet or storage area.

In this video, under the most ideal conditions – where the tent is completely dry and I have everything disassembled – I compare stuffing to rolling / folding a tent to put it away.

So, what do you think?  Should a beginner stuff, roll, or fold a tent?

Not surprisingly, both methods work nearly equally as well.

• The STUFF method takes approximately 50 seconds.
• The FOLD method takes approximately 95 seconds.

Take a look:

As usual, make sure that your tent is dry. 

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