Kmrtnsn: Watch this YouTube vid if you haven't already: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTNMLenJaEw The fellow shows setting up the tent but more importantly, gives some good advice about how it was packed to make the cover fit; I watched it weeks ago but remembered the comment about the metal poles being pulled out of their pockets to make the lid fit; this makes a big difference to getting the cover on. I just did mine this morning for the first time; impossible without a step ladder due to my 5.5" lift; even without a lift I think a step ladder is a good idea. When putting away, take the time to make sure you tuck as much of the tent inside the edges as possible, especially the closing end on the opposite side of the hinge.