There are two types of pop up tents: coiled and umbrella. The coiled tent, just as its name states, uses a large coiled spring as its frame. The tent is then built around the frame. The umbrella style uses struts that are structured like that of an umbrella with the fabric walls and a floor sewn in.
Erecting the Tent
Due to the ease of use, these tents are a very popular choice for campers. To set up these types of tents, the user only needs to remove the tent from it’s storage container. The tent will then pop up. Although the tent sets itself up, the camper must secure the tent in place by pegging down the corners. The camper then has to tie ropes to these corners and peg down the ends.
Closing the Tent
While these tents are quick and easy to set up, it seems that taking them down is a lot more difficult. To pack up the tent, the camper simply needs to fold the tent back into it’s pre-popped shape, and return it to the storage bag. While this sounds easy enough, many campers struggle to keep the sections of the tent folded as they move on to the next fold. Often as the camper tries to place the tent back into the bag it will begin to unfold as well. Another downfall of these types of tents is that they cannot be carried on a backpack, due to their large and bulky size.

Pop-up tents are a popular camping or party-hosting shelter known for their ease in setup and take-down, typically taking between three and 10 minutes, depending on the type. Small pop-up, beach-style tents make for quick camping or shore lounging shelters while larger pop-up canopies are great for picnics or parties.

Pop-up Beach or Camping Tents
Several pop-up tents on the market make great temporary shelters for backyard overnights with the kids or shady beach loungers.

One type involves an already assembled and attached pole structure that rests like a spider at the tent’s top. This style resembles traditional dome tents when erected but requires far less work. Remove the tent from its pouch and completely unfold the material until the tent bar structure is exposed and facing upward. Begin to lift the bar structure from the center, and the poles will begin to dome upward and snap into place, completing the tent setup. Pressing release levers or force typically can be applied to reverse the steps for take-down. Follow the manual when available, but most of these tents can be figured out quite easily.

Another common type of pop-up tent is the twist-and-snap variety. This style often comes folded in a circular pouch. Setup on these is a breeze, but take-down can be more problematic. Simply unfold this type of tent. It should begin to open up like a sort of spiraled accordion until it’s complete. To take it down, apply pressure to the flexible bars and begin to fold it in layered circular patterns until it can fit back into the pouch or case. This can be tricky, though, and some of these tents never seem to regain original take-down size and shape.
Pop-up Canopies
Pop-up canopies are larger structures used for shelter and shade during such events as parties, outings, garage sales or craft fairs.

Place the metal frame upright and gently begin to open it like an accordion until partially expanded. Now unfurl and place the canopy cover over the partially extended frame, centering it and attaching the Velcro corners or pin grommets (depending on the model) to each frame corner.

Open the frame the rest of the way, keeping fingers away from the potentially pinching action of the accordion bars. When fully expanded, the frame should lock into place or may require the installation of locking pins, again depending on the type. Canopy legs can then be adjusted to the desired height. Once underneath the standing canopy, use the Velcro strips or other fasteners on the lower part of the canopy cover to attach it to the frame cross bars. This will help keep the cover from blowing off in strong winds.

To take down the canopy, undo all Velcro fasteners and disengage all locking mechanisms in the corners before reversing the setup process.
Pros and Cons
Pop-up canopies and tents are great for play or when fast and easy are the orders of the day. However, these structures are not always the sturdiest for long-term camping in inclement climates or high winds. Know before you go whether pop-ups or traditional pole-structured tents that stake down to the ground fit the intended use best.

Step by step instructions :

Clear the area of any rocks or sharp sticks that may puncture your tent floor before setting up your tent. A ground cloth is simply a sheet of plastic cut to fit the footprint of a tent. If your tent did not come with one, you can buy plastic sheeting at any hardware store and make one yourself. Spread the main body of the tent out over the ground cloth.

Step 2

Tent Body Staked to the Ground
The tent body will have either a metal ring or fabric loop at each corner. Drive a stake into the ground at each corner making sure that when you are finished the floor of the tent is taut. Make sure the ground cloth does not stick out from the tent body. This could collect rain and cause the floor to leak.

Step 3

Corner Poles Connected by Junction Tube
Assemble the tent poles. On an A-frame tent there will be at least four poles, one for each corner, and one ridge or center pole. Take two of the corner poles and join them using one of the junction tubes.

Step 4
At each corner of the tent body there will be a metal pin attached to the ring you staked out earlier. Insert these pins into the bottom of the poles. Next look at the junction tube, there will be a hole drilled through the center. The hole pointing upward must face the center of the tent.

Step 5

Tent Frame Erect
Raise the two tent pole frames with the help of a partner. The ridge or center pole will be made up of three or four sections usually connected by a shock cord running through the center. Slip the ridge pole through the holes drilled in the center of the junction tubes. Aluminum tent poles can easily bend or break if you apply too much force to them, so be careful. If you are having trouble, separate the ridge pole in the center, slide each side through the junction tubes and then reconnect the sides.

Step 6

Tent Main Body Raised
Take the loops of elastic cord tied above each end of the tent and attach them to the junction tubes. Your tent may have clips along the sides of the doors that attach to the corner tubes. If so, attach them now.

Step 7

Attaching Fly to Corner Ring
A tent fly is a sheet of nylon or plastic secured over the tent to provide added protection against wind and rain. Lay the center of the fly over the ridge pole. Each corner of the fly will have a hook, attach these to the rings on the main body of the tent.

Step 8

Attaching Fly to Rear
Locate where the center pole passes through the junction tube at the back of the tent and slide on the small section of aluminum pole. Attach the hook in the back of the fly to the end of the pole. Pull the fly tight at the front of the tent. Hook the fly onto the last small section of pole and slide that pole onto the center pole. It may be a tight fit, be careful not to damage the poles.

Step 9

Attaching Fly to Side
On either side of the tent there will be two or three D-rings depending on the size of your tent. Attach these to the clips on the inside of the fly. Pull the lines on the sides of the fly taut and then stake them into the ground. If your tent is equipped with a vestibule pull out the loops at the bottom and drive stakes through them. Your pop up tent is now fully assembled.

The National Weather Service states that a tent is never suitable shelter from lighting, and a tall pop up tent with metal poles is especially vulnerable. Follow these guidelines for lightning safety when camping with a pop up tent.

Lightning Dangers
Lightning can jump from tent poles to people many feet away. While you may feel safe with a tall “roof” over your head, you are actually at increased risk for a lightning strike under a pop up tent.
Tent Placement
Always set your tent in the safest possible place. Lightning is attracted to tall, isolated features, so never pitch a tent on top of a bare hill, at the edge of a stand of trees, or on flat, empty land.
Know the Weather
Study the weather before you go camping and know the local weather patterns.
Emergency at a Campground
If your pop up tent is at a developed campsite, ride out the storm in your car or a permanent building. Never seek shelter in an outhouse or shed.
Emergency in the Wild
When camping at a primitive site, seek emergency shelter in a low-lying area or under a rock overhang. Sheltering in the open during a lightning storm is extremely dangerous and should never be an option.

Description
Pop up tents for cats are small tents, usually big enough for one or perhaps two cats. They are typically purchased flat and, because of the material it is made out of, it simply pops open into a tent. The tent usually has an opening on one end, which the cat can crawl in and out of, and sometimes has circles or openings that act as windows. Many of the pop up tents for cats have a toy suspended from the top of the tent, so there is something for the cat to play with while he is in the tent.
Materials
Pop up tents for cats can be made of many different materials. The most common material is nylon. Nylon is pliable and washable, which is good because cats tend to shed, have dander on their fur and drag dirt into the tent with their paws. Nylon also is breathable, so a cat can enjoy being in the cat tent without getting too hot or too cold. Also, nylon is almost indestructible, so even cats with claws can enjoy pop up tents.
Function
Pop up tents are used for many purposes. Many owners like to get them when their kittens are very small, and will enjoy spending time in an enclosed space. Some owners like to buy them because they think they are cute additions to their home. Depending on the cat, they are either used or not used. Some cats enjoy sitting inside the pop up tents, especially if cat nip has been sprinkled into it. Many cats enjoy the solitude of having a place of their own. However, cats can be subjective, and some cats refuse to use something that their owners have designated as their own, preferring instead to hid beneath the bed, or under the bookcase. Also, if you have more than one cat, the cat that enjoys the pop up tent the most might mark it with his scent to prevent other cats from enjoying it as much as he does.
Misconceptions
Not all cats will like pop up cat tents. Therefore, it is important to try one out before you invest a lot of money in it. If your cat has never been inside of anything like a pop up cat tent, he might be afraid of it and he might never use it.
Warning
Pop up cat tents might collapse while a cat is in them, depending on how the cat is using them and how wild he might get. Therefore, you should always supervise your cat when he is using them.

Step by step instruction :

Step 1
Sweep out the inside of the tent while it is still up with a small brush, or use a rag to do this. Make sure there is no debris or garbage left inside.

Step 2
Remove the stakes or pins from the edge loops of your tent. Store them in the small bag provided with your tent for this purpose. If you do not have a small bag, tie them together in a small bundle with a piece of twine and set them aside.

Step 3
Pull the poop-up tent poles from their loops and fold them. Most tent poles are made in sections that fit together to form one long pole. If you pull the sections apart, you will be able to fold the pole. Set the folded poles aside.

Step 4
Pick up the tent and shake it like it was a bed sheet to clear the bottom and outsides of any material. Lay the tent back down and pull it flat.

Step 5
Make sure all of the outside of the material is fully dry, especially the bottom side of the tent. If it is not dry, lay the tent in the sun and wait for 1 or 2 hours before continuing. If you are in a hurry, dry the surface with a cloth and let the tent air-dry for 20 minutes.

Step 6
Fold the outside edges of the length of the tent in toward the middle. The fold should line up perfectly with the edges of the width of the tent. Do this for each side.

Step 7
Pat and push on the folded tent, starting at the rear of the tent and working toward the end of the door opening so that any trapped air is pushed out.

Step 8
Fold the tent in half lengthwise. Hold your storage bag along the width of your folded tent and make sure the folded width of the tent is 1 or 2 inches smaller than the length of the bag. Refold the tent if necessary to achieve this.

Step 9
Starting at the rear of the tent, away from the end with the door opening, carefully and slowly roll up the tent. Keep the tent roll as tight and small as possible. When you are a few turns from the door end, lay your folded tent poles on the remaining flat part of the tent and roll them into the tent.

Step 10
Tie three pieces of twine around the roll, one at each end and one in the middle, to hold the rolled tent together. Stuff the tent roll into the storage bag. Use two more pieces of twine to tie your bundle of stakes or pins to the outside of the storage bag.