Dear Dave, After your inflatable is completely dry, the best way to fold it up small is to first let as much air out of the inflatable as you can. You can do this by opening both yellow air tubes. Once your inflatable has been deflated, fold it length wise a few times until it is a width that suits your storage space. Be sure to situate air tubes so that you can squeeze out excess air as your fold. Starting at the end of the splash area, roll your inflatable up like a sleeping bag. You can kneel on the rolled up inflatable as you go to use your body weight to expel any remaining air. Once it is fully rolled up, tuck in the yellow air tube and secure your inflatable with the included storage straps. Sincerely, Blast Zone Support