Multi-purpose self-erecting structure having advanced insect protection and storage characteristics

A self-erecting structure of the type comprising:

• (a) a first continuous, resilient, closed substantially planar lower support loop member, said lower support loop member being adapted to contact a surface upon which the structure will rest when the structure is erected;
• (b) a second continuous, resilient, closed upper support loop member secured to the closed loop lower support member at at least two points;
• and
• (c) a fabric membrane extending around and enclosing said lower support loop member and said upper support loop member with portions of said upper support loop member being formed to position said portions apart from and above said lower support loop member, whereby said fabric membrane is formed into walls and a roof for said structure, said walls including an entry port for defining an enclosure within said fabric positioned around said support loop members, said upper support loop member supporting said walls and said roof,
• the improvement comprising said resilient loop members being comprised of at least one rod made of a material having a resilience and diameter such that said loop members can be folded into six concentric loops for storage purposes;
• the self-erecting structure further comprising a water repellant rain fly placed over the upper portion of said structure wherein said rain fly includes an opening which is adapted to provide adequate ventilation to an occupant of said structure when said rain fly is affixed thereto and said structure is occupied;
• and further
• wherein said rain fly is configured so as to allow an individual to use said rain fly as a rain poncho, and said opening is configured to allow the head of an individual to use such opening and surrounding material as a hood, whereby said rain fly can act as a rain poncho for an individual.