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Oct 14, 2019
ZZZt. Yes, it works!
1 of 1 found this helpful Had my doubts, but it works great! Made the mistake of touching it to see if it was working. OMG, yes! Not a toy. The only indicator of it working is the red light when you hold the button. So DON'T CHECK IT WITH YOUR FINGER! Best to look for a group of bugs (maybe near a bush) and run it across there. If it's working, you'll know it.
Batteries last really well, too. I use my every night and still on the 1st set (about 3 weeks so far)
Only 4 stars because of no way to know if it's working.
Sep 09, 2008
A Great Series!
This book was bought for my 13 year old daughter. Since we homeschool, we use the library alot. When we find books that work well, we buy them on eBay. We really like the Demystified series for the graphics and details. This one did not disappoint.
Aug 18, 2016
Not For Tall Folks, But Design Is Better Than Some That Cost More
I'm really happy with this purchase, for the price I paid. My intention is for a '1-Year' unit that will stay outside 24/7. The roof material is a bit thinner than I like, but for $40? It's fine. My tent is actually blue/grey, not green/grey. I actually am glad about that, too. The screen material seems to be really soft and strong. So far, I like it way better than one I got previously for more money.
The door height is really low. I am 5'5'' and feel the need to duck going in. However the inside is pretty roomy. I have a full lounger inside and could easily fit a couple more comfortably.
My biggest surprise is in the design. I put this together in the house first to practice and almost wished to leave it up! :D So easy. Stands alone easily. Moves easily. Fun.
!!!NOTE!!!.....If you put this up in the house first to practice, DO NOT OPEN THE BAGS INSIDE! When I did, hundreds of TINY, little, clear bead-things went everywhere. There is no warning of this, they just appear. So be careful.
I will add that having had other types, I always reinforce the poles. These poles are about what you'd expect...cheap. HOWEVER, most of these tent poles are. If you know this ahead of time, it's all good. What I did is to cut some plastic pipe (pvc) that is slightly larger in diameter into pieces about 6" long. Slide them over the joints and wrap a bit of duck (duct) tape on one side of the pipe to the same side of the joint. If you do this on all the joints, on just one side, you can still slip the unit apart easily to store.
I'm coastal and have lots of wind and salt, so only expect a year or so with this. But most folks should get years of use out of this baby with no problems.
For the price, I would definitely recommend.