Is it a tough exterior? My daughter is a farmer.
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I have to beg to differ. I have a 5 acre property with two horses, I ride at another barn where I keep my own horse, and then I work at a barn with 18 horses. You get the picture, lots of barns, lots of wear and tear. This coat has held up incredibly well, washes extremely well, and is still just fine after a few years of near daily fall and winter use. I am looking possibly get another "non-barn" jacket here.
113317
I wouldn't recommend it for her, because it snags pretty easily. As my husband said, "It's no Carhartt".
113318
I don't believe it is particularly 'tough' if you are asking if it would hold up to repeated abrasive wear. It has the same texture as a windbreaker. That, combined with the reflective interior material, makes it very effective though.
956359
Not bad in grass.... Gravel not so great. We went on a walk yesterday and went over a bunch of acorns and it was a very bumpy ride.
778245
It is pretty sturdy all right, but uncertain about snow load. You would need to ask the company about that. I have kept mine up all year with rain and wind and no damage. I love Coolaroo.
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They are flexible, so sifter than the concrete below it. But Judy would still get areas like bed sores. I had difficulty finding a comfortable sort of bedding for her. With the humidity and rain down here, huge bags of corn cob grindings, straw, cedar shavings, and sawdust seemed most comfortable for her.
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This coop is great for the suburbs! I have had this coop for 2 years and have no problems with the wood or construction. It is very sturdy. The hinges have a small bit of rust on them, but not enough to replace them. I live in a suburb and have not had a problem with any prediors, so I don't know how it would hold up if raccoons or foxes were trying to get in. The wood is softer than oak or decking wood, but no structional problems at this point. Fits my 2 Plymouth Rock hens wonderfully. I live in Kentucky and so far it has stood up to 2 hail storms, a 10 inch snowfall in one day, ice and temps in the low 100's in the summer. The only wear and tear is on the roofing tiles from the hail. Good luck! This coop is great for the suburbs! I have had this coop for 2 years and have no problems with the wood or construction. It is very sturdy. The hinges have a small bit of rust on them, but not enough to replace them. I live in a suburb and have not had a problem with any prediors, so I don't know how it would hold up if raccoons or foxes were trying to get in. The wood is softer than oak or decking wood, but no structional problems at this point. Fits my 2 Plymouth Rock hens wonderfully. I live in Kentucky and so far it has stood up to 2 hail storms, a 10 inch snowfall in one day, ice and... » Read More This coop is great for the suburbs! I have had this coop for 2 years and have no problems with the wood or construction. It is very sturdy. The hinges have a small bit of rust on them, but not enough to replace them. I live in a suburb and have not had a problem with any prediors, so I don't know how it would hold up if raccoons or foxes were trying to get in. The wood is softer than oak or decking wood, but no structional problems at this point. Fits my 2 Plymouth Rock hens wonderfully. I live in Kentucky and so far it has stood up to 2 hail storms, a 10 inch snowfall in one day, ice and temps in the low 100's in the summer. The only wear and tear is on the roofing tiles from the hail. Good luck! « Show Less
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Think so. Rows need to be wide enough to navigate. It is a bit high. Need mobility, able to bend over and good knee action. If soil too soft, may have trouble scooting or moving forward. It is very sturdy. I am 82, so keep her moving. Happy gardening. �
2014272
It is not rock hard. I have 2 of them as fall protection and they do give a little.
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Ours has been primarily outdoors as well and it seems to be holding up just fine. More than likely, though, you will end up needing to replace the rubber top more frequently if it gets a lot on direct sunlight.
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Yesterday I was at a crafts fair in the mountains and it started to rain, I was able to keep myself and my merchandise dry! I have never been in severe weather, but I think it holds up pretty good for moderate rain!
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It's pretty sturdy. It's made well and is long enough that it has good coverage. I am 5' so it comes down to my ankles, but if you are average height it would work well. It is a heavier weight. For farm work that would be great, especially a tropic region. I don't find it to be cumbersome when I wear it.
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It depends. It's thick enough for some outdoor storage but I can't comment on whether it would be tough enough for harsh northern conditions. We live in Texas and it's perfect for our weather here!
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We live in New Mexico with similar climates it sounds like. It holds up well. However we plan ahead with cases of strong wind and lay it down on it's side in the mornings before we leave for work or at night before bed. My sister has one as well for her kids, and they have it filled with a sand and water mixture, and the don't lay it down like we do. Hers has not fallen. Hope that helps.
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We live on 4 acres in the country and we flew it on a pretty windy day. Granted my 3 year old doesn't let out 300 yds of line. We've flown it several times and it's been great for it. Better than those plastic ones. Seems pretty durable for te price.
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I've used it on an uneven hard surface (we've got a really hilly/uneven backyard) and it held up just fine. I hope you enjoy!
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We have only had one hard rain. My mom said the rain would gather in one place and then suddenly it just whooshed away. It Held up good
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Our backyard is protected by a fence. There have been winds of perhaps 50 mph and the entire structure is still standing, no damage. We have experienced over 3 ft of snow and it continues to be intact. In a few weeks we hope to be able to get out in the back yard and start enjoying it again. The kids used it this winter to jump off of into the snow. Very happy with our investment
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Is is sturdy enough to go outside! That is where it is at right now, actually. We have a concrete drive, then gravel, and my daughter has loved pushing her "baby" in the stroller on both. Very study stroller.