Could we use this outdoor? How many times do you think it can be folded up &amp; down if I wanted temporary setup outside?
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It's cardboard so if it's outside any moisture, even dew, will be a problem. I think it could be folded over and over a lot. If you do use it outdoors, do it once the dew has evaporated and bring it in before dew begins to collect again in the evening.
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It can be used outdoors. But it isn't made of tent material. I was really pleased with this purchase. My three year old great nephew loves it.
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It comes folded, so you would just do the reverse of how you put it up. However, it is not something I would put up and down everyday. We use it in the house during the winter and put it away for the summer.
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This is exactly it. But, I too, cover it for the winter with a tarp and keep it outside. It will definitely take two or more people to fold, but it is flat, however takes up a large flat area to store folded. "Joseph, first push buttons on both center uprights, on both ends, to lower main table. After the table is down and level with the benches I flip it up on the end and push in on the brackets so the "U" shaped legs will fall in toward the table. The benches don't actually fold, the whole leg unit rotates inward and is held into place with the black plastic clip.Then the whole table will be flat. The benches will be on either side of the table. Hope that helps.Paul Webber answered on July 15, 2013" This is exactly it. But, I too, cover it for the winter with a tarp and keep it outside. It will definitely take two or more people to fold, but it is flat, however takes up a large flat area to store folded. "Joseph, first push buttons on both center uprights, on both ends, to lower main table. After the table is down and level with the benches I flip it up on the end and push in on the brackets so the "U" shaped legs will fall in toward the table. The benches don't actually fold, the whole leg unit rotates inward and is held into place with the black plastic clip.Then the... » Read More This is exactly it. But, I too, cover it for the winter with a tarp and keep it outside. It will definitely take two or more people to fold, but it is flat, however takes up a large flat area to store folded. "Joseph, first push buttons on both center uprights, on both ends, to lower main table. After the table is down and level with the benches I flip it up on the end and push in on the brackets so the "U" shaped legs will fall in toward the table. The benches don't actually fold, the whole leg unit rotates inward and is held into place with the black plastic clip.Then the whole table will be flat. The benches will be on either side of the table. Hope that helps.Paul Webber answered on July 15, 2013" « Show Less
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We own two of these and they are great, but they won't fold up on themselves like you are asking. At most, they will fold 100 degrees, maybe a little more. If you want to know exactly how far they fold, let me know and I'll check it out when I get home (I'm at work right now). As the previous posting says, when flattened, it would store reasonably well. You could dissemble the unit, yes, but it's not something I'd want to do on a regular basis due to the amount of time it would take. Also, while the unit is durable for the price, it's not designed to be dissembled and then resembled on a regular basis.
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I think it may be a bit large and may not withstand any weather you may get. Its more of an indoor/good weather tent. I would suggest a kennel-type shelter. Maybe look on craigslist for a used one.
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My daughter uses it inside her house, so I have no experience with it being placed outside. Judging from the materials it's constructed of, I would offer that if you intend to use it in an outside environment that has wide temperature ranges, it may not hold up.
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I have one, It's not meant to be used Outside. Certainly if you put it outside, it will work, but I wouldn't want to get it wet or leave it exposed to extreme weather. I don't see it being capable of withstanding the elements.
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The dowels that hold it up are made of wood and come in two parts - a top and a bottom. Although I don't think this is really made for outdoor use, I guess if you somehow secure the top part of the dowels permanently to the bottom part and then somehow attach something to the bottom of each dowel to secure it into the ground it "may" withstand some wind. Frankly, I don't think it would work. but that's just my opinion. Good luck!
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As long as the wind isn't blowing. If it is windy, I would bring water jugs to fill and put in the corners. I did not stake my tent on nights I knew would be nice and the tent did not shift position. I also stayed in a couple "parking lots" and had no problems. But then again, I had a large dog to hold it down. LOL
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Can it be used outdoors? Yes. Is it wise or likely to end well? No, no it's not. :)
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I don't think it's made to be an outdoor unit. That said, to have it outdoors for a day for a party, I think it would be fine. Kept in the shade, it would function like a cooler for the day. But I would not leave it outside after the event is over and I would not expose it to sun or any precipitation.
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As long as it's covered and protective by rain or snow ... You should be OK. It's not adapted to be laying on the ground outside for sure. It truly works like a charm. Hope that helped. Happy shopping!
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There are tie downs but it slopes and may not have enough square footage inside to work for your deck. Also I'm not sure how it would hold up to being in sun and all weather conditions day after day. We only use it when we're camping and thus far (4 camping trips all of them having rain and wind) it has held up well.
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If you can fold it neatly you can store it in a Rubbermaid box. However, if you don't have at least two people to put it away it's going to be pretty hard. I always have whoever is with me help me Before and after we use it. If you are leaving it inflated you might try hanging a couple of ropes in the garage and storing it on top of them. (Like makeshift rafters)
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You can fold it, like it originally comes in the box. The two individual sides fold in half and the legs folds up, kinda like a picnic table with a hing in the middle. You would have to take a couple bolts out, which isn't a problem or difficult. I would say it folds to 3.5/4' L x 3' W x 6/10" D somewhere around there. But I like it...been using it for 6 months no problem!
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I agree with Mary M. on how to fold it. We keep ours in the house, and only take it out a few times a year. I don't sit in the sun, so I haven't had any problems with the material.