Can you open and close it easily with just one hand? Do find the opening wide enough to walk through or do you have to walk in sideways?
2077220
The door opens very easily with one hand. The opening is VERY wide and can easily be walked through normally. I especially like that the door swings both ways, which makes it easier to walk through in both directions.
2077221
I read that people couldn't get it open with one hand. As long as it is installed properly, which is not difficult, it can be opened with one hand. You may have to play with how tight you adjust it when installing. The gate is plenty wide. I can walk through it while my big dog walks through it at the same time
2077222
Yes you can open the gate with one hand and you do not half to turn sideways.
1908508
Doesn't open wide with the side supports connected, but you can "unclip" them if you need to open wider. Arrows on side supports indicate direction to slide them in order to disconnect.
712802
You are able to have one side open at a time. There is a fold-out support on each side.
599461
you can definitely open it using just one hand, however it's not as simple as lifting a lever or pulling on a latch it's a two step process, you must to press the button with your thumb and then pull.
1347285
No, but it opens only one way, but you can place it to open whichever direction you prefer. However, this one does open both ways: Regalo Easy Open 50 Inch Super Wide Walk Thru Gate, White
1334310
No. You pull the door open by the side. Take a look at the user pics, the "handle" is on the right side.
1876216
I just received mine and remembered this question so I wanted to come back to answer it because I don't agree with all the other reviews. I am female with fairly small hands and arthritis in both thumbs. I can open it easily with one hand and, in fact, can't figure out why you would need to hold the canister itself. I just place my hand over the top, depress the button with my arthritic thumb and gently pull up to open. To close, it's just the reverse--push the button in while pushing gently down. Before posting this, I tried it while it was empty to be sure that it would work this easily empty and it does.
1934067
Yes, it can open from both sides. I have seen others styles that have one side function but the one I purchased fully functions from either side. We love it and plan to order another one soon!
1677796
mine opened very easily--just tried again. turn it counter clockwise --push to the right where it says open
10773
Yes, you can open the gate from either side; that's the whole point of this latch. I don't know why they didn't mention it in the description.
70926
The opening/offset is in the middle of one half of the width and can be reversed to use on either side depending on which door you use most. It opens and closes easily for us and the dog too. We love it!
1308992
Only open one side and fold it in! The opening part is easy too and you can Easily attach and close it again! I take It apart next to the door so I don't have to mess with the door frame! It's a little on the heavier side but that's we're the sturdiness comes in!
1526962
It's pretty easy for me to open it with one hand, although it took a little getting used to. With minimal practice, I can deploy it very quickly with one hand.
1838237
Yep, I can work it one-handed, using reasonable finger strength and dexterity. As I recall, the first few times, it was a bit stiffer to open. So just work it a bit at home before you go out with it. This will be great for you, a you won't have to set some of your stuff down (vulnerability of phone while getting things out of the 'wallet' and vice versa).
209848
No! only one side opens for entry. But there is a zipper that goes all the way around to remove enter tent
2072149
It has a magnet. It's strong enough to keep it closed, but easy enough to open with one hand.
516593
Yes, very easy open. At first I struggled with closing the lid because I didn't understand that I have to pull the lever with my thumb for opening AND closing! FYI, I have crippled hands from severe rheumatoid arthritis. But I still can do it.