How does this pack up? Is it portable?
858486
It is portable. If you mean just on a daily basis for quick pick-ups, it folds up with everything intact. There are snaps on the two corners so you just fold and snap to acquire a half size shape. So just picture it half the size it is with the arches on the outside. I do that at the end of each day. On the weekends, I unsnap the arches and fold them up just as they were packaged using the original plastic straps and then fold the mat into a smaller size to put in the closet. My granddaughter is now 10 months old and I still use it. She still loves to lie on the smooth, silky, colorful fabric and look at the pretty colors and animal imprints. The little monkey that used to dangle from the arches is one of her favorite little guys. I did not expect to get this much use out of the mat. I had expected to box it up for long term storage when I decided it was time for the arches to come down but there are still things about the mat she likes. I babysit three full days a week and put this item at the top of my list of favorites. The designer got it right.
1501871
Its lightweight and wouldn't be difficult to pack. It has a plug, if they let you plug it in, I suppose you could.
1987168
Yes, I agree with the other two responses. It is very portable and a decent size. I love it and it is very convenient.
1958355
Its pretty easy to fold up but to transport it from one area to another takes some strength. I usually have to leave it in a stationary spot (open),or ask my husband to stow it away. Hope this was helpful.
504350
Yes, it is quite portable, but if you have heavy laptop, it wobbles. It is little difficult to fit in small place because it's legs are too long.
624583
It is lightweight and can pack very small. I actually took it with me to a beach vacation and just threw everything in a backpack. The main pieces are the movement board, the parent unit, the child unit, and the power cords (2 sets). Just be sure to take the batteries out to prevent it from accidentally coming on. I use batteries for the power backup mode on the parent unit and it accidentally came on during the road trip, draining the batteries.
1020117
It's very light and it's very easy to pack, mine came with it's own pouch to carry it in. I have already made a trip with mine and it worked very well for me.
1623047
I'm sure it will be flat enough to pack laying out in bag or folded. I do blow it up by mouth, just make sure you bite slightly on the valve while blowing up, it has a pc in there to stop leakage when you done and trying to cap it.....
1997357
It is definitely portable. The crossbar in the back detaches on one side, so you can fold the legs together and move the swing a little easier. It's still a little awkward, but definitely doable. I use to move this swing from my apartment to my parents house on a daily basis... which involved carrying it down one flight of stairs and up another.
2215470
`Inquiree',I don't recall it being hard to pack, but I don't recall it being too big.Hope that kind of helps!Matthew
38226
If you want to travel with it and other items in the rolling case them no. It is portable as in you can easily take it from place to place but it would take up a lot of space in a carry on suitcase
1825413
No, it is not portable or storable. Once it is together it would have to be taken apart to move.
2114677
The unit is extremely portable. It does fold flat into a large triangle. Yhe only challenge is the speedring- it's solid plastic and of course, won't fold. There is nothing to strap the speedring to the case once everything is folded. So I slip it through the handle and leave it there. That way when I am ready to go - I don't forget the speedring. Very happy with the results from the softbox.
239978
It isn't the most convenient to carry because it doesn't fold up very much. I pack mine in a suitcase. I didn't buy it for transportability. I bought it to use for outdoor gigs where wind can blow over the lightweight ones. I also bought it because it lays back flat and doubles as a table. It does what I wanted it to do and is a quality piece.
764612
Yes, it folds into a carrying bag and it is not super-heavy. It sets up really easily, love all the zip options for windows/doors, and plenty of room inside for my boyfriend, his dog and me.
2222108
It can be packed since it deflates. I had trouble with an air leak on one of the components. It comes with a repair kit. I eventually stopped using it because it was hot/sweaty since it's plastic. Still, since I can't sleep lying flat, it was a decent option if I didn't have anything else.
234283
It can be portable. Just need batteries. New models come with rechargeable battery.