I'm torn between this one and the Picnic Time Manta Pop-Up. Anyone have experience with both? Buying to use at my sons soccer games.
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Just returned my PT Manta pop up. It was lovely, cool and easy to open and pack up. However, it did not offer me the amount of shade I expected at the soccer field. The sun's glare would come right through and heat up the top of my head. So it does not offer sun blockage, only sun protection. I am looking for a shade that offers UPF and UV protection with the silver interior coating to block the sun. Aloha.
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We love this pop-up. You do have to watch the youtube video to understand how to fold it up (because we read it could break if you don't do it properly), but it's actually not that hard once you do it the first time. It really pops up easily and I think it would work for a soccer game. You wouldn't be able to put a chair inside, though, so you'd be sitting on the floor (not sure what you planned). We use it regularly for the beach in the summer and it was easy and compact.
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Hi Katie,I had to buy extension panels so she (10 months daughter) could attempt to crawl. Otherwise she would not have anywhere to go. I actually combined to sets together to giver her an even larger play area. It was great for play dates too because at least 3 adults and 3 babies could comfortably fit in there at the same time.Our daughter is very close to waking now (14 months) and we were thinking of selling her play pin. It is in immaculate condition. Let me know if you are interested.Thanks,Karla
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We purchased this one as a second for on the road...not worth it. It folds in on its self and there is no way to keep it from doing so. It also was not high enough for a booth let alone our dinner table. We tried using it in our house with all straps positioned correctly and with the shifting of our child it still collapsed. We did get the munchkin travel seat with the cooler feature, it is perfect. It has a hard plastic inner so it's stable, 4 legs that can be folded out for height perfect for our dinner table and its easy to set up and take when we hit the road. The munchkin is a much better choice. We have1.5 & 2.5 year old boys and they can both use it. We purchased this one as a second for on the road...not worth it. It folds in on its self and there is no way to keep it from doing so. It also was not high enough for a booth let alone our dinner table. We tried using it in our house with all straps positioned correctly and with the shifting of our child it still collapsed. We did get the munchkin travel seat with the cooler feature, it is perfect. It has a hard plastic inner so it's stable, 4 legs that can be folded out for height perfect for our dinner table and its easy to set up and take when we hit the road. The munchkin is a much... » Read More We purchased this one as a second for on the road...not worth it. It folds in on its self and there is no way to keep it from doing so. It also was not high enough for a booth let alone our dinner table. We tried using it in our house with all straps positioned correctly and with the shifting of our child it still collapsed. We did get the munchkin travel seat with the cooler feature, it is perfect. It has a hard plastic inner so it's stable, 4 legs that can be folded out for height perfect for our dinner table and its easy to set up and take when we hit the road. The munchkin is a much better choice. We have1.5 & 2.5 year old boys and they can both use it. « Show Less
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I believe you are confusing Picnic Time with Rhino Rack's Camp Chair. The Rhino Rack chair is rock solid, so are the other chairs they make. There is also a vast difference in the price you quote and the Rhino Rack chair. While $60 for a fold up chair seems a lot, especially if it fails immediately, you shouldn't confuse the two companies. I don't think I could damage my chair even if I were to try!
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Personally I absolutely would purchase this again. It provides hours of fun. The games tend to take a long time (approx. 45 min - 1 hour for 5-6 people) so if you're looking for a shorter game, you might want to consider a lower double version.
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We have had it all summer. It has held up well. My boys (13 & 16) plus friends have been playing soccer or practicing goal kicks. So far we have no bends. The wind did tip it over once, but it has held up fine all summer. We only got the goal in April of this year.
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We bought it for outdoor soccer games when we go see grandkid's play. We had seem them there and asked someone where they got it. I agree, it is larger than some, but my hubby is 6'3" tall, and we both need some room. This way, the two grand kids can run up under it while downing their waterand fruit to rest in shade. :) I think the smaller one would hold two chairs under it, and may be better if you're concerned about it. You can always try the larger and return it, too. We wanted more room and our soccer fields have plenty of people with various types of shade from Easy Ups to umbrellas, etc., so we weren't concerned about it.Good luck! And an FYI, the red is easiest for people to spot you! We bought it for outdoor soccer games when we go see grandkid's play. We had seem them there and asked someone where they got it. I agree, it is larger than some, but my hubby is 6'3" tall, and we both need some room. This way, the two grand kids can run up under it while downing their waterand fruit to rest in shade. :) I think the smaller one would hold two chairs under it, and may be better if you're concerned about it. You can always try the larger and return it, too. We wanted more room and our soccer fields have plenty of people with various types of shade from... » Read More We bought it for outdoor soccer games when we go see grandkid's play. We had seem them there and asked someone where they got it. I agree, it is larger than some, but my hubby is 6'3" tall, and we both need some room. This way, the two grand kids can run up under it while downing their waterand fruit to rest in shade. :) I think the smaller one would hold two chairs under it, and may be better if you're concerned about it. You can always try the larger and return it, too. We wanted more room and our soccer fields have plenty of people with various types of shade from Easy Ups to umbrellas, etc., so we weren't concerned about it.Good luck! And an FYI, the red is easiest for people to spot you! « Show Less
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I bought 2 of these for my sons, aged 9 and 13. I had to send one back because my 13 year old hated it. He said it "sucked". My 9 year old, however, really likes it. So for an adult, I'd say buy something else.Hope that helps.
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I would highly recommend the Mi Casa Verde Lite. If you like to tinker, and figure things out... It is a lot of fun. Good technical support... (Call early in the morning for best time to get someone on the phone.)
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Yeh it turns into a washer trowing game .I got ut for me Nephew and friends but still see they are using cups and throwing or bouncing steel washers.bag toss is ok.just guess good games for a younger crowd and not an older crowd i purchased it for
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If you find that game please let me know. I ordered Heads Up and it was not at all like the one on Ellen's show. Poor advertising. It was a cheap verson of the game. I gave it to the children's charity.
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I am not sure but I do remember that there were additional features on it that I was used to having on the game whenever I played it in the past. Seems there was something important different. Maybe the cheaper one does not have a timer and score keeper and maybe there are more categories in the more expensive one. It really is a fun game, especially when you have a small group and play in teams.
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Thank you for the feedback. I went ahead and bought the V-Tech only because I had read the stylus sometimes didn't work on the leapster and I can see my son freaking out when it doesn't work. We are going on a long trip (overseas) so I wanted something to entertain him. The Leapster might be in our future as well however.
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no but my son who is 12 loved coming up with plays for him and his friends to run. I went on excel and printed the list of plays they designed which made it was easier to read and all of his friends wanted a wristband and a copy of the plays. I am always looking for inexpensive ideas for Christmas, this was a big hit. My son is all about sports and truly how many balls can I buy him!!
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Hello! the seat is very comfortable for our child, it does pop out, but that is the way it is designed, we hadn't had any accidental pops at all, we love it. Hope this is helpful.
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Have only used it at the beach so far. I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work though. I used a similar pop up, though not as nice, when my son was swimming. It worked fon on grass.
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You are correct that pop up is misleading consumers. I wrote a review that said I didn't get any in my order. Can't remember if I was required to return the dispenser, but I do remember my second box didn't have them either. Then I ordered the one with the idiot tabs, a larger unit, and was very disappointed again that this was empty too. It was a gift for my 10 year old grandson so I had to order the refills asap. Get your act together Post-it Pop-up!!!!