i was thinking about getting this for a 5 yr old boy to take camping with us...would this be appropriate???
238530
sure, it has different settings...bright, low and a kinda a golden glow. the handle wouldn't be too big. lightweight.good luck.
238531
I think it is too big. Also, you have to hit the switch 3 times to turn it off (cycle thru settings) and the last one is a very dim yellow light that could accidentally be left on.
238532
Thanks for the question. Great idea. I think it is a bit large and might be a little awkward initially. However, I am sure that he will catch on very quickly how to operate it. It throws plenty of light and he will probably be quite enthralled with it. We have been very pleased with the item. Please let me know if you have any further questions.
238533
I think so, for sure. I have a 4 year old and he received a toy lantern one year for Christmas that is very similar and he uses it as his night light. It has the 'dim' option which is perfect for kids. The battery compartment is also fairly difficult to get in and out of, however, I do not think it is child proof. I cannot remember for sure. Perfect size for a kid though.
400883
it would be fine inside. I think it might be too small for 3 kids. We had a 10 and 11 yr old in it and they had very little extra room, but that was campground camping with lots of mats and sleeping bags.
1663692
We have only used it camping a few times. Ours is still good. I guess as long as you hand wash, and not use metal on it and pack it well it should last a while.
2075951
I think it would be a bit much for your 5 year old grandson, it has been quite a learning curve for me and challenging. it is also quite fragile. hope this helps.
1871768
Yes, my son is 9 and likes it. He's very outdoorsy, camping, fishing, hunting, gold panning type of kid, so if yours is like that, then yes for sure.
79008
I think it would be okay for short term. My 2.5 & 4 year olds slept on it together and did okay. We were traveling across country and it was perfect; compact, easy to set up and easy to put away.
993047
I think you will be okay. I am a 60 year old widow and took my grandsons camping with it. They helped me set it up. I think if I can do it most people can. I recommend a tarp under the floor of the tent. And don't put anything that can't get wet in the cubby compartments. Good for coolers and such but not backpacks full of clothes. Most of all enjoy the great outdoors and have fun.
2284079
This will work for backpacking, but it is not ideal. I would look for aluminum poles, and a bit lighter weight if I was planning on serious backpacking. That said, my son is a boy scout, and they backpack and this is the tent he uses (One boy carries the fly and poles, hte other carries the groundcloth and tent - it stays packed in 2 small stuff sacks). He wants a lighter one but will need to buy it himself. I tried to get aluminum poles for this, but they would have to be custom made, and they would cost more than a newer lighter tent.
1106960
I did purchase this as a gift for a 5 almost 6 yr old boy that was responsible enough for it. It the child is responsible with toys then I would say yes. If he is not responsible and just destroys everything then I would say no.
821747
it is kinda heavy for a cover but as long as you keep it out of your mouth and don't use it as a tent for small children it shouldn't be an issue.
1196283
I personally think it's too heavy/bulky to transport. It's really big and a pain to roll up and put away. I would not recommend it for camping.
130678
Yes! My 5 and 7 year old love it. We use it outside in our backyard and even use it on camping trips for during the day playtime; it's so easy to transport. It is a good quality made tent. It does not have loops for tent stakes, so if it's a windy day, you'd have to figure out a way to secure it to the ground but I have never had a problem. I would buy it again and certainly recommend it.
1228040
Yes it would be appropriate for children. It is like walking thru a park and you even have a track to walk around.
794439
It would probably be most appropriate for 4-5 year olds. I bought it for my 6 year old son and he was done with it in about 20 minutes.
1446355
I'm not sure about painting it, but I imagine it'd be ok. That's a Good idea. I have an 8 year old & a 6 year old and they camp out in this teepee all the time. Their feet stick out the door a bit, but they don't seem to care one bit. We love this teepee--so glad we bought it. I think your 5 & 3 year old will love it.
1616217
I would not think an adult would be comfortable unless they used another mattress under the sleeping bag. But a child up to 10 would love it. My granddaughter is 4, weighs 38 lbs. and absolutely loves it. It is so lightweight, folds easily and she carries it all over the house pretending to have a camp out. I highly recommend this for any child.
2011910
No it is too small for a 5 yr old. it is long enough but we don't think it could handle the weight.