Is it a tough exterior? My daughter is a farmer.
113316
I have to beg to differ. I have a 5 acre property with two horses, I ride at another barn where I keep my own horse, and then I work at a barn with 18 horses. You get the picture, lots of barns, lots of wear and tear. This coat has held up incredibly well, washes extremely well, and is still just fine after a few years of near daily fall and winter use. I am looking possibly get another "non-barn" jacket here.
113317
I wouldn't recommend it for her, because it snags pretty easily. As my husband said, "It's no Carhartt".
113318
I don't believe it is particularly 'tough' if you are asking if it would hold up to repeated abrasive wear. It has the same texture as a windbreaker. That, combined with the reflective interior material, makes it very effective though.
1140383
I'd say it's somewhere in between to be honest. Definitely not super soft but not brittle either. I live in AZ so I'm not sure how it would do in the cold.
678920
My son (4) is pretty rough with it and takes it outside to vanquish bad guys (weeds and rocks) it has a few dings but you have to look close. it is very tough and I would recommend for even the roughest of little kids. Even his sisters (12 and 13) have taken a few rounds with it.
2068943
yes it is extremely sturdy we have taken it inside due to bad weather and my daughter has used it for exercise.
1315876
I didnt Support it when I first got it and heavy wind it blew over but didnt break. After I mounted it to on one side and a bouganvillia grew up the other side its sturdy and secure. It's pretty thick so if your are mounting the bottom of the legs with or in concrete I would say yes no issue.Or if the fence thats in concete is being attached to the sides of th arbor.
745891
It is hard. I have had no problems with cracking. I have had the cage about a year.
2181165
The place where I am is very dry.... but from finish it appears it can take the outside porch mid East coast weather.. it is very sturdy and very well finished. .. I guess until you have this soaked in rain regularly, this will do fine. .. Good luck. .
958753
It has lasted through several storms here in Iowa without any issue. It's ok open in the wind/rain but I have kept it closed when I'm not using it.
290440
It seems solid in terms of being able to withstand running in bad weather. I haven't tried it in the rain, but it looks like it would be fine.
1748676
Well, it depends in part where you're using it and how much it's going to have to stand from wind/rain/etc. I put some on a chicken coop over a year ago and most of it looks just like the day I put in on. One side gets more of the weather, and I probably needed to give it an extra coat as a result, but it still looks pretty decent. I'm sure there are more durable options, but for a water-based product this is impressive.
2162742
Think so. Rows need to be wide enough to navigate. It is a bit high. Need mobility, able to bend over and good knee action. If soil too soft, may have trouble scooting or moving forward. It is very sturdy. I am 82, so keep her moving. Happy gardening. �
1835381
Have not left it out that long because ok mowing and rain. It is pretty sturdy.
1198353
It's pretty sturdy. It's made well and is long enough that it has good coverage. I am 5' so it comes down to my ankles, but if you are average height it would work well. It is a heavier weight. For farm work that would be great, especially a tropic region. I don't find it to be cumbersome when I wear it.
63426
I believe so. My grandson has not complained about it. We've had some heavy rains the last few weeks.
1346684
I would have to say, "NO".....our cover, in just two months of summer storage, ripped in several places where it was in contact with metal/hard surfaces,,,,,like the water drain/gutter. Unfortunately, not very durable. We had some thunderstorms, but nothing extreme.
235325
Mine has been outdoors since I purchased. It has weathered hail and storms with high winds. No damage and is still in great shape.
2053340
We live in New Mexico with similar climates it sounds like. It holds up well. However we plan ahead with cases of strong wind and lay it down on it's side in the mornings before we leave for work or at night before bed. My sister has one as well for her kids, and they have it filled with a sand and water mixture, and the don't lay it down like we do. Hers has not fallen. Hope that helps.