I have to put chains on my tired in the winter. I'm wondering how the shell holds up durability wise.
54930
I would say it is pretty durable. I wouldn't wade through thorn bushes, but I think for everyday activities it does nicely.
54931
I think the mighty lite is pretty durable. I'm in my third winter with mine and it still looks brand new.
1109272
I would say yes. I ran my across campus, through parking lots and even through snow a few times. I never left it out in the elements for extended periods of time, but nevertheless I can say it's a solid cart that isn't going to just break on you. I have two and I've only managed to damage one of the wheels when it was loaded with over 300 lbs and I ran into a 3/4" ledge at a bad angle. Otherwise, they've held up very well. I think they should be able to hold up outside just fine considering how I've pushed mine pretty hard and they are fine besides the one wheel (though I haven't specifically tested it's weather resistance). I would say yes. I ran my across campus, through parking lots and even through snow a few times. I never left it out in the elements for extended periods of time, but nevertheless I can say it's a solid cart that isn't going to just break on you. I have two and I've only managed to damage one of the wheels when it was loaded with over 300 lbs and I ran into a 3/4" ledge at a bad angle. Otherwise, they've held up very well. I think they should be able to hold up outside just fine considering how I've pushed mine pretty hard and they are fine besides the one wheel (though I haven't... » Read More I would say yes. I ran my across campus, through parking lots and even through snow a few times. I never left it out in the elements for extended periods of time, but nevertheless I can say it's a solid cart that isn't going to just break on you. I have two and I've only managed to damage one of the wheels when it was loaded with over 300 lbs and I ran into a 3/4" ledge at a bad angle. Otherwise, they've held up very well. I think they should be able to hold up outside just fine considering how I've pushed mine pretty hard and they are fine besides the one wheel (though I haven't specifically tested it's weather resistance). « Show Less
49290
I would not put the chains on until I really needed them. Not sure how long they would last if you used them frequently. I only bought these chains because of travel from Washington to Colorado during the winter months. If I was driving in the snow on a daily basis, I would buy actual snow tires for the winter months. Good luck!
230787
The frame will be fine, mine has been up since I bought it. However the cover will not hold up well to heavy snow, strong winds, or extended weather. If you plan to leave the cover on year round be sure to securely fasten the frame to the ground and expect to replace the cover the after a couple years.
2019853
As long as the branch is strong enough and you have enough clearance. Not sure how it would hold up over time with the elements (rain/snow). I put ours in a 2X4 wood stud near our patio. It gets some rain and tons of sun (hasn't faded)... Used a simple S-hook (from hardware store) and some chain (probably cost me $11 extra in all) Rope would probably work, but felt safer with chain. Also to add: REALLY happy with this chair!
1501289
Mine held up to a rough Michigan winter. You're supposed to knock off excess snow throughout the season but I only did that if it was more than about 4 inches at a time
699084
I leave it outside all summer. Has held up well. I took it in for the winter though.
1213376
I'm planning to use it year-round (although I'll throw an extra tarp over it when it snows). Seems sturdy enough to withstand.
1438166
It will hold up just fine I left mine in all winter last year and the snow blower didn't even bother it The lantern is very well built
534785
I don't think the shell is sturdy enough. My first shell I ordered came broken even though it was packed very well. (The company did replace it and the second one was delivered undamaged)
1607688
I haven't gone through a winter with it up. I plan on leaving it up this winter as a wind block. I live in N Mississippi so our winters are not too harsh. I hope it lasts me several seasons. The quality is excellent.
337274
I have had mine a couple years and leave it out in the winter, too. So far, I have not seen any deterioration in how it looks or its performance.
245167
I leave mine out year round in central Illinois. I've had it for over two years, and the frame finally cracked today while scooping with the weather in the 20's. I've used it many times in the cold weather, though, so I think this was likely due to a combination of its age and the cold. I feel like I got my money's worth out of it, so I am ordering another one.
1728891
Quite well. I have five of these installed on the outside of my garage here in NJ. We've had a hard winter and they are holding up just fine.
358978
I've had it only for this summer but if you were to cover it when you winterize your system it should be fine. It looks like it would survive freezing if you forgot to cover it during winter but it may shorten its life.
1223226
I have one that's over 50 years old. I first used it in New England for forty years, outdoors with no problem. For the past ten years it's been securing a chain lock on a gate on a beach road in the Bahamas. This lock has been through snow, sleet, rain, thunderstorms, ten years of salt spray and even 2 Category 3 hurricanes with 133 mile per hour winds driving salt water spray and sand through the air for several hours. The locks still works like it did when it was new. I did spray it with WD40 once about five years ago, but that's all.
1853502
Yes, I did this, it survived Oregon winters just fine. I ran it down the outside of my house and then down a fenceline about 100 ft.