Does it flop around if there is a wind or make noise that scares wildlife?
483852
I find the Kwik Camo blind to work well, even in breezy / windy conditions. I have set this up in forests for bird and wildlife photography and on sandy shorelines taking photos of shorebirds. One time, at Grand Canyon National Park (where I lived a worked for a few years) I was set up near a watering hole in the forest and the wind kicked up. I was afraid that the camo material of the blind, rippling in the wind, would scare off the Acorn Woodpeckers and other birds I was there to photograph. It didn't seem to bother them. My opinion is, the camo looks like leafs and tree foliage and that in nature the wind blows them, too - and that the birds and animals aren't bothered by it. Just my experience. Someone else may have a different opinion, but this is my experience. By the way, I have purchased two of these blinds as one was lifted out of my truck by someone - I hope they are getting good use out of it. They hold up well. This product was recommended to me by a Park Service Ranger who recently published a book on birds in the Grand Canyon - I figure if it worked for him, it's bound to work for me. I hope this is helpful.
483853
Haven't noticed mine making a noise. I can say I like this Kwik blind much more than the tents. I sit in a chair, set up my camera and tripod, pull the blind ovr the camera and me in the chair, open my thermos of coffee and start the session of looking for the birds.
1378661
It did fine in the wind. We had one day with strong winds that would make the tent bend a bit but it never pulled loose from the stakes in the ground. We didn't even used the sandbags.
2202719
Yes, but it flutters slightly. Hasn't gone out on me unless there is re circulation somehow (off a table or hard object)
2116274
You want to make sure that it is tight. It will wave in the wind but the tighter it is the better it can handle it. Mine has gone through numerous storms and done well in all of them.
1919953
It does not make noise. However, it is the softest, most lovable thing to squish!
2233322
No, it is something that you have to hold to wind. The black part in the center is the handle and it rotates around that.
1434503
It has a small wind release. Very small. Not really noticeable. Doesn't do much to help with wind.
1466059
The baffle is very solid and doesn't move in the wind. I live in a very windy place and have had no problems with it.
1121351
No !!! The animals don't make sounds! The trampoline is not very sturdy. The legs bent in just a few weeks!!! So disgusted!!!! :(
223583
We didn't notice whether it was noisy because we kept it outside while camping. Sorry I can't tell you more.
2012790
It does make a little noise, both flipping the canopy up and zipping it. I bought this thinking it would keep my cat away from the baby, and never ended up zipping it up but twice - the cat is really scared of that baby and wants nothing to do with it.
2019042
Not heavy enough to keep the wind from blowing it over constantly. And because of its hinges, it is difficult to move around.
731913
We have the "rock" situated in a very small backyard, surrounded on three sides by an 8' fence. While it is occasionally very windy, and the "rock" has never moved, I cannot say what it might do, if it were completely exposed in high wind conditions, although it appears to be relatively stable.
2004040
It can be loud at times. Not all the time, but it happens at random. Sounds like a large caliber rifle. Not a 12 gauge. So it may scare a neighbor if they are outside.
2098691
Mine does the same but it is that way anytime you have the MODE setting on whether it's the "Palm Tree" or "Half Moon" mode. I guess it's the unit's way of imitating the breeze outside. The speed changes giving you the feeling of outdoor wind. If the MODE setting is not on and it still jumps, then there might be something else wrong. Hope this helps.
1978931
I have not removed it had not noticed any noise it is a little flimsy but it seems like deflects the wind resistance
317712
It does make a little clicking noise as it sways back and forth, but that can be drowned out with the nature sounds or lulabyes.