durable, but complicated!
346730
Got this pack last year for my study abroad year and it is indeed durable. I chose a size small because it fits under the guidelines of a carry-on bag for budget european airlines (easyJet, Ryan Air). I am not sure how other backpacks of this kind compare, but there are straps annoyingly sticking out of everywhere (the ones used to adjust tightness for certain mechanisms on the pack). That is my only complaint. It does its job otherwise and feels relatively light on my back, even when it is full.
1226561
This product is nice enough but it is unnecessarily complicated to assemble.  It must have taken my husband an hour and when I came by to check on him he was surrounded by hundreds of parts -- bolts, screws etc. etc.  Spending an hour assembling a wagon is not what a working parent wants to do at the end of the day!  Otherwise wagon seems fine, although to be clear we just got it.
3543752
This rack does securely handle two bikes, but there are big challenges. First, even though it comes with car-specific installation instructions (a necessity, as this would be impossible to install otherwise), it still takes significant time to install. And that is even though I have installed it several times already. Second, it does strap on the bikes securely, which means one must strain mightily to get the rubber straps on exactly right. Third, lifting and placing bikes on the rack -- just so -- can be hard. Basically, even when I install the rack, my wife cannot install the bikes and strap it down without help (from a passerby, for example). Fourth, even when I have done the installation as perfectly as I possibly can, there is still significant wobble when driving. Even though it seems completely secure, I do not feel comfortable driving at freeway speeds carrying two bikes.
1632321
I like the shelter and definately think the quality is worth the money.  However, you must be a rocket scientist to put it together.  It took 3 handymen to understand the directions.  Take your time, read the entire directions, separate your pieces into specific piles and follow directions step by step even if you don't think you really need to do it. It takes at least 6-8 solid committed hours to put this together.  You must buy longer anchors if you want any hope if keeping it from flying like a kite.  Always keep it zipped closed so the wind doesn't get inside and send it sailing.
3092090
Pretty much the most difficult puzzle I have ever done! Got into 3D puzzles, and was doing the little ones that only took a few hours. This one took much longer. But having gotten through it and now having it as a display piece, I can offer tips to make it easier. Sort, sort, sort.
1. Get all "scrap" pieces out. Go through "scrap" pieces again as 1 or 2 was probably missed.
2. Get approx. 10-15 bags and start separating pieces (greenery, crown molding, red brick, yellow brick, cobblestones). I sorted all the grey ones, then went through and sorted them again to more specific types. This will take some time.
3. Once sorted you can start piecing things together! Work one bag at a time. Use the map to figure out what shapes go where. The puzzle "clue map" has the individual shapes of what each "wall" looks like along with how the pieces are shaped exactly. I does not, however, show you what graphics are on each piece. I had to go from looking at the box pictures to the instructions back and forth to figure some things out. Bring a colored pencil with you when doing this so you can color in what you have put together BIG HELP! HIGHLY RECOMMEND DOING THIS.
4 Once you have put every thing together (pieces will all still be flat) LAY ON GROUND AS LAYOUT APPEARS IN ILLUSTRATIONS. Then simply follow directions of how to put together, laying them out on ground makes the directions easier to follow.
5. This puzzle gives you enough direction to get through, but you will need to possess critical thinking skills to "fill in the blanks".
Was a good challenge, some times throughout it I thought it might have been a larger project than I can handle, but 2 weeks later (as I gave up several times for a day or two) it was finished and felt very accomplished. :)
1267999
I ordered This For My Football Fanatic 7 year old for his 7th birthday, he loves it . It was a royal pain to put it up. The million screws and directions, the huge pieces.. almost ruined this as a gift. I second guessed this purchase the whole time. I love putting things together, I love a challenge, this...not so much. My son loves it though, so I suppose it was worth the 2+ hours of agony.
1235699
Directions were not the easiest to understand, especially if you're someone like me who doesn't do too much building. I heard it was a pain to put together, so I asked my boyfriend to do it. I'm a dog trainer, and this was the crate all my other co-trainers recommended. I do love it. Expensive, but worth the money.
2388
Complicated, stiff learning curve, but powerful
2953967
My son and I love this type of toy.  We've gotten cheap plastic versions that break.  I bought this because of the advertised durability.  It is durable, but not too easy to use.  The rope tends to twist, causing it to wind around you ankle rather than revolve.  For a kid just beginning to learn how to use it, it was frustrating and caused him to give up.

Toy designers, please come up with a version better than the Toys R Us cheapie that breaks, but is easier to use than this.
4662753
This is a satisfactory storage solution but a lot of work. Pros: High quality components. Cons: Complex and time-consuming installation and instructions need clarification. Although I work at a desk, I have had 40 or more years using power and hand tools. I installed two Harken Hoister 7802 (90 lb Systems) in my garage for storage of two light touring kayaks. Both are now safely stored against my garage ceiling. However, I could have been helped with the following tips:
1: Go online and begin the installation process before the hoist arrives. Read and follow the instructions for installing the 2 X 6 mounting boards (equipment for which is not supplied, including the lag bolts and washers). You will need to know the length and width of what you are lifting and storing. For objects such as kayaks, this is easy. Carefully locate the rafters. No, not all rafters are 16" on center. Mine were generally 24" on center. Yes, the front mounting board must be at least the same or greater distance from the front wall where you attach the eye screw than the distance of the lowest drop point point (normally the floor of the garage). But you can make adjustments, including the placement of the eye screw and whether you want to lower the object to the top of the car or a set of saw horses on the garage floor. Buy a rope cleat so you can tie off the hoist line when you have completed the installation.
2. When mounting the front mounting board, try to offset in a way so that a center mounting bolt doesn't interfere with placement of the "organizer."
3. CRITICAL: Once you start installing the hoist, you must move the block and tackle component to the LOWEST point. Yes, the specifications say that the minimum weight for lowering an object is 15 lbs and yes, there are reviewers who have complained about this BUT you can accomplish this without any weight. If you are installing this by yourself, you must pull on and release the "cleat" (the lock in the block and tackle) and then pull away the top two lines until the end of the block and tackle reaches the "organizer." if you have an assistant or a kind spouse, have that person pull on the short and long "drop ropes" while you keep the cleat out of the locked position. Once you have the drop ropes in their lowest position, you can then start the lengthy process of attaching the straps and adjusting them.
4. You MUST tie the rope to the straps as close as possible to the "webbing strap eyes" otherwise the knot will prevent you from raising the oblect to be flush with the ceiling. Once you get the hang of tying the double figure eight knot, you will be able to move it down close to the stap eyes. Expect to spend some time adjusting the straps, especially if you are storing narrow objects like kayaks.
5. If storing kayaks, expect to shorten the straps significantly and then TAPE the metal strap buckles to avoid scratching the hull of the kayak.
Given the amount of work I did installing them, I don't want or expect to make any adjustments in the hoist system but now expect that the kayaks will be accessible when I want them and out if the way when I don't.
1458943
These puzzles are made of good quality but they are VERY difficult to put back together. I bought these for my 9 year old son, who loves puzzles, but he got frustrated and I ended up having to put them back together myself. The instructions aren't very clear and so it took me over an hour to do only two of them. Eventually, I ended up getting frustrated myself, after completing only 2 of the 6, and I just shoved the rest of it into the box.

Overall, it definitely served the purpose of being a puzzle, but I wouldn't recommend you get this unless you just really want to frustrate the heck out of someone.
1794143
This play kitchen is adorable and functional, but requires a LOT of patience to put together. I consider myself pretty adept at following instructions, but the instructions that come with this kitchen are literally PICTURES with letters and numbers, and no written explanations. It took me 4 hours!!! Some of the exterior portions of the screws are painted the same color as the exterior of the kitchen (depending on the color you ordered), so youll want to somehow figure out what you're looking at early on to determine which of the sections of the hardware package (marked with the same letter) are for which areas. The instructions mention NOTHING about this, which is frustrating. I had to go back and switch screws after realizing there were two sections with the same letter and Id used the wrong ones.  All-in-all, this is a very cute kitchen and very popular with my littles.
1126272
This crate is roomy, light for its size, and very sturdy when set up, but boy, is it hard to set up!  The two steel rods that fit longitudinally along the top of the crate to complete the frame are ridiculously hard to get into place.  There is a spring mechanism that allows the rods to be compressed so they will fit over the metal posts in the inner corners of the frame, but you need to be a body-builder to compress them.  It's a two-person job and one of those people had better be a burly man!  Very disappointing, as I was looking for a large, sturdy crate that I could take to dog shows and set up quickly and easily.
2410027
I love this toy!  My 2.5 year old plays with it daily!  It took forever to put together and my father who is an engineer helped me do it.  It could have taken less time if we had realized the box the screws are in IS labeled with the numbers. I sat there and tried to figure each screw out by the picture.  On the last page I flipped the box over by mistake and saw that all the screw numbers were labels on the bottom.  I didn't see it because the numbers are clear on a clear box.  So just make sure you look for the numbers and it will save you some time!  That being said, It is a lot of work to put together, (about 2-3 hours) but totally worth it!
2442781
Great product with some difficulties on our side.  First, putting sand through that tiny hole is a challenge.  Funnel or not, its going to take a long time to fill it, we opted for Sand since we want to use this indoors.  Had to "rig" a funnel with some type of air tool to help the sand along the funnel - The cover isn't "water-tight" so water was out of the question in case the kids knocks it over.  We all know the kids "WANTS" to knock it over every time they kick it.

Lastly, wear socks, gloves and padding for any body part that you intend to hit this with. If you don't, your skin will be eaten alive by the fabric eventually.... ha ha.
4876940
Ok, here's the deal. These are NOT "toys" for "beginners"...they require a ton of patience and can be tedious and at times confusing. Occasionally, some pieces will break along fold lines but superglue tends to solve that. All that being said, I really enjoy these things! I was into LEGO and models when I was a kid. These are certainly more challenging than an ordinary model but the end result is a pretty cool structure. For reference, each one probably takes around 4-8 hours depending on the difficulty...For this set of four, I'd rank them as such from most difficult to easiest: Snow Speeder, Kylo Ren ship, Tie Fighter, X-wing (which is actually my favorite). Also, I know that this company sells some specialized tools for these models but if you have a utility knife and needle nose pliers, you're set (which you could probably get for cheaper anyway at a hardware store; see pictures). A little tip, use the cardboard packaging as a surface to cut pieces out, just press the utility knife down on the small tabs holding the pieces together. I plan to purchase more in the future. See my pictures for further item details. May the Force be with you!
429245
I love this thing bc it works super well and my dog figured it out and it takes him a good 30 minutes to empty it (I've started feeding him this way sometimes), it also mentally tires him out a lot, BUT the one huge flaw is that middle thing is so hard to take out!! I had to use a rubber handle from a cooking spoon, and one day my boyfriend tried it and broke the notches off, poor design. It's too hard to do it with your thumb like they suggest in the directions. I'll buy a new one when I get around to it, but how annoying!!