Are there 2 versions of GH1010? On the web, I'm seeing "clear with mesh" vs opaque white "tarp" type material. Vent semi-circle zips vs velcro?
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I'm not sure if there are 2types. I bought the opaque version and I really like it. I've had it for a couple of years and the only issue I had was with the zipper on the window. It is a cheap plastic tooth zipper and broke after a few month use. I've hand stitched it closed. Everything else works well and it seems to be holding up well.
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I have the opaque white one, it's awesome! Strong against the wind and easy to put up. Go with Velcro, they should make velcro for the doors too because the zippers are disfunctional. That's the only issue I've had tho, plastic zippers are just not gonna work for long. All in all this is the best G-house out there for the price, hands down. King Canopy has made a highly affordable tool for gardeners of all kinds, given how important independant food production has become I think King Canopy should get a humanitarian award because this G-house is that good of a product @ a possible price, even for low income families. I have the opaque white one, it's awesome! Strong against the wind and easy to put up. Go with Velcro, they should make velcro for the doors too because the zippers are disfunctional. That's the only issue I've had tho, plastic zippers are just not gonna work for long. All in all this is the best G-house out there for the price, hands down. King Canopy has made a highly affordable tool for gardeners of all kinds, given how important independant food production has become I think King Canopy should get a humanitarian award because this G-house is that good of a product @ a possible price,... » Read More I have the opaque white one, it's awesome! Strong against the wind and easy to put up. Go with Velcro, they should make velcro for the doors too because the zippers are disfunctional. That's the only issue I've had tho, plastic zippers are just not gonna work for long. All in all this is the best G-house out there for the price, hands down. King Canopy has made a highly affordable tool for gardeners of all kinds, given how important independant food production has become I think King Canopy should get a humanitarian award because this G-house is that good of a product @ a possible price, even for low income families. « Show Less
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I don't know if there are two versions but the ones that I have are both "clear with mesh", which means that it can't really be seen through clearly, with the mesh imbedded in the plastic. It looks just like the picture in the ad. The semi-circle window zips closed, as does the roll-up door.
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My was not clear. The king canopy will not withstand any wind at all. The sightest win and the plastic is off the frame. I tried tying it down but this did not work .
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I would call the one I have opaque white. It is reinforced how ever. The door is zippered and you have to get the cover square for it to work well. The vent is 24" x 36' velcro and it closes up tight.
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I think the Magic model has more coverage. The canopy is also extendable. It has a zipper in the back. I have not used the Zip model but from what I saw of it online, it looks like its shade doesn't have much coverage.
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Shawn, My zippers blew out in the first week. There are other brands I would look at. I picked up another brand that can withstand the use that the Teton couldn't. Don't let the seeming reasonable price suck you in. I just ate the tent. The customer service folks wanted me to do the mail it back baloney but the time and effort would negate the "seeming" good price. Hope this helps.....:)
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Be aware, the photo and the product that you get are NOT the same. I gave the company feedback about this, but they were not interested in resolution. The one that I got has straps, not a zipper like in photo. And what I got does not have a mesh top like in the picture. What I have is in two parts...one bigger than the other, so you place the tires in the bigger part then strap on the "top", hence, not watertight, but as long as the top overlaps the bottom, should be fine. Mine are undercover, so not sure what happens in weather. Water would definitely pool at the top unless you put something firm on top of top tire so that the "well" is not created.
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I just bought a tarp that was too big for the tent and then cut it to size. I taped off the cut edges so it wouldn't unravel. Best to have one that fits exactly underneath the tent. I wish I had a thinner one that would fit inside the tent bag, but the tarp doesn't take that much extra room. I didn't cut it to fit underneath the vestibule, but now I wish I had, but it isn't a big deal.
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Just received our 3rd tarp. they were all 16oz. I also saw 10 oz. advertised, so you need to be careful when you select. Maybe better to place order by phn. to assure you get the one you want. Jack
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This seems similar to a gorilla lite line tent (210D; might be higher); the difference being the reflective material. It is of comparable quality, though, i do notice more of an plastic/resin odor; hopefully will out-gas.
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The velcro one? I don't see a circular one but it has the two mesh sides that meet in the middle (but doesn't have velcro)
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well the ones I had with the clear covers only lasted about a year between hail storms and the zippers breaking. This cover is much thicker, and the zippers are also a heavier duty. Have only had it up a couple months but no issues so far, seems like it will last much longer.
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The garments use zipper. It is much durable and stronger than velcro. It supports more and higher pressure.
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I see another person answered that the breeze goes through it because it is mesh. It is mesh, but very tightly woven mesh. It does break wind gusts. It does not block air flow 100%, but definitely would break gusts. If you want 100% air block, tarp would be probably work better, But I think I know what you are doing, and this would work fine for a garden. Tarp would work, too. Which is cheaper?
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My experience has been that a tarp smaller than the tent footprint is better than one that's larger than the footprint. Place what tarp you have under the areas of the tent that will get more traffic/load
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There are two designs. The straight leg design is the 100. That's because the top measures 10x10, which equals 100 square feet. The slant leg one is 8 x 8 at the top, and 10x10 at the bottom. 8x8 is the W64. This is for the W64 model, and is cut as a trapezoid for the slanted legs. I used three panels last weekend at a dog show. They weren't bad--far better than bungy cording a tarp up--but the velcro isn't as strong as I'd like. A good gust could undo it. Use those clips at the bottom--they help with stability a great deal, or the velcro loops will just let it slide up and down the legs.
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I got the $29 one, and it has a wider metal zipper then an average zipper. The teeth on the zipper are plastic, I think. If that is what the upgraded zipper is, then this bag has it. The zipper works, but not as good as the Coleman no-snag zipper.
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I use mylar and find them extreemly durable and they work well with the heatsealer. Poly bags are more fragile and can melt too much on the heat sealer. They are cheeper. If you are not looking at long term storage or using for back packing or camping than poly may be OK for you. I just prefer Mylar. Bying it in large quantities saves money and gets the cost down a bit.
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The 2 I bought were made of the mesh material. They have been great and I haven't noticed too much kinking. I try to lay mine out in long loops to prevent some of that. Also, I have found it is very important to always use a pressure regulator. One of mine recently started showing tiny pin holes and I am certain it is due to the one time I did not use a pressure regulator.
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Definitely buy a right zip and a left zip. The 'hood' would be the wrong way if you didn't!