Can this stand on its own inside, or does it require stakes?
745254
It comes with stakes which are needed for outside. If you got plastic feet at the hardware store to stick in the bottom, it would probably be stable enough to stand on a level floor on its own. However, if anyone bumped into it wouldn't stay in place.
745255
It needs stakes...I think it could be easily knocked over if not held down somehow.
1845977
It mostly stands on its own. Leave a little room to allow some fold in the panels. Asked yourself, 'will it be bumped', 'will there be a weak or strong breeze', and adjust folds accordingly. If it is fully extended, it will need to rest on something. Keep it simple and it is a nice addition to any room, situation. Enjoy!
290261
It stands on its own, but have not experienced any big winds since receiving it. It could easily be staked down via its feet using U stakes.Hope this helps.
2131119
It needs to be staked down as otherwise it can tip over. You could probably secure to fence some way
2278856
It comes with it's own stakes, but I would recommend purchasing sturdier stakes, as the included are somewhat thin. Also, a mallet would be a handy tool to purchase, which is not included with the tent.
302049
It can stand alone without using the included wall brace bracket. However, if you want it to stand by itself I would highly recommend you have a lot of heavy books/objects in the lower shelves to stabilize it. Mine is reasonably stable (but against the wall) and doesn't tip easily, but if I had pets/children running around the house I would only recommend it against the wall since it's quite tall and has a relatively narrow base. Hope that helps
881938
No, it will need stakes in order to stand up properly. It's also really big - I tried to fold it up in my living room and the footprint was nearly as big as the room.
785621
It comes with stakes but they're not very impressive. I haven't had to stake it yet but will probably go out and get a set of sturdier stakes before I do.
838462
Technically it seems like it could stand alone but I wouldn't suggest it. It came with rope and stakes which worked great! We only used the 2 shorter ends to catch a breeze. I know for sure there was a long piece wrapped up in the box but I didn't undo it to check if it was 1 or 2 sides rolled together. Sorry!
1242125
I don't use the stakes for the legs - it's stable without them. As for the basement - it has a large swing radius, but it would be possible with enough room.
1045273
Yes. We staked ours when it was on grass. I can't remember if it comes with the stakes or not though. When not on the grass it was fine. The only time you might have a problem with it not being staked would be if it was extremely windy.
583363
It has stakes built in the pieces. It has held up well and it still looks good. My area isn't straight so it can & does shape with the stakes.Good buy
1949003
Sure it will stand fine without stakes. We have used the tent for basement 'camping'. Of course if used outside stakes should be used, which are easy to press in.
851524
It does stand up on its own. It would be perfect for plants. In the original picture it showed the whole picnic table. The price listed was for half. The two pieces go together to make the picnic table. I paid. More than this so it is a good price.
2106749
No stakes, just sit on flat ground. Quality of these peoples products is very good. I bought one then turned around and bought a second one. Heavy enough with or without dirt not going anywhere
1807952
it can stand on its own but it doesn't have anything in the back, most likely things will fall. if you put it against a wall and make sure it doesn't move around then yes you can keep it standing. Otherwise I suggest you secure it to the wall with the screws provided.
812497
Yes you can. Stakes will help stretch out the tent, but the tent will stand up on its own.