andrew g. from United States, MN Public Profile

I just recently returned the Move Power Pack to Campsaver for two primary reasons. First, it seems to take an excessive amount of time to charge it up through exercising. Second it was unable to charge up my new Samsung 7 Edge. I tried it on my old IPhone 4, and it seemed to be charging that device; although I didn't try for a full charge. I contacted the manufacturer's website with my issues. They had an automated reply promising that they would get back to me in 48 hours. Never heard back from them. Then I happed to run across a formal on-line review of the Move by CNET. Their review had the same issues I did, and naturally they scored it low. It may be that the Move can't handle the newer smart phones. My recommendation is to buy a couple inexpensive, chargeable power sticks rather than the Move. Their "green" concept is great, but needs further development to become a viable tool.

The tent went up easily. My ten year old boy assisted, but I think I could due it myself. The tent is very spacious for five, a bit tight for six. There are a lot of interior hooks and side pockets. Two things to consider: the tent is about 10 x 8 feet, which is a bit two large for SOME of the campgrounds in the national parks. For instance Yellowstone restricts most tents to 8 X 8. Also I wish they had put a screen on the top half of the rear door like they did on the front, even though there is a small screen on the upper rear portion of the tent (above the door). I am optimistic about the tent and the only reason I haven't given it a five yet is that I haven't had the opportunity to truly test it outside.

I have only had the chance to set the tent up inside the house so far (too cool outside yet in Minnesota), but my kids love it and I am impressed so far. The real test will be outside when I am whitewater rafting down the Middle Salmon this year. The tent goes up easily and has great headroom. In good weather I plan to NOT use the fly and see the stars overhead. It might be a little tight for 3 people, but it is luxurious for two.