Shelter Logic 7 Year Review. Was Our Garage In A Box Worth The Money? Watch This And Find Out.
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- We purchased a Shelter Logic 10x15 instant garage to use as winter storage for our Polaris Ranger at our off grid homestead. This is our 7th year with it and here is my honest opinion of The Shelter Logic portable shelters. Did we get our money's worth or was it a waste of money?
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Gosh, 7 years? I'd say you did really well. Thanks for checking in Boss!
As for as the holes from blocks and creases, good old Mississippi Chrome ( duct tape) will take care for another 7 yrs. 😆
7 years? My how time flies when you're having fun! ❤❤
Yes indeed :-)
Hard to believe I saw the unboxing and the 7 YEAR REVIEW!😮 Thanks for your continued updates. Nice!
Gorilla repair tape works awesome to fix holes.
7 Years ago the material that Shelter Logic used to make your tent, was made in Nova Scotia, Canada. Happy to see it still serving you well!
if made in canada my guess is that it is NOT cheap chinese crap.
Hard to know where things are made now. Everything is rebranded, made here / assembled there. I didn't even get a fortune cookie with it.
Great news Boss!! I've had my 2 10 X 10 dark brown shelter logic sheds for about 10 years and other than a lot of snow maintenance and sun rot, it was a great purchase at $199.00. Have fun!!! We live and learn.😊
That's why you're the "BOSS"! 😉
I got one of these over 20 years ago. The house has been sold and it is still standing.
I paid 20 bucks for my used 10x20 shelter
That was 6 years ago.
Its still standing and looking great
Cheers
Money well spent :-))
Holy smokes its been 7 years since you bought that. Man time flies, thanks for taking the time to make videos. Finally jumped in and started a deep mulch garden this year.
I would never have thought the tarp would hold up that well for seven years. The frame maybe, but I would have thought the tarp would have dry rotted and disintegrated in that length of time. I’ve had canvas tarps and plastic tarps over my dog pen that only lasted a few years and we don’t get much snow in North Carolina. Maybe heat and humidity are more destructive than snow. Whatever it is, you made a great choice.
I think the only thing that saved this tent is that it was in the shade. Direct sun destroys everything.
Reviews are great. The best part is follow up over time. Many channels are just ads now. 1st time use, "highly recommended" "best product" they've ever used. I don't buy unless I see the product over several years still working well.
Agreed!!! They're unboxing it and recommending that you buy one :-/
Hi Boss. It was the bubble wrap that helped reinforce it. Smile. Hope y’all are well!
Bubblewrap fixes everything :-)
Sooooo true !! Tell everybody about it 👏👏😇😇😇🕊
I'm in northern Minnesota. I bought two bigger ones 4 years ago. One roof started to tear after 3 years and the other one started this winter. Kept snow off it. Frame is good so I'll put tin roofing on it and it will last a long time.
Well boss i have to say im on my 2nd shelter logic 12x24 only because we moved and i bought the same 1 first 1 like new 7 yrs when we got 2nd one had a rip my wife emailed company.and they.sent me a replacement for it all man u.cant beat that and thats what old Karl is going to say is good off grid logic!!!!lol 😅
I have had a similar experience with the shelters that are sold by harbor freight.
Oooohhhh, they're made so much more cheaply, now. You got one when they were made well, and so did we. If anyone wants to buy one now, PLEASE read RECENT reviews, otherwise, best reviews are given first. We won't buy another. Great video!!
I bought a big one cheap, the tarp has been changed out twice and do for it again! Almost 4years old!! You did way better on your buy than i did!
I think the only thing that saved mine was that it was kept in the shade.
That has definitely held up very well.
That was a good investment, you may need one for your boat.
Can’t wait to see how the new engine on the boat is going, you deserve some nice days on the water.
Take care
That held up really well through the rough winters and all. It’s good to see you, and I hope you and Lori are doing well. It’s a beautiful day here in Maine, and we’re still trying to clear our wooded paths from tree destruction after that last snow storm. I hope you were spared there. Take care, and God Bless!
Lots of trees came down here too on that last one.
@@thebossoftheswamp Instead of the parting of the seas, it looks more like the parting of the trees. Some all went to the left, and the rest went to the right. What a mess! I hope you were able to get all of yours taken care of. Have a blessed weekend!
I've had my Shelter Logic for 10 years now. I originally bought it to house my Dodge Challenger until my garage got built. I now keep my firewood in it. I have a model with a high sloping roof. Never had issues with snow. We got 10' of snow in a month in 2015 (I live in MA) and never had to remove any snow from the roof. The bad part is it's so high up installing the doors is a impossible without a tall enough ladder. They doors eventually failed and had to come off. It's a long story. Anyway, the quality of the material is superior. I have mine fastened down with the anchors and the anchors are cemented in the ground. Plus I have have the feet on the sides screwed into pressure treated boards that are anchored in the ground with rebar. It ain't going anywhere.
Thanks for sharing :-)
Hello from Belfast.
Hello :-)
Thats Awesome the shelter still stands, i can't believe its already 7 years !!! I know the first video of it 😃
The time is pissing by. Tildy turns 6 this year.
Hey JC from our corner of the NH woods. Nice to see money well spent. You and Lori are still looking dug in and cozy in your dad's camp. There is something to be said for that project. Brings back memories when you were originally driving down the entrance road debating to sell or stay. Steady rain here. First hay last week. Bunch of calves born. I thought of you guys last week while driving through Springfield. If you're driving past us this summer, stop by the farm. Cheers! ~ Diane
Sounds like all is well in your neck of the woods. Happy to hear that ;-))
Those minor rips and wear points can easily be repaired with goop adhesive and or some duct tape.
You now know where the wear spots are on the shelter so you can take care of those spots before putting a tarp over.
It surly has held up well !!
A lot of products are made to the USA companies standards. Labor is cheaper in China.
I have the same exact tent with a tarp over it it’s holding up fine after 7 years
The key is to get the round top! I had 3 angle tops, and they all got crushed. The round tops will last if you check the snow occasionally. Now I'm using 3 - 12x20 roundtops that work great!
Good to know :-)
Geez, I can't hardly believe its been 6 winters since you put that tent up. I get the same thing with my hay tarps getting holes at the creases. How's your trees this spring? My Ponderosa are doing "better" than years past. It will take a miracle for them to fully recover from the Geo engineering assault, but hey, at least they don't look like death warmed over anymore. Stay tuned, the summer UV rays already are overwhelming. Love and strength to you my fellow simple life cabin dweller. Face to the wind, Always!
The pines here have turned from green to brown in the last 10 days. We couldn't believe our eyes when we drove to town. It's absolutely sickening :-x
I'd say that you more than got your moneys worth going into year 7. I've seen them around but no one I knew that I could get an opinion I would trust. Until your comments, of course. Thanx for the testimonial.
I think a secondary tarp would be needed if it got direct sunlight all day long.
I remember when you put it up. Time is flying friend.
It certainly is :-o
I’ve used them for years ! Never researched the origin just did exactly as you said : used my money wisely lol. The covers aren’t anywhere near as robust as they were when they first came out and now the biggest enemy is direct sunlight so your shaded area was a wise decision. I usually put a tarp under the factory tarp as well. Then another that I get from tractor supply over the top. They sell truck tarps for flatbed loads. With metal D rings sewn in and those are really rugged tarps. Hope all is well. Take care my friend
I've had excellent results with the cheap green tarps I get at the Joblot store. Been using them for years over my firewood. Made by the "nese" of one origin or another but it is what it is ;-)
I guess my first observation would be the amount of UV the tarp is subjected to. Yours is in the bush and that helps.
I bought my Shelterlogic in 2004 and it was setup in full sunlight. She split stem to stern in 4 yrs. The good news is that the 160.00 replacement is still in service. When that skin fails I will probably go to a steel roofing option.
I agree with your observation. UV destroys fabric.
I'm happy you've had such success with your Shelter Logic "tent as you call it". I bought a larger version as a work space for a car restoration project. You have snow. Here in Florida we have sun. The cover was hanging in tatters at the 7 month mark. Customer service was great and a new cover was in place very shortly. It lasted about 6 months. Pretty disappointed.
Exactly. They're not making like they used to. Cheap tarp, now. Also live in FL and had 2 that lasted yrs went they were still well made. Won't buy another after reading RECENT reviews
Direct sun exposure will destroy just about everything. I think my success with this is mostly from having it in the woods.
Great video🙏
I LOVE your “win win” approach to “your” dollar ❣️❣️
I do whatever works for me AS WELL ♥️🇨🇦🥰🙏
I just love your shop storage system!
Hey Boss, no lemon with this one 🎉.
I can almost guarantee that everyone who owns in snowy weather went out and cared for it🥴.
I hope yours make it for a few more👍.
JO JO IN VT 💞
We got two 25" storms back to back and we weren't there to clear the snow off. I really expected it to crumble but it's still standing. Amazing :-D
I agree they are more than worth the money for an inexpensive storage structure. I have one at a lake property in MN and mine has been up even longer and it has performed well. The sippers stick sometimes, but a bit of wax on them makes them work fine again! Thanks for you review. I enjoy your blogs!
I expected to get one winter out of it. I think I paid 199 bucks for it or something like that.
Can't believe it has been 7 years already. Seems like that unit is fit for the homeless. Probably looks like you have at least another 3-5 years of life in that unit.
My Winchester 12 Guage over/under was made in Japan-what a sweet shot gun .
You made a good purchase with that shelter - one never knows .
Bought a blackie collens surrival ax made in China -sweet little ax . All about qc and the materials used .
Apple computers and phones all made in China and few complain .
You just never know indeed. When it says "Made in America" it doesn't mean it was made by Americans :-/
@@thebossoftheswamp or even made in america. most times it means assembled in america because its cheaper to get parts into the country than say, whole cars for instance. but, not only china plays that game. many countries use our laws to bypass paying their dues.
God bless my friend.
God Bless :-)
Well Well Boss man. I can't believe it's been six years since you got that tent. How time goes fast, when having fun. Great recap on how it's holding up - it's doing great.
All the best from the Swedish woods.
Michael.
It exceeded my expectations for sure :-)
@@thebossoftheswamp mine too. When you said "the coming 7th winter" I just couldn't believe how time flies when you're having fun.
I must give you a big THANK YOU for your inspiration and thoughts around living outside the "normal society". I took the jump in May 2019, and are now living in close contact with nature in the Swedish woods. My kids said when i moved from Denmark - we want you to make a UA-cam channel like the Boss. That way we can follow along, and see how you're doing. So even my kids find you inspiring.
All the best to you, the boss lady, and the four-legged second in command. You can check out how I'm doing on UA-cam if you want.
Michael
You were smart setting that up in the trees. I doubt it would have lasted that long in full sun with UV damage.
Agreed.
Thats Amazing ! Especially the Zippers not ripping out etc. WOW, The company should DEFINITELY send you a New one because I bet at least 15 people or more will buy one now due to your video. Your the Best my friends. God Bless you Both. Amen. Big Jim New Hampshire USA aka Boston Strong
I'm really curious if they've gone cheap or if they're still the same quality. May have an update in the future.
A few of our northern neighbours have these for similar uses. They all seem to be pretty happy with them. I'm betting some duct tape would patch those holes up pretty well and prevent further ripping. Thanks for the long term review, Bossman.
Duct tape and bubblefoil :-)))
I am pleasantly surprised how well it held up! I have often times been suggested to get one and have opted not to as I assumed it would not hold up due to snow load. I know of two that are set up in this area. One has been up for a few years and still looks good as new. Since I don’t venture out much in winter I have no idea if they regularly knock the snow off and the other one collapsed this year under the weight of one storms worth of snow. As you said everyone’s experience will be different. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. 😊
I think it wouldn't hold up as well if it was in direct sun and wind. I expected to get a year out if it.
GOOD tent , Boss .
Hi Boss, I watched you in the video back then when you opened the packaging of this kind of spare garage that had been kept in your warehouse for some time. Back then when you built the thing, you wondered if this kind of garage would last for some time and it certainly did. God bless☘️💫🍀😉
I really didn't expect more than a year out of it.
You're fortunate it has lasted that long. Mine didn't even make it two years before the material started ripping at the bends in the ribs. The Sun rotted it out.
The sun rots everything out.
I like the new logo video entrance. It looks great.
Thank you for saying so :-)
Boss…great purchase! Pretty cool stuff! I remember watching 0:15 the setup video within a few hours of you posting it.
Great video Boss.....I am glad I never question your methods.....you ALWAYS land on your feet. I guess that's just the Good Backwoods Logics.
❤hello sir, I believe & respect you opinions & advise. I try to buy local + guality. Sometimes supply isn't there or the money isn't. We have a place called Harbor Freight which sell products less expensive. I have had great results buying stuff from them. Thank you for all you do, & God's blessings always ♥
It's also very hard to know what you're buying and who and where it's made. I wanted a mercury outboard for my boat. All Mercury motors up to 30hp are made by Tohatsu. The Tohatsus over 250hp are made by Honda (or something like that) So many products are rebranded so nobody really knows that they're buying.
What a great infomercial for the tent company with a little bit of luck. Maybe they will send you a free replacement. It’s the least they could do considering the weight of the snow, and to squeeze a little more live something tells me some parachute cord strung between the supports, kind of like a spider. Underneath the plastic and the small holes looks like just the right amount of ventilation. I came from the big city, but my love for the outdoors and mother nature really change this old man watching you and the family gives me hope.
Six years is a GOOD duration. I think I was one of them voting for a secondary tarp for the UV protection aspect. I'm actually surprised it didn't start to degrade from UV after only 3 years. Now, you do know that Shelter Logic sells replacement canopies? Might be a consideration for when the fabric beings to come apart on you. If you have the luxury of rigging a taught ridge line to afford you a steep angled "A" frame shape to shed the snow, that'd help preservation a lot. Great to see you're getting your money's worth from it.
I think it would have degraded if it was out in the sun but it's pretty shaded where we set it up. I'm just amazed it held it's own through this past winter when I wasn't there to get the snow of it.
My neighbors put one up and it was in the sun. Half way through the 2nd summer it began to rip and first snow saw the end to that canopy. They definitely don't do well in the full sun!
Just awesome, Boss. Like other comments, I can't believe I watched you set it up "7 YEARS AGO!!!" Carry on, sally forth, and Blessings to all.
This is its 7th year and I'm very pleased with it.
Blessings Boss!
I think for the money these shelters are great. BTW, you can get a new cover from Harbor Freight through customer service but you have to go through a request process. I know of one that is still going strong like yours (5 years old) and they ordered a new cover.
It also makes a great paint booth!
My two shelter logic are still doing good after several years. Have a great week.
Thank you for sharing the video.
The proof is in the pudding Jim and that time went quite quick. As always good luck. My friend.
Good Backwoods shelter Logic :-D
Thank you with a smile
Wow that looks great. Some good tape, and who knows how much longer it will last.
Gorilla tape fixes everything.
William Larkham is on alone !!!!!!!!!! Were you aware of this ???????????? AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!
No I wasn't but thank you for letting me know. I just got back from the cabin where I was drinking from the glass he had sent me way back when.
@@thebossoftheswamp Thats great !!!!! I hope he does well,maybe he will go all the way...
I think you got a good deal there. If seen some around here that have not made it two winters.
When we got our last storm I saw a lot of the Harbor freight ones crumbled to the ground. The round top is the way to go.
Sounds like that would work good enough for me in northern Michigan. I’ll have to check into it. Keep the videos coming.
Hopefully they still make them like they used to.
Look at that new camera !
Lookin good.
I wish I had a new camera. I'm on my last one.
Hi Boss! Wow! That tent garage shed thingy is really a good one. Most I've seen around here usually end up on the back of a garbage truck after just a few years. I can't picture you being rough on your things though. Guess it's all in the way you put it together. It's all about the bass. Lol
Certainly can't complain :-)
Thank you.
Love these videos
Avoiding UV rays likely prolonged the fabric life. You certainly did select a good garage.
Agreed. If it was in the sun I'm sure the secondary tarp would be a must have.
Excellent ❤
I bought one based on your original review and mine didn't last 8 months. But I did put it in the sun. One Georgia summer completely removed the internal layer then the whole cover just disintegrated. Probably work best when it's in the shade.
Sun is really tough on fabric.
Thanks boss I just put a second tarp on mine
That's amazing!
Great video
God bless
My golly how the yrs fly by as we get older. I remember watching you put it up. Wow 7 yrs already. Well Boss you got your monies worth with it, that's for sure. Take Care Now
Great work keep it up 👍
Great 6 Year Review Of Your Shelter ! Sure Got Your Money's Worth Boss * Lori. Prayers For All There. Hugs For Tildy ! ATB T God Bless
It sure exceeded my expectations :-)
Best review to purchase one, thank you!
Glad it was helpful and I hope they still make them this good.
Wow have you made a garage organization video? Love the order with the uniform coffee cans..there is a lot of thought involved in organizing..thanks for the vid on the tent...think I need one for my lawn mower...have a great day
Yes I did. Look through my list of videos and fun the vid titled CAN'T FIND YOUR NUTS? Good info there.
My folks and I moved to Maine about 2 years ago. We bought a Shelterlogic garage-in-a-box about a year ago. Put a bunch of pallets inside to store stuff and containers; my house doesn't have a lot of storage space LOL. Fairly easy to put together, we had help from my cousins to get the canvas on. The cable anchors were a little difficult job because, well rocks, so I ended up digging holes and dropping them in instead of pounding them into the ground like the instructions said. But all in all, it was a job well done, and it serves well for us. If have any concerns, its just that when we have high winds, like earlier this year, the zippers would slowly little by little and the front end of the tent would lift off the ground 😳 So later on I got tube sand to weigh it down by the door. But it's fine. I'm planning on building a garage structure to replace it at some point. It's fun to build stuff anyway 😁 p.s. I do believe Shelterlogic products are Made in the U.S.
Can't believe it's been 7 years. Great stuff boss. Hope you folks are doing well.
Thank you :-)
Use what works
Well Id say you made a great purchase Boss to last that long with that snow load and didn't have to go broke buying one . They are made in China and the USA. Thanks Boss love your content
Good morning Boss and Lori and Tildy, looks like you are having good weather now there at the camp. I am happy to see the review on the Shelter Logic. I watched you when you put it up and made the 1st review and I am so happy it has been a good tent for machinery. I just may have to get one of those myself, here in Florida it may not do so well with all the sun and hurricanes. I am willing to give it a go, great review. Gorilla tape works wonders all around my 100 year old homestead, get you some. Love to all and God Bless.
Love Gorilla Tape :-)
Wow 7 years
Time is flying by :-o
Great video. Thanks for the update. Boss finding answers to the age old question..... yeah, but how long will it last?. Lol.
I have more issues with the sun here in Oklahoma. Winters are cold but not much snow.
Y'all have a great day!!
JC,
Thank you for your honest review of an item you have owned and used for seven years.
I tell it like it is :-))
Wow awesome
Thanks for the review. I am thinking of getting one and this review has been helpful!👍
Hopefully they're still made as well.
Buy some good tape and do both sides of the fabric holes. My only mod was a 2x4 jammed in the middle propping up the frame with a block on the bottom.
Thanks for sharing a logic approach to material things; go for what is needed to get the job done!
It served ya well@
Thanks for sharing... only one year in here decent snow, not like yours but it gets heavy winds and already showing wear at the "rafters" both sides middle so some Gorilla tape to reinforce it. I was thinking of removing the front and back and just leave it open to help with wind and I guess I should consider another tarp like others have suggested.
The true testament is if someone would buy it again... and looks like swamp boss is going to....
If I buy another I'll do a comparison for sure.
I think the design of the product you bought is better than the one we bought. We bought the kind that has the roof as a separate piece from the sides and the roof comes down a few inches over the sides. The problem for us was that the wind got under that roof and pulled it right off after just a few months. Who knows, that tarp might have ended up at the neighbor's or something! I also think the tarp itself and the bungee straps were kind of poor quality. So after having 2 sets of coverings fall apart, our framework has been sitting for several years with no cover, making our property look unsightly. Oh well, it's not on today's (or next month's) to-do list! Someday, that area is something we have to deal with. Here's a tip for cleaning the snow off the roof: Take a 2 litre pop bottle and cut part of the top off. Make the opening just big enough to go over the end of a stick (like a broom stick) and duck tape it on. Then use the upside down pop bottle as your pusher, rather than abusing a broom! I also think it might be a little kinder to the tarp.
Good to see you Boss.
Glad it held up.
I’ve had those shelters for years. They use to hold up very well but now I’m lucky to get two years out of one. I have to tape rips after the first or second winter … and I clean the snow regularly.
I've been wondering if they've gone cheap like everything else.
Good afternoon from Copperhill Tn. Remember we'll leave the light on!!!!😊
Good afternoon :-)
Great stuff u 2 ❤️👍😃✌️🇺🇸
Thank you :-)
We're all due for a NEW bubble foul video!!! Jeepahs!! Great video as always!! 🇺🇸😁☮️✌️
Gotta bring back the salt ice first haha