Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)

Nice write up Jeff, looks like an awesome product...

Less than an hour after posting this thread my wife called me to her computer where she had a set (3 in a set) of the solid wind/shade/privacy panels on her screen ready to order.  

I agreed with her and they are now on the way.   

Total price - $32.61.

 

What an easy camping/trailer purchase.  Sure wish she was this agreeable on other items, haha.   

 

Here are the panels:

http://clamoutdoors.com/ice_fi...nd-panel-3-pack.html

 

Here they are on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Clam-Cor...ref=pd_bxgy_lg_img_y

Jeff, my initial reaction was one of "why". Having had experience with screen tents in the past and the PITA factor they added to any outing I was thinking why bother with that. After watching that video and seeing your excellent write-up I can now understand what all the hullabaloo is all about. What a fantastic product!  

 

I'm probably going to pass anyway because where we camp we rarely encounter bugs that would have us wanting to be inside an outside inside shelter. That includes our secret boondock site. Have never seen a single skeeter up there. But if I did live in an area or frequented buggy sites, that Clam shell would be a "must have"!

Thanks for the kind words on the write-up Erick & Randy.  :-)
It was easy because the product really is that darn good!
We set it up & took it down a few times yesterday - it's that quick & simple.
And if we have to put it away wet no big deal.  30 seconds back at home & it's up & drying.
$11.00 each for the 3 panels seems like an additional good deal.
We do camp with bugs that chase us in to the TT in the evenings & at night.  Now we can eat in peace, not have bugs landing on our hand of cards near the lantern, ...

Hey Jeff, thanks for that. The thought of one of those things crossed my mind, but so far, I've been able to largely avoid bugs through altitude and temperature. However, if'n I get to a point when I want to do some flatlander camping, that looks like a good product. 

Hi Red. That is a great product for us "Flatlanders". Heading down to the shore of NC/SC so just might order one as someone already warned us about lots of bugs. Thanks

Happy caping nm1oqrz

...or if someone were so inclined to camp in northern MN for example. Be sure to have one of these screened houses, a bug zapper, a blowtorch, and a baseball bat (you never know).

 

"AWESOME" I didn't order one yet, but it will be next on the list after hearing your report

glad you liked it so much....it will be great for adding a little more comfort room to my truck camper on extended stops!!!  

Excellent write up! 

 

32 seconds, eh?  Can 1 person set this up alone?

 

WoodGlue

WG -
Allow an additional 7 seconds for solo set up & 6 seconds for take down.  ;-)

Jac, nm1, & setters - you're welcome.  :-)
Bugs can indeed make you batty so a bat in hand or a flock(?) of bats are a good idea.
Or you can get a screen room.  ;-)

 

Yes.  Solo setup takes 39 seconds.

Thanks Jeff!

 

If I ever need a screen room, I know which one to buy!

 

WoodGlue

Dang Jeff, that's nice enough to consider going back to tent camping.

We had a screen tent, but as someone already said the PITA factor kept us from using it.  However, I think we will reconsider.  Sometimes it's not mosquitoes, but black flies.  And when they bite you know it.  My shopping list is getting longer and longer and longer....

Yep had the crazies with black flies last weekend. Screen room not so bad an idea. Then again, I could also stay at home...but the view is better darn near anywhere I park the rig. Sigh...

Amazon scares me sometimes.  The 3-pack of panels arrived today(!).
I worry about the retirees working like mad in the sweaty warehouses.  This package arrived too quickly.
It's my wife's birthday.  Do they really think I have 39 seconds to spare today to check out the panels on the screen room?
I think if I actually did that she just might kick me out in the screen room to sleep tonight.
Installed pic's. will have to wait.
In the meantime, here is the whip-cracked Amazon workers' handiwork.  Sure beats the Pony Express that's for sure.

Red Barchetta

 

Your a lucky guy!

Amazon.com won't ship this tent to my address, Amazon.ca doesn't list it, Basspro also won't ship, having a heck of a time finding it for this neck of the woods.

And here I wanted to spend some money.

Also birthday wishes to the wife

 

Jim

Jim -

That is a bummer.  If you feel like making a run to the October rally in California I'd be happy to pick one up for you.   

Seriously though, that has to be annoying when you have the money to spend, but can't get anyone to ship to you.  

Thanks for the birthday wishes (speaking of, she doesn't know that I snuck away for a minute to post  ).  

 

Next time you find yourself down in Toronto be sure to stop by a newly named park ( ):

http://www.thestar.com/news/gt...in_their_honour.html

Screen rooms OK for sleeping...but the campers more comfortable take the keys!!!

Do you get UPS to your property ok. In the past I've ordered wood finish from Amazon even though it states will not sell in CA. And I'm always surprised it shows up, I keep looking for an email saying will not deliver and there it is n the door step.

 

GT -

Jim lives in Canada (CA) not California (CA).  

I agree, it can be confusing sometimes when posted on websites.  

Ok, I found 39 seconds this evening and popped up the screen room.

 

The panels fit perfectly and are equally as fast & easy to install/take down.

 

1) 2 panels from the outside.

2) A corner of a panel disconnected (velcro & hook).

3) Panels from the inside.

 

Looks great, you better quit playing with that thing. My wife would not think I was being very romantic when I brought her home pots and pans for her birthday, even though they would be All Clad and she loves go cook. But then I can see the tent being a little more of the romantic nature.

Hi Jeff, Just checking in before I hit the BUY button on Amazon.  Still happy with your screen room?

 

Amazon $249 + $34.03 for the 3 panels.

Absolutely Cass!   

 

My wife took it to a bbq where it was a big success & hit.

 

No regrets here.  

Just make sure you can spare 39 seconds in your usual trip set-up routine.  

Awesome, thanks!!!  I will complete my order tonight!!  

 

We've got one also and the answer to your question is a qualified Yes.  Bruce set it up easily by himself but he called me out to assist when he wanted to lift it over the top of a campsite picnic table.  He might have even been able to do that alone...it's pretty solid when set up...but decided not to try.  

 

I hate screen rooms in general.  I think they're kind of claustrophobic.  But there have been times when insect repellent is not enough so we decided to always be prepared so we're not trapped in the trailer.

 

Shannon

 

We completely agree Shannon.  

 

Since we are fortunate to be able to camp year 'round here we also need to be prepared so that we aren't chased inside.

Very nice , I like it. Could be something to buy in my next trip in USA.