Simon King Ultimate Wildlife Hide - Large Animal Observation Hide - Educational Kit for Kids & Adults

Constructed of high quality materials as you would expect from the name Simon King. I like it because it is very portable as it packs away in a circular backpack with two straps. Just unzip the backpack and stand back while it finds its own shape, then stand it up and pull into a square shape and insert roof stays into the corner pockets. It has viewing openings all round the hide and is large enough to accommodate two fold up chairs. Not yet used in the rain so not tested how waterproof, but don't expect any problems in light rain or showers.

Purchased for wildlife photography.ProsGood camo patternGood positioning of viewing pointsGood size and lightweight.ConsUsed this hide twice and each time the fibre glass poles shatter, changed one after the first time of using by seller no issues used again recently and now both poles have shattered again.For the cost of this hide expect better and with Simon King putting his name to it.I have gone back to using my old E bay hide from China not such a good pattern and not waterproof but the poles do not break and still keeps you hidden and out off the wind.

All in all, this is a good hide. It is easy to erect and pack away (useful video has been posted on the product website).It is true that you can see pinholes of light where the camouflage leaves are attached, but this is not an issue for light rain, and after all, this is not marketed as an all-weather tent.The poles are fibreglass, and as such, easy to break. I'm an old hand at tents, and have used all kinds, so was surprised when one went. But credit where it's due, I contacted the seller in the early afternoon, and the following day, I received a replacement. So that speaks to the quality of the company. At this price, I would expect alloy poles, which would resolve this weakness. You can pick up a set for about £20.Another slight niggle is the tent pegs. Again, on the weak side. I'd recommend some alloy ones (about 6 quid for the 8 required).I wouldn't be put off from buying this product by those issues, but worth keeping in mind.

Works well. But for the money I don’t think it’s worth it. Only used mine twice and the zip has broken and under too much tension.

I've used this hide 3 times. There are pinpricks of light when inside from everywhere. A zip has bust and one of the 4 spring steel coils that makes up the structure has come out of it's connector and ripped right through the material in the process as the steel tried to straighten out. The fabric is flimsy and leaks even in a very light shower. This hide is poor value for money when you can get a near identical one from Nighthawk for £65.

I am so far impressed with this hide, which is priced well below some of its competitors here in the UK. It is easy to deploy and, for those of us familiar with portable backdrops with sprung steel frames, simple to fold up and stow away. I have just two observations too make: firstly, a twin-fastener zip on the container would facilitate closing it after repacking the hide; secondly a set of Y-section heavy duty aluminium tent-pegs to replace the thin and inadequate ones supplied with the hide, which do not do it justice. I have yet to try the hide in wet weather, so will report further once I have done so.

•ProsGood design and plenty of spaceGood base camo design•ConsDamaged on arrivel small pin prices holes everywhere.Zips under too much strain so pull apart.The roof poles were brittle and so shattered when put in to hold roof up.SummaryQuality control seems to be the issue others have had good copy's, me and few others have had very bad copy's.I kept mine and have patched it repaired it and payed premium price, why? Because I like the camo but honestly it really isn't worth it.

This hide is worth every penny, strong, easy to erect . Comfortable for 2 people. Very light to carry if short or long walk. As well as seating height lens positions, there are ground level lens positions which is a massive plus. Cannot recommend this product highly enough.