Camp Chef Portable Outdoor Movie Screen

Packaging: The screen comes in a medium duty zipper bag with handles would be better served if they weren't just strips of same material that the bag is made of. The reason for this is because the screen is somewhat heavy and the handles kind of cut into your hand. ***Important*** pay attention to how the pieces are in the bag when you open it. When it comes time to placing the pieces back in the bag it can be somewhat like a jigsaw puzzle. Assembly: The screen is fairly simple to set up. Each pole contains a sticker at each end with a letter on it. All you do is look for another pole with the same letter and push them together. They are just stickers though. I'd recommend taping them down with clear tape, or finding your own way of marking the ends. The pipes are held in place by a spring button on the male end of the pipe, and the female ends have a hole that the spring button pops into. Once the frame is together, the screen slides over the frame much like a pillowcase over a pillow. Then you pull Velcro straps around to make the screen taut. There are four stakes that go into the 'feet' of the frame (feet-stakes), and four stakes with rope (rope-stakes) that are to be tied to the top of the frame after you pull the screen over it. The directions are multi-language (no words, just pictures) so they're not very clear on how to drive the feet-stakes in. The feet-stakes are shaped like candy canes. The picture indicates that they should drive through the center of the feet, but up closer examination you find that you have to insert them at a pretty radical angle, not straight through the feet as I first assumed. The rope-stakes come with an adjustable plastic piece that allow you to make the ropes more taught after you've hammered them into the ground. They don't work very well in my experience and you're better off hammering the rope-stakes at whatever tautness you want the ropes to be. Dis-assembly. Fairly simple in theory to take apart. Untie the rope-stakes, pull out the feet-stakes, un-Velcro the screen and remove it. Now comes the fun part. undoing the pipes. You have to push down pretty hard on the pipe button in order to separate the pipes, plus you're battling with the rest of the frame. Once you get the first few apart it goes a lot quicker when you're not fighting against the frame itself. See my note above in Packaging. Placing all the frame pieces back in the bag is like a jigsaw puzzle because of the pieces are longer than the others, and of course you have four pieces that are either curved or have a cross pipe fitting protruding out from it. The screen comes in its own pillow case type zipper bag. I still haven't mastered folding the screen so that it fits in there very well; but I'll get there. The bag is plenty big enough to hold the screen. Quality: The screen has a reflective quality that I've seen on indoor video screens, and every thing I've watched has been crystal clear. All in all I think this is a great product. I give it a 5 out 5 because I don't think you could do better for the cost and quality.

After doing little to no research on projector screens I bought this on impulse when I bought my projector. I have to say, that it was a good decision. The screen worked really well and I am very happy with it. I gave it the full 5-stars because I felt like it was worth what I paid for it. The screen comes in a large flat black nylon zipper bag that has elastic loops inside to hold all the parts in place. The instructions are a single page that is almost pointless, but it is better than nothing. The bag full of parts is VERY heavy (about 45lbs) and is not something that will be easy to put in the attic. The parts are clearly marked with letters to help you assemble it. One person can assemble the frame in about 10-minutes, but putting the fabric screen on take a little more effort but is doable for one person. Now that I have set it up once I threw the instructions away, it really is that simple to set up. Two people make the process a dream. The kit also comes with some stakes and rope for tying it down. When I first put it together I thought it was way too big, but after setting up my projector I found it to be the right size. If I can get 3 years out of it I will be really happy, but as with any outdoor screen that requires assembly there will be some wear and tear over time and the fabric will either need repair or replacement. Pros: Price, I felt like I got my money's worth Beefy construction, the frame is very stout Great image quality Dis-assembly and assembly is easy Stores in a bag Cons: It is very heavy, and not something you would want to carry for very long. The fabric screen is stretched very tight and over time with assembly and disassembly, I feel like there may be wear issues even though it appears very well made. The instructions sucked but to be fair it was not complicated. Overall I am really glad I bought it, and recommend it for outdoor movie night. UPDATE 7/6/2023, Said I would be happy if I got three years out of it, but here I am 12 years later and it is still in good shape.

I purchased this screen for $130 via Warehouse deals and the service was so good it was disappointing. I was having an outdoor party on a Sunday where I projected a football game on the front of my house. I climbed up on a ladder and hung a king size bed sheet from two upstairs windows and that was my makeshift screen. The 120" Camp Chef screen arrived the very next day. I say the service was so good it was disappointing because I wasn't expecting the screen for at least another 4-5 days and to have it arrive so quickly made me wish I'd ordered it a day earlier so I would have had it in time for my party. (I ordered it for a work function, but having it for my party would have been an added bonus) On to the actual product. Unlike other reviewers I found the screen very easy to assemble. There are labels on all of the poles and a one page diagram showing where the poles go. It took me approximately 15 minutes to assemble the entire thing by myself. Note - I didn't run the guy wires. Some advice - take a picture of the how the poles are situated in their case before you remove them because they fit in there a certain way. It'll save you from having to try to figure out how to get everything to fit back in when you're done. Also, as you slide the poles out, make sure that the labels (small stickers) don't get flaked off as you pull the poles past the elastic bands in the case. As easy as it was to assemble this screen with the labels and 1 page instruction sheet, I think it would be somewhat difficult to assemble if all the labels peeled off or if the instructions are lost. Like other reviewers, my screen had some small black smudges on it. It looks to be black dye from the border of the screen, so I'm pretty sure soap and water won't help at all, though to be fair I haven't tried yet. I think if this screen were to ever get wet and I were to fold it up and store it before it was 100% dry, it would be ruined. It would look like a black and gray tie-died piece of art. That's just my guess. The design itself is pretty robust, but only time will tell how long the stitching on the fabric will hold up. It could last for years or it could start to pull apart and unravel after 3 or 4 uses - we'll see. I gave this screen a rating of 4 stars instead of 5 because of the smudges and because as awesome as it is now, I have this gut feeling that the screen itself might not pass the test of time. I am a handyman type and was skeptical about paying anything more than about $50 for a screen because I thought I could buy PVC pipe and fittings and make my own screen utilizing the previously purchased king bed sheet. For all you other handymen out there who are thinking the same thing - buy this screen. It's totally worth it. It's an actual screen, it looks nice, is easy to assemble, and it stores nicely in a compact (but 45 lbs heavy) case. I would have had $30 - $40 in bed sheets and probably another $40 in PVC pipe and fittings plus hours of labor and the finished product would have worked but wouldn't have been professional looking. i.e. I could use the screen for a party in my driveway but wouldn't dare use it for a work function. Plus, who knows if the PVC pipe would have held up without sagging like crazy. I could have built a frame out of wood, but then it wouldn't be compact when disassembled. I was initally skeptical, but for $130 (including shipping) I am very pleased with my purchase. Now let's just hope it doesn't get wet or have the stitching blow out...

We bought this to use on vacation and at home. It get's put up and taken down quite a bit. We enjoy "outdoor movie night" with our kids and many friends and family. For me, it's like the experience of seeing the drive in movies - different and memorable. The screen and frame are generally well made, fairly portable and durable. I regularly set it up by myself and find it is not difficult if you are used to setting up tents. Don't let the screen sit "face down" in the dirt! Pros - Lots of great family/friend memories. Good outdoor screen. Right hardware for set up including in medium wind (10-15 MPH) with the stay lines and the hook stakes. Cons - Winkles on screen seem permanent. Hard to clean. TIPS FOR USE: 1) Take extra care when folding the screen cloth. Once a crease forms they seem to be fairly permanent. I tried to iron the nylon without success (too hot and the nylon will melt). I also tried putting it up in the hot sun hoping that would remove the wrinkles but with no success. 2) Set up the projector and move it back so it fills the screen. I found that with an old projector and a wide screen format movie I had to move the projector back to fill the screen after initially setting it up based on the "frame" set by the projector's test screen. I use an old play table (sturdy and large enough for the projector and laptop) that's about two feet off the ground. I recommend a "test night" before setting it up for a big event. 3)Set up your chairs at least twenty feet back from the screen for best viewing. The winkles on the screen virtually disappear and the images are really great. Experiment with chair placement. We also throw down a large blanket and bean bag chairs for the kids to lie down while watching. 4) The tie down strings on mine were not properly set up when I first used them and if not set up correctly they would be a real pain to use. The chord that loops through the tent stake connects to a plastic part with three holes. In order to work correctly the chord from the top should pass through one outer hole through the stake and be tied off at the other outer hole. The inside hole serves no purpose. This way you can tighten up the cord. Look at how tent lines work for a correct illustration. 5) I use an old amplifier and two speakers that have good bass response (booming sounds go BOOM!) - often can be picked up at a yard sale for a few dollars as no one really wants two channel stereos anymore. I place the speakers on two small blocks so they are a foot off the ground and immediately to the right and left ends of the screen. This gives good directional sound and decent stereo separation. 6) I do not recommend this for really long movies. We found that 90 minutes is a good length. Lord of the Rings movies look great but too often most of us are asleep before the end of the movie (we watched Hobbit two nights ago and no one was awake when it ended)

We bought this screen to use in our traveling band...and to watch movies in our studio while at home. I read a lot of reviews on many portable screens before deciding to buy this one, so I want to confirm some minor issues the screen has, but also relieve some worry other reviews might have caused. Here are some areas of concern, followed by my experience with the product. Concern: "the screen is grey, not white" ~ this is true, but is not a valid reason for concern. Our logic makes us think that white is better than grey, but the reflective properties of the fabric make for a crystal clear display! Concern: "it's going to be a pain to set up, and will take 2 people to do" ~ it comes with one page of super easy instructions. You simply match the letters on the poles with the corresponding letter (a to a etc.). I did it by myself, and I think anyone can. You just need a chair or step stool if you're under 6'8" (which includes me). Concern: "the fabric wrinkles and you can't iron it out" ~ This is true, but it's not as severe as I expected. It doesn't mess with the picture much at all. Concern: " the stitching is weak and will tear when I stretch it over the frame" ~ this is not true. If you ease the screen down on the frame, you won't have a problem. You just have to pull a little at a time on each side and not try to force it down. Keep it pretty even. Concern: "it's heavy!" ~ this is relatively true. If you plan on carrying it a mile, you better get a wheelbarrow! The weight won't be an issue for most people, and wasn't for us. We have equipment way heavier than this screen that we have to carry for our band! Concern: "worried someone will knock it over, or it will tip over" ~ I saw this concern posted in a few reviews. This wasn't a concern of ours, but if this worries you rest at ease. The screen can be staked down, and guy ropes are added for extra stability outside. It's like setting up a volleyball net that you're not going to spike at. Indoor, it has plenty of stability without stakes since there's no wind. I hope you find this review helpful!

Purchased this during the black friday sales event on Amazon. It is used with a LED projector that is then connected to a MAC or to a blueray player. Compared to projecting the image on a white, flat paint colored wall, the screen creates a much brighter image (maybe twice as bright). We use this indoors for a family theater experience. Assembly is easy, maybe takes 20 minutes with one person assembling it. It does require two people to navigate its large size when used inside a house. This is best used outdoors and can be a one-person assembly in that environment. I have not used it outdoors, however. The screen streches over the frame, and creates a tight fit that removes all of the wrinkles. This provides a great viewing experience. We position the projector so that it fits the entire screen, and the project can correct for keystone effects. My only minor complaint is that the storage case is a bit too small, making it difficult to put all of the pieces into it for transport and storage. The case is bulky and heavy, and I fear that it may rip as some point. That said, the screen and frame are very durable and well designed. With the black friday sale price, it was a great value. I used it heavily for 3 winter months as the main movie screen for my family and it was a tremendous amount of fun.

That's right. FOUR-INCH THICK streaks of a dark greasy-like paint spread over nylon that you can't wash out. It's like pieces of black duct tape on it. I had my projector focused on it, hoping that I couldn't see it, but it was very much there and any color that wasn't black made it all the more evident. It's not some easy fabric you can just wash or iron to get the stains out. This fabric can be severely distorted very easily. For the record, I don't see any stains or streaks as bad as my screen in any of the photos on here. These aren't just blotches, they're full streaks. I don't write 1-star reviews unless a product is so bad that I have to take it back after its first use. I'm quite a forgiving guy when it comes to most products and I like to tinker with things that I own to avoid having to purchase something else all over again, but there's no way. I thought about putting white sheets over the top of it, but then I realized: what's the point? I can't get sheets to fit snug around it, and it would look awful. The streaks seem to be on a few screens mentioned below, but not all. So buyer beware, you only have a short period of time between receiving it and being able to return it -- check the product the moment you get it. And you can't get rid of all of the wrinkles that look terrible -- I tried the velcro thinking it would help like I saw in the video. It doesn't. Why buy a widescreen high-definition projector if your screen looks awful and there's nothing you can do about it? And trust me, it is HEAVY. Holy cow. If you have to carry this up a hill, I wish you the best of luck. I've owned professional screens that were only a moderate hassle to carry around and lugged them down several blocks without tiring out -- this thing is not meant for carrying around. I just don't understand why they would make the product top-heavy if you should be focusing all of the weight at the base to keep it stable. I had so much hope for this.

I purchased this outdoor projector screen back in October 12, 2010. I installed it and tried it on the 16th of October. The quality of the screen is just fantastic considering its price tag. Note: The Screen is bigger than what I assumed in my head by looking in the pictures :), I know its 120" inch! Just don't rely on the picture alone to imagine how its gonna look like in your backyard or anywhere else. I only tried it for 3 hours by playing HD movies and playing PS3 on 720P. Installation time for the frame and the screen for the first time: 45-60 Minutes (it could take longer or shorter time, depending on how is your experience with installing such products) (I expect that I could install it much faster the next time, the first is always a pain) I still haven't tried to disassemble to provide an estimate, though I don't assume it will take long. So, here are my pros and cons: Pros: - Superb Quality with low-medium ambient lights running in the background. (I had 2 large light sources in the backyard, the quality was decreased by at most 5-10%, the image was still crystal clear after running a 720P movie using my PS3) - Very Stable on the ground (It got hooks that can be fixed into the ground for increased stability) - The screen matte fits perfectly into the outer frame. (However, you must have another person assisting you for sliding the screen into the frame) - Low Price!!! Cons: - The product doesn't come with an effective detailed manual for installing it (Its not Ikea!... they only provided one A4 paper with a simple installation manual which was fairly enough for me) - The carry bag is heavy, don't expect to walk long while holding it. - The screen size drags unnecessary attention! Its just too big :). (Unless that's what you aim for) I believe that's all about it. My last words are: Do not hesitate and buy it if what stops you is the expected quality considering the low price!!! The quality is > than its low price... I didn't believe it myself until I tried it. P.S. Check my uploaded pictures!

I purchased this screen along with an Acer K132 LED pocket projector as a surprise for the family at Christmas. In our neighborhood, we do a lot of outdoor activities around the firepit in the summer and the skating rink in the winter and an outdoor projector setup is something we've been wanting for a long time. This 120" Camp Chef model was on-sale in a Lighting Deal so I grabbed it. First off, this item is pretty heavy. It's not something you're going to want to carry a half-mile across the neighborhood. It's solidly built using steel poles that click together. You're also going to need a lot of room and some time to put it together. Indoors, that wasn't too much of a problem in a 16' x 24' room with a cathedral ceiling. When assembled it stands above 8' tall so this is not going to be usable indoors in a room with standard 8' ceilings. It really wasn't too bad to get together just myself but I am 6'4" 250+ and I was up for the challenge. Together with the Acer projector, this made for a fantastic picture. A 100" screen would be more suitable for a pocket projector and the image of the pocket projector does look much better at 100" than 120", if you're shopping for a screen for your pocket projector. A regular bulb projector will have no problem. We watched several movies and played the Wii U on it and it looked awesome. The neighbors were suitably impressed. I just can't image though getting this put up and taken down outside. It requires a lot of room and laying of things on the ground which means they are going to get dirty. It takes a good 15-20 minutes of work to put it up and the same to get it down and sort everything into the bag. It's just not practical when you're being attacked by a cloud of mosquitoes or a thunderstorm is coming. This is reality in New Hampshire and while it sounds funny is really something to consider. I could just see myself on a humid evening, eyes full of sweat, covered in mosquitoes trying to get this down and get everything disconnected and sorted into the bag. Speaking of the bag, when the projector screen arrives all the poles will be nicely sorted in the bag. They are all marked with letters at each end to make it easy to put together. You match A to A, B to B, etc. However, where they go in the bag is not marked. Before you take them out (I so wish I'd done this) get a Sharpie and mark on the white loops that hold each pole which pole was there. Otherwise, you'll be moving things in and out trying to get them to fit back the way it was. Luckily, both the pole bag and the screen bag are generously sized so it doesn't have to be perfect to get it all to go back in the bag. Usually with things like this if it's not folded precisely like it came out it's not going back in but thankfully this is not the case. Overall, I think this is a great screen and it's really good for the job. If it weren't something that I wanted to use indoors as well as outdoors and I was going to be able to just keep it up most of the time and not have to assemble/disassemble it with each use, I'd give it 5-stars. But, if this is something you'll need to put together and take apart every time you want to watch a movie, especially outside with bugs, rain and everything else, like me this is probably not the one for you. I am going to look into one of the other models that has a hinged frame that just opens up like the Elite Screens OMS100H2 100-Inch 16:9 Yard Master 2 Outdoor Theater Portable Projector Screen which is about the price I paid for this in the Lightning Deal in November. Thanks for reading.

Our screen showed up yesterday and yeup... it has streaks and is really wrinkled. Read on, Camp Chef has AMAZING customer support. I pulled the screen out of the box and headed to the backyard. I had watched the setup video so I knew what to expect. TOSS! There go the instructions! I had the frame together in about 10 minutes, then another 10 minutes to work the screen on down over the frame. I was working alone, and while it would have helped to have someone else there, it was a pretty straight-forward task. Once the screen was on, I stood up the frame and started the process of cinching the screen tight. This was a bit difficult only because I was pulling so hard I thought I was going to tear the fabric. But nope, this stuff is _tough_. I found it easiest to start from the middle and work to the edges, being sure to keep the fabric taught horizontally as well as pulling down. It took about 20 minutes to do - next time will be a lot quicker. Waited for dark; fired up the projector; HAPPY! Now, about the streaks and wrinkles. It looks like a ink smear from something. I tried soap & water, and also a bit of SHOUT! spot remover. Nope. I started thinking about packing it up and getting a swap-out from Amazon, but instead I wrote CampChef. I used the contact form on their website: [...] I had taken a couple of pictures and uploaded them to a picture site, and included the links in my note. I simply stated that I had streaks on the screen and that it was very wrinkled, and did they have any ideas? *** WITHIN 10 MINUTES *** I had an email in my inbox asking for my address so that they could send me a new screen. Today. I have *NEVER* seen such speedy no-hassle support. So folks... If you have, or get, one of these screens and have the unfortunate experience of streaks, use the customer support avenues that are available to you before you come on Amazon bashing the product. This is an _awesome_ product at this price point. They clearly had/have some production issues and are eager to make things right.