GUTINNEEN Kids Wooden Outdoor Sandbox w/ Canopy, 2 Foldable Bench Seats, Retractable Roof Sand Protection Liner 47x47-Inch

I think a lot of the reviews on this sandbox are misleading. The wood does seem a little flimsy. We had no issues with the wood cracking. When screwing the screws in. I think if you overtork the screw, that's where people are getting cracks in the wood. There's plenty of space for both of my toddlers to play. It took about 10 50 pound bags of sand to fill it.

This thing is awesome. Perfect size and easy install.

For the dollar amount, it is worth it. The design is great and I will probably one day replicated it (maybe scaled up a bit) using actual lumber. The thing is made out of very, very soft fir. It won't rot, but it will break. I was gentle with assembly and everything is intact and will survive probably as long as my kids' interest in sand boxes does anyway. If you priced treated lumber from a big box store to make your own, it would cost twice as much just for the wood. Yes, this is made out of low-grade wood that isn't that sturdy, but what do you expect for the price?

We purchased this sandbox for our daughter for her birthday in April. Easy to put together and I loved the canopy during the hot summer. The canopy is a little difficult to raise by yourself but it can be done, I'm 5'4" and have to go slow, but get it accomplished. My husband can easily raise it with no problem but he's 5'10" with a longer wingspan. The canopy cover (thin canvas) has not weathered the summer well, already developing a hole where rain water collects. We patched it with some duck tape and has helped keep the water out. The benches are easy to open and close and are sturdy. I would definitely recommend this for anyone with kids.

Don’t buy it , I thought a cute simple idea for my kids , The nails don’t hold very well. It’s been less than a week and the canopy screws have broken off . Very cheap wood! Assembly was easy enough . But overall not a good product and I feel like I wasted my money .