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YDYL Screen House 13 x 9 Review

Last Modified: 12/03/2023

This YDYL Screen House 13 x 9 review is about an easy-to-use freestanding ultralight incredibly affordable shelter with 2 doors, supported with steel and fiberglass poles.  

YDYL Screen House pitched over a fixed table in the park.
YDYL Screen House pitched over a fixed table in the park.

Key feature & benefits

  • Ultralight.
  • Compact.
  • Steel & fiberglass frame.
  • Freestanding.
  • 2 Doors.
  • Lamp hanging loop.
  • Wall pouch.
  • Excellent price.
  • 50% Discount code available, more below.

What this YDYL screen house is about

Here you have a freestanding collapsible construction that has been on the market for a couple of years already. This is a floorless structure as expected from a screen house of this type, and it is tall with a 6.9 ft (210 cm) peak height.

There are two zippered doors, they are on the longer sides of the structure. The picture below shows the zipper that is in the middle, it is with dual pulls so you can open it from inside and outside:

Dual pulls on the door zippers.
Dual pulls on the door zippers.

You have short webbing straps in the corners, 4 of them in each corner, but one of them is from inside, see the picture below. I have seen people asking about their purpose.

Webbing in the corners.
Webbing in the corners.

So just to know that you can use two of the external straps to attach the screen house to the leg poles. The remaining two (one external and one internal) are to fix the door flaps if you want to roll them to the sides as demonstrated in the top picture above. But when you fix the door this way, you allow insects to fly in, so it is better not to do this.

You can also stake the door flaps, there are loops at the base, see the picture below. I find it useful to stake one side only, and keep the other side free-hanging. In such a configuration you can unzip the door with one hand because one side is tensioned and kept in place.

Webbing loops at the base of the door flaps.
Webbing loops at the base of the door flaps.

Materials & construction

The poles: There are 4 steel-corded steel legs poles, each with three segments, so they are interconnected and you can never lose any piece. The legs are the same length so there is nothing to guess when you set the screen house up.

On the roof, you have two longer fiberglass poles that attach to the legs poles, plus one shorter ridge pole that is added to pull up the side walls with the doors, all shock-corded. All of them are shown in the picture:

The 7 poles.
The 7 poles.

There are sleeves on the roof, and at the base, you have the usual pin and ring attachment system, see the picture below. There are 4 plastic elbow connectors pre-attached in the corners of the roof (see one below), and here you also have small preattached pockets where you can store these connectors when you transport the screen house.

One of pre-attached pole connectors left, and the ridge roof pole attachment pocket right.
One of the pre-attached pole connectors left, and the ridge roof pole attachment pocket right.

This is a nice detail because the connectors are separated from the rest of the fabric to avoid damages if the package is under pressure during transportation. The overall structure is very similar to the CAMPROS Screen House Room 12 x 10 Ft.

Pin and ring attachment system for leg poles.
Pin and ring attachment system for leg poles.
Pre-attached pouches for plastic elbow connectors.
Pre-attached pouches for plastic elbow connectors.

The fabric: So as expected from a screenhouse, this is mostly mesh on the four walls, it is fine enough to keep all flying insects out but it is still very breathable and you have plenty of air circulation in all directions.

The roof appears to be polyester. I did not use it in the rain so cannot say much yet about its waterproofness, but this is supposed to be a sunshade in any case, so the screen house is not for rain protection.

There is also a peripheral flap that runs around the tent’s base, this seems to be polyethylene, see the picture below. Its main purpose is clearly to close the space if you are using the shelter on uneven ground.

A flap along the base.
A flap along the base.
A wall pouch for small items.
A wall pouch for small items.

There is also a small wall pouch under the canopy, see it in the picture above. One lantern loop is also on the ceiling.

A lantern loop under the roof.
A lantern loop under the roof.
Roof poles in place.
Roof poles in place.

Setting this YDYL screen house up

It is easy to set this structure up, I have been doing this alone every time, did not really measure the time but this was just a few minutes. It is intuitive and it is important to start with the roof poles first as the picture above shows.

After that, you start adding the legs poles one after another. It is best to place one end into the roof connector and then attach the other end to the base with the mentioned pin and ring attachment. Use the previously described straps in the middle to fix the walls of the screenhouse to the leg poles. Please see a bit more in this YDYL Screenhouse manual.

When you want to take the screenhouse down, start with the leg poles, remove them one by one and then remove roof poles. Packing the tent back in the carry bag is easy even if you do this alone as I did.

The carry bag with two straps.
The carry bag with two straps.  

Who is this YDYL Screen House for

Regarding best use & purpose, structures of this type are designed to protect you from flying insects, and they also create a sunshade. The same is here, the picture below shows the view from inside to get some feeling of how it looks. 

View from inside.
View from inside.

If you have ever been on a picnic eating watermelon or anything similar, then you know how annoying wasps and flies can be. The same holds with mosquitoes. With such a shelter you are completely safe.

For the demonstration, I set it up above a fixed table that was more than 2 meters long, with two fixed benches of the same length, see it below. So you realize how big this screen house is. It can easily accommodate up to 6 people, but this may depend on how bulky your outdoor furniture is.

YDYL Screen House 13x9 with closed doors.
YDYL Screen House 13×9 with closed doors.

So you can use it as the pictures show, this can be at picnics or at the beach or in the garden for family events. But this is also a nice addition in the camp where you can use it as an annex for sitting or as a camp kitchen next to your main tent.

With the dimensions of 13 x 9 ft (396 x 274 cm), it is big enough to set it up even above a smaller 2-3 person tent so you can have an environment protected from insects, and you can keep the tent itself open. I am pretty sure I shall do this in the camps when I go to the mountains next summer. I shall add some pictures here later.

If you are not concerned about crawling insects, you can certainly sleep in this shelter as long as the sky is clear, but this is not its main purpose.

Regarding the weight, I measured it myself and it seems to weigh 13 lb (5.9 kg). So this is an ultralight item of this type. It may not be enough just to say this, it is best to see what you have in its closest competitors.

So compare this to Wenzel Durango Magnetic Screenhouse that weighs 19.34 lb (8.8 kg). It is even lighter than the NEMO Victory Screenhouse that weighs 16 lb 1 oz (7.29 kg) and its area is smaller, while it costs 4 times more.

The packed size is around 27.6 x 7.9 x 63 inches (70 x 20 x 16 cm). So it is a bit long but it packs better than the Nemo Victory Screenhouse mentioned above. The picture below shows that I was able to transport it even on my bicycle.

This is the YDYL screenhouse transported on my bicycle.
This is the YDYL screen house transported on my bicycle.

Regarding climate & seasons, this is a shelter against insects so you will use it in the warmer part of the year when there are flying insects around.

I mentioned its freestanding construction, so it is self-supporting but it is best to stake it properly to avoid problems with sudden winds. You have 10 steel stakes included, and you can stake it in the corners and also at the doors’ zippers.

Guyout loops are above the doors, and you can also attach guylines to the mentioned elbow connectors. This will additionally stabilize this tall structure.

Regarding the price, as of the moment of writing this text, this is one of the best-selling products of this type on Amazon. No doubt, the excellent price is one of the reasons for this.

Specifications

  • Weight: 13 lb (5.9 kg).
  • Dimensions: 13 x 9 ft (396 x 274 cm).
  • Area: 117 ft² (10.85 m²).
  • Peak height: 6.9 ft (210 cm).
  • Packed size: 27.6 x 7.9 x 63 in (70 x 20 x 16 cm).
  • Frame: steel & fiberglass.

Final thoughts, rating, pros & cons

So this was my YDYL Screen House 13 x 9 review, I must say I am excited about using this screenhouse in the coming warm season. This will be primarily in the garden for our family events, but I shall also take it to the camps. I do mountaineering in summer and plan to use it together with my camping tents. Fully recommended. I have included it in my list of best screen houses for camping.

Please see how I rate this screen house, the same rating criteria are used for all of them so you can easily compare. As you realize, it stands really good.

YDYL Screen House 13'x9'

YDYL Screen House 13'x9'
8.6

Features

8.2/10

Weight

9.7/10

Packed size

8.4/10

Ease of use

8.2/10

Pros

  • Ultralight.
  • Very tall.
  • Freestanding.
  • Carry bag.
  • 2 Doors.

Cons

  • A bit long when packed.
Check on Amazon

Check in the category Screen Houses if you need more options. Note that this Texsport Wayford 12′ x 9′ Portable Mesh Screenhouse weighs almost the same but it is a bit smaller. Check also this versatile NEMO Bugout Tarp Shelter that is more suitable for hammock camping.

Let me know if you have questions, there is a comment box below. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter and stay informed. Thank you for reading and have a nice day.

Disclaimer: I have received this YDYL screen house from the manufacturer for review.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for Rachel WagnerRachel Wagner says

    01/17/2023 at

    Do you still have the discount code? Thanks for the review!

    Reply
    • Avatar for JVJV says

      01/17/2023 at

      No, sorry.

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  2. Avatar for Aubrey GAubrey G says

    03/28/2022 at

    Discount code please? Thanks for this review!!

    Reply
    • Avatar for JVJV says

      03/28/2022 at

      Hi, this is not available now.

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  3. Avatar for Miriam SalinasMiriam Salinas says

    01/19/2022 at

    Good evening,
    Do you still have the discount code?

    Reply
    • Avatar for JVJV says

      01/19/2022 at

      Hi Miriam, yes I have it and I have just sent it to you, please check your email.

      Reply
  4. Avatar for JoyJoy says

    12/21/2021 at

    Your article is such a great resource for a novice like me !
    I would love to have the discount code, please.
    Thanks !
    Truly, Joy

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    • Avatar for JVJV says

      12/21/2021 at

      Thank you Joy.
      I have sent you the discount code to the e-mail you used here. Let me know if you have any problems.

      Reply
  5. Avatar for TracyTracy says

    10/31/2021 at

    Please send me a discount code

    Reply
    • Avatar for JVJV says

      10/31/2021 at

      I just sent it, check your email.

      Reply
  6. Avatar for AnitaAnita says

    09/13/2021 at

    May I please have a code if available

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    • Avatar for JVJV says

      09/13/2021 at

      Hi, I just sent you. Let me know if you have any problem.

      Reply
  7. Avatar for CaitlinCaitlin says

    06/18/2021 at

    Sounds great. May I have the code to purchase please?

    Reply
    • Avatar for JVJV says

      06/18/2021 at

      Hi Caitlin, I do not have any left. Going to add this info in the text above. Sorry to disappoint you.

      Reply
  8. Avatar for sharonsharon says

    06/14/2021 at

    Hi, this was extremely informative. My only issue is that I will need two different ones, one transportable by auto and the other by canoe (portaging), but such a minor problem 🙂

    Reply
    • Avatar for JVJV says

      06/14/2021 at

      Thank you Sharon, this screen house is not for a canoe. You have some more compact options of that type in my list of best screen houses for camping.

      Reply
  9. Avatar for jerry simonjerry simon says

    06/07/2021 at

    Can you send me a discount code

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Avatar for JVJV says

      06/07/2021 at

      I just sent it to you, please check your email.

      Reply
  10. Avatar for TonyTony says

    06/03/2021 at

    Thank you for the detailed and informative reviews. I would like to purchase this, please send the discount code if still available. Cheers!

    Reply
    • Avatar for JVJV says

      06/03/2021 at

      Hi Tony, I just sent it to the email address you gave here.

      Reply
    • Avatar for JVJV says

      06/03/2021 at

      Something is wrong with your email, the message bounced back. Please provide your working email address.

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  11. Avatar for kaykay says

    05/31/2021 at

    Thank you for the review, very helpful. May I have the discount code please

    Reply
    • Avatar for JVJV says

      05/31/2021 at

      I have just sent it to you through the email which you gave here.

      Reply
  12. Avatar for PatPat says

    05/27/2021 at

    Definitely a helpful review!

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    • Avatar for JVJV says

      05/27/2021 at

      Thank you Pat.

      Reply
  13. Avatar for JohanneJohanne says

    05/26/2021 at

    Thanks for the detailed review! Is it too late to ask for your discount code?

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    • Avatar for JVJV says

      05/26/2021 at

      Thank you Johanne. I am going to send you the discount code through the email address you used here.

      Reply
  14. Avatar for BryanBryan says

    05/15/2021 at

    Hello, this was a well written review and definitely helped make a decision. I am interested in also receiving a discount code. Thanks

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    • Avatar for JVJV says

      05/15/2021 at

      Thank you Bryan. I have just sent you the discount code.

      Reply
      • Avatar for MissMiss says

        08/22/2021 at

        Do you have any more codes?

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        • Avatar for JVJV says

          08/22/2021 at

          Yes, I just sent you one to the email you used here.

          Reply
  15. Avatar for JodyJody says

    05/13/2021 at

    Hi JV,
    Thank you for your thoughtful and thorough review of screen tents!
    The YDYL will be perfect for summer in Minnesota!
    Please share the discount code.
    Thank you again

    Reply
    • Avatar for JVJV says

      05/13/2021 at

      Hi Jody, thank you for the kind words. I have just sent you the discount code to the email you gave in the contact form. Let me know if you experience any problems.

      Reply
      • Avatar for JodyJody says

        05/27/2021 at

        Hi JV,
        I did not receive your email.
        Thank you for your time!

        Reply
        • Avatar for JVJV says

          05/27/2021 at

          Hi Jody, please check in your spam mail, it may happen that my email ended up there. I sent it on May 13th. I shall send you again.

          Reply
  16. Avatar for CatherineCatherine says

    05/01/2021 at

    Hi – I would like the discount code please. Do you know if it works on amazon.ca ?

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    • Avatar for JVJV says

      05/01/2021 at

      Hi Catherine, I am not sure. I would have to contact the brand.

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    • Avatar for JVJV says

      05/01/2021 at

      OK, they confirmed, it is valid for Canada. I just sent you the code through email.

      Reply
      • Avatar for Matt PavlikMatt Pavlik says

        02/10/2022 at

        Is the discount code still available… live in Alberta, Canada.
        Thank you

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        • Avatar for JVJV says

          02/10/2022 at

          Hi Matt, they stopped with the discount in 2022.

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  17. Avatar for mary wattsmary watts says

    04/30/2021 at

    Hi Thad, I really liked your reviews, please send me a discount code.

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    • Avatar for JVJV says

      04/30/2021 at

      Hi Mary, I am going to send you the discount code by the email you provided here. So let me know if you experience any problem with the order from the brand.

      Reply
  18. Avatar for ThadThad says

    04/25/2021 at

    Interested I the discount on this one.

    Reply
    • Avatar for JVJV says

      04/26/2021 at

      Hi Thad, I just sent you the discount code through email.

      Reply

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