Last summer, I brought a handful of my New York City-based friends to my hometown—a quaint shore area in New Jersey—for a nature-filled weekend at my parents’ house. After soaking up the sun at the beach during the day, we hunkered down in the backyard for an outdoor movie night. (Well, we actually watched a ton of Jersey Shore episodes on the big screen, but that’s beside the point.)
Instead of projecting the show onto the side of my childhood home, we nailed a white bedsheet to the wall and created a makeshift background (we’re a crafty household). But what we really could have used is this inflatable movie screen, which would’ve essentially turned the yard into a full-fledged theater.
The screen itself—which features both front and back projection—is built into a massive inflatable structure that stands upright, thanks to a smart easel-like design. Plus, according to the brand, its built-in fan will inflate the unit in about 2 minutes—and quietly.
If you’re afraid the screen might be too big (or too small) for your yard, don’t worry: It’s available in four sizes (13, 18, 20, and 22 feet. At the time of writing, the 18-foot option was on sale at 12% off). So whether you’re planning a quiet movie night with some friends or entertaining the entire block on your front lawn, you’ll be covered with an option that suits the audience as well as your space.
Apparently, the screen is simple to pack up, too, thanks to a convenient storage bag. That way, you can keep it out of sight and break it out whenever a movie night calls.
