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So, i broke down and installed my Springtail Solutions M-pac Tailgate Table today....... in Sub-zero weather.
Packaging was great, nice heavy plastic bags, some foamy sheets to keep the parts from rubbing, and lots of peanuts.
I did the pre-assembly yesterday, and didn't think to snap any photos of that (sorry guys). The instructions are clear, full of handy install tips, and printed on a nice heavy stock paper. I recommend reading them in full before beginning your install.
One point that i would like to add, is that you may want to clean out the "shoulder bolt" holes, prior to installing them. They are a tight fit, and the powdercoat in them makes it even tighter. Doc warns about the tight fit, the instructions are truly a modern marvel.
There's been a one update since the original install video. It looks like Doc has added 2 more inserts for the bottom making a total of 8.
I also got a full set of spare inserts, but no extra screws. It would have been nice to have an extra screw/washer or 2, i nearly lost one in the snow. Thankfully i was able to find it.
There was one detail that i think could have been done a little better in manufacture. I found that several of the holes in the M-pac grid (the Molle portion) had small burrs in them.
The burrs on mine are tiny but very sharp, even after powdercoating. They will snag fingers (ouch), and make weaving Molle straps more difficult. Perhaps even causing damage to the straps as you pull them through. A few extra minutes with a file and a cloth to find snags before powder is all it would take to clean these up.
Overall I give the Springtail Tailgate table a strong 8.5/10 so far. It's sturdy, Well thought out, with good design, and fantastic instructions. It loses points for the burrs in the grid, and lack of a spare screw/washer.
I've got a wide variety of Molle bags with various types of straps to test on it once the weather warms up a bit, so stay tuned in a few weeks to see how they fit.
Packaging was great, nice heavy plastic bags, some foamy sheets to keep the parts from rubbing, and lots of peanuts.
I did the pre-assembly yesterday, and didn't think to snap any photos of that (sorry guys). The instructions are clear, full of handy install tips, and printed on a nice heavy stock paper. I recommend reading them in full before beginning your install.
One point that i would like to add, is that you may want to clean out the "shoulder bolt" holes, prior to installing them. They are a tight fit, and the powdercoat in them makes it even tighter. Doc warns about the tight fit, the instructions are truly a modern marvel.
There's been a one update since the original install video. It looks like Doc has added 2 more inserts for the bottom making a total of 8.
I also got a full set of spare inserts, but no extra screws. It would have been nice to have an extra screw/washer or 2, i nearly lost one in the snow. Thankfully i was able to find it.
There was one detail that i think could have been done a little better in manufacture. I found that several of the holes in the M-pac grid (the Molle portion) had small burrs in them.
The burrs on mine are tiny but very sharp, even after powdercoating. They will snag fingers (ouch), and make weaving Molle straps more difficult. Perhaps even causing damage to the straps as you pull them through. A few extra minutes with a file and a cloth to find snags before powder is all it would take to clean these up.
Overall I give the Springtail Tailgate table a strong 8.5/10 so far. It's sturdy, Well thought out, with good design, and fantastic instructions. It loses points for the burrs in the grid, and lack of a spare screw/washer.



I've got a wide variety of Molle bags with various types of straps to test on it once the weather warms up a bit, so stay tuned in a few weeks to see how they fit.
