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by Rick Findley

This is a simplification of Rick's DIY KIB Travel Moat. This moat is as simple as can be. You need one large diameter inflatable wading pool and a smaller diameter pool for the inner ring. It requires less than one gallon of bubble juice.

Rolledup front SAM 2986 rickf supercompactmoat

Super-compact moat rolled up for travel/storage with a non-slip shelf liner

This design is super compact. Rolled up and ready to go!

 

See original article for detailed instructions on preparing the outer moat.

The outer diameters of the pools used are 45" for the larger pool an 33" in diameter for the smaller one. These pools are offered by INTEX as 3-ring children's wading pools.

PREPARATION:

  • Remove the upper two rings of both pools so that you are using each pool's bottom ring.
  • Cut a hole in the bottom of the larger pool.
  • It is suggested that you add non-slip bathtub stickers or a non-slip mat to the center.
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The 2 pools required that you need prepared for assembly as described above. The larger pool's outer diameter is 45" diameter and the inner pool's 33".

 
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Slide the smaller inflated pool underneath and center it as desired.

Slide the smaller inflated pool underneath and center it as desired. The smaller pool's floor catches spillage and splatter of bubble liquid. You should place these on a drop cloth of some sort as bubble juice will go flying.

 
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Smooth out the wrinkles and tuck in the small bit of excess to form the moat

 
Rolledup side SAM 2987 rickf supercompactmoat

The super-compact moat rolled up for travel or storage with a non-slip liner.

Rolled up and ready to go (side view). Note the non-slip shelf-liner

 
Rolledup front SAM 2986 rickf supercompactmoat

Super-compact moat rolled up for travel/storage with a non-slip shelf linder

Let's go!

 
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