{"id":23696,"date":"2018-09-17T13:01:21","date_gmt":"2018-09-17T20:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cooking-outdoors.com\/?p=23696"},"modified":"2018-09-19T12:49:25","modified_gmt":"2018-09-19T19:49:25","slug":"mantis-back-porch-compost-tumbler-for-the-cooking-outdoors-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cooking-outdoors.com\/mantis-back-porch-compost-tumbler-for-the-cooking-outdoors-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"Mantis Back Porch Compost Tumbler for the Cooking Outdoors Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"

For years I have been using a three-bin system of composting, and I detested the waste of space. Mantis, of the “Mantis Tiller\/Cultivator” fame, asked me if I would be willing to try out their Mantis Back Porch Compost Tumbler. Seeing how I have been composting for years and not loving the process I now use, I readily agreed. Preparing my recipes do produce a fair amount of waste product that ends up in the compost pile on the side of the house, so I was happy to try a new method that takes up far less space than I currently use.<\/span><\/p>\n

My current compost system initially took up a 3′ by 12′ space over in my garden and out of frustration, I reduced it to a 3′ x 6′ space. It works great as it is but uses a good portion of my side yard\/garden area, and the dog loves to sneak in there and gobble up some of the delicacies. Messy in every sense of the word and her breath could stop a freight train on some days.<\/span><\/p>\n

My new Mantis Back Porch Compost Tumbler<\/a><\/span> arrived claiming it only takes up a 31\u201d x 26\u201d space, a considerable reduction of garden space, and with its locking lid, the dog will be losing a few much-needed pounds.\u00a0 I want to go over the assembly and first impressions in today's post.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Back Porch Compost Tumbler – Small box, large capacity!<\/span><\/p>\n

The assembled size of Mantis Back Porch Compost Tumbler is 37″ high x 31″ wide x 26″ deep and hold a generous 30 gallons of compost material (think of one of those large 32-gallon green garbage cans that most people have to get an idea of the capacity.) A handle and two wheels make it easy to move in your yard too.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Mantis Back Porch Compost Tumbler is packaged very well to prevent any damage during shipping.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There are very few parts to assemble.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Impressively detailed instructions make assembly very easy to follow with step-by-step illustrations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Parts are conveniently packaged in bags and clearly label by assembly steps taking the guesswork out of the assembly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Assembly took roughly an hour to complete and required one beer plus some music (not required by Mantis to assemble.)<\/span><\/p>\n

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I love the sage green color of the Mantis Back Porch Compost Tumbler, making it naturally blending into the backyard.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The wheels allow for smooth movement and the completed assembly is so good looking that I won't be hiding it in the side yard.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are more wins than loses with this composter!<\/span><\/p>\n

Pros:<\/span><\/p>\n