The Intex Soft Side Pool is where the range steps up from a small kids pool to a proper family-size round pool. At 74 inches across, roughly six feet, it gives a few children room to sit, splash and play together instead of taking turns in a tiny baby tub.

Its most recognisable feature is the soft-side design. Instead of stacked round rings, the wall is a single deep band shaped with a row of triangular panels, which gives the pool its distinctive spaceship look and helps it hold a clean round shape once inflated.

The wall stands 18 inches tall and the pool is built on three air chambers, so if one section loses a little air the others keep their shape. Filled to the 12 inch guide it holds about 209 gallons, equal to 790 litres, which is a real amount of water for several children on a hot day.

Emptying that much water is made easier by a built-in drain plug, so you attach a hose or open the plug and let it run out rather than tipping the whole pool. The build uses 10-gauge rings and an 8-gauge floor, and a repair patch is included for the odd puncture.

The inflated size is 74 x 18 inches, which is 1.88 m x 46 cm, or about 6.1 x 1.5 ft. It is a seasonal pool that needs a flat, clear surface and a separate pump to inflate. The Intex Soft Side Pool price in Pakistan is Rs. 7,900, down from Rs. 10,000, for families who want more than a baby pool without moving up to a hard-frame setup.

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