The Pacific Breeze Easy Up and the Qipi Beach Cabana came in just behind the top scorers. This is primarily due to their larger packed sizes, which makes them slightly more difficult to carry and store. The Qipi, in particular, has a much longer packed size and, at nearly 10 pounds, it’s heavier than the others mentioned above. The Easy Up is actually the lightest in our list of top scorers, but it has a longer packed size, which affected its overall score.
All four of these models maximize space and offer several features that make them very livable. The Quick-Set Escape offers a massive, fully enclosed living space, and the Eureka Tagalong dons extra pockets, hooks, and attached sandbags. The center trusses on the Eurmax hang lower than we would prefer, limiting the available amount of headspace, but this is our only caveat.
The biggest difference between the two is the actual shape of the pole legs within the frame. Instead of being straight up and down like most other models, this one has legs that angle outwards. All things considered, the REI Screen House Shelter is our favorite portable model.
The aluminum poles are quite long and awkward to maneuver, and it takes extra time to slide them through the fabric sleeves and bow them into place. These pins are a little harder to use, especially during takedown, and they have a greater likelihood of pinching the skin. Our second grading metric involves how fast and easy it is to set up and take down each shelter, but it also considers how simple and intuitive both processes are.
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are issued to the original form of payment; some exclusions may apply. Protect your outdoor guests from hot weather and bright sunlight with this easy-to-install coleman sleeping bag pop-up canopy. Constructed of UVGuard protective material, this outdoor patio tent offers 50+ UPF protection to keep harmful sun rays away from your gathering.
We like the built-in sidewall pockets, attached floor, and roll-away side drapes. However, we feel the tarp-style floor stays a little hot in the sun, and it tends to collect dirt, sand, and water. The Easy Up is a self-contained product with no assembly required, making it easy to set up, take down, and store in your garage, coat closet, or car trunk. Five large weight bags attach and can be filled with sand to keep everything in place. Overall, this is a fun beach accessory that is great for guarding gear and valuables and offering periodic shelter from the sun.
This massive, 10×10 fully enclosed canopy packs down small and only weighs 13 pounds. It’s the ultimate mosquito net that is also lightweight and compact enough to hitch a ride on any adventure trip. Next, we took a serious look at just how each product is constructed.
This basic, 10×10 cathedral tent blocks the sun almost as well as more expensive models, and it is sturdy enough to handle the wallops that come along with average outdoor adventures. This model is much lighter than its beefier peers, but it still incorporates a steel frame that is sturdy enough to handle a few moderate wind gusts. We found the Caravan perfect for trips to the lake, activities in the park, or backyard barbeques, ideally in calmer weather. However, a little extra care is key if you want your Caravan to last. Our shade-loving experts poured over hundreds of the best canopy tents available before choosing 13 for side-by-side testing. We selected products best suited for farmer’s markets, corporate gigs, and beaches.
Introducing the lightweight, portable designs of OASIS™ Lite canopies—perfect for kicking back at the campsite or tossing the frisbee in the park. The OASIS Lite 10 x 10 Canopy with Sun Wall sets up easily using coleman sleeping bag a one-push center hub with OnePeak™ technology for wherever the adventure takes you. Sometimes a little extra shade or wind protection is just what you need, so we made the sun wall easy to clip on any side.
Ensuring the longevity of your canopy tent shouldn’t be a daunting task, provided that you adhere to the necessary cleaning and storage procedures diligently. The Eurmax was followed closely by the Quick-Set Escape and E-Z Up Pyramid. Every stress point on the Quick-Set Escape is reinforced, and all of its seams are double-stitched and taped. We feel the E-Z Up Pyramid is almost as well-made as the Eurmax; however, its frame and canopy materials are a little bit thinner. Its fully enclosed design protects users from sun, wind, rain, and bugs, making this a perfect shelter for camping. It was followed closely by the Eurmaxand E-Z UP Pyramid, though neither of these has sidewalls for complete bug protection.