And I typically find that color coding the poles and the connection points and sleeves is the easiest way to communicate what goes where. If you find this tent on steep discount, go ahead and purchase; otherwise, save your money and pick up the Ozark Trail version. But for the family that tested this tent (two adults, a preteen, and a dog) it was plenty big enough to spread out in with room to spare.
We explore the lightweight beach canopy that’s powered by the wind to see if its worth its hefty price tag. Advertising does not influence our gear reviews and it never will. While we always focus our coverage on standout products—because we want our readers to be aware of the latest and greatest gear—we also cover the flaws and quirks of any given product.
The Ozark Trail 16′ x 16′ Instant Canopy with Convertible Walls provides 224 sq ft of shade and weather protection. Simply extend the 1-piece steel frame, attach the canopy top, extend the legs and you’re done. Adjust the shade as needed to follow the sun and provide shelter throughout the day with the easy push-button system. The material supplies 50+ UV ozark trail chair protection to block the sun’s rays and also keeps you dry in rainy conditions. Steel feet maintain purchase on concrete or dirt surfaces, making them suitable for use in campgrounds and other wilderness areas as well as in parking lots for tailgate parties. This instant camping canopy also features collapsible awnings that create quick and easy sun walls.
Even if you’re well versed with the classic criss cross style of most modern camping and backpacking tents, the structural needs of a 10-person tent can get pretty intense. So I understand why Coleman tried to simplify it by attaching their poles at one end of each tent. The smaller of the two problems is that this makes breakdown more of a hassle than it needs to be.
From there you bend down each end and connect the poles that form the side walls to the floor. In practice this took more elbow grease than I was expecting, to the point that I worried the fiberglass poles would break (they did not). I arrived at the group site Friday midday to get everything set up. During that initial phase, I considered how intuitive (or not) the tents were to assemble, durability of the component parts, and the size and shape of the footprint.
Normally Priced at $250 it was marked down to $99.00 so we could not pass up the price.I mean it came with all the side panels and everything. Digging our toes in the sand under one of the best full-overhead coverage beach tents on the market. A frequent reader of our site put the lightweight Cool Cabana pop up beach canopy to the test during a West Coast vacation. We put the lightweight Cool Cabana pop up beach canopy to the test during an East Coast vacation. I was still able to set the tent up, but it was ultimately a little disappointing.
Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the portable freestanding shelter. Some mention it’s well built and durable, while others say the joints broke easily with the weight of rainwater on the cover. Customers are satisfied with the waterproofness of the portable freestanding shelter. They mention that it has a windproof peak, a vented top, and a sturdy frame. The cover is made of nylon with weatherproofing and withstands fairly strong wind without any damage.