ABCCANOPY Commercial Ez Pop Up Canopy Tent 10x10 FT Premium-Series, Gray - Heavy Duty Instant Shelter for Outdoor Events, Farmers Markets, Beach Parties & Camping

I have cheap $29 canopies (which clearly states not for rain) that feel fragile and seem like they will break while setting up which has endured harsh windy rainstorms and abuse (because the price tag is low enough) without fail. I have owned high-end commercial canopies (which clearly states wind-proof, rain-proof) purchased for over $200 that should be built like a tank but have failed in medium sized storms even when they are well cared for (because their price tags are a bit steep). I have come to learn that all portable pop-up canopies will generally provide decent shade, protect subjects from rain/sunrays and versatile enough to be transported. With that said, there are three main things I desire most in these things:1-ease of setup (because help is not always available)2-inside frame (because I like hanging things on them)3-transport bag (to prolong product, store stakes, store screens)Regarding this particular item (not necessarily the brand), I am able to set it up with great ease BY MYSELF. All portable canopies have the same mechanisms (you know those push buttons that click when in place) but some are so dang hard to push the frame into place that I literally have to take a break between legs. With this canopy, once it is removed from the bag and placed on floor standing up, you spread the legs enough so the frame is high enough to go under. Then you duck down and push the center up with one hand. This will not lock the legs into place but will open and extend fully. Then you may go to each leg and push it into place with ease without little breaks in between. Done. Since the frame is very sturdy and thick, to fold down you simply press the plastic button (way better than the ones you have to pull on a keyring) and the frame will slide down with ease. No helping hand around, kids are busy with their smartphones/videogames? No problem. Once all legs are unlocked, elevate one corner slightly off the ground and move towards the opposite corner until fully folded. Done.I hate those canopies that have frames that crosses at the top like an X and no truss (supporting base frames). Not only is the canopy too high to reach, without a truss, the canopy tip cannot sustain even a little weight. I tried to hang a battery operated LED lantern on it and the canopy caved in. With this product here constructed with a sturdy truss, I can hang a very heavy bulky DeWalt 5,000 lumen worklight with ease without the use of a latter. I can also hang wet clothes and towels. I even managed to clamp a tarp on a corner utilizing the truss to be used as a changing station. So canopies with a truss is very crucial for me. The truss does make the product a bit taller when folded up but the weight is not too significant.Ozark Trail, Coleman, Eurmax, EZup are names of canopies with transport bags that have ripped, deteriorated, too small for canopy, zipper broke or wheels came off under normal use. I'm not a vendor; just an outdoors person. The bag that came with this product is large enough to fit the canopy with ease along with four sidewalls, four empty sandbags, two sunscreen organizers, eight 3" clamps and the included stakes. Though light enough to carry, the attached oversized wheels make this thing very easy to pull through gravel, dirt roads and grass.A friend who challenged me on the ease of setting up this canopy versus his 4x6 Ozark Trail canopy lost miserably. I was able to setup and fold this canopy by the time he was able to set his up. However, he did beat me on putting the canopy back into the bag. Well, he did have a 4x6 vs. my 10x10 and while I have a bag that opens only on one end, he had a bag that opens all the way through. I need to make a video on this battle and upload it here.Overall, I am very happy with this canopy for it's ease of setup, truss system and heavyduty transport bag. I currently have two. I plan to get two more and do away with my 10x20 Ozark Trail that is nearly impossible to setup without someone with enough strength. Though I am tempted to get the ABCCanopy 10x20 to see if it's as easy to use as this 10x10. Hope this helps you decide on your purchase.I'm very impressed with the strength and durability of the canopy. It is easy to setup as are most of the collapsable canopies. We tend to use ours a lot at the beach and there isn't any evidence of saltwater corrosion after a couple of months. I like the fact that you can tension up on the top of the canopy which prevents rain collection on top. The hexagonal design eliminates any bending in higher winds. I bought this for the robustness of the canopy and I have not been disappointed. Two things could improve it. Firstly there is no vent at the peak of the canopy. So if you've got it set low, you can definitely get some hotter air underneath it on days with little to no wind. Secondly it is a little longer than normal. My last canopy could fit sideways in the back of my SUV, however I have to lay this one long ways which means I have to let a seat down in the back. Neither of these is a major issue, I would have just made the canopy a bit shorter, though others may like the fact you can drive a truck under it when fully extended.canopy seems pretty sturdy, it wouldve been 5 stars but it arrived damaged, and no i dont think it couldve been damaged in transit..ive contacted the seller and it will take a few weeks for the part to arrive..the instructions about the tensioner wasnt that great either…Instructions was for the 10X10. had hard time popping it up. but figured it out after 15 minsGreat combo buy. This one replaced my old ABC Canopy of the same size. Only drawback new canopy top doesn’t have Velcro across bottom to securely fit the sidewalls like older set did.We operate a gym, and current (Ontario, CAN) regs mean we're outside only. We bought this tent to offer some shade/rain relief to our members. We had it up for literally 3 weeks, and the frame is totally, 100% destroyed.Taking it out of the box, my husband was a little surprised by how not robust the frame was (he bought this one because in the photos, it looks really solid). We had to take the tarp off previously, so it wouldn't blow away, and this time, the rain came fast and furious, with no time to take the tarp off. The tent was dragged around the parking lot, forcefully enough to literally rip the (filled) sandbags into pieces.I would absolutely not recommend this to anyone that wants or needs to leave it up for a while. If you're putting it up and taking it down, all in nice weather, then sure, fill your boots. But for us, it's almost $500 down the drain for not even a month of use.When I purchased this canopy I was so excited as it looked great. After having it up for 4 months I noticed a rip. The rip continued to rip quite fast. I asked if there was another grey canopy available for replacement to purchase or a warranty and my reply was “they are on Amazon”. Well Amazon does not have a grey canopy replacement and I guess that meant no warranty. The rip is huge now and had to put in the garbage. Horrible product and customer service.I am so excited to be using this canopy. It is easy to set up by myself and I love how sturdy and secure it is. It is perfect as I do markets for my small business. It costs more than the ones you can buy at Walmart, but it is structurally superior. A great investment.The canopy is excellent! It was challenged right away with the heavy rain, but it stood still like a rock without a single drop getting inside! It kept our Canada Day celebration party dry and merry :)It is easy to assemble indeed and it looks great!!!Nous avons acheter pour les rencontres de famille et autre pour la saison estival