ABCCANOPY 10x10 Ez Pop Up Canopy Tent with Removable Awning & Sidewalls - Instant Shelter for Outdoor Markets, Camping, Beach & Backyard Events (Grey)

Unboxed this product today and it was well packed - the box was banded and then taped closed. All of the contents looked factory sealed. HOWEVER, the roller bag had light brown dirt on the front of it and the popup frame had several places where it looked like it had been dragged across the cement - the feet looked scraped up and one of the side screw joints was also scraped. One of the fabric sides also had a series of black dirt smudges across it. This tent the center supports for the frame were also installed in the frame THROUGH the frame's plastic bag (which had several other holes in it) which made it extra challenging to unpack. For a "new" several hundred dollar canopy I didn't expect it to look refurbished.Next let's talk about how easy this was to setup. For a 10x20 I expected it to be a bit of work, but this canopy surprised me at what parts were difficult. Those area are listed below in depth. But even with these difficulties, I've assembled 10x10 popup canopies which were more difficult than this 10x20, so while not "easy" it could have been MUCH worse:-First of all there are ZERO instructions in the box. The exception is there are multi-step detailed instructions on the back of the package containing for the wheels for the case. Those detailed in depth how to connect the wheels to the case. But ironically no directions for the main product - the tent! Incidently, if the wheels are on the case, it becomes too wide to put it back in the box for shipping/transport. This is where the instructions seem to end. Nothing about how to actually assemble the tent, its accessories/walls or how to properly stake/tie it down could be found.Although this tent is fairly easy to assemble, and I'd watched several videos for similar tents, 1-2 pages of directions would have helped. Its the simple things like knowing to look for the logo of the company on the long side to help orient the top while unfolding it or to turn the adjustment cranks on the center posts to lower them all the way down before assembly where a bit of extra tips would help unbox and assemble this massive tent for the first time.I also found that there seems to only be D-Rings on one side of the tent top for installing the awnings. This was not noticed until we went to try to figure out what to do with the straps included with the awning kit (after the tent was fully raised). It felt like there should have been a place to attach them to the top, but we couldn't find a spot -- then later we found that spot -- on the back side of the tent. For this same reason, it is unclear how we can install the awning on the 10ft side of the tent - I can only assume that only one strap can be used because of the lack of D-rings on both the front and the back of the tent? Likewise, a walk through tent with opposing awnings would be problematic for the same reasons. For what would have been a minimal cost to add to both sides of the tent, this reduces the flexibility of the product.Next, while trying to open the tent frame we got it about 90% opened and then it started binding -- after several minutes of trying to figure out what we were caught on I found that the center post risers can get caught where they go up through the frame bracket. Once I slid them through the frame it opened easily.Next when I went to tie down both of our two tents and stake them I found that we only had 4 tent stakes in each kit. This was unexpected, so I used them for the four corner posts. Upon checking the listing it appears that we should have gotten 6, so I'll re-re-double check they weren't overlooked (not that a bright orange 9-12" stake is easy to miss), but with 2 of 2 tents this way, something isn't right.There is a LOT of velcro on the tent. This is a place where a simple diagram would have helped - there were several times during assembly (admittedly at dusk) where I was trying to connect the velcro backwards or routed incorrectly. Easy enough to correct, but this all adds minutes to the setup.Next, the side walls - there were two bags with white fabric in the box. Luckily both times I picked the canopy on the first try, but all of the packages are labeled in what was possibly chineese characters. A simple sticker indicating which was the canopy would have reduced guess work. Installing the first side wall took several minutes - I was expecting the zipper to zip from bottom to top without realizing there was velcro on one side so I had the wall installed upside down with the velcro loops to attach it to the frame. After realizing it was upside down (and picking grass out of the wall's velcro strip) I attached it in the correct orientation. With so many sides all packaged together in the same bag trying to figure out what is what piece while they are all folded together was difficult without a basic summary "tips" page. At first I was thinking that the pieces with zippers was the zippered door - and was thinking it must be packaged in three sections (to explain the half-zippers) but then I saw that too many pieces had zippers for that to make sense. I figured out that all of the walls zip to their neighbors so the solid walls have two zipper-halves. The door sections have zipped closed zippers and the awnings have no zippers and are roughly half as tall (which also makes them useful for half-walls). If I was assembling this tent somewhere I could spread out a pile of 10 foot walls much of that guess work would have been avoided, but assembling in a damp grassy area meant that I needed to unpack and figure out how to identify the pieces and how to install them while they were still folded in my arms.The awnings have a clamp which attaches it to the frame. That clamp has a single angle for the awning posts. It is not possible to set it to an arbitrary angle. Likewise, to lower the awning, there does not appear to be a notch in the clamp for a fully down / closed position. I don't recall seeing a second notch for a fully down position, but again, with NO INSTRUCTIONS just getting everything assembled was a lot of guessing what goes where/how.The center posts at both ends of the tent (but not the middle) seem to meet the fabric at a location which has a small "pouch" with a draw string closure. This is another area simple directions could have helped. My only assumption is that the intent is that the support post should go in the pouch and then the string pulled closed around the post?Just like with most camping tents, the fastest part was opening the frame, but the tie-down, fastening the velcro, attaching the walls, etc is what takes the time.Although the company advertises "60 second" setup, this tent was far from that easy. Start (cardboard box ready to be cut opened) to finish (assembled with stakes, walls, etc) was over an hour. It took more than 60 seconds to open, orient and spread the top canopy over the frame (and required climbing under the partly expanded frame several times to reach the fabric). And even afterwards, we found that there was a "secret" orientation to the top where there is a front and back based on the location of the D-rings for the awnings. Next time, having done this once, it will likely still be 30 minutes.Lastly, let's talk about how sturdy the tent is - although I wouldn't try to swing from the frame like they do in the product video, I was impressed with how sturdy the frame felt. At 10x20 it had almost no rocking / wobble in it, even before I staked and tied it down. At one point I needed to reach up to the top of the ceiling while on a ladder and I lightly held the frame to steady my balance and felt safe. There are a lot of other tents which I can't say the same about.So in summary, its a sturdy good tent, but its lacking in several areas. Primarily it lost stars for : arriving with the feet & "X" frame pivot joint(s) scratched up and a dirty side wall, having zero directions about the tent, missing stakes, omitting D-rings reducing the ability to have flexible locations of the awnings.Overall I am in love with this tent. While I haven’t had it in the rain yet, fellow vendors at our market have had zero issues with it.I am 5’3” and all the way down this tent is just taller than me. Mostly this is not an issue except for leading it into out Tahoe. Because of how everything else needs to fit in, this has to go crosswise, and it’s a very snug fit. Otherwise I can lift, set up and put this sucker back in the bag on my own.My only complaint is the awning, which was the main reason I went with this one. The brackets that hold the arms are very cheap and do not hold the poles perpendicular. This means I have to have the tent at its highest setting to keep from cloth lining my taller customers. The bracket from euromax fits the awning pieces and is much sturdier.The roof could of been made with heavier fabric and the instructions have nothing to say about how to install the overhang. The setup was easy and looked nice but not sure how long roof will last.This is an actual commercial grade tent. Everything is made properly, it’s all heavy duty, and easy to set up. The tent is very strong and was able to have stand 30 mile an hour winds without a problem, I would highly recommend this tent.I do weekly craft markets and just love this canopy. It goes up easy, side walls can be put up and taken down quickly, and the additional shade flap in the front makes it perfect for customers who want to get out of the sun.I had one last year that wasn't as sturdy, and I upgraded to the ABC this year and haven't regretted it. It's definitely worth the money. And packs up neatly in the roller case. Sandbags are great as anchors and we've had some horrific winds and they hold everything down nicely.We've had crazy weather and got caught in a huge hail storm. The canopy is unscathed. Great product!I've been through more canopies through the years than I'd like to admit. I figured I'd spend a little extra this time in the hopes that this one would prove to be more durable than previous ones. After just a few weeks, we've already had had this canopy set up four times in varying situations and I can confidently say we have had zero disappointment.The attached photo was literally taken the day after the canopy was delivered. Admittedly not the best "product shot", it shows the versatility this item offers. In the midst of what ended up being an all-day torrential downpour, we had set up two of the solid walls, the "door" panel on the back, and left the remaining side open. As you can see, the tent is more than wide enough for backing a full-size pickup into, and using the awning (without the retention straps) created the perfect dry space that lasted all day. We had no issues whatsoever with any moisture or leaks, and only once had to "dump" the ceiling for water pooling (the center support pole is adjustable and probably could have prevented the pooling if I had played around with it).The frame is definitely thicker and more solid than any previous canopy we've owned. I'm not sure I'd attempt to do pull-ups on the thing like the manufacturer suggests is possible, but it has a visible and tactile sturdiness that I like a lot. Setup and takedown is an absolute breeze - it literally takes 5 minutes from bag to fully opened with one person; obviously less if you've got an extra set of hands. One thing I really love is that the roof of the canopy CAN be left on the frame, so there's no need to drape it over and attach it each time you use the tent.In all fairness, I will say that the side panels are noticeably lower quality than the roof. They have a "thinner" feel to them, and the stitching and zippers do feel a bit frail compared to the core frame and roof. They function well and assemble easily, but I'll definitely be keeping a close eye on the seams as we use it more. I also did poach some extra tent stakes I happened to have laying around and threw them in the bag... the included stakes are good quality, but only four are included. If you're setting this up for an extended period, or in any windy situation I'd recommend using stakes in each of the frame feet AND to attach guy lines to each corner.One other tip I can offer based on my brief experience: the instructions for assembling the awning suggest putting the panel together first, then attaching it to the canopy. I've found it to be MUCH easier to attach the awning panel first, then add the front and side frame components while it's hanging. I've found it to be far faster and less awkward than the suggested assembly method. Additionally, attaching the awning BEFORE raising the canopy to full height is also vastly easier than stretching to reach the anchor loops or having to use a step stool.All-in-all, this thing is fantastic, and I don't have any regrets spending the extra money after having used it only a handful of times. I may look into purchasing an extra set of side panels just in case they prove to be less durable than the core canopy itself.No sandbags no front canopy ??Fantastic value. Good quality build and really stood up to the insane winds we had at a trade show the first time using it. It IS very heavy so make sure you can haul it around. My only complaint is the sandbags they've included. Garbage! Can't even seal the bags so if they fall or get tossed around then you get sand everywhere.I mean I get it... It's an add on item to make the tent seem like a more attractive buy but it really doesn't do the customer anything to have such a crappy product as an add on. In this case, it cost them a one star rating.Fast delivery, all parts included as advertised. The bag with wheels is a great feature, because otherwise this would be too heavy for most people to handle without help. Put it up just now to make myself familiar with the process. I don't know how you'd do it alone, I think you need two people, otherwise it would be a huge struggle.It would have been nice if this product came with proper instructions, especially at this pricepoint. Instead, the "manual" includes only general and very brief instructions for any kind of canopy tent. No mention of the walls, no mention of the awning (which we figured out with a little trial and error), and no mention of the prop-up piece for the centre! We had to take down everything to insert it and then put up everything again.Another problem is that I don't think most weights that aren't sand or water bags would fit the legs, because of the plastic parts at the bottom used to pin the legs to the ground on soil. I was thinking of buying extras, because the sand bags don't look like they could hold the tent in strong winds. I might be wrong about that, and I might also be wrong about not being able to attach extra weights. If this is a concern for you, I suggest you do more research.Ultimately, the tent seems good enough and I can't wait to use it as a vendor at a market (which is what I bought it for). The one star subtraction of my rating is for the lack of proper instructions. I'd expect that from a $100 canopy without awning and sidewalls made in China, but not from a $350 US product.I bought this canopy after reading reviews. Upon arrival, I found canopy is really heavy to move but that's what it supposed to be and I liked it. After using for 5-6 times I noticed a bolt came out and now a leg near by that bolt is moving a lot. Either I can send this to fix it as this is under warranty at cost of the flea market that is my part time business. Spending this amount I feel nothing should happen to a product especially in this short time like this.Overall we're pretty happy with this canopy. It set up easily and is of average build quality. The only thing that detracts from it getting a higher rating is the poor design of the extended canopy part. Any kind of rain and it puddles on to of it making it sag. The tethers that connect it to the main canopy part are flimsy at best and care is needed to keep lifting it up to force the puddling water off to the side. Still, aside from that, we are happy with it. The side walls are great for wind blocking and security. We use it at our local Farmers Markets btw.