EzyFast Compact Pop Up Canopy Tent, Collapsible Instant Shelter,Portable Sports Cabana, with Built-in Weight Bags, 8 x 8 ft Base / 6 x 6 ft Top for Camping, Hiking, Picnic, Family Outings (Khaki)

After years of dissatisfaction using umbrellas for shade while performing music outdoors, I decided to buy a canopy/ gazebo. I knew nothing about them and it's pretty hard to choose among so many. The easy / fast seemed to be - easier and faster - and better thought out, so took a chance on it.It went together in 15 minutes first time out of the box - really very easy - good idea to print the directions on the gig bag. Breaking down, fit it back in that bag no problem.It was quick going up, seems of reasonable quality, somewhat heavy but I guess that's a good thing to keep it from blowing away. This is the "8 foot" size, 10 x 10 on the ground 8x8 at the canopy. It's good for me as i play sitting on a stool. Would be too short for stand up guitar players... Plenty of room for me, some instruments and gear, and good visibility. Definitely shades well.Biggest drawback is there is no side cover. For mid day it should be fine, but the afternoon sun is going to get in for sure, so now I have to improvise that. Surprised the company does not sell it as an accessory. Other makers do have that - I think it's a necessity.Overall if you can live without the side, or can figure it out buying a separate piece of fabric to tie on, it's a very solid device and works as advertised...

So let me start by saying I did have a problem with my canopy, that was quickly resolved by the company.We had finally opened it up to use (after my return date). I had the blue color (beautiful).We put it up every day, all day for one week at the beach (taking it down each evening).The canopy faded tremendously and even ripped during removal because the discoloration apparently thinned the material.Now I know this was not normal for this canopy. I definitely had one that just happen to have this flaw. The reviews on this canopy are fantastic if you read them, so I knew this wasn't normal for this company.I know these canopies are typically very durable.So I contacted the company. The company is FABULOUS!!!! Remember, we didn't use ours until after the return date. I sent pictures, and they were immediately apologetic and happy to fix the problem. They had me return the canopy and refunded me immediately.Would I buy this again? YES! It is study, is is very easy to assemble, and it is a perfect size. I just had a bad apple. But knowing how this company stands behind their product is everything to me! I would say if you're thinking about purchasing this, do! I think you'll be happy with what the product typically is, and if not, you'll be happy with how important customer satisfaction is to this company.Five stars for a fantastic response to my unusual problem!!!!

The cardboard box that the EzyFast Pop Up beach shelter comes in has the phrase "just be easy and fast" written on it. Well it is easy and fast to set up this tent shelter on a sandy beach. Inside the box you'll find the tent frame, canopy, and stakes packed away neatly in a carrying case. It is fairly straightforward to remove the frame, expand it, and latch in the telescopic legs. placing the canvas, and tying it in place on the poles using the Velcro straps is an easy process. The first day on the beach we used the stakes to hold the shelter in place. It was a windy day but the shelter held steadfast. Note that there are pockets on the canopy to hold additional sand for more weight if the wind is really strong.We were able to fit 6 chairs, table-chair combos, and lawn chairs under this 7' x 7' shelter. There is a back section that can be lowered so that only 3 sides are open. The shelter was easy and quick to pack up into its carrying bag and was easy to set up on subsequent visits to the beach. The beach tent appears to be quite sturdy.My only minor gripe, which is not a fault of the product, is that I wish it had three fold-down sides instead of one. Then again I chose the product and got exactly what was described. And the price wasn't bad either. I will be using this beach tent for my next beach vacation trip. the days of cumbersome, unstable, flipping and flopping beach umbrellas are over.

I just got through setting up my Ezy Fast canopy for the first time...It wasn't that difficult! Follow the directions and, yes, it took me a bit longer to set up (5 minutes, give or take) but I know with a little practice I can have it set up in no time. The takedown was not difficult and, wonder of wonders, I got the "Genie" back in the bottle! You know how it goes; it's a bear to get the items back in the carrying case...not so, here! If I'm going to use mine several days on vacation I will use small bungee cords instead of the carrying case...just saying.I'm 74 and if I can maneuver and set this puppy up I know you can. I'm looking forward to using this as an addendum to my tent. I hate being cramped if the weather turns ugly. It's useful for both camping adventures and the extra shade I can have on my deck while grilling and chilling.Do make note: use stakes when setting up; there are grounding stakes, pockets to put in small weights for patio and deck use or use sand on the beach...it is very light and can be easily blown away. Don't let that stop you. I recommend this product but in the end you be the judge. Happy camping!