Coleman Event Shelter

I bought my first one in Aug 2015 for $163 and this recent one in Aug 2023 for $276. 8 years difference and what with inflation, still a good deal. The 1st is still functional, though a couple of rod’s links have disconnected, but still fully functional. The size is amazing and for covering a tent or seated area, the arcs give much more space than a conventional square canopy.Follow the instructions and it can be assembled in less than 30 min your first time.Terrific product and well made!

Excellent shade structure. This is the second one I have purchased. The first one lasted five years and survived several windstorms. But time in the Arizona heat took its toll on the nylon webbing. One final windstorm did some damage before I could take it down. We liked it so much that we bought another one to replace it. I won't repeat the good points that the company uses to describe it. It's all true. The reason we like it so much is it's unique shape, the interesting ways you can light it at night, and the open welcoming feeling it gives off. One thing, we use 12"x1/4" lag bolts and a battery-operated impact driver to fasten it to the ground, tent stakes pull out too easily.

This is an awesome tent to have. It is very well built and sturdy. High quality Coleman materials as well. BUT, it is VERY difficult and time consuming to set up. There are a lot of parts and it wants to fall all over the place until you get the last part of the frame set up. Once the fabric is in place, it is a really cool and very large tent to have. If you are intending on setting up and tearing down very often, consider the time it will take to do so. Another thing, is this ships from the U.K. We waited almost a month for its delivery, and when we returned it, it took almost longer to get all the way back to England and get the refund. No problems at all with the seller, or Amazon, just consider the time involved.

I've used this product year after year in one of the most challenging envvironments....the beach. Storms with high winds can come up quickly and leave little time to react. I anchor the tent frame solidly into the sand using four corkscrew tie-downs and make sure each leg is weighted with special sand bags. The canopy curve lets the wind move through and over the shelter easily. We typically remove the cover and store overnight, but leave the frame on the beach. The cover is easy to remove, but may require someone taller to reach some of the velcro closures.The powder coating on the frame parts protects them from the corrosive salt air. Keep in mind the any scratch on frame parts left untreated will end up rusty. We treat the frame parts that have any exposed base metal with navel jelly before storing for the season.The frame is easy to assemble and erect. At least two people make it much easier to erect, but can be done by one(not recommended). Be sure to use the squaring accessory to lay out the frame before you start assembly. This is vital!!

We had an earlier version (turquoise and white) of this outdoor shelter that we have used when we camp for the past 3-4 years. It has been perfect for shedding water and providing shade. It is wind resistant due to the dome-style construction. Every time we set it up at a campground, someone asked where we got it. When we started to look for a replacement (we have used it a lot), we found that Coleman no longer made that version. After MUCH searching, we found this one -- but had to order it through Amazon from Great Britain as it was not available otherwise. It is similar in size and construction, only obvious difference we believe is the color. Order if it is available -- you will not be disappointed.

The poles snapped while putting up the tent at the beach during a normal breezy day. Didn't even last us a week. I'm very disappointed. It went right in the trash where is belongs because who wants to pack up a super heavy and bulky, broken tent and take it home. I get home and find out that both Amazon and the $60 Assurion protection plan wanted me to. There is no way to get a refund or replacement without mailing this giant busted tent back to them. So now I am out $290 for the tent, $60 for a worthless "protection plan", and I don't even have a tent for my next trip to the beach. What a disappointment. We have bought this tent several times over the last 10 years and they usually last 2-3 years before they start to breakdown. This one lasted 4 DAYS!!! 10 out of 10 would NOT recommend.

Pretty easy to put up.

Setup it up right out of the box by myself. Took about 25mins the first go round. Gets easier everytime I set it up. I own a beach service rental company and use this as a large gathering shade option. Always set up by myself and never have to much of an issue. Occasionally wants to fight me but other than that it can be set up solo. Have sand bags that I fill and throw inbetween the legs, does good in the wind with its design and the sand bags. Its dome design is much better than the pop up 10x10s that dont provide shade well in the early part of day and late part of evening