Bought it for camping at Coachella for the first time. Practiced putting it up by myself in the backyard two times and it was pretty easy. I'm 5'1” and to push the center up to lock in place, I used my umbrella. There's instructions on how to assemble yourself and they were clear and easy to follow. Staked it down using the stakes that came with the tent and it stayed put the entire time. I also went both weekends to Coachella and it never shifted. I may get another one to cover the entire camping spot next time!

We used one time, putting it up was easy. Taking it down with four should have been as well. The center mechanism that helps collapse broke off. It seems to have a cheap plastic tab on the inside, bad design. We did an exchange it immediately, we will see if the second one holds up.

So long as the quality hasn't changed in half a year, this canopy is worth every penny. I use mine every single weekend and it has upheld in crazy winds, rain, and works well to avoid the nasty California sun. I've treated it so badly: dragged it across %26 thrown it on the pavement; I've no clue why it's still here. Set up is the easiest ever. I've gotten so many questions about where I got my canopy because the set up looks and is easy; you don't need more than one person. It also fits well into its bag so no struggling to get it back in. The day this canopy reaches its end is the day a part of me does too. Yes it's sturdy, yes the top is great material, and yes you should buy it.

I don't know who's giving this thing four stars, but it's definitely been paid for and not somebody who actually owns one and tries to use one. this thing first of all when I got it it was a return to have been opened and used. Secondly, The overall design is terribly poor. there are no Velcro tabs to hold this on to the beam so that way a light breeze can't peel it off. this design is a joke, even with a $30 off promo it should only be half of what you're charging for it. this thing is junk. photos included

Im so sad the frame looked sturdy easy to put up, leg adjustable like that, there was no wind at all. I put it up to put the canopy on and get it ready for the weekend and taking it down one of the side bars snaped :( I was so excited to use it for the first time and thought is was sturdy enough to last.

I've had one of these covering a dog kennel for about a year now and it's still holding up great. Granted, the frame is tied down by zip ties to the 10x10 kennel framework, but the canopy top and the framework for the top itself has survived multiple high wind events without any issues. The fabric is starting to wear after a year, but that's with relentless day in and day out exposure to the elements. It still seals out water, though, even though it's starting to wear a little thin! Obviously, it's not meant to be left out continuously and without the support of the kennel it might nor have survived a really bad storm, but provided you're more careful with them in inclement weather, these should be fine. Not even an EZ Up pop up is going to survive a really bad storm, but some folks expect them too, I think. I bought an 8x8 pop up from Walmart this year at a similar price and it's nowhere near as well built as this one. If there's a downside to this, you can purchase a replacement fabric top from the manufacturer, but with shipping and a $15 tariff charge, it's close to the cost of buying a complete new tent, frame and all. Otherwise, highly recommended!

Theses are not built as well as they use to be.

Better build than my academy one but one of the legs got disconnected the first timed I used it

Bad design it broke the first time of use.

Broke 2nd time using it