Once you know what size will fit your space and your usage purpose, you can browse the options to find the canopy that suits your design and style preferences. The Eurmax was followed closely by the Quick-Set Escape and E-Z Up Pyramid. Every stress point on the Quick-Set Escape is reinforced, and all of its seams are double-stitched and taped. We feel the E-Z Up Pyramid is almost as well-made as the Eurmax; however, its frame and canopy materials are a little bit thinner.
The Tagalong is a perfect canopy tent for most outdoor adventures, but it does have a few snags that affect its overall performance. It tends to bend and sway during stout breezes and is not as large as a standard 10×10 shelter. Additionally, the point-to-point reinforcement webbing occasionally tangles during setup. However, overall, we think the Tagalong is still suitable for the adventurous type who likes to be on the go and doesn’t want to lug a heavy canopy. Fully enclosed and ready to protect you from sun, wind, rain, AND bugs, the Clam Outdoors Quick-Set Escape is a perfect shelter for the campground. No assembly is required; this shelter is ready to go right out of the box and can be fully deployed in less than a minute.
The comfort grip locks on the legs are designed with pinch-free buttons making raising or lowering the telescoping legs super easy. The Eureka Tagalong scored slightly lower but still boasted an impressive score. It sits lower than cathedral-style canopies, which more effectively blocks the sun’s rays as their angles change during the day. Additionally, its weather-taped seams and waterproof canopy create an excellent barrier against rain. As for the Caravan V-Series, we feel it provides excellent coverage from the sun. However, its thinner frame rocks a bit during wind gusts, and it doesn’t have weather-taped seams, so it tends to leak a little during heavier rain storms.
They suggest doing it with 2 people, which we think is accurate, but once you get the hang of it you could certainly do it yourself. Model 1 has an average weight, but Model 2 is much lighter and easier to lift around and extend the poles. While similar in their traditional overall design, each model is different in their appearances.
The pinch-free adjustability ensures convenience without compromising safety during assembly when choosing between one of the height options. The mechanism allows users to quickly assemble or dismantle the canopy and are one of the reasons why this tent has become so popular among campers and beach-goers. What good would it be if the heavy-duty shelter canopy doesn’t protect you from the rain? While this fabric isn’t 100% waterproof, it is coated with a water-resistant film that will undoubtedly keep you dry during brief rain showers. The Coleman 10 x 16 Foot Instant Shelter with Swing Wall provides a footprint of 10″x10″ of extended shade or low angle sun protection.
With the added guylines and stakes, you are getting increased stability. This wide base makes it more difficult to blow away if there is a lot of wind. The biggest difference between the two is the actual shape of the pole legs within the frame. Instead of being straight up and down like most other models, this one has legs that angle outwards.
Additionally, its 600-denier canopy fabric is the thickest we’ve seen. Likewise, the roller bag is made from commercial-grade components and fabrics, and the frame is thicker and heavier than other canopies. This weight makes it somewhat difficult to load and unload out of a vehicle, but once on the ground, the tank-grade roller coleman cooler bag allows it to be moved with ease, especially if you have two people. The price tag may also be too high for some shoppers, but we feel the quality increase is worth it if you can swing it. Unlike much cheaper ones on the market, these models offer durable full-steel frameworks that won’t snap or bend at a simple gust of wind.
Its one-pull setup requires more muscle than we anticipated, but overall it is hassle-free and takes only seconds to erect. At 5.4 pounds, it’s the lightest canopy in our lineup, making it very portable. We like the built-in sidewall pockets, attached floor, and roll-away side drapes.
If you want more shielding, we suggest spraying them with a special waterproofing spray that you would use on tents. 150D polyester makes up the upper fabric, and the inner structure is all steel with welded steel feet for added stability. We wouldn’t consider these to be waterproof, as there is no mention of a waterproof rating. Both the outer and inner materials used for these models are intended to give you great protection from mild elements. Many reviewers online have expressed that they were worried about the framework quality to be subpar, but were in fact pleasantly surprised by the great quality. Even with the plastic joints, the rest of the structure is a sturdy steel, so it’s able to remain secure.