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★★★★★
Awesome for Watching Kids Sports!
I love this pop up shelter! I have been using this during my son's soccer practices and games. It has been close 100 degrees this week where I am, and sitting in the sun is unbearable. This shelter has been a life saver! The first time I used this I thought it must have been a much cooler day. I looked at my phone and it was 97 degrees! It just felt much cooler with the shelter!
This sets up easily. You just unfold the four legs, spread them apart, and pull the strings on the top until the two top pieces lock together. Stake it down if necessary or fill the attached sand pockets if you're using it on the beach. I usually just stake down the two front corners if it's windy. To collapse it you just pull the two top pieces apart.
It fits two large folding chairs side-by-side, or several people can sit inside it without chairs. There are three zippered Windows. I always keep these open for air flow except when the sun would be shining directly through them (usually near sunset). The zippers on the Windows all operate smoothly. We have been putting chairs directly on the floor of the shelter and have had no problems, but we usually just use it on grass.
There is a small hook in the center of the canopy to hang a light or something. I have a small rechargeable fan that I like to hang from the hook. There is also a mesh storage pocket at the back of the canopy for your sunscreen, drink, glasses, book, etc.
I'm super happy with this sun shelter. I will add a couple pictures below, and I will try to add a short video of the setup process. I got this for a discounted price to test and review. If my opinion changes I will update this review. Thanks for reading!
July 2016 · Sports and Outdoors