Coleman 13x13ft Instant Canopy Sun Shelter Portable Shade Tent Sets Up in 3 Minutes Vented Roof for Airflow Great for Campsite Backyard Tailgates Beach Festivals & More
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Size: 13x13 PFAS
Features
- UVGuard material offers UPF 50+ sun protection
- Instant setup in as fast as 3 minutes
- Comfort Grip technology locks shelter into place for pinch-free pole extending
- Overhanging eaves offer more shade area with a smaller footprint
- Vented roof releases trapped heat
- 1-piece frame folds down for compact storage
- Dimensions: 13 x 13 ft
- Coverage area: 169 sq. ft
- Center height: 9 ft. 7 in
- 1-year limited warranty
Description
Set up the Coleman 13 x 13 Canopy Sun Shelter Tent in as fast as 3 minutes and get to the fun faster. The canopy offers UPF 50+ protection from the sun's dangerous rays, and wide eaves extend past the shelter's 169-square-foot area for extra coverage. The Coleman 13-by-13-foot Back Home Instant Shelter provides an easy, convenient shelter in the backyard, at a campsite, sporting event, or wherever you need reliable cover from the sun. The Shelter's sturdy, one-piece steel frame sets up quickly and easily in only three minutes, with Coleman's exclusive push-button release levers so your fingers stay safe during setup and takedown. The heavy- duty shelter canopy gives you an instant hex-shaped shelter with a generous center height of eight feet, four inches and also features SPF 50+ UV Guard protection from the sun's rays. Features: Sets up in less than 3 minutes Heavy-duty 150D canopy with 50+ UV Guard sun protection Sturdy 28mm one-piece steel frame Exclusive push-button release levers take it easy on fingers Hexagon shape for a distinct shelter Wheeled carry bag Footed poles for easy securing and stabilization with steel tent pegs Specifications: Shaded Area: 13 by 13 feet Footprint: 10 by 10 feet About Coleman More than 100 years ago, a young man with an entrepreneurial spirit and a better idea began manufacturing lanterns in Wichita, Kansas. His name was W.C. Coleman, and the company he founded would change life in America. A man plagued with such poor vision he sometimes had to ask classmates to read aloud to him, Coleman saw a brilliant light in 1900 in a drugstore window that stopped him in his tracks. He inquired about the light inside and discovered he was able to read even the small print on a medicine bottle by the illumination. The lamps had mantles, not wicks, and were fueled by gasoline under pressure instead of coal oil. Soon afterward, Coleman started a lighting service that offered a "no light, no pay" clause--a big step forward for merchants who were burned by inferior products that rarely worked--and drew substantial interest from businesses that wanted to keep their lights on after dark. In the ensuing years, Coleman expanded its product line well beyond lanterns. The company's current catalog is thick with products that make spending time outdoors a pleasure. There are coolers that keep food and drinks cold for days on end, comfortable airbeds that won't deflate during the night, a complete line of LED lights that last for years, powerful portable grills that cook with an authentic open-grill flame, and much, much more. Coleman has truly fashioned much of our outdoor camping experience, and expects to do so for generations to come.
Brand: Coleman
Material: Alloy Steel
Color: Khaki
Item Weight: 46.5 pounds
Recommended Uses For Product: Beach
Item Weight: 46.5 pounds
Floor Area: 169 square_feet
Size: 13x13 PFAS
Coverage: 169 square feet
Material Type: Alloy Steel
Frame Material: Alloy Steel
Frame Material: Fiberglass
Ultraviolet Light Protection: UPF 50+
Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant
Frame Type: integrated
Closure Type: Folds
Color: Khaki
Brand Name: Coleman
Recommended Uses For Product: Beach
Unit Count: 1 Count
UPC: 076501052428
Global Trade Identification Number: 28
Manufacturer Warranty Description: See manufacturer
Included Components: Shelter with wheeled carry bag
Item Type Name: Shelter
Manufacturer: Coleman
Model Number: 2000004407
Manufacturer Part Number: 2000004407
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Size: 13x13 PFAS
Used this on the beach for a week and it provided ample shade for 6 adults easily. I was concerned I might have purchased too large of a canopy until we actually used it. Perfect size for 4 or more adults. I recommend attaching the canopy to the frame before you actually use it and leaving it attached (we did) ; you DEFINITELY don't want to do this when it's windy. First day @ the beach, we set it up and it did fine until the wind got up to about 10 MPH. The enclosed stakes are worthless in the sand, wind pulled them up as fast as we could get them in the ground; probably OK on dirt. Fortunately I purchased the small sandbags along with it which wrap around the legs; once these were full and in place, no more problems with wind. You ABSOLUTELY need these when setting up on the beach! When we finished using it, it did go back in its case with a little manipulating. The canopy is UV treated so it provides a good degree of protection from the sun. One person might be able to set this up by themselves but its fairly simple and quick with 1 or more helpers. It is fairly heavy, weighing a shade over 50#, The case for it has wheels so it can be rolled but the wheels don't work in sand! We loved using the canopy and have no reservations recommending it to groups of 4 or more. We will buy another just like it if/when this one wears out. That could take a while as this is a very well made and substantial canopy!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2019 by Mike R.
Size: 13x13 PFAS
We love this. It's an AWESOME size -- sooooo much better than the regular 10 x 10 foot ones. Because we are military and just renting temporarily, my husband uses this to work on our cars our jet skis in front of the garage we have (the garage is small, so we really can't fit vehicles in there with all of the tools he already has in there). He can fit two jet skis (plus the trailer, obviously) easily under it and still have a couple feet of shade around the perimeter for himself when he is working on them. We also have a jeep, which fits easily under this (although we have to make sure the top is down or it will snag the edge of the tent when moving the vehicle under it) -- but again, he has tons of shade still around the perimeter to work on the vehicle; a little car would easily fit under this, as would a truck -- just again, you need to make sure the height won't hit the edge of the tent when pulling it under it, but even then, if you needed to get a larger truck underneath, the tent is light enough to have someone help lift it up while pulling the vehicle under it, and the vehicle will easily fit once it is under the actual canopy -- it's actually really high. We haven't tried out the light features on it yet - it's somehow specially made to attach lights to it, but I just haven't looked into that yet. It's also pretty stable when it is tied down and staked -- it's already been through a couple storms and has been fine. It's also really easy to put up and take down with two people, and again, move if you have at least two people - it's super light; I wouldn't try to put it up or take it down on your own though - you will end up breaking it or bending something on it just because it's so large. But it really is super light and easy to move if you have at least two people. Everyone in our neighborhood has told us also how good it looks - it doesn't look cheap; we've even had a couple request to borrow it because it is such a good size for large groups of people, garage sales, etc. Definitely one of my better investments as far as canopies go - HIGHLY RECOMMEND it.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2015 by Laura
Size: 13x13 PFAS
We went camping, very hot and not much shade, so we brought our own. After MUCH research and review reading this is what we purchased. Very easy to set up, follow the directions and you should have zero problems. 2 persons are better than 1 for this job but could be done with one and a bit of patience in the extension of the 4 legs. Just do a bit here then move to the next corner for a few inches of extension and repeat till fully extended but 2 minimum persons for raising the unit should be a must but could be accomplished by one following the suggestions above. I also purchased a screen room, not for this model but from thorough research the frame is the same on the 10 ft (roof) unit as the 13 ft unit which provides much better shade coverage and rain protection. Due to the fact that you have more available floorspace with the 13' roof just because you can place tables etc a bit further back from the center. Will not be able to do this with the screen attached. Also the roof itself is a bit lower around the perimeter which helped keep the wind driven rains off of us! a big plus. Mr. is 6'2" and had NO trouble at all coming and going. The screens will fit this unit, BUT, there will be a bit of a gap between the roof itself and the top of the screens. This is usually covered on the 10 ft model due to the fact that the 10 ft unit has a "skirt" of several inches that goes straight down the sides of the frame from the top, thus creating a gap free application. We are hoping this gives us years of sun protection and will definitely help keep the sun off of our coolers as well as us and gives a very cozy feeling. We also set up the small BBQ pit for breakfast toward the outer edge to allow for a very rainy am pot of coffee and breakfast with no problem with the roof being too near the heat thus suffering no damage at all. OK now for the guy line stakes, surprisingly a bit and I mean a bit more substantial than the included tent stakes of a recent Coleman tent purchase, these were useless. The thicker stakes for the legs were very good. However, as I said in my tent review, purchase the coleman tent stakes separately and use these for everything. They are inexpensive and will last a lifetime. One big gust of wind made us actually hold it down for a couple of minutes and from now on the Mr. WILL stake this down, AND use the guy lines for each use, rain forecasted or not. LOL Not that we tried this but the roof can be lowered about 3 ft, allowing for closer proximity to the ground and would most likely survive, intact, a gusty storm. My thoughts are that if storms are expected and you will be away from campsite or for overnight storms just lower the whole roof and it would not be nearly as susceptible to wind gusts and offer a bit more protection for whatever is stored under a bit better as well. We knowingly purchased screens anyway and are not sorry that we did. Even though we only gave them a test run to check for fit, the gap is nothing. After all you are camping and even if it fit snugly at the roofline bugs will get inside as we all get tired of constant zipping and usually let the screen doors flap anyway. When screens are attached there is a 1 1/2' extension beyond the actual screening on all 4 sides that provide a great deal of extra coverage and rain protection and even supply enough cover for some supplies set just outside the 10' frame perimeter. Where we camp it is a crapshoot as to whether we will be bothered by insects or not. If they are there and in biting mode they are relentless and painful so screens can be a necessity at times, but only a couple of times per year just impossible to predict when they will be in attack mode this is why we really wanted screens, for occasional use. The gap should be of no consequence with this unit. Without the screens, 4 adults with chairs, a 6 ft table, coolers underneath, 2 end tables, dog bed and bowls, and other misc. items would NOT feel cramped at all or trip over each other. With screens, all would still fit but not as much floor space making walking around each other and stuff a bit more like an obstacle course. As for other reviews as to its durability I foresee no issues as this is very well made but it is NOT for permanent use and the reviews on its durability that seem to be negative seems to have been due to applications where they were using this on an everyday semi-permanent basis. Just as one would not use a tent daily nor is this designed for that purpose. As an addition to your camp gear this cannot be beat. The whole thing went very smoothly back into a very well designed storage bag. Thank you coleman for a great storage bag; if only your tents had the same thought and care put into their storage bag designs. HINT UPDATE We were lucky enough to go camping one last time this year and rain was a threat for much of the trip. It did rain some, a storm at night, we had discovered upon setting up this for the second time that there are 3 height settings for about a 1 ft. difference. the holes are about 6 inches apart and decided to lower this the night the storm was expected to lower its wind resistance. Mostly for peace of mind while sleeping. He did have to slightly duck his head to the side entering and exiting canopy area. So based on the forecast we set up the tent, then the canopy placing the canopy about 6" over the tent entrance, YES we stayed dry going to and fro in the morning WONDERFUL! We will most likely use this set up permanently. Although the tent got some to a lot of excess water run off from the roof all was good. Coleman Evanston 6 Screened Tent Also as noted on other reviews we thought we would need to purchase or invent some type of additional weights for the legs and found that my excess of girl stuff hanging from my pole-r-bear Umbrella Hook for Towels/Camera/Bagsumbrella hooks seemed to do the trick. The space required under canopy for the tent entrance was minimal and not terribly obstructive at all with 2 persons, gear, 6 ft. table chairs and a dog. However if 4 wanted to use the dry space it would have been crowded. Two full camping seasons and still going amazing. Would definitely purchase again and highly recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2013 by shopping heaven
Size: 13x13 PFAS
If Coleman doesn't like my review, I suppose they can take it down. I gave 'em 5 stars, though! Avid hiker and outdoorsman that I've been, I'm pretty much anchored at home now, taking care of two elderly disabled relatives. We have an inner patio -- between the garage and the house. Depending on the time of year, the So. California sun hits the side of the house and part of the patio, causing the patio and the house itself to heat up unnecessarily. And because I'm tethered to home pretty much, I enjoy growing tomatoes in the garden part of that inner patio area. I have to use military camouflage netting to limit the sunlight on that garden, but the patio still heats up. In the winter, when it rains, we (or I) want a place to sit on the patio where we won't get soaked. So I bought the first canopy, identical to the one receiving this review, some time between 2003 and 2005. Coleman tells you not to leave the canopy fully deployed in the sun (or any weather) for more than a few days. Our Coleman pop-up frame has been left standing for at least 16 years. Of COURSE the fabric tent material degrades from the sun. Sunlight will turn any rip-stop tent material into dust over a long-enough period of time. The initial Coleman tent-material lasted maybe three years or so before we had to rip it up and pull it down. We found a $20 polyester 12'x12' tarp at TarpsUSA, and used it to cover the frame. It is the same buff color, which is the color of our house paint as well. A nice match -- both ways. The tarp would last at most 1.5 to 2 years. So I'd order the tarps two at a time, and go through the periodic ritual of replacement. Finally, the center part that joins the frame "rafters" deteriorated and came apart on a shower of little screws and plastic pieces. I was amazed that the 16-year-old frame would still collapse as it was meant to, so we could get it out of the patio and into a trash can for garbage pickup. I'm sure many will want this 13'x13' canopy for "Saturday in the Park", the 4th of July, family camping trips, registering voters or putting shade on your garage or yard sale. They will use it as Coleman advises. We could probably build some sort of trellis or structure on the patio. Perhaps we could purchase one of those "Sundowner" motorized shades as advertised on the TV. Construction would require submittal of plans to our condominium association, and those Sundowner units cost between $900 and $1,500. So we boldly continue with our Coleman canopy use as we have for the first one all these 16 years. Here's a tip I received, however, on the matter of preserving either the original tent material or a $20 poly tarp. Armor All -- spray it with Armor All. And you could probably try protecting the original tent material by throwing the $20 poly tarp over it, which I may try today. And one more thing: Coleman had told me many years ago that they don't make a replacement cover for the frame. Today, I find that an outfit named Garden Winds makes a replacement called the RipLock 350, precisely made to fit the Coleman frame. I suppose I'll recommend anything for uses of my own as well as the usage recommended for others. But, for the price, I'm happy. UPDATE: When I said the original canopy-cover I had for the previous Coleman lasted 3 years, It was because I was more tolerant then about deterioration in the fabric. With my latest Coleman, I've found UV damage and spots that tear easily from the damage after 9 months. I have stockpiled three Garden Winds replacement canopy covers, but I want to see yet how covering the canopy with cheap Chinese desert-camouflage panels will reduce further damage, and whether I can effectively patch holes with pieces of nylon tent material and a tube of Shoe-Goo. I've also discovered that the seams leak in the rain, or at least on the south side of the canopy which shows the damage I have caught in the nick of time. I suppose most people wouldn't want to use their canopy as I do, although one buyer deployed it for an entire summer on his deck and provides pictures. He, like me, wants a replacement kit, or maybe he found the Garden Winds product. It is possible that Garden Winds makes a better more durable canopy cover. I'm hoping, with fabric patches and Shoe-Goo in hand, that it will take another two years from now before I can make that judgment. UPDATE: My current Coleman was purchased and deployed in February 2021. I spoke about stopping the UV damage in its tracks. Further patching was done after wind damage, again with nylon fabric and Shoe Goo. No leaks, no further deterioration, and here we are, two days following tropical storm Hilary with only a 10" tear along a seam to apply the Shoe-Goo repair. It has been 30 months -- two and a half years. I may actually squeeze another six months out of this well-patched original before replacing it with a Garden Winds canopy cover.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2021 by Randy Bednorz
Size: 13x13 PFAS
Update May 2021: After two years and only a dozen uses or so, the canopy succumbed to an overnight beach storm. I had it very well secured, but with sandbags foolishly only on the ocean facing legs. I think a storm came from the back side and must have yanked the whole back half out of the sand and crumpled it all into a sad pile of sheared aluminum and torn fabric. Sad trombone. I still maintain that it's a high quality unit, and it's tough to find one with the size and features, so I just bought another one. That's a solid endorsement, right? ----- Man, this is the canopy to get. I almost purchased another one that seemed much more lightweight, which I thought was a good thing. Fortunately for me, that other item ended up being out of stock, so I chose this one for our upcoming beach trip. It comes in a great bag, with thick material, expandable zippers, multiple handles, and rolling wheels. I easily managed the package myself and got it into the truck, but it is heavy. When we got to the beach, it was windy. As beaches often are. 10-20mph breeze constantly throughout the trip. The first time, it took two of us about 20 minutes to get the canopy set up. Most of that was spent securing the legs and stakes because of the aforementioned wind. It was easy enough to get the frame expanded, the canopy tops installed, and the whole thing lifted to an appropriate height. We had a second canopy with us that a friend brought. Much lighter and quicker to get up, but just not nearly as robust in every way. At the end of the day, we decided to disassemble the cheaper canopy, but we left this Coleman up overnight. It was a holiday weekend, and the beach was super crowded, so we opted to leave it up unattended to save our spot for the morning. Quite the risk when you see the beach dumpsters littered with broken folding canopy skeletons each day. Well, when we returned the next morning, the wind was still blowing, but the canopy stood tall, without any evidence of its overnight ordeal. The tide had come up over the feet at night, but it held fast. I attribute that to the long straight stakes that are included specifically to secure the feet of the frame to the ground. I also bought some reusable velcro sandbags that I wrapped around the canopy legs as well. That served to hold the whole thing down securely. Oh, and I got some beefier screw type stakes for the guy lines. So yeah. That thing didn't move an inch. You might wonder what 24+ hours of flexing and flapping in a strong breeze might do to the canvas top. We'll, I can report that it did nothing. The top is reinforced everywhere that it touches and rubs on the frame. The lines are attached securely through a metal ring, which not only eases the pressure at the attachment points, but serves as a handy place to hang a small flashlight or rubber mallet. The frame itself is thick, heavy plastic. So, no concerns for rust or corrosion. Though, if I had one critique, it would be in the design of the fasteners that extend the legs up and down. You squeeze to release and then they pop into a hole when you let go. I suspect there's a metal spring in there, which I worry about with saltwater exposure. But also, it's easy to get sand in the mechanism, which then prevents the button from popping out and locking into place. I had to flush them out once or twice to adjust, and I just wonder about longevity with that design. But yeah, with plastic everywhere else and aluminum rivets at the accordion joints, I expect the frame to generally last through many trips. Sun protection was excellent, without being totally opaque and dark beneath it. And I think the vented top helps not only with the heat but also with the airflow and probably the stability in the wind. Then, when we reached the end of our trip, this canopy was easy to take down and pack back up into its rolling carrying case. I later took it out, washing everything with fresh water, and packed it all back up by myself. It was especially nice to have that case that really only fits everything nicely once from the factory. It has plenty of room for everything, even if you're lazy about folding the canopy top and you just stuff it all in there, extra stakes and sandbags and all. All in all, you might have guessed that I'm very pleased with this purchase. I won't use it often, so the next test will be to see how it holds up in storage. Will report back if there are problems down the road at all.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2019 by A. Goldberg
Size: 13x13 PFAS
Couldn't be happier with this. Yes, it's a little heavy to get out onto the sand, and probably not worth the hassle for a quick beach visit... but if you're going for the day, it's like having a house on the beach! I can't stand sitting in direct sun and baking during mid day peak summer and always refused to go to the beach (preferring early morning or sunset when it's cooler), and have been subsequently vilified by wife kids and friends. This got me out there... easily sits 6 or more adults, sleeping kids, coolers, and complete shade. No joke, every time we go to the beach people walk by and say "that thing is AWESOME - where did you get it?" After about 10 uses so far, all is well. Nothing broken, everything working well, good as new. Excellent shade. Very rugged, and it has stood rock solid on very windy days out on eastern long island. Unless very windy, stakes and tie downs really aren't needed - nor all the velcro straps that attach to the roof frame. The fewer things you attach for a single use beach day, the fewer steps to take it down. The ONLY complaint - ONLY - is that for beach use, the telescoping legs become absolutely locked once the tiniest bit of sand gets in there. Like, a single grain of sand. Absolute locked, as if glued together. There's a slight learning curve to getting this thing set up and taken down. Thoughts and pro tips as follow: - BRING A HAMMER. Non-negotiable. Not a rock, not a beach toy, not driftwood - a metal hammer. Why? To get the legs telescoped in/out, and to bang tie down spikes into the ground. - Set the frame on its side first (after 1st use on beach telescoping legs will already have sand infiltration and not slide easily if at all). Use hammer to bang against the steel feet to get them telescoped out. I threw MASSIVE sweaty tantrums in noon sun the 2nd and 3rd use before bringing the hammer, because the legs would'nt extend out - again the smallest amount of sand binds them. - Ignore instructions and get all 4 legs into the 1st/lowest positioning before setting upright - otherwise you'll lose your mind, think it's broken, and give up. - DO NOT accordion out the frame out all the way. Only go 1/3 to 1/2 the diameter. Why? Easier to get the canopy on. - After draping the main canopy over the frame, DON't FORGET to get the little roof vent on the top poles. - NOW grab a helper, stand diagonally on opposite corners and pull it open fully. - ***MAJOR*** pro tip. @ about 75% open, reach up at corners and PULL DOWN at the very end of the top where the canopy sleeve to snap/lock the top members straight overhead. Yes you need to push up from the inside, but the pull down method from the outside corner is epic. - Safety tip: watch your hands!!! With any telescoping part, it's easy to get hands pinched especially with jerky movements. We learned the hard way. - Sunset/late day tip: When the sun gets low (we have sunset-facing beaches), you can lower the legs on one side to angle the whole thing. This all sounds harder than it is. I had it down to a science after the 3rd use. 3-4 mins realistic setup time, and though cumbersome, I've done it myself while family was in rebellion. If you were assembling this indoors without sand, follow the instructions. On the beach, trust me, this is a proven way. Don't forget the hammer. Enjoy and godspeed!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2020 by NY Dad
Size: 13x13 PFAS
I took this camping almost every weekend this past summer and it was awesome! It is bigger than I thought it would be. I have a few canopies that I bought from Target that after a summer were worn out (bent frames and tears in the fabric). The metal frame on this one is VERY sturdy. The fabric is high quality and I think will last a long time. The top is a separate piece, so there is a small space at the top allowing airflow. That is nice because the canopy doesn't get super hot. This canopy does really well in the rain. I had no pooling at all in the several heavy rain storms this last summer. I don't like other canopies that allow the rain to pool and stretch out the fabric. I liked it so much I ordered another one for next summer! Like: - Easy to set up - Easy to take down - Fits back in its bag easily after use (without having to fold it 'just right') - Holds steady in the wind - Sturdy Frame - Canopy fabric is durable (inside is metallic looking) Dislike: - Pegs for securing in the dirt are kind of flimsy and bend easily (easy enough to buy higher quality pegs)
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Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2015 by diggerdg
Size: 13x13 PFAS
It is well designed, very well made, sturdy, and easy to set up. I really like the overhanging eaves that provide such a large shaded area. I bought it to use at the beach, where these canopies are the standard means of escaping the searing Florida sun. The one I owned previously ( a different brand and style) lasted several years and provided good service, but that durability was only because I took great pains to protect it from the #1 cause of death for these canopies: strong wind. I have seen brand new canopies destroyed within hours due to a sudden storm or just a building sea breeze that sends them tumbling down the beach. This Coleman model has some clever tiedown cords with yokes/bridles to spread the tension at the corners. With it securely anchored it seems to withstand the wind pretty well, despite its substantial 169 sq.ft. of "sail area". I have only one criticism, which is why I only gave it 4 stars. It is a challenge to take it down if/when the wind gets strong (which is often necessary if you don't want it to be destroyed). The only way I've found that works is to have 4 people, one on on each corner, to disconnect each tiedown and then quickly uncock the corner poles and gather up the cloth before it blows away. That seems to work OK but I'm not sure what I'm going to do when I don't have the 4 people... UPDATE: Normally, these pop-up shades can last for years if you take care of them. That means: • ensuring that they are well anchored so they don’t go tumbling away if the wind picks up • Rinsing in fresh water after exposure to salt air and/or sand • Lubricating the joints and sliding connections lightly with paraffin or silicone spray This P.O.S. shade is different in that apparently (like "M.I. Mr. Phelps’" famous tape recorder) it is pre-programmed to self destruct after 2 years, regardless of how much care it has been given. I guest that could be considered a good thing if you’re not the type who bothers to take care of things…? What happened is that all of the critical pieces that connect the steel braces just disintegrated. This was after a few months of (climate controlled) storage, by the way, not during use. I opened the case to discover this mess when I was preparing to erect it for only the 3rd time. I should point out that these key pieces are made of plastic, not extruded aluminum like one other (less expensive) shades. I’m not sure what type of plastic they use, but it is clearly not a very durable material. I contacted Coleman via their website to see if they could offer any remedy but it seems that my request went directly to their circular filing can. I haven’t heard anything, so I feel compelled to revise my previously glowing review. Now I say: DO NOT BUY THIS!!! I chose this shade specifically because of the Coleman brand. I guess they've gone the way of other quality names and sold out to Chinese crap.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2015 by Flamingo