Core 10' x 10' Instant Shelter Pop-Up Canopy Tent with Wheeled Carry Bag, Grey

The canopy was the best thing I bought for the camping trip I recently took. It blocked out the sun like the moon during a total eclipse. Kept us cool and comfortable during our 3 day trip and was very easy to set up and anchor down. It’s built to last and the Velcro straps made it easy to tie down to the frame. Doesn’t really weigh too much but the wheels make it easy to move around a camp site or anywhere it might be needed. Probably the best value for my money since buying a Tacoma back in 99 that’s still runs like a champ. 12/10 would buy again and recommend.

First impressions: this thing is solidly built. The materials appear to be very high quality both with the metal frame and the canopy itself. Some 10'x10' canopies aren't truly 100 square feet but this sucker is big. I was little nervous because there was only one other review offered at the time of purchase. Sadly so many canopies are flimsy and I wanted something that will last. I only pulled the trigger because by all accounts CORE seems to make a top notch product. Setup is definitely a TWO PERSON JOB and so far we've only got it done in as quick as 12 minutes (not the 2 minutes as advertised). Personally, I don't mind the extra effort if this canopy works and works WELL. We live in FL and go to the beach often. I'll report back in a few weeks with an update on how well it's holding up. Good luck canopy shoppers!Update 06/04/2016: I've now used this thing 3 times on the beach and once on a pool deck. I can honestly say that this is a truly excellent canopy. Time will tell if it'll last but so far so good. Everyone that sees it up close remarks how well built it looks.The one additional comment that I have is that lugging the canopy bag is going to require some muscle. It has wheels so it's slick to roll on the sidewalk but going through sand is going to take a little work. Personally, I just threw the bag on my shoulder. It's not super heavy but it's far from lightweight. At the end of the day, I'd much rather have the heft than something weak that'll fall apart. This one is rock solid!

I've owned a couple other Pop-Up Canopies before the CORE unit: An original EZ-Up and a cheapo knockoff. The knock off lasted a single weekend and sucked. The EZ-Up was decent and lasted a good summer. It could have lasted longer until someone unfamiliar with the take-down process, bent it up. (Yes, I'm still upset about it) Now I was looking for something BETTER and was willing to pay more. I asked around and was pointed at this CORE Canopy.I received it the day before our family outing to the desert so I had no time to trial erect it. Without any help from me, my family read the instructions erected this thing for the first time in about 20 minutes. No problems what so ever.As it approached noon, I sat under the canopy as the temperature reached >95°F. We had a slight breeze and I noticed that the top vents even functioned (i.e. lifted up and down with the air movement). It shaded well and so far so good.At the end of the day, I helped with the take-down. The oversized buttons worked great and even allowed my 12 year old daughter to release the corners and collapse the legs. In the past, pushing the little springy buttons pinched fingers and broke nails. Not this time. The collapsing frame and joints were beefy enough to fold up without warping.The wheeled carry bag was reinforced and had compression straps at the lift points. It felt robust and I had no concerns that the carry bag was going to tear during loading into the back of my SUV. Admittedly, the whole unit is heavier than others I've had but the wheels worked great so I barely noticed. Truth is that I'd expect better quality to also be a bit heavier.For the record, I paid $150 with free shipping from Prime. This is a Sale price but it is the same as anyone else that is going to buy one now.So here's my bottom line. I love this canopy and would buy it again. Actually, I would even do it again at full price ($180).

This was our second canopy, previous one was stolen out of the back of my truck. These are pretty easy to put up. Easier with help, especially when windy. My 12yo daughter and I put it up in about 5 minutes. On our second day at the beach, a very blustery day, the stakes pulled loosed while we were in the water and it blew over. One of the sides bent but it was still usable. So my only complaint is the wimpy stakes that held it in failed on a windy day. So, I bought a set of larger, 12inch stakes for our next beach adventure. That should do the trick. This canopy is a great design since the top actually has ventilation in the center and it doesn't hold the heat like our previous canopy did. Overall we are happy with the canopy, but they SERIOUSLY need to beef up those puny stakes. It's easy to assemble and well built with the one pro viso. I would buy it again.

Provided shade on my recent campout, perfect over picnic table. Durable and adjustable height. Easy to set up. Highly recommend.