Alvantor Pop Up Gazebo Screen House, 8-10 Person Instant
Alvantor Pop Up Gazebo Screen House, 8-10 Person Instant Mosquito Netting Camping Dome Shelter Tent, UV Resistant Sun Shelter Canopy Event Tent for Party, Garden, Patio, Backyard (12'x12', Beige)
| Dimensions: | 228.6 x 365.76 x 365.76 cm; 9 Kilograms |
| Model: | 9020#E8 |
| Part: | 9020#E8 |
| Manufacture: | Alvantor |
| Department: | Unisex |
| Dimensions: | 228.6 x 365.76 x 365.76 cm; 9 Kilograms |
Seriously. 360 degrees surround views. Light weight webbing/netting to keep out bugs. Hexagonal, so no tight square corners. Instant pop-up and down – less than a minute with a little practice. Too good to be true? Nope. But know this… The speed is for the tent/house only. It will take some time to stake it properly and sandbag the corners, which I highly recommend. This will give you a sturdy, no worries screen house. I recommend getting some cheap play sand from Walmart, etc to fill the included bags. In order to take it to the next level, get the optional sunblock panels and center pole to re-direct rain off of the tent. Add the custom fit footprint for a dry and more comfortable floor. The vendor even offers optional custom lighting for glamming. Also, included in the original purchase, is a screen repair kit for your boo boo if it happens. No – It’s not water resistant – It’s a screen house, not an armored tent. And for that purpose, it’s about as good as you can get.
I absolutely love this tent. We use it camping with our teardrop trailer. It works great over a picnic table (since there is no floor) so you can place over it. It is soo easy to set up. Or we use it as a sitting room. We bought the 10×10 and it’s plenty big for 4 chairs and a table. Pops up and put into place within 1-2 minutes. We purchased the flooring made for this tent, which I highly recommend, as it is a nice base for the tent so the floor stays clean and provides a quick template of where to stake down the tent. I actually like that the base is not attached to the tent as it makes it much easier to clean! I do recommend using the stakes if you have even a tiny bit of wind as the unit is not very stable without stakes. Love that it’s freestanding without the stakes so it’s easy to move to different locations. Only bummer is it”s terrible in the rain. I wish they made a rain fly!!!! Please, please make a rain fly for this tent then it would be 5 stars.
Love it for it purposes however there was no information on how to open which was the first think i did… there wan 2 envelopes that were found which neither were information on or about this product! Upon unleashing the strap 3 adults and a dog were injured!2 were hit in the face and bruised…the other awas hit in the arm and the dog in her back quarters! It wasn’t till we folded the tent to put away that the strap held the dangers of opening!! So to the company …. please put instructions how to in a booklet with this warning so a child or any dog or adults get hurt!! This definitely could have gone a lot worse! But with all that …we love what we bought this for and will be using it. Not made to be waterproof… is a screen tent and has to be trapped down for the wind will collapse it …it keeps the bugs out and we can have our dog confind to the area of the tent while camping so she doesn’t have to be on A leash inside the tent.
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We used this in Wisconsin this (10'x10') year. We placed two zero gravity chairs inside which was tight but doable. We put down some outdoor carpet for a little extra protection - not really needed. It was great place to go and read, often sleep and it did a great job of keeping bugs out. There were lots of cords to secure it which was nice. Only negative thing was that the dogs loved it too b/c they could see each other through it and they played the chase game around it breaking those cords. Not the manufacturer fault. Others in our group are buying more now.
We used this in Wisconsin this (10’x10′) year. We placed two zero gravity chairs inside which was tight but doable. We put down some outdoor carpet for a little extra protection – not really needed. It was great place to go and read, often sleep and it did a great job of keeping bugs out. There were lots of cords to secure it which was nice. Only negative thing was that the dogs loved it too b/c they could see each other through it and they played the chase game around it breaking those cords. Not the manufacturer fault. Others in our group are buying more now.
Very pleased with i
Great value for money, great space we use it outside our campervan, easy to take down and gives great protection from bugs
I got this because so we could eat outside without being “bugged”. It is super easy to set up. We put it up and then slip it over our patio furniture so we don’t have to drag the heavy furniture in and out. We weight the sides down by using jugs of water in the flaps. It keeps it from blowing away, but the sides tend to collapse if there is even a slight breeze because we can’t use the ropes to secure them on the patio. If this was on grass or any type of ground where the sides can be staked it would work much better. But since we have to take it down each night the super easy set up is a plus to this one. It doesn’t even come close to folding up to fit in the bag which does make me wonder what I am going to do with it this winter.
The Truest Gazebo
This has come at such a needed time in the UK heat wave warning and it provides a nice shade away from the sun. The mesh on the sides allows a nice breeze but also keeps flies away. I got 10×10 and assembled it alone easily. It also folds away easily when not needed and don’t take much space. It’s value for money for such a good item and you can move it around the garden and set it anywhere you want depending on the sun position.
The Truest Gazebo
This has come at such a needed time in the UK heat wave warning and it provides a nice shade away from the sun. The mesh on the sides allows a nice breeze but also keeps flies away. I got 10×10 and assembled it alone easily. It also folds away easily when not needed and don’t take much space. It’s value for money for such a good item and you can move it around the garden and set it anywhere you want depending on the sun position.
What an EASY way to pop up a screened tent in a matter of minutes!
I love how easy it was to set up the screened tent and just as easy, in my opinion, to fold it up again to put it away in a nice carrying bag. I really haven’t had it for long, but I can hardly wait to be able to use it in the fall with cool evenings and nights. I’m pretty sure that the tent is not water proof or resistant, so you have to watch out for the weather when setting up the tent.
I sent in a post card which was included with the tent, to activate my one year warranty for the tent. The very next day I received a reply from the email that I sent and my warranty was activated…that was simple! The Alvantor company seems to be one that is friendly and can be trusted.
No pictures, yet, but I will post a couple as soon as I get some to post. NICE PRODUCT! I’m glad I was able to purchase this. I plan on using it for many different uses and for many years to come. I bought the side sunshades to go with the tent and extended warranty for this, also.
Great product, easy to put up and fold away agai
I was quite sceptical about this product even though I had read all the reviews and looked at the Alvantor site, but it is really easy to put up and it folds away very quickly and easily back in to its packaging. It’s robust and we found it great last summer to shelter in and read our books etc.
I did a lot of research for a screen house to use while camping. This was amazingly quick to set-up and take down. I couldn't rate it higher for water resistance as we had no rain while using it. For the ease of set-up, quality and price I would recommend to anyone looking to purchase.
I did a lot of research for a screen house to use while camping. This was amazingly quick to set-up and take down. I couldn’t rate it higher for water resistance as we had no rain while using it. For the ease of set-up, quality and price I would recommend to anyone looking to purchase.
Some things I’d notify but decent.
If I could change or update this item another side or two for venting/airflow. The netting definitely keeps bugs out but on a hot summer day could’ve used more airflow. There is no bottom which is nice because you can put it over yourself and chairs. If for kids, a tent base would’ve been nice to have in my situation.
Flaps for additional shade. I was able to push a stroller and carry this for a mile on may own but if there were 2 straps to carry like a backpack it’d have been easier.
Great product, easy to put up and fold away agai
I was quite sceptical about this product even though I had read all the reviews and looked at the Alvantor site, but it is really easy to put up and it folds away very quickly and easily back in to its packaging. It’s robust and we found it great last summer to shelter in and read our books etc.
We take our tent when we go to chill at the beach. My husband was initially skeptical about the tent. I was initially as hopeful as I was excited. The tent SPRANG out of the case and strap with no problem. The # of sand bags included for additional support was brilliant! My husband LOVED the tent and so did I. We could experience the sunshine but safely, the breeze without the bugs, and pseudo privacy of our own space on a public beach. When it was time to pack up and go home – we reviewed the YouTube video on refilling the tent and did it in 5 min – laughing all the way as we had to try the ‘fold’ several times. LOVE OUR NEW TENT!
Easy to use
We got this for our backyard patio area that is not shaded. We like to sit outside with the dogs and enjoy the sun but sometimes we like to eat outside as well but with the sun right above us and bugs flying around, it was hard to enjoy. We got this as well as the additional sun shade. I do wish this had been the two door type for when we just want shade and want more air movement. Just one door open doesn’t really do the trick.
This really is extremely easy to open and close. It closes exactly like my car sun shade so once we got it folded down, it was done and back in the carry case in a few minutes. I can see why people with RV’s like this. This would probably also work at the beach but I would suggest the 2-door type so there’s air movement.
This is one of my favorite finds I put it on my deck with a hot tub and large hammock chair and another chair and put lights on the outside. I should have gone for the 12x12 or 15x15 but the 10x10 was affordable and fits for what I need til i can afford the bigger one and I will surely get the same type and brand!
This is one of my favorite finds I put it on my deck with a hot tub and large hammock chair and another chair and put lights on the outside. I should have gone for the 12×12 or 15×15 but the 10×10 was affordable and fits for what I need til i can afford the bigger one and I will surely get the same type and brand!
Ideal for those sunny days
Found it very protective from the sun and flying insects. Very pleased with my screen house and even larger than I expected,bought the 10×10. Definitely can be opened out in one minute and taken down in one minute by one person.
We have this for an outside space for four adults - who are very seldom all in the space at the same time - which is a VERY good thing - Not sure how it's measured, as we couldn't get close to 10 ft in any direction when we checked it after setting it up. It sets up super easily - it seems very sturdy - it looks cute enough beside the house - but it is small. It held up very well during a wind storm - collapsing on one side during the wind, and popping back out with minimal intervention when the storm was over. It's just really small. Perfect for two people. More than two people - not so perfect. We do have four chairs (two comfortable outside chairs - and two very small not so comfortable outside chairs ) in it - so it can be done - just not comfortably. - I'd buy it again in a second for just two people - for four - you need the next size up.
We have this for an outside space for four adults – who are very seldom all in the space at the same time – which is a VERY good thing – Not sure how it’s measured, as we couldn’t get close to 10 ft in any direction when we checked it after setting it up. It sets up super easily – it seems very sturdy – it looks cute enough beside the house – but it is small. It held up very well during a wind storm – collapsing on one side during the wind, and popping back out with minimal intervention when the storm was over. It’s just really small. Perfect for two people. More than two people – not so perfect. We do have four chairs (two comfortable outside chairs – and two very small not so comfortable outside chairs ) in it – so it can be done – just not comfortably. – I’d buy it again in a second for just two people – for four – you need the next size up.
he 10 x 10 fits a round tabela and 4 chairs with room for maybe one more. if you put and umbrella in it, it will help with the rain if you are leaving it up. it has already rained and it was fine. I also put bricks in the sandbags to keep it anchored and the winds did not even move it. we used it the first night we had it and we were bug free. that is the reason i got it. we could never sit outside at nite and now we can. i am looking forward to a bug free summer and i plan to only take it down when it starts to get too cold to stay out at nite. i am very happy with my purchase and i would recommend whatever size you need to buy it if you do not want bugs to bother you
he 10 x 10 fits a round tabela and 4 chairs with room for maybe one more. if you put and umbrella in it, it will help with the rain if you are leaving it up. it has already rained and it was fine. I also put bricks in the sandbags to keep it anchored and the winds did not even move it. we used it the first night we had it and we were bug free. that is the reason i got it. we could never sit outside at nite and now we can. i am looking forward to a bug free summer and i plan to only take it down when it starts to get too cold to stay out at nite. i am very happy with my purchase and i would recommend whatever size you need to buy it if you do not want bugs to bother you
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High praise for the inventor of this tent!
This tent is sooo easy to put up! 30 seconds to pull it out of the bag and put it up. Same time to put away. And a 10 year old could do it. Sure if you want to secure it for wind, its more effort but that should only be needed in some situations. I also like how i can change the shape with a flick of the hand.
I do wish it had a floor. It seems technically feasible to have a floor. I guess the only issue with a built in floor would be you would loose some of the shape flexibility and could be a durability failure. Maybe it could have some elasticity. The floor wouldn’t want to be waterproof. Just dirt and bug proof. I guess i would buy a zip-in floor for it if given the option.
I rarely review products. I purchased this screen house room for my deck as a comfort from the mosquitoes with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. I use it as my smoking room to be free from the bugs and I love it. It took less than 5 minutes to pop up. I purchased the 10 ft and yes, as other reviews mentioned, it is smaller than 10 ft however perfect size for me. I can fit 2 chairs and a patio table or a lounge chair inside. Included were 5 empty bags to secure the screen house down. I loaded the bags with rocks and bricks. Stakes are also included for the lawn.I wasn’t certain it would hold up against a windy, rainy night so I folded it down. It took me only 5 minutes to complete that task too. I would highly recommend this product. It’s not waterproof or wind proof, however it is perfect to keep the darn bugs off and protect you on bright, sunny days.
I rarely review products. I purchased this screen house room for my deck as a comfort from the mosquitoes with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. I use it as my smoking room to be free from the bugs and I love it. It took less than 5 minutes to pop up. I purchased the 10 ft and yes, as other reviews mentioned, it is smaller than 10 ft however perfect size for me. I can fit 2 chairs and a patio table or a lounge chair inside. Included were 5 empty bags to secure the screen house down. I loaded the bags with rocks and bricks. Stakes are also included for the lawn.I wasn’t certain it would hold up against a windy, rainy night so I folded it down. It took me only 5 minutes to complete that task too. I would highly recommend this product. It’s not waterproof or wind proof, however it is perfect to keep the darn bugs off and protect you on bright, sunny days.
I like the tent. It does great at keeping mosquitoes away. The only issue that I have is that the mesh could maybe be a little more open. I understand that it needs to be small to keep bugs out but it gets hot inside of it. You can see the wind blowing the trees but you can’t feel much air flow at all. Maybe make the mesh slightly more open to allow some air. Other than that I love it.
I like the tent. It does great at keeping mosquitoes away. The only issue that I have is that the mesh could maybe be a little more open. I understand that it needs to be small to keep bugs out but it gets hot inside of it. You can see the wind blowing the trees but you can’t feel much air flow at all. Maybe make the mesh slightly more open to allow some air. Other than that I love it.
For what it is and does it's a pretty flawless design. It does buckle in a stiff or gusty breeze but if properly tied down it will pop back into shape. We have our tied to the deck railings and only take it down when there is going to be a lot of wind. Future weak points will probably be the zippers. 5 STARS if they come through with the $30 dollar gift card you're supposed to get when you activate your warranty. Also cats love i
For what it is and does it’s a pretty flawless design. It does buckle in a stiff or gusty breeze but if properly tied down it will pop back into shape. We have our tied to the deck railings and only take it down when there is going to be a lot of wind. Future weak points will probably be the zippers. 5 STARS if they come through with the $30 dollar gift card you’re supposed to get when you activate your warranty. Also cats love i
Allows me to enjoy outdoor reading without bug spray
Love this. It is so easy to put up and to put down. Though it has some weight to it when carried, it isn’t so much that I can’t carry with one hand. It comes with one tiny little patch fix, probably worthless. Plenty of stakes and bags for sand. I am not using sand bags but it does come with them (no sand). It has tie downs as well on outside. Plastic hooks for the shade screens.
Obviously it is not waterproof, it isn’t made to be. I mainly purchased it for weekend outdoors for my dogs and me so I also purchased the shades screens. Now seeing them, lete tell you that if you have an old sheet and hair elastics, you can easily creat your own shade screen.
Is it bug proof….not 100%. Bugs will fly in when people leave and come back in. Plus I place this over grass which bugs come out from or they wiggle under the frame through the grass blades. I don’t fault the product because it does cut down the biting flies and mosquitoes so much that I can avoid using that nasty bug spray while reading a book.
I will probably either purchase their ground tarp or see what Walmart has in-store to help further limiting bugs.
Oh, pincher bugs love to hang around this pop up screen tent as well. They love the bottom folds of the tent and the sides where the screens are connected.
I would and have recommended this to others.
This tent IS SUPER easy… it literally pops up/open from a flattened, circular carry case with straps. SO BE CAREFUL when opening! But there’s a warning sign sewn on the strap that secures it. Light weight. This answers all of my “wants”…1. easy, 1 person carry/assembly (which there is none- it pops open and you just stabilize the bendable top to bottom bars. Great head room. I’m 5’6 and can reach up without touching top!! 2. Lightweight 3. SCREENED! 4. Can have privacy/ sun shades thy are well worth the extra $30!! This product is a little more pricey, but for the ease and convenience, it’s worth every penny! Oh! Did I mention the 10x 10 fits over my hottub! So now, with the sun shades up, I don’t have to worry about my perve neighbor watching me. Sooooo happy with this purchase
This tent IS SUPER easy it literally pops up/open from a flattened, circular carry case with straps. SO BE CAREFUL when opening! But there’s a warning sign sewn on the strap that secures it. Light weight. This answers all of my “wants”1. easy, 1 person carry/assembly (which there is none- it pops open and you just stabilize the bendable top to bottom bars. Great head room. I’m 5’6 and can reach up without touching top!! 2. Lightweight 3. SCREENED! 4. Can have privacy/ sun shades thy are well worth the extra $30!! This product is a little more pricey, but for the ease and convenience, it’s worth every penny! Oh! Did I mention the 10x 10 fits over my hottub! So now, with the sun shades up, I don’t have to worry about my perve neighbor watching me. Sooooo happy with this purchase
Exactly as described
We bought this to surround our new 2m x 2m hot tub to stop the bugs in the evenings.
It fits perfectly, is sturdy enough, flexible with the dual openings, and so easy to “open”.
No idea how to put it away yet, but probably wont be.
Comes with everything you need.
You get what you pay for in a positive way. Not a cheap chinese product. Very impressed.
Exactly as described
We bought this to surround our new 2m x 2m hot tub to stop the bugs in the evenings.
It fits perfectly, is sturdy enough, flexible with the dual openings, and so easy to “open”.
No idea how to put it away yet, but probably wont be.
Comes with everything you need.
You get what you pay for in a positive way. Not a cheap chinese product. Very impressed.
It’s ok
I’m using the screen tent as my “Living room” while car camping. It provides essential shade from the heat of the day and for that I’m grateful. The instructions tell you to use every corner steak and every tie-down on all six sides. I do that!
Without wind this is a great set up and I even bought the shade panels which are semi easy to hang but don’t always stay up!
The real problem is even with all six ground corners and ceiling corners attached, if there is wind it collapses! I haven’t had it yet in any rooms but I’m suspecting because the sides are slanted out, rain would get it.
My overall rating is that it is OK but problematic at times.
I have the 12×12 and popped it up by myself in about 3 minutes. I was able to fit two tables in it. You can’t walk around the ends of them but there is a door on either side so not a problem. The breeze came through it great. I will be using this for a mothers day get together, so very excited. Took it down in about 5 minutes. I didn’t stake it today but I imagine that won’t add too much time to assembly.
UPDATE: I’ve used this twice now and I’m still happy with it but there are a couple of notes. If there is even the slightest breeze it will collapse. Tying it down is a must. That’s more of a slight aggravation than anything. Also the sun shades that you can put up do work but they blow inward about a foot so they will hit anyone sitting in front of them. Other than those two annoyances I really like it. It’s nice not having to worry about bugs when enjoying the outdoors. It is absolutely gorgeous if you hang lights and it has hooks for the sun shade that work perfectly.
Warning: Before removing strap to open be prepared. It pops opens with a lot of force. I wanted to be able to use my hot tub without getting bitten by mosquitoes. I’m hoping this will help. It has ties at the top and bottom to keep from flying away. I have a 7′ x 7′ hot tub and used a 10′ x 10′ screen house. Because of shape it fits snuggly around hot tub. My steps are in the way but it does fit behind and in front of steps.
Update: 4/25/2022 We are expecting storms tomorrow so I decided to take it down and put away. It took me about 10 minutes by myself (5’F). The thing that took the longest were the knots in the tie downs. Luckily the instructions to fold are inside the carrying case. Followed instructions carefully. Tucked back into carrying bag. (It will be a bit snug)
Bought the 10 x 10 screen house and it's just big enough for our 3 person family, though not really quite big enough to use over our full size patio table and 3 chairs. Very easy to set up and take down with 2 people; haven't tried it alone yet. Nice quality mesh and zippers; I just wish the floor could attach with zippers to be completely bug-proof. The "sand bags" are designed wrong and I won't be using them; they're only about a foot long and wider than necessary. A traditional weighted door snake draft stopper across each bottom flap would be perfect for basically sealing the screen house to the floor. I'm glad I ordered the sunshades, but they sent the wrong ones so I'm waiting for the replacement. I haven't needed the extension pole yet but it's a very nice, lightweight aluminum pole and the ball over the top spike is clever. Meanwhile I'm using the pole in it's bag across one of the 6 bottom flaps-it's the perfect length. The hooks inside the screen house are perfect for hanging a lantern, stringing lights, etc. So glad to be able to enjoy being outdoors without being eaten alive.
Bought the 10 x 10 screen house and it’s just big enough for our 3 person family, though not really quite big enough to use over our full size patio table and 3 chairs. Very easy to set up and take down with 2 people; haven’t tried it alone yet. Nice quality mesh and zippers; I just wish the floor could attach with zippers to be completely bug-proof. The “sand bags” are designed wrong and I won’t be using them; they’re only about a foot long and wider than necessary. A traditional weighted door snake draft stopper across each bottom flap would be perfect for basically sealing the screen house to the floor. I’m glad I ordered the sunshades, but they sent the wrong ones so I’m waiting for the replacement. I haven’t needed the extension pole yet but it’s a very nice, lightweight aluminum pole and the ball over the top spike is clever. Meanwhile I’m using the pole in it’s bag across one of the 6 bottom flaps-it’s the perfect length. The hooks inside the screen house are perfect for hanging a lantern, stringing lights, etc. So glad to be able to enjoy being outdoors without being eaten alive.
Well let me say first off my #1 concern was how difficult it would be to take back down and get into that carrying case… I figured it would take me 30 minutes to figure it out… but honestly 1st time without even really looking at instructions it took me like 5 min… the next time 30 seconds… You just have all the stakes out of ground, and the door zipped closed, push it back into itself… fold the left and right closed over the door and twist into figure 8 and voila… you are ready to strap it and put it in the bag… (Way EZ Shockingly)….
QUALITY, QUALITY, QUALITY… This thing is built extremely well from the mesh (extremely high quality nice tight micro fiber that definitely looks military grade and i think would keep out noseeums which is saying something)… the zippers and connecting materials are solid and do not feel flimsy… It comes with ground stakes and sand bags…. and a nice carry case for the stakes as well as a nice carrying case for the entire screenhouse… The only minor minor minor wish is there aren’t enough stakes to leverage all the tie down points and ropes on the screen house. (That’s ok i just added some)…. You have i think 7 stake/sand bag points on the base and then another 4 or so upper tight lines for windy situations… Which is fantastic just wish they threw in a few more stakes to leverage them all.
The specs say 22 lbs… but it sure doesn’t feel like 22lbs.
Dogs and cats can't see the mesh!
Just chill in the garden with ours. Quality ok. You need to use the guylines as a stiff breeze causes parts to fold in, but they pop out easily enough. Be warned, dogs and cats can’t see the mesh netting and will run into it, so get them used to it being there and show them the entrances.
Dogs and cats can't see the mesh!
Just chill in the garden with ours. Quality ok. You need to use the guylines as a stiff breeze causes parts to fold in, but they pop out easily enough. Be warned, dogs and cats can’t see the mesh netting and will run into it, so get them used to it being there and show them the entrances.
Easy to carry and travel with. I bought a small suv and wanted something that can fit and was lightweight. Easy to carry and assemble. It just pops up fairly easy with little effort. Just stablize it to the ground. If it is windy be sure it is secured and staked to the ground. The design makes the wind pick it up easily. The top doesn’t really block the sun much so using the sun shade on the sides is a must. Also not going to do much to protect you from rain, you will have to attach a cover on top if it rains, a light drizzle is okay though. When zipped, seems to hold in heat, so during summer it may feel hotter inside if placed directly in the sun. Insects seem to be attracted to the material. I have used this about 3-4 times and each time flying insects seem to be attracted to it (mostly gnats) Easy to take down and place back into cover. I get lots of compliments when I use it in public. Haven’t tried it at the beach yet but would love to try it next time I go.
False advertising
Not waterproof false advertising how anyone can use this in there garden when it’s raining!!
False advertising
Not waterproof false advertising how anyone can use this in there garden when it’s raining!!
Grea
Brilliant. Will definitely keep the midges from biting. Easy to erect, unfortunately had to search for a demonstration in order to take it down .It does need two people to fold away.
Grea
Brilliant. Will definitely keep the midges from biting. Easy to erect, unfortunately had to search for a demonstration in order to take it down .It does need two people to fold away.
Looks okay
Haven’t used it yet as it’s not the weather,but looks okay
So easy to set up, just the job.
I wanted something I could throw up quickly to protect my children’s 12′ above ground pool from detritus and dead animals/insects over these cold months.
Literally unpacked, untied, and lifted over in a matter of minutes. It popped up perfectly, and was light enough for two of us to move around. There are loads of tie-downs and guide ropes integrated in the tent, and it comes with additional sandbags if needed.
Very happy :).
So easy to set up, just the job.
I wanted something I could throw up quickly to protect my children’s 12′ above ground pool from detritus and dead animals/insects over these cold months.
Literally unpacked, untied, and lifted over in a matter of minutes. It popped up perfectly, and was light enough for two of us to move around. There are loads of tie-downs and guide ropes integrated in the tent, and it comes with additional sandbags if needed.
Very happy :).
Very easy to use
Simple to set up and fold away very pleased with the produc
Outdoor space
Loved this product. Increased the time we were able to spend time outside this year. Bees,wasps and midgies did not chase us into the house. Easy to put up and take down to store. Worth every penny.
I adore this gazebo. We have the 12×12 one, which in my opinion is the best option for two people with furniture – you can seat four – but you don’t get a lot of extra space that way. It is very easy to assemble. You will need to ensure its tied down properly if its windy as otherwise it may start to fold itself up again, but once tied down it maintains its shape well, even in quite gusty weather.
The cream roof apppears to attract the insects, so I recommend leaving the doors down.
In the rain, it’s not so great, So far , we haven’t really had a problem with rain collecting on the roof and the collasping inwards as other reviewers reported, although we do give the roof an aoccasional prod with a broom handle just to be on the safe side. The main issue is that the rain will come through the gauze sides, so you need to pull yourselves and the furniture directly under the cream roof space to stay dry.
I’ve talked a lot about negatives, but really I wouldn’t swap this for anything. It pretty much assembles itself when you release it from the bag and comes down just as easily, It’s a very good-looking piece of kit and its got hooks inside where we hang fairylights at night and it looks really magical. Highly recommended!
I adore this gazebo. We have the 12×12 one, which in my opinion is the best option for two people with furniture – you can seat four – but you don’t get a lot of extra space that way. It is very easy to assemble. You will need to ensure its tied down properly if its windy as otherwise it may start to fold itself up again, but once tied down it maintains its shape well, even in quite gusty weather.
The cream roof apppears to attract the insects, so I recommend leaving the doors down.
In the rain, it’s not so great, So far , we haven’t really had a problem with rain collecting on the roof and the collasping inwards as other reviewers reported, although we do give the roof an aoccasional prod with a broom handle just to be on the safe side. The main issue is that the rain will come through the gauze sides, so you need to pull yourselves and the furniture directly under the cream roof space to stay dry.
I’ve talked a lot about negatives, but really I wouldn’t swap this for anything. It pretty much assembles itself when you release it from the bag and comes down just as easily, It’s a very good-looking piece of kit and its got hooks inside where we hang fairylights at night and it looks really magical. Highly recommended!
Brilliant perfect for our Clever spa hot-tub. You can relax without the worry of flies spoiling your fun. Keeps you shaded from the sun as well. Couldn’t believe how easy to put up and take down and pack away.
Only got this gazebo yesterday and put it up and I do love it I really dob ,but for the rooftop of it, has when I got up this morning it was raining and the top was filled up with rain water has there is no support to help the rain run off which was very disappointing, and I had to put a sweeping brush up on the glass table to support the top for now till I figure out what to do about it. But apart from that I totally love this gazebo I got the 10’x10′ which doesn’t give a great deal of room to move about with my furniture in it so I wouldn’t be able to get 6 people in like it states but I still think it is amazing.
We used this gazebo while camping as extra space/kitchen area. Unfortunately in the first 24 hours we were caught in 2 thunderstorms so we got to experience first hand just how useless this is in heavy rain as the centre of the gazebo collected rain very quickly and collapsed one side of the gazebo dumping all the water inside. Luckily everything inside was already in watertight containers as we knew mesh sides wouldn’t keep even a light rain out.
That being said however, in fine weather this thing is a gem. Measuring 8’x8′ inside it has decent space for almost any use and is lovely to sit inside and enjoy the fresh air without providing the local insects with a feast.
Very easy to put up obviously and not too much trouble to put down (we read comments and watched the YouTube video first!) I’ll certainly be keeping hold of this but probably for the garden with a patio umbrella inside rather than extra space while camping. Be aware you’ll want extra space around this gazebo as you will definitely need to use the guy ropes to keep it secured in place.
For me this scores a solid 8/10 and only misses out on a higher score purely because it needs some way of pushing the centre of the roof up to avoid collecting the rain.
We used this gazebo while camping as extra space/kitchen area. Unfortunately in the first 24 hours we were caught in 2 thunderstorms so we got to experience first hand just how useless this is in heavy rain as the centre of the gazebo collected rain very quickly and collapsed one side of the gazebo dumping all the water inside. Luckily everything inside was already in watertight containers as we knew mesh sides wouldn’t keep even a light rain out.
That being said however, in fine weather this thing is a gem. Measuring 8’x8′ inside it has decent space for almost any use and is lovely to sit inside and enjoy the fresh air without providing the local insects with a feast.
Very easy to put up obviously and not too much trouble to put down (we read comments and watched the YouTube video first!) I’ll certainly be keeping hold of this but probably for the garden with a patio umbrella inside rather than extra space while camping. Be aware you’ll want extra space around this gazebo as you will definitely need to use the guy ropes to keep it secured in place.
For me this scores a solid 8/10 and only misses out on a higher score purely because it needs some way of pushing the centre of the roof up to avoid collecting the rain.
Gazebo
I liked how easy it is to put up and it’s very sturdy.
I live in Southern California and the last couple years the mosquitoes have been terrible. During Covid lockdown, we REALLY wanted to enjoy our backyard. But last summer (2020), the biters were worse than ever. Side note: To the bugs, apparently I am DELICIOUS. It seems like a new breed of mosquito has emerged – the ankle biter. Those little jerks don’t just bite at dusk and dawnthey feast all day long and you don’t even see them because they are hunting near ground level, and it doesn’t matter if you have pants or socks covering you up —they will still bite you.
So we figured we would give this screened tent a try. Success!!
This tent pops into form easily and has sand bags and tie downs for stability. I only use the sand bags because it’s on a paved patio.
I sit in there and the darn pests will land on the outside of the screen near my head, but they can’t bite me. It’s a win for the humans!
Anyway, the mesh is so fine that it’s nearly clear to look out into our yard. It does minimize the breeze a little so if you are in it while it’s still warm outside, you will feel it. But when it gets a little brisk in the early evening, it’s PERFECT.
DOUBLE ZIPPERS help seal it up and they are on two opposite panels. The sand bags help keep it from moving if it’s breezy.
One caveat: it is water resistant, not waterproof. So it needs to be disassembled if it’s gonna rain. But, folding it up is a breeze and this should not deter you from getting this.
At this price point, I rationalized that if I can enjoy the summer without all the bites – it’s totally worth it!
UPDATE: this tent has been terrific for keeping the bugs away in a space where yard sprays and a bug zapper really didn’t work at all. I ran an extension cord under the edge of the tent (under the sand bag to prevent any gaps) and put a small oscillating fan on a table. It made it 100% more comfortable during the warmer parts of the day. And the shape can be altered slightly from an octagon to more of a rectangle to accommodate chairs and tables inside. I wish it was just a little bigger for our needs, but overall, this thing is terrific.
Easy to erect, couple of minutes, sides are mesh, so not waterproof but keep the flys etc out. Well made, should give lots of use.
Really is so easy to put up, and take down. I just love it in the garden and easy to transport. I absolutely love i
We’ve struggled this year so much with flies, it was impossible to enjoy our garden. This was a perfect solution. We went for a larger size than we needed and were glad we did so. So easy to put up and put away. Would highly recommend.
Haven’t used it yet but put it up to see it. Easy to put up and I managed to fold it up myself. Happy days.
Haven’t used it yet but put it up to see it. Easy to put up and I managed to fold it up myself. Happy days.
Love this outdoor piece of equipment – it’s a head turner on the beach. Quite expensive.
Haven’t tested its waterproof ability yet.
Had to watch online tutorials for safe dissembling.
Bought this gazebo for when we have parties we use it to layout the food there is enough space in side to layout a six foot table and for people to use to select food from the table and because the food is inside the gazebo it keeps unwanted flying nasties out the gazebo was such a success we have lent it out so many times beginning to wonder if we will ever use it again or are we just driving it to different places but a really good gazebo almost puts its self up just seen the review asks if it is waterproof l don’t know we have only used it when sunny
Bought this gazebo for when we have parties we use it to layout the food there is enough space in side to layout a six foot table and for people to use to select food from the table and because the food is inside the gazebo it keeps unwanted flying nasties out the gazebo was such a success we have lent it out so many times beginning to wonder if we will ever use it again or are we just driving it to different places but a really good gazebo almost puts its self up just seen the review asks if it is waterproof l don’t know we have only used it when sunny
Very handy but believe the warnings when opening
This was perfect to provide a little shade for the family gathering we had. It has stakes to hold it dow, a wide doorway to get a table through and a nice tall ceiling so none of my tall family members had to stoop.
Believe the warning on the strap! I didn’t pay any attention to it, didn’t even read it, and all of a sudden the tent flew open, bounced off my chin and rolled across the lawn. It was probably comical to watch but the bruise on my chin wasn’t amusing and it lasted for a week. It sets up easily but remember to sort of toss it away as you let go or it attacks.
Oh and, it rained and rained and not one drop came through the roof. That’s not to say it was waterproofit’s round! The sides are farther out than the top, of course water is going to get inside. Then again, it never claimed to be waterproof and outright said it wasn’t so it would be ridiculous to base a review on that. I read the entire description, knew what I was getting and am happy that the tent is just as described.
Brillia
I was surprised how easy it was to set up the first time I use the gazebo and bought the sides altogether it took about 2-3 minutes to get sta
Spacious and a dream to assemble
Arrived just in time for our camping trip. Brilliant design,easy to put up and very attractive! 5 stars all around!
Love this wish I had more room for a bigger one easy to put so easy to take dow
Love this wish I had more room for a bigger one easy to put so easy to take dow
his dome was one of the best things ive bought id reccomend anyone to get one
its fantastic very spacious value for money id reccomend it to anyone
This is great, I have children who are scared of anything that fly’s so I can get them outside in this and no bugs get in.
Nice and airy inside as wel once all zipped up
I love the simplicity and versatility of this screen tent..
This 15×15 pop-up screenhouse tent was fairly easy to set up alone. However, it did pop out as soon as I released the strap – so be careful when first removing the strap. It would have been best for me to set up with another person. It is a large size with plenty of space to move around. It is made well and durable. Included in the carry bag are metal stakes and empty sand bags. It was simple to take down as well. It is portable and fits back into the bag. It is a great value for the size, easy assembly, durability, functionality and price. I recommend this large screenhouse.
Very easy to pop up and covers the kids paddling pool perfectly. We can peg a sheet to the outside providing shade. It’s really an 8′ diameter as the pool we have is 8′ long. Kids had great fun and they are safe from the sun and any mosquitoes or other biting bugs. The mesh keeps it getting hot in there and lets them play with water through the tent. Exactly what I had hoped.
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it des what it says. nice product east to assemble and take dow
Great little addition to the garden for summer shade and shelter. The ten foot measurement is barely that though and if you want enough space for a table and chairs and room to move around freely you might want to opt for the bigger size.
We bought the additional screening sails for added protection from any breeze.
This tent is easy to assemble.. it does just pop up. It’s strong and very well made which you’d expect for the price.
Fantastic value for money
This is a brilliant size and excellent quality highly recommended
It works on the west coast fo Scotland
It keeps the midges at bay no small feat on the West Coast of Scotland
Really pleased with the popup gazebo. It is incredibly simple to put up and I was able to do it single handed. DO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS as it does unfold quickly! The instructions for folding it back up were not so clear, but I worked it out in a matter of a couple of minutes. Again I was able to fold it back up and put it in the provided bag on my own. waiting now for a dry day to properly try it out. The key design features that made this our choice was the simplicity of erection and putting away and the fact that all sides are made of a fine mesh, allowing the air to flow through freely but keep flying insects out.
Other reviewers have mention that it’s not great in a shower as the centre of the roof is not supported so can fill with rain. Not yet experienced that, but will report back on that as and when! It was never our plan to use it as a rain shelter! and I do not think this was a design criteria! Strongly recommended.
Really pleased with the popup gazebo. It is incredibly simple to put up and I was able to do it single handed. DO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS as it does unfold quickly! The instructions for folding it back up were not so clear, but I worked it out in a matter of a couple of minutes. Again I was able to fold it back up and put it in the provided bag on my own. waiting now for a dry day to properly try it out. The key design features that made this our choice was the simplicity of erection and putting away and the fact that all sides are made of a fine mesh, allowing the air to flow through freely but keep flying insects out.
Other reviewers have mention that it’s not great in a shower as the centre of the roof is not supported so can fill with rain. Not yet experienced that, but will report back on that as and when! It was never our plan to use it as a rain shelter! and I do not think this was a design criteria! Strongly recommended.
I love my pop up gazebo, it’s so easy to set up I can do it all by myself and it folds down with literally no effort on my behalf just follow it’s lead, it likes to go right back into it’s storage bag and it’s so lightweight you can take it anywhere and pop it up and then back down 👏 it’s about time someone made this easy. It’s great on regular days but on windy days make sure to use the beautiful sandbags or ground spikes that conveniently comes with it, I use the sandbags if needed on the patio and spikes if needed in the yard the main thing that I love it that I didn’t have to purchase the netting separately it’s already there and the door net has the ability to zip open and closed on either side and can roll up and hook it to it’s hooks. I absolutely Love my pop up gazebo so much I purchased a 6 x 6 and 10 x 10 and I can set them both up all by myself 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰 I just may get the 12 x 12 and 15 x 15 as well I am from a family of 16 brothers and sisters with plenty of nieces and nephews and no matter what the event I’ll have a pop up gazebo for the occasion.
I love my pop up gazebo, it’s so easy to set up I can do it all by myself and it folds down with literally no effort on my behalf just follow it’s lead, it likes to go right back into it’s storage bag and it’s so lightweight you can take it anywhere and pop it up and then back down it’s about time someone made this easy. It’s great on regular days but on windy days make sure to use the beautiful sandbags or ground spikes that conveniently comes with it, I use the sandbags if needed on the patio and spikes if needed in the yard the main thing that I love it that I didn’t have to purchase the netting separately it’s already there and the door net has the ability to zip open and closed on either side and can roll up and hook it to it’s hooks. I absolutely Love my pop up gazebo so much I purchased a 6 x 6 and 10 x 10 and I can set them both up all by myself I just may get the 12 x 12 and 15 x 15 as well I am from a family of 16 brothers and sisters with plenty of nieces and nephews and no matter what the event I’ll have a pop up gazebo for the occasion.
Put this up the day it arrived, its great, would be better if there was a pole to keep the roof up, as rain pulls it down, they do a product which is available in America. if you have a garden table with umbrella, open it and it keeps the roof stable and the rain drops off, make sure you tie it down with the guide lines, and use the sand bags to keep it stable. Its a great asset to the garden, and looking forward to many bug free meals outside.
Put this up the day it arrived, its great, would be better if there was a pole to keep the roof up, as rain pulls it down, they do a product which is available in America. if you have a garden table with umbrella, open it and it keeps the roof stable and the rain drops off, make sure you tie it down with the guide lines, and use the sand bags to keep it stable. Its a great asset to the garden, and looking forward to many bug free meals outside.
Arrived in very good time. Easy to open and brilliant for keep the flies at bay. Popped it over our picnic table and keep bits from the trees above from falling on the table and no flies. Brillia
This is absolutely the most easiest pop up tent to put up.
I’m 5 foot nothing in my 60s and I highly recommend this tent so easy to assemble and after a quick demonstration from the granddaughter I could pack it away.
I have the 10 x 10 and when I have the family round plenty of room for us all to have lunch ,and no bugs around us when eating.
This is the best ever true to its word goes up in mins brilliant love it so much so easy to go up
I thought just what we needed keeps the insects out .
The only problem I have when its windy the top dips down even with the ties its not good not happy about this and we are facing south the sun shines through the sides . Not pleased unless you do a cover to keep sun from the sides ?
We bought the 15×15 and are really pleased with the product and customer service. Easy to put up and take down within minutes. The one we bought is big enough to get 10-20 people comfortably.
I thought just what we needed keeps the insects out .
The only problem I have when its windy the top dips down even with the ties its not good not happy about this and we are facing south the sun shines through the sides . Not pleased unless you do a cover to keep sun from the sides ?
Childminders best friends
I dont usually write reviews but credit where credit it’s due. This is an excellent product. You walk in out of the sun and it’s instantly cooler, this past week it was cooler in this tent in direct sunlight than in the house. My garden is a sun trap and I have artificial grass. As a childminder I have lots of little ones and crawlers, burning grass isn’t ideal. I looked at loads of gazebos/event shelters but everything required 2 person assembly. This I have assembled myself, it was really easy. I have managed to get some of our bigger toys in it as you can see. Mine is the 12ft x12ft. I brought sun panels to go with it however I don’t think you need them, the mesh is so dark it easily keeps the brightness of the sun out whilst keeping it cool. I love that I can shut the doors and keep the children in the safety of the shade and coolness whilst we enjoy this heatwave. It’s been a bit windy here and it’s not moved either. Haven’t had to fold it back down yet though so can’t report on that but it’s just such an amazing product I felt it deserved a review
Bonita y practica pero no sombrea bie
Me gusto el producto. Yo compre el de 10×10″ Se ve fuerte y los cierres son buenos. Es fcil de abrir y relativamente fcil de guardar viendo un video youtube de como hacerlo pues los soportes son duros y no muy flexibles.
No es muy grande considerando que adentro pusimos dos sillas de playa y apenas entran. Calculo k mximo puedes meter tres sillas de playa y cuatro ya mas pegadas un poco incomodo. Le baje una estrella porque el material del techo no sombrea bien y es pequeo por tanto el sol da mucho adentro. Yo termine metiendo una sombrilla adentro encajada en la arena al medio y asi la sombra fue muy agradable. No he comprado los paneles de sombra porque son caros y los comentarios son de que reduce aun mas el espacio adentro. La malla para mosquitos es fantastica logramos comer sin moscas ni mosquitos. Pero claro reduce la visibilidad del paisaje. Considerando que no hay nada perfecto esta bien y tambin crea privacidad pues la gente no puede ponerse cerca de uno por las cuerdas con bolsas de arena en las esquinas. En general me gusto tenerla y creo la usare mucho pues soy de playa. Fue lo mejor que encontr para evitar moscas y mosquitos. Si la recomiendo.
first off, this pop up is well made. I was impressed with the manufacturing of it. It looks really nice and truly is manufactured to the best. Attention was given to the details and it is sewn very well. I think it would last many seasons. If I could afford to replace it with the 15X15 or even the 12X12 I would buy it again. Pandemic prevents that additional purchase. I just want you to use care, be aware of the difference in size due to shape, and know it is well made. Also know that we have had a day or two to check this out .. 🙂 I really like that the screen is small, very small holes and this allows for limited viewing of the screen. You feel like there is not screen surrounding it. You really do feel like you are in the outdoors. It does not interfere with your view. We did get the side covers. I am feeling the 12×12 or 15X15 would of been better for us but that is our mistake. If you are replacing a square tent- remember that the square tent will offer more room, due to the shape of the tent. HOWEVER, this tent rules in the fact that this design bears up much better with windy conditions. We just had some really windy days and this tent did not budge or collapse. This tent is just to convenient not to buy it .”Take it out of the box. Sit it down in the location you want it and pop it up” Done. Eliminates all that hassle of set up. I will keep you informed on how this item works out for us. Right now I would rate it 4 out of 5. Would I buy it again? Yes, only a bigger one 🙂 as I really wanted that extra room in it. Really need to be aware …this tent will feel smaller and have less usable space due to it’s shape. BUY BIGGER. Also the screening rules. It is made so you truly can barely see it when looking through it. Very strong. The only drawback on this tent for us is we did not order the correct size. THIS WAS OUR FAULT. But this tent. It really is worth the money. So much less hassle, looks great, well made, sturdy…you name it and this tent provides it. Update: we live in the NE. Now is the time to take down and secure things outside. This was so easy to fold up and put away. Could not be simplier!! This baby restood so realy challenging rains and storms this year. No damage, no blowovers, not a tear in the screen. This was one of my best buys ever. Wish they had trade ins as the only complaint I have weighs on me. I got one too small for comfort, for us. I like to put chairs, at least two, preferrably 3, two small tables and some plants inside of our gazebo. It is a squeeze to do it with the 10X10. Keep in mind with the design of it you do need a larger one if you want to do as I do. We can not afford to buy another one. If we could I would. It truly is that great of a product. Buy it, have an enjoyable summer knowing that you will not find tipped over or ripped by the weather. I could go on and on but I will not 🙂 I just feel very strongly this is one of the best outside rooms made. That is all, folks.
What can I say the service received from Alvantor has been second to none. After me contacting them regarding shipping (I needed this item by a specific date) they guaranteed that delivery would be made and dispatched the item as soon as I placed my order! Kept me up to date with its progress also!
As for the screen house well it’s just perfect! Self assembles within seconds; excellent quality and sturdy!! Even the sandbags are designed to match and branded.
We were a little worried about taking it down – things never go back in the bag! – but didn’t need to be. It was so easy and just folded right up and slotted in to the bag! Easy peasy and light weight.
We have the 10×10 which easily fits 4-6 adults with tables and chairs!
Can’t wait to show this off to friends and family!
So far, so good. We found this screen house very easy to transport and assemble. It’s lightweight, but has good tensile strength once erected and tied down. You will definitely want to use the stakes provided to keep it from tipping over or blowing away in windy conditions, and I recommend using the sandbags included. We actually put bricks rather than sand into ours, and they’ve worked just fine.
We’ve had a couple of heavy rain and light wind storms since putting it up in our yard a couple of weeks ago, and it has withstood all fairly well. At a few points, the sides and top have dropped inward during periods of rain, but they have sprung back when dry each time.
If you’re trying to decide between two sizes and wondering if a smaller size will provide you with the room you want inside, go with the larger size. We were a little disappointed to discover that the 10 ft. diameter version only accomodations three people rather than the 4 – 6 indicated in the description. The reason for this is the slope of the side walls prevents you from pushing chairs back very far without risking a tear in the mesh. We wound up sitting in a rather tight circle with a couple of feet of floor space behind each chair.
I can’t really rate ease of folding, because we’ve left it up since assembling it two weeks ago. I’m guessing it will be fairly easy since it popped into place so easily going up and is easy to figure out even without the instructions.
For the money, I’d say this is a pretty good buy.
If you get a tear in the product, email them right away. They did right by me and had great customer service without any bull
Beware on description and safety. Note how none of their pictures show them using the guy lines even around the pool when this thing can not handle not handle today’s 22MPH wind. Also note the title of the product ends with “not waterproof” and then scroll to the description and see it listed as waterproof.
I got the top guidelines tight on my each corner along with a brick in each sandbag, also tight. Didn’t even notice the bottom strings since they don’t seem to use them in any photo but I will update after using those too. I don’t think they’ll make a difference as it’s bending in from the top and where I have the top guidelines tight. No water ,only wind.
Mine did come with 3 small holes which I will have to see , looks like they include a small patch in the shipping box.
Sum it up:
Don’t let kids use it unless youre there to rush them out when I folds in from wind especially on the doors. It is not waterproof although the description actually claims it is unlike the tittle. Do not grill inside of it like they suggest , imagine a burning hot grill with a collapsed tent holding you in as it melts. Two hands to unzip bc using one hand will pull the whole tent corner down. Lastly which is very annoying do not think you’re gonna use exactly 10×10 for that size. Add like 5 ft in each direction just to have the guy lines try to support the frame that will fold in.
We bought this tent gazebo as an alternative to spending $30,000 on a permanent screened in porch attached to our home. We just wanted an area to sit and read where we did not have to do battle with the many bugs that seem to come out in the warmer months. Bees, mosquitos, flies are not welcome while we sit outside. This screened tent gazebo was easy to erect on our back deck. We are able to fit two chairs an ottoman and table inside our model which is 10′ by 10′. We might have gone larger, but the width of our deck would not accommodate anything wider than 10′. It’s just the two of us for the most part and there is still plenty of deck left for those that like to be truly outside. So far, we have found the tent to be easy to operate. It’s a tiny hassle to zip every time you go in and out, but when thinking of how much we enjoy sitting in it, it’s fine!
Since we decided to put this up on our actual deck and not on grass, it takes a bit more effort to secure the tent from the wind. It comes with 5 ties with bags that you can fill with something heavy like rocks. That was not good enough to keep the tent from collapsing in the wind. So we took the top ties and extended them out as far as we could and also secured them with weights. So far this is working much better. If only there was a way to actually secure the ties into the deck. If you were placing it on grass, it comes with stakes so you can drive them into the ground for a secure fit. We love sitting in the tent to read or just relax. You feel as if you’re outside, yet are protected from insects and also too much sun since the top does shield some of the rays.
I would recommend this product and am looking forward to enjoying it on many nice days with the warmer weather now here.
In our backyard, we have a wildlife habitat, complete with pond, flowers, mature trees, flowers, bird houses and feeders, and wind chimes. We bought gorgeous Lutyen benches to sit outside and enjoy the environment we created and in Delaware, that means about 5 minutes before the mosquitos come. We have sprays and all the anti-mosquito plants, but they find me and boy do they love me, so as a result, we stay inside most summer and fall evenings and enjoy our garden space through a window. Not exactly what I had in mind. People buy these tents for different reasons, and most of them are for temporary set ups – a beach trip, a backyard party or gathering. We wanted a gazebo. Not quite willing yet to pay the $7K to $10K for a proper 12 x 12 octagonal wood gazebo, we wanted to try and see if this might work. It does with some caveats. First of all, it pops out extremely easily and is easier than I thought to put away. I am a photographer and have a few of those collapsible backdrops, you know, the 5 x 7 oval shaped backgrounds, and they are a bear to fold back into place. I have to always have someone help me and after 12 or so attempts we get it in the case. Is this tent the same way? No! Yay! Two try’s and we had it folded. Right now, it is in our backyard shed, waiting to be unveiled for the spring and summer season. Our intent is to leave it up all season. In the photo shown, we kept it up in this position for one month without issue. We purchased the waterproof floor as you can see in the picture. The only issue with using this as a floor, is when it does rain, the water has no where to go. This year, we are looking to put in a 4-6″ gravel base, octagon shaped, and possibly use the tarp stretched over top somehow. The top is not waterproof and after a heavy rain, it will seep in. But I knew that. If we had a real gazebo, the water would come in there as well. That is the only thing I wish Alvantor might change, or sell a version that has a top or a top with an overhang. Water will pool at the top after a heavy rain, so it is water resistant. We would go inside with a soft mop and pop it up and all the water would spill out. We are thinking of using the tarp as a top – stretched taut across trees we have, or I have seen some of those triangular sail cloths that people use for shade and rain shelter. The screening is very fine, and it zippers up and down smoothly and easily. There are two zippered entrances opposite one another. Since taking this picture, we’ve installed a stone walkway and we will do something to make the floor more water absorbent. The guy lines work great. We have had some significant winds and the tethers held in place. I also have some of those wrought iron shepherd hooks for hanging baskets, and I might put a couple them up on either side and tie the guy wires around them. In the evening, we’ve added battery operated LED light strings around the top and it becomes an enchanted space in our personalized enchanted forest. I would love it if Alvantor might create a slatted floor – like a poly floor that you could roll out – same size as the floor tarp they sell. That would solve our water problem and I’d be the first customer to buy it!
We plan to use this screen tent while camping. We’ve recently received it and at this point have just practiced setting up and folding down several times in our yard. Why several times? Because it is fun—laughed the entire time! This tent basically sets itself up with spring action, and folds down like a spring car solar windshield shade. We purchased the 10-ft version because 6 ft seemed too small for camping chairs/table and we wanted to be able to use it at even small campsites to supplement our teardrop space. This will be perfect! We definitely have the solar shades that attach to the sides in our sights for future purchase. Highly recommend watching the setup and breakdown videos before attempting. Set up is easy—just direct the tent away from your person and watch it spring. I am 5’1″ and found it easier, when solo, to push the sides into place from inside the tent. The two zippered entry/exits appear well made. Break down was more difficult for me with this size tent—my arms simply didn’t reach far enough! Again—watch the company’s video first. As you hold the sides of the folded tent, extend your arms (and the tent) away from your person and bring your two hands together to begin forming the figure-8 — the tent will begin to fold itself. If you miss the part about holding the tent away from your person and bringing your hands together to fold, it is easy to think you’re doing something wrong. Watch the video. Enjoy!
A little difficult to errect (by yourself) initially but once you get the hang of it, it's quite easy.
A little difficult to errect (by yourself) initially but once you get the hang of it, it’s quite easy.
We recently purchased this 12×12 Alvantor Pop-up Gazeebo/Tent and couldn’t be happier. We literally spent almost the entire summer searching for a Gazeebo/Tent structure for our backyard that would be suitable for our family’s needs, particularly being able to have a summertime dinner with the family as well as doing movie night in the backyard since we had to stop going to movie theaters 6-months ago due to Covid. This literally turned into a major ordeal since every product we ordered was a pain to setup, not stable at all and all had fairly massive breaches that allowed for mosquito entry. My wife had also been more keen on more of a traditional looking gazeebo versus a tent look. However, we were so displeased with all the other products out there that I finally convinced my wife that I had a good feeling about this tent and I sure was right. This tent is terrific!. Once you undo the main strap the entire tent practically pops up into form. Be careful though, it’s got a big kick so stand to the side a bit as you undo that strap because it’s got a powerful spring action kick to it, which is fantastic actually. All that was left was to stand it up and push out the panels. It seriously takes under one minute to pop it up into place…NO JOKE! It’s amazing! It also has only two entry sections, which is smart because it reduces areas that could potentially allow mosquitos in. But this thing is sewn together masterfully. Mosquitos don’t get in, you can hang string lights for decoration if you like. It’s so comfortable to kick back in and watch a movie in the backyard with the kids and the dog all comfortable in the tent. It’s PERFECT! It comes with guy lines for extra support if there’s any wind and it also comes with 8-sandbags that can be used in place of the stakes if you were to set it up on your deck and can’t anchor stakes thru the ground. It’s the best money we invested all summer. We can even throw the tent up over our dining table on our deck in under 2-minutes and enjoy a bug-free meal with family and/or friends. We couldn’t be happier! Thank you, Alvantor!
Set ups easy. Taking down is easy. It’s light weight. In the wind it will flop down but back up again with no damage(obviously not made for wind). Had it set up in yard for a month straight with no issues. I like it lots .
I read all the existing reviews and knew the screen room would be difficult to get into it’s original shipped size (16″ diameter) – most people don’t even try. Alvanator realized this and began shipping only a storage bag large enough to hold the room when folded to its 38″ diameter size (BTW, the room is VERY EASYto fold to this 38″ size). However, we travel in a small class B camper van and storage size was most important. After receiving it, I too was unable to fold the room to it’s “as shipped” size of 16″. The 38″ size, although compact and light by any standard for a 10X10 room, the room was still too big to pack in our van without being in the way.
I contacted the company via email explaining why the folded size was the most important parameter and asked if it was possible to safely pack the room back to a 16″ diameter. Within 24 hrs., they responded with a link to a video showing the process. I followed the video instructions and can now reliably fold the room to the smaller diameter. Granted, it does take more effort than would be ideal, but it can be done.
The main reason for only 4 stars is that the peak of the room (approximately an area 12-16″ in diameter) isn’t supported and, although it still affords plenty of headspace, will gather water in even a light rain and eventually collapse the room. This means we cannot leave it set up in the campsite if rain is expected. Supporting the peak so it sheds water would be much nicer.