EAGLE PEAK 3m x 3m Pop Up Gazebo Tent Instant Outdoor Canopy

 

I only used this tent twice. First to try out before my vending event and then at the actual event. So far I love it! It is so easy to set up and take down. My other pop up tent I always needed help. This tent I was able to put up and take down with such ease all by myself. We will see how long it will last.

 

I set this up once just to inspect it, but haven’t used in the real world yet.

Canopy is made of tent material, probably not very waterproof, but looks good.

Extremely easy to put up with the center pop-up. One person could easily put it up.

Frame is a bit weak in my opinion. Legs seem a bit wobbly.

The bag has an odd design. Opens on the end instead of a zipper the whole way down. Getting it in the bag is a two person job..

I’ll get some water proofing for it, and it should work alright for covering picnic table while camping.

 

I was skeptical that one person could put this up by themselves, but I was pleasantly surprised! It really is as easy as the demo video shows. I’m a female with lower back issues, and I was able to put this up and take it down by myself in minutes. Frames are sturdy and the canopy top is well sewn. Be sure to put your canopy top on before pushing up the center button – I forgot that the first time and it was a lot harder to get it attached when the frame is fully open!

I’ve purchased two of these so far. One was a cobalt blue that was “Used, Like New” sold by Eagle Peak through Amazon at a reduced price, and the other was a light blue/turquoise shade was “New”. Both colors are bright and pleasant, and had white painted frames.

There were some differences between the two – the one in “like new” condition came with a different roller bag that was roomer and had an exterior pocket for the stakes. However, I prefer the smaller bag that came with the “new” one – the tighter fit was MUCH more sturdy when standing it up on it’s end. The tighter bag was still easy to put the frame into, and the roomier bag allows the frame to flop around too much. I noticed that it tries tip over when storing it upright, whereas the one in the tighter bag is very stable when stored on it’s end. I noticed that the frame of the “like new” one didn’t feel as sturdy as the frame for the “new” one, and I think that larger bag might be part of the reason why.

Both roller bags were lacking a handle on the top end, and I think that would really help when pulling these. They are heavy, and having an additional handle on the top end (opposite side of the roller wheels) would help. The two that are on the side have you lifting and carrying more of the weight rather than dragging it behind you.

Even though one bag came with an external pocket, it was only big enough to store the tent stakes and cords – the canopy won’t fit in it. I don’t like to store my canopy top on the frame when it’s in the bag, so I purchased some clear PVC zipper bags with handles here on Amazon, and put the canopy tops in those. I’d prefer to have a large pocket for the canopy on the roller bag in addition to the tent stake pocket, so all the pieces of the canopy were together in one place. But for the price and ease of use, I’m very happy with Eagle Peak!

 

Not everyone likes too much sun – even if it available!
This canopy is large enough for a table and four chairs to be shielded from both sun and light rain, whilst still allowing the grass to grow underneath.
I wouldn’t erect though without weighted bags holding at least two for the corners, with the others tied to some kind of sturdy support. I doubt the guy ropes plus tent pegs alone, would hold it in a wind…..