Instant Shader Dark Shelter

Bought this to take to the beach because we didn't want to rely on the umbrellas. I almost bought the Kelty version but decided to go with this one and I do not regret it at all! I usually buy high quality products from known brands because I do not like junk. Was a little concerned because about the quality of this name brand but it was a good gamble. We used this every day for 7 days at the beach. It weighs about a third of what those 10x10 pop up shelters weigh and it sets up in literally less than 30 seconds! Just pull the two ropes and boom, its open. Fill the 3 sand pockets to weigh it down and you are good to go. It also comes with some rope and some spikes to pin down the front if you want. The floor is long and wide enough to comfortably sit two beach chairs inside. The sun protection is outstanding (no light comes in through the inside with the windows closed). You can open or close the three windows with handy loops holders. Taking it down is a snap by pressing down the two orange rods at the top and folding it back up. (Takes about a minute to get it fully down and back in the bag) This is a good investment and well worth the money for the sun protection it provides. I sat in there for many hours each day and was very comfortable. There is 4 pockets on the sides and one overhead that I placed my JBL speaker it. The only negative that I found with it is the nylon strap that helps compress it so you can get it back in the bag is really cheap so I replaced mine with a better one. (get them for like a dollar anywhere) If you are on the fence like I was, take my word for it and get one, everybody around me was asking about it and wanted one! Take care!

This is an amazing product!!! I have a seven month old grandson, who took after my son and has very sun sensitive skin. We went to The beach for spring break hoping this tent would provide the needed protection for his sensitive skin. This tent protected everyone!!! I personally get burnt on vacation, but not this time. It is big enough for two beach chairs. And for babies, this is a must. Its roll up windows were amazing. The material of the tent actually keeps the inside very cool. I never used the fan I purchased as well since I did not need it. This tent is definitely worth the money. It is super fast to put up and to take down. It is a great purchase.

This is a really nice tent but when I went to set it up vacation this year the third time the locking mechanism broke in one of the struts broke off the rivet. I know how to set this thing up I've done it about 6 to 8 times with no issues. So this tent got used that few times and then broke. When we're not on vacation it sits in the bag in my garage on a Shelf. I have tried three times to contact East Hills Outdoors but they choose to not respond to my inquiries through their website, their email, or through Facebook. I do not recommend buying anything from them because the products are inferior quality and if it breaks you'll never be able to get a hold of anybody. Like most places they don't list a phone number on their website and I've searched and searched and cannot find one. Amazon won't replace it either because the warranty is through the manufacturer. Now this tent is useless.

Pros... (1) this thing is huge both me and my 6'8 husband could get into it easily and stretch out comfortably. (2) It keeps ALLLL the sun out. The black interior really really makes a difference. (3) This thing withstood some REALLY REALLY high winds on our 1st day at the beach. We tried to do it without the strings but read the directions and discovered that we need to use the lines in high wind conditions. (3b) The sand bags around it REALLY REALLY help. It seems they really put a lot of thought into the design of this unit. (4) I was able to stand up and I'm almost 5'9... now I had a little head/ neck bend but for the most part, i could stand up at the middle point of it. (5) speaking of standing up, I was able to zip it up, close all the windows and not only keep out the cooler air as it got later in the day & keep out the sun when unwanted, I was able to change clothes standing up. (6) It looks very aesthetically pleasing. We walked away from it down to the water and looked back up. It really looked very very nice compared to other tents and shelters out on the beach. (7) And maybe the most important pro, IT IS SUPER EASY TO PUT UP!!!! LIKE, SERIOUSLY! JUST AS EASY AS SHOWN IN THE VIDEO!!! NO JOKE!! I will record a video of us putting it up later. EXTREMELY EASY! CONS: It was INITIALLY really difficult to pack back up. Letting it down was easy but all the legs wouldn't fold in as shown in the video. But my husband just strong-armed the 1 onery leg (I was against it...I thought he would break it).... but that actually worked!!! After that, it was a breeze to put away (pun intended). (2) The window coverings flew up a tad impacting the privacy when I was changing clothes inside. ALL IN ALL... the pros FAR outweigh the cons. This is an EXCELLENT UNIT... ON sunny and breezy days at the beach.

The Easthills Outdoors Instant Shader Dark Shelter is great for car-camping or a day at the beach. It is super easy to setup and break down. Like, crazy easy. The very first time I opened it, it worked flawlessly. I only read the first two directions to see what the basic move was, and that's all I needed. There are cheaper shelters out there, but this is called "Deluxe" for a reason: - It is SPACIOUS - there is enough room in the XL for four adults to sit in the inside. - It has a HUGE PORCH that can be zipped up for complete privacy or shelter. - A SERIOUSLY DARK interior yields true sun protection. - LARGE WINDOWS provide plenty of ventilation (and light, if you want it). - Attached quick release SAND/ROCK BAGS mean there is virtually no need for ropes or stakes - (but good ROPES and STAKES are included just in case you really get blasted). - 4 mesh STORAGE POCKETS on the inside too, so your stuff doesn't get dirty / sandy. - It's completely PORTABLE once set up. What else could you want? HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Got this a few weeks back after doing some comparison between this product and the Veer Family Base Camp. For the price point, it’s an amazing option. It’s big enough to provide shade for my whole family (4 of us). It was quite easy to setup and secure the tent to the ground with the provided stakes. To take down, it took a few practice runs but after the 3rd time, it was easy breezy. Plenty of storage nets placed through out the tent to keep your gear dry or out of the sand. The blackout windows was a nice feature. It helped keep the inside of the tent a little cooler and allowed the kids to nap without the sun beaming down on them. So far so good, I hope it holds up with time. We probably use this twice a week during the summer for our beach outings.

I bough this 2 years ago but just got around to using it this week. It is great! Very easy to set-up (getting it all back into the bag at the end of the day is a bit of a challenge though). It provides great shelter from the sun and wind blowing sand on the beach. It has 3 winds that can securely be "closed" or held open, and 5 pockets stitched on the walls that are great for sunglasses, cell phones, books, etc... All in all I'm very happy with this and would definitely recommend.

Oh the shade. Oh the ease of setting up & breaking down. Oh, how I can follow my doctor's order to get the complete 4 hours of sun daily and not the other option of taking a pill. We even use it to change our clothes. And I noticed better vision while being out on the beach 5, 6 or 7 hours. I like the small profile and granddaughter loved the feel of being in a cave or should I say princess castle. I'm in my second year of use, mostly used when out in the pasture flying my drones and so far the durability meets expectations. I see the price has come down substantially. I'm not paid to write this review, it's just a great buy. Just added a mybeachcart to make future trips even more pleasant to get to the destination. Thank you.