Last Updated: June 4, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Lightspeed Outdoors Quick Canopy Instant Pop Up Shade Tent
Last Updated: June 4, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.7
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/10
Total Reviews
429
Old Reviews
304
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17.72 meters
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Review Analysis - 97 recent, verified reviews
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Ease of Use
36take, set, easy to put, easy to setup, easy
+97%
-3%
" ... Extremely easy to put out and take down ... "
" ... So easy to put up and take down. ... "
" ... Best canopy ever- easy to set up and take down. ... "
" ... The breakdown it’s just as easy. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... However, it was lightweight, easy to assemble and provided lots of shade for the family. ... "
" ... we love it, very easy to put up and take down. ... "
" ... Easy to setup, easy to break down. ... "
Build Quality
34wind, tent, canopy, windy, snapped
+35%
-65%
" ... The plastic rods of this tent broke/shredded off on only the 2nd use & with minimal windy conditions. ... "
" ... The poles are not sturdy enough and break after very minimal use. ... I was hoping I had received a defective one, so I returned it and got a replacement-Two poles broke after only 2 days of use in no wind. ... "
" ... Two of the legs broke the first time I tried to take it down. ... "
" ... The arms frayed after on the beach one day. ... "
" ... We had wind at the beach and it snapped one leg. ... "
" ... If it gets tangled up, it is virtually impossible to untangle it. ... The ground cloth, and some of the attachment points on the canopy, cannot be detached from the poles. ... This means that it’s the impossible to disassemble the whole thing to untangle the legs, tarp, and canopy so you can reassemble it. ... If you try to untangle the legs, the tarp and floor will be twisted together. ... If you get those separated, the legs will be tanged. ... "
" ... Broke after second use. ... "
" ... Poles snapped the first time we used it! ... "
Water Resistance
27tent, windy, shade, canopy, wind
+81%
-19%
" ... perfect for the beach ... "
" ... Perfect for beach😃 ... "
" ... Great shade at the beach! ... "
" ... I can't wait to use it at the beach soon. ... "
" ... bought this for the beach and loved it. ... "
" ... If using at the beach, I suggest treating it with a tent sealing spray for longevity. ... "
" ... Our beach chairs fit nicely inside. ... "
" ... Used it on a windy beach, lakeside in northern Utah and it was perfect. ... "
Setup
19set, easy to set, easy to setup, setup, take
+89%
-11%
" ... Took me a while to find this canopy, which is light, easy to set up, cool pockets inside, and for $89.00 . ... "
" ... QUICK SETUP--This was definitely a pro as the setup was very quick and very easy. ... Really the initial set up was spectacularly simple. ... "
" ... Easy set up and take down ... "
" ... Very easy to set up - intuitive, We didn't even need to refer to the directions. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, but make sure you have the poles down and straight. ... "
" ... easy to setup and carry. ... "
" ... It may look intimidating at first to setup and breakdown, once you get used to it, it is a breeze. ... "
" ... It is very easy to setup and light. ... "
Fit
18snapped, wind, tent, canopy, windy
+67%
-33%
" ... The canopy is sturdy, holds up well even on really windy days, and is so easy to put up! ... "
" ... I searched far and wide for a beach tent with this form factor - tall enough to fit beach chairs but no obtrusively large or difficult to handle. ... "
" ... Does a great job protecting you from the sun and it holds up very good in the wind. ... Can fit four people inside ... "
" ... Also, the anchors worked well. ... "
" ... They held tons of little thing securely and out of the way in very inconspicuous spots. ... SOMETIMES THE POLES BEND THE WRONG WAY--This is really an easy fix, but occasionally when you start to "pop" it up to set it up or "release" it to put it away, the corner poles will bend the wrong way. ... There isn't a way that we knew of to make these stay in place very well when putting it away. ... "
" ... Our beach chairs fit nicely inside. ... "
" ... The girls and 6ft table with cookie boxes fit perfectly. ... "
" ... When folding, it actually naturally folds into itself, don’t fight it or bend things, let the legs fold into each other. ... put the canopy down and fold it up. ... "
Storage
14sand, plenty of room, bag, windy, stakes
+100%
" ... The girls and 6ft table with cookie boxes fit perfectly. ... "
" ... Used it recently at the shore on a very windy day and it held up fine using the stakes and built in sand bags. ... "
" ... POCKETS--Oh man! ... There were secret pockets everywhere and BOY did they come in handy! ... There are even pockets in the ceiling! ... Our family of 4 had plenty of room to keep our stuff and put on sunscreen. ... "
" ... I really liked the size and that a regular height camp chair fits underneath. ... "
" ... Wish it was larger capacity, but it fits 2 people comfortably. ... "
" ... Storage bag is great too. ... "
" ... The small storage compartments inside are also handy, think there are 2. ... "
" ... When you have to throw it away, save good poles, bag, top, and anything else you can, and buy another one. ... "
For Travel
12vacation, windy, chairs, trips, trip
+92%
-8%
" ... We used this for a beach vacation. ... "
" ... Always travel with duck tape and bungee cords. ... "
" ... I previously owned a different brand and it only survived one beach trip, this one has survived an entire summer and I expect it will survive many more :) ... "
" ... Used it on a windy beach, lakeside in northern Utah and it was perfect. ... "
" ... Would be great for car camping too. ... "
" ... This has lasted through 3 beach trips. ... "
" ... Just used for the first time at the beach in Southern California. ... "
" ... Our beach chairs fit nicely inside. ... "
Size
10take, pockets, lightweight, easy to setup, easy to put
+100%
" ... Very easy to setup and take down, and very lightweight - lighter than most of the beach umbrellas we have . ... "
" ... There were secret pockets everywhere and BOY did they come in handy! ... "
" ... Lightweight and functional. ... "
" ... I really liked the size and that a regular height camp chair fits underneath. ... "
" ... Easy to carry and easy to put up and take down! ... "
" ... easy to setup and carry. ... "
" ... much better than a simple umbrella and light weight to carry ... "
" ... The size was perfect 8' X 8' X 5' high, and goes up in seconds and is easily taken down when done for the day, easily folding up into a shoulder carrying pouch. ... "
Product Reliability
9broke, used, times, days, beach
+56%
-44%
" ... I bought this THREE YEARS AGO and it's still going strong! ... "
" ... We used it at least 10 times a year for the last 4 years. ... It finally tore this year. ... "
" ... My 11-year-old was able to put it up easily. ... "
" ... Worked as promised. ... "
Comfort
6stakes, snapped, folds, chairs, beach
+67%
-33%
" ... When folding, it actually naturally folds into itself, don’t fight it or bend things, let the legs fold into each other. ... "
" ... Very easy to put up and take down but it takes some muscle to pull the rope to get it fully into the upright position. ... "
" ... With 3 open sides it is very comfortable and not hot at all ... "
For Kids
5soccer, shade, kids, children, beach
+100%
" ... I have two teenage boys and own two of these. ... "
" ... Great if you have small children on the beach. ... "
" ... I purchased one of these for my son last year for his birthday and liked it so much I purchased one for myself. ... "
" ... Can fit 2 adults and 2 kids comfortably. ... "
Price
5waste, worth the money
+20%
-80%
" ... What a waste of money. ... "
" ... Even for the money I would not buy this again. ... "
" ... A complete waste of money. ... "
" ... Waste of my money. ... "
Returns
4return, back, vacation, replacement, past
-100%
" ... At this point it’ll be hellish to try to pack it into a box to return it ... "
" ... Unless I am getting a pole replacement, I am returning the product back. ... "
" ... By the time we got back from vacation, it was past the amazon return deadline. ... "
" ... I'm returning and getting another shelter from another company. ... "
Weight
4light, set, easy, umbrella, light weight
+100%
" ... much better than a simple umbrella and light weight to carry ... "
" ... It's really light weight. ... "
Capacity
3umbrella, family of 4, chairs, shade, plenty of room
+100%
" ... For a few years I would pay for the umbrella and chairs the hotel - condo offered . ... So for a family of 4 or 5 would have to share the shade of one umbrella or rent 2 or 3 umbrellas . ... "
" ... I suggest to try it out in your living room first and practice carrying it with all the things you think you’ll bring to the beach. ... "
" ... Plenty of seating for 4 adults in low beach chairs plus room for a small cooler. ... "
Marketplace
3return, picture, past, got, back
+67%
-33%
" ... Seller ships quickly and package was in a great condition both times. ... "
" ... APOLOGIES FOR THE PICTURE ORIENTATIONS. ... "
Screen Protection
3screen, sand, protection, poles, pockets
+67%
-33%
" ... The back screen provides great protection for when the sun is low. ... "
" ... The inside pockets are ideal for keeping sand out of cell phones, glass cases etc. ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 17.72 meters