This tent was pretty awkward to set up
589158
This tent was pretty awkward to set up.  Really did require 2 people. and it wasn't easy even on a calm sunny day.  But once it is up it is really nice.  My 6 foot girlfriend with a bad back loved being able to stand straight up and even move about.  Have a Kelty Hula Hoop tent.  Good too for 6 footers but less room to move around and the rain fly is awful.
3821518
Terrible to set up.  Difficult experience, I suggest not trying it.
864738
Too little shade for being such a pain to set up.  Pockets for the rods bunch up tight when your trying to set it up, the poles have to many joints that come apart and cause problems when its time to take the shade down.
588118
No directions on how to assemble, and honestly not easy to set up.
4312396
This tent was easy to set up. I did it myself in about five minutes start to finish. The rain fly did not fit quite right but it was not that big of a deal. However, five of us tried to sleep in this tent (two adults and three pretty small children) and it was incredibly crowded. Six adults could only fit into this tent if you lay shoulder to shoulder and don't move. I thought it was important to note for others that six people CAN fit, but I cannot imagine any context in which six people could fit comfortably. For the record we were able to get two small twin air mattresses and a queen air mattress in the tent by deflating the queen a little bit so we could squish it in an area that it didn't quite fit. Pretty much the whole floor was covered but it worked out. I think the tent is perfectly fine but we'll sell it and get another one that is bigger.
418054
hard to set up.  Not very user friendly.  Instructions hard to follow.
377797
I've owned other canopies. I returned this one because it was rather heavy, and not easy to set up.
2625304
I can only give this tent 3 stars. It was a decent size, very spacious, and was tall enough to stand up comfortably. However, when i set it up the first time i noticed that the stitching was too tight on the sleeves the tent poles need to slide through. When one of the poles was through and we tried to fit the ends into the holders at the base, we heard a tearing sound where one of the seams ripped. It did not compromise the water resistance of the tent, but i had to return it because i do not trust that this tent will last very long if it rips the first time setting it up.
723963
The tent is large enough to fit what I need for camping &, I liked how solid it looked. The directions attached to tent weren't exactly clear on which pole went where &, it took a few tries to get everything where it's supposed to go for the tent to function properly. It can be a one-person assembly (though difficult if under 5'8") &, when folded properly, can fit back inside the tent case.
2567469
This tent is easy to put up but it is so hard to fold back up.  After watching youtube videos numerous times, I was still unable to fold it correctly.
642314
I'm not going to go super long on this, but the only down side to this well priced tent is the instructions are terrible.  They are certainly a wonderful example of a foreign language translated into English and not reviewed.  These instructions are sewn to the inside of the carrying bag.  It is convenient, but I ended up guessing so much it after suffering through each panel.  Also, the rods that go into the upper portion stick into a plastic sleeve to hold the middle up and taught.  It was difficult to push the rods in to the sleeve, as it seemed to be made just a bit too large.  I guessed that was so it would mate well the first time, but it was a hassle.  It is a large tent, with room for 4 or more.  You can stand up inside it anywhere in the tent (maybe not if you are too far north of 6 feet).  Anyway, it was affordable, and my first tent, and probably not my last.  We have not tested it in rain or even heavy morning dew.  I'll come back later if I have more to say, but I think as a novice, this seems like a good starter tent.  Challenging enough maybe to make it not for everyone, but I think almost anyone could figure it out.
3710641
We were really excited about this tent and it was a real disappointment. The instructions to set up the fly are terrible and we ended up ripping it the first time we used the tent in two different spots while trying to attach it to the ground.

We are now trying to either get a refund or a replacement for the fly.
3471359
Bought this last minute for a boy scout camp out.  Took two people forever to set it up and then figured out that we had done it incorrectly.  Then had to start over.  Other families had the easy up kind of canopies and I will probably sell this one and get one of those.  All in all it's not bad but it needs some rethinking from engineering and design.  Not worth the price given how difficult it is.  My wife actually said "I was surprised you bought something like that."  Oh it does come in a sturdy carry case with handles.  I did very much appreciate that feature.
48725
This tent is very large, and roomy however- not instant or fast pitch as it states in the description. The poles are extremely long and it is awkward to put up when you are at a beach near others. I never leave reviews on Amazon- but feel as though this product claimed to be
Much easier to set up than it really was.
249784
This tent basically sets itself up. All you need to do is take it out of the pouch and put the stakes in. But putting it away is incredibly frustrating. The instructions are not particularly clear, so it took quite a few tries to figure the thing out. It's extremely difficult to put away on the beach. We had to carry the thing off the beach and back into the house to get it back in the pouch.
4235961
Unless you are experienced at putting this type of thing together, I don't recommend trying it alone.  It drove me nuts.  The material it's made of isn't very heavy but seems strong enough for the intended purpose.  The poles are skinny but also seem to be about normal for this type item.  It's lightweight and can be stuffed back in its bag if you fold it properly.  This "tent" is not intended for any heating and they do not recommend it for food storage (which will encourage animals messing with it) and you need to be careful about sharp rocks or sticks underneath, as they will poke a hole in it.  And I doubt it would hold up will in wind or really hard rain.  But for a shady shelter or place to get away from mosquitoes in ordinary weather, it will do pretty well.
855637
Its a neat tent, but the assembly is annoying if you don't plan to have it up 24/7. You have to get halfway in the tent and insert 4 rod-type things and tie each of the 4 bows for it to stay upright. The rods make it sturdy, but again, if you don't plan on having it up all the time, I don't recommend purchasing.