Kingbird 8 x 8 ft Easy Pop up Canopy Waterproof Party Tent 4 Removable Walls Mesh Windows with Carry Bag-6 Colors (Grey)

I needed a new canopy tent for outdoor shows and found that my 10x10 was too heavy for me. This 8x8 was easier for me to carry. I asked for help at my first show this year and we found it just popped right up. It rained hard for part of the show and it was water proof-no leaks at all. I took the two sides with the windows and it was great being able to open them. I can close it up by myself and the carry bag was just slightly bigger than the tent so I didn't have to struggle to put it back. Hopefully it will last but I am pleased with this tent. I also have trouble seeing in bright light and the fabric cut alot of the glare that I had with my white one. It is always a plus to able to see the customers.

As far as I can tell, the quality of the canopy is as described, but I haven't had an opportunity to actually use it as I can't put it up on my own. I bought this specifically because it was called "easy pop up" and another reviewer said that she was able to set it up and carry it. The bag is nice, but it's only about four or five inches shorter than me, which makes carrying it extremely awkward in any position, not to mention that it's far too heavy for me to carry for very long, and definitely not while trying to transport books. As for set up, the directions were poorly written (and I say that not only as a customer, but as someone who makes her living writing), and it was impossible for me to get set up on my own. I would have needed someone to hold the far side while I pulled out the frame far enough to get the fabric to lay correctly. I'm going to keep it for the times when I can have help setting it up, but I'm very disappointed as I'd primarily purchased it as something I could use for outdoor events I attend on my own.