Coleman 16 x 8 Straight-Leg Instant Shelter

by Coleman

Product Features

• Straight-legged sun shelter ideal for BBQs, tailgaters, and more
• 1-piece, 28mm steel frame sets up in roughly 3 minutes
• Provides 128 square feet of shade; pushbutton release levers
• Coated with SPF 50+ UV Guard protection
• Measures 16 by 8.33 by 8 feet (W x H x D)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Coleman 16-by-8-foot straight-leg shelter provides easy, convenient sun protection for your campsite, tailgater, wedding party, and any other outdoor occasion. The shelter is sturdy and easy to set up, with a one-piece, 28mm steel frame that's ready for use in only three minutes. More importantly, the shelter provides 128 square feet of shade, along with a generous center height of 8 feet 4 inches--more than enough for your party guests. And the shelter is as easy to take down as it is to put up, with Coleman's exclusive pushbutton release levers helping keep your fingers pinch-free. Made of heavy-duty 150-denier poly oxford material, the shelter is coated with an SPF 50-plus UV Guard protection for maximum sun safety.

About Coleman
More than 100 years ago, a young man with an entrepreneurial spirit and a better idea began manufacturing lanterns in Wichita, Kansas. His name was W.C. Coleman, and the company he founded would change life in America. A man plagued with such poor vision he sometimes had to ask classmates to read aloud to him, Coleman saw a brilliant light in 1900 in a drugstore window that stopped him in his tracks. He inquired about the light inside and discovered he was able to read even the small print on a medicine bottle by the illumination. The lamps had mantles, not wicks, and were fueled by gasoline under pressure instead of coal oil. Soon afterward, Coleman started a lighting service that offered a "no light, no pay" clause--a big step forward for merchants who were burned by inferior products that rarely worked--and drew substantial interest from businesses that wanted to keep their lights on after dark.

In the ensuing years, Coleman expanded its product line well beyond lanterns. The company's current catalog is thick with products that make spending time outdoors a pleasure. There are coolers that keep food and drinks cold for days on end, comfortable airbeds that won't deflate during the night, a complete line of LED lights that last for years, powerful portable grills that cook with an authentic open-grill flame, and much, much more. Coleman has truly fashioned much of our outdoor camping experience, and expects to do so for generations to come.

Product Description

The Coleman 16'x8' Straight-Leg Instant Shelter provides an easy, convenient shelter -- at the BBQ, the campsite, sporting events, or wherever you want some reliable cover from the sun. The Shelter's sturdy, one-piece 28mm steel frame sets up quickly and easily, giving you an instant 128 square feet of shade with a generous center height of 8'4". The Shelter sets up easily in only 3 minutes, with Coleman's exclusive push-button release levers -- so your fingers are safe while setting up and taking down. The heavy-duty 150D poly oxford canopy features SPF 50+ UV Guard protection from the sun's rays.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 48 x 12 x 13 inches ; 57 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 64.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0033990OW
• Item model number: 2000004412
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #129,818 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for get togethers in backyard, July 2, 2010

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Jerry "JT" (Bergen NJ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Coleman 16 x 8 Straight-Leg Instant Shelter (Sports)

Easy to set up with a second person. Adds nice cover on hot sunny days. Folds up into a fairly small bag.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Sort of misleading about water resistance., July 11, 2011

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James W. Manning "manning" (usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coleman 16 x 8 Straight-Leg Instant Shelter (Sports)

The shelter is easy to assemble and well built. The biggest drawback is that you don't find out that Coleman has in the package that it is not inteneded to be up too long and it is not water resistant until you have it. It is especially leaky in the rain at the seams. If I knew this before the purchase I would have looked more. Other than that, it is a good sun shade! I put it on my deck when grand kids are here and we eat and play anytime of the day.

1.0 out of 5 stars Severely Disappointed in this COLEMAN product!, August 30, 2011

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PatriciaD - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Coleman 16 x 8 Straight-Leg Instant Shelter (Sports)

I purchased this product because it was the perfect solution for an extra long picnic table that the normal umbrella would not cover well. First of all it's made with cheap plastic & metal. Right out of the box one of the supports was cracked but I figured one corner not a big deal, i was so wrong. Because the canopy was not pulled tight due to the broken corner, puddels would form and leak right through, even after waterproofing. Also cannot withstand strong winds. I've camped throughout my life and Coleman WAS the go to product but after purchasing this and another inferior Coleman product (the insta-tent, also poorly constructed) I will never buy a product made by Coleman again. Seriously disappointed! I did return the broken canopy & Amazon was terrific as always and send out another one right away which I have not set up yet but I am afraid I am going to be just as disappointed.