Customer Reviews

Coleman 16 x 8 Straight-Leg Instant Shelter

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

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.

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.