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Swiss Gear 10- by 10-Foot Smart Shade Canopy
4 out of 5 stars
(132 customer reviews)
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- Sets-up in minutes
- No tools required
- Heavy duty polyester is UV, fade resistant and water repellent
- Sturdy, steel frame construction
- All contained in a convenient, wheeled duffel
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
184 of 185 people found the following review helpful
By Al S.
Color Name:White
I ordered this canopy on May 1, 2009 and had been using it for less than a month. One of the cross bars bent at the end where it attaches to the next one. I called customer service twice on Monday to resolve the problem. Each time I was told someone would have to call me back. Wednesday, after no one had called, I called a third time. Customer service said that it "must have been the weather". They would not honor the "10 Year Warranty" and could not sell me a part to repair it. I liked the canopy, but apparently it is not very durable.
140 of 141 people found the following review helpful
By B. Farrell
Color Name:White
I attend a lot of outdoor dog agility trials during the year up here in the northeast. At dog shows it's always bring-your-own shade. I need something that is not too heavy to lug from the van, easy to setup and take down, shade me & the dogs from the sun and hold up to the elements (rain & wind).
I was replacing an old, heavy, EZ-Up after the canopy ripped and one of the release buttons "got lost" inside the leg.
I have used the Swiss Gear canopy 5 times now in intense sun, heavy rain, and LIGHT wind. It is very easy to setup and take down - love the fact that there are no steel buttons to push in (and pinch your fingers) when you are releasing the canopy downwards. The duffel bag is designed well and expands a little, making it easy to stuff the canopy back into it. (Note, like all canopies, it's still going to take 2 people to set it up and take it down.)
The coated canopy keeps the inside MUCH cooler than standard white canopies. I always use the guyouts to tiedown the canopy and stake down the legs - it has stood up well to light wind and heavy rain, but the steel frame doesn't seem sturdy enough to trust it in heavier winds. (The EZ-Up stood up well in high winds)
I think this is an excellent product for this price category. In this price range it seems to be better made and sturdier than most other "cheap" ones I see at the shows. If you don't mind looking like you're the first-aid station (the red cross) <g> - go for it!
I was replacing an old, heavy, EZ-Up after the canopy ripped and one of the release buttons "got lost" inside the leg.
I have used the Swiss Gear canopy 5 times now in intense sun, heavy rain, and LIGHT wind. It is very easy to setup and take down - love the fact that there are no steel buttons to push in (and pinch your fingers) when you are releasing the canopy downwards. The duffel bag is designed well and expands a little, making it easy to stuff the canopy back into it. (Note, like all canopies, it's still going to take 2 people to set it up and take it down.)
The coated canopy keeps the inside MUCH cooler than standard white canopies. I always use the guyouts to tiedown the canopy and stake down the legs - it has stood up well to light wind and heavy rain, but the steel frame doesn't seem sturdy enough to trust it in heavier winds. (The EZ-Up stood up well in high winds)
I think this is an excellent product for this price category. In this price range it seems to be better made and sturdier than most other "cheap" ones I see at the shows. If you don't mind looking like you're the first-aid station (the red cross) <g> - go for it!
118 of 118 people found the following review helpful
By corliss
Color Name:White|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this item after reading user reviews about this and competitive products. We were planning a trip to Hart Mountain Wildlife Refuge in Oregon, and expected rain storms for several days. We wanted a shelter/canopy that would stand up to heavy rain and wind conditions. We were not disappointed. This canopy sheds rain like a duck's back.
In regard to setup. I set this up myself while my wife went to register the campsite. I had it up and was fastening the lanyards before she returned in only a few minutes. Although some of the reviews say not to attempt this by yourself, I found that I could walk from corner to corner, pulling the edges out until I had it expanded all the way. Also, the directions say to put the top on before fully expanding it. This is probably the better way to do it, but I found this unnecessary. I simply expanded it and then stretched the top on. This unit comes with pre-attached velcro tabs that securely attach the awning to the skeleton structure so that the wind does not rattle the awning. Very cool. One thing to remember is to attach the velcro tabs all around the inside before telescoping the legs up, otherwise you may not be able to reach the velcro tabs on the ceiling after it is fully up.
Another great thing about this design is that it comes with batwing lanyards at each corner with pre-attached cords. So it is easy to put the guy wires out for added security against the wind. Very convenient design.
We gave it a good test. It rained hard on and off for four days and this baby did not leak any water. After four days of rain, the only moisture I could find was a tiny bit on the name tag that is sewn through the canopy, and there the water wicked through, but did not drip at all.
The overall design is excellent. If you look closely, you will see many features that shout "good design" all over. I have been in product design for 20 years, so I know what is garbage and what has been thought through. This unit is well done.
The only things I would change are: (1) put rings on the ceiling for hanging wet clothing and towels (2) make the sides about two inches wider from top to bottom (all the awnings have this problem), (3) make the guy wire stakes with rings at the end instead of "nail heads," so you can pull them out easier, and (4) make the stuff sack 5% bigger. (Why don't outdoor gear manufacturers understand this?? Sheesh!)
Overall, highly recommended!
In regard to setup. I set this up myself while my wife went to register the campsite. I had it up and was fastening the lanyards before she returned in only a few minutes. Although some of the reviews say not to attempt this by yourself, I found that I could walk from corner to corner, pulling the edges out until I had it expanded all the way. Also, the directions say to put the top on before fully expanding it. This is probably the better way to do it, but I found this unnecessary. I simply expanded it and then stretched the top on. This unit comes with pre-attached velcro tabs that securely attach the awning to the skeleton structure so that the wind does not rattle the awning. Very cool. One thing to remember is to attach the velcro tabs all around the inside before telescoping the legs up, otherwise you may not be able to reach the velcro tabs on the ceiling after it is fully up.
Another great thing about this design is that it comes with batwing lanyards at each corner with pre-attached cords. So it is easy to put the guy wires out for added security against the wind. Very convenient design.
We gave it a good test. It rained hard on and off for four days and this baby did not leak any water. After four days of rain, the only moisture I could find was a tiny bit on the name tag that is sewn through the canopy, and there the water wicked through, but did not drip at all.
The overall design is excellent. If you look closely, you will see many features that shout "good design" all over. I have been in product design for 20 years, so I know what is garbage and what has been thought through. This unit is well done.
The only things I would change are: (1) put rings on the ceiling for hanging wet clothing and towels (2) make the sides about two inches wider from top to bottom (all the awnings have this problem), (3) make the guy wire stakes with rings at the end instead of "nail heads," so you can pull them out easier, and (4) make the stuff sack 5% bigger. (Why don't outdoor gear manufacturers understand this?? Sheesh!)
Overall, highly recommended!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
More solid than EZ-UP Sierra
I now own three different style canopy's this one is very well made and the strongest of the three. Use it year after year and still no leaks. Read more
Published 26 days ago by DP
5.0 out of 5 stars
Porta Shade
Goes up and down fast and travels well. Easy to use at the beach and at the park, and does not take up too much room in the trunk. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Coug Moog
1.0 out of 5 stars
The 20 MPH wind destroyed it the first weekend we took it out.
Flimsy, Chinese, Garbage. Don't buy it unless you want to use it indoors. And even then, you don't want to lean against it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Strongbeard
5.0 out of 5 stars
very impressed
Bought it because of swiss gear quality and i was not disappointed. This is better quality than most of the other canopies for sale.
Published 10 months ago by Steve Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Quality low cost canopy
I wanted a sturdy but inexpensive tent for outdoor craft shows and found it in this Swiss Gear tent. I purchased it two years ago and it's definitely proved to be worth the $$! Read more
Published 10 months ago by fagrl
5.0 out of 5 stars
So far, really great!
This canopy is worth the extra money. It is built well....easily goes up with 2 people in a matter of 2 minutes. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Bradley J. Wallar
5.0 out of 5 stars
A no brainer for set-up!
This is a great canopy. I was able to set it up first time without reading the instructions. This is a no-brainer! Read more
Published 11 months ago by cbrown
5.0 out of 5 stars
great for family activities & kids' sports activities during sunny...
We got this in early April primarily for the kids' baseball and flag football games. It gets really hot during their sporting activities, so I knew we wanted some type of shade. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Paprika Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super Product
I purchased this product because I know that everything that Swiss Gear makes is
of exceptional quality. Read more
of exceptional quality. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Camille
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great and easy to use
I ordered this for my sons soccer team so that they would have shade during games and tournaments when they were sitting on the bench. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Csupike1993
Product Description
Amazon.com
The sturdy powder-coated steel frame of this 10 x 10-foot shade canopy with a 106-inch center height features easy-release buttons that don't pinch fingers and ensure quick and easy set-up without tools. Slanted legs increase stability, and 8 mm heavy steel nail stakes anchor the canopy securely. Made of heavy-duty, 210-D polyester, the water-repellent canopy is enhanced with a special fade- and UV-resistant coating to ensure durability. Dual stabilizer arms in each corner provide added eave support, along with "batwings" and guyouts for added stability in windy conditions. For storage and transport, the canopy packs in an expandable wheeled duffel bag and weighs 36 pounds.
Product Description
Smart Shade canopy has patented, easy release buttons that will not pinch fingers and ensure quick and easy assembly. The heady-duty, 210D polyester covering is enhanced with a special UV resistant coating to ensure durability. Our patented, dual stabilizer arms in each corner provide added eave support, along with "Batwings" and guyouts for added stability in windy conditions.
