Customer Reviews

E-Z UP Sierra II 10 by 10 Shelter, Blue

5 star:		(39)
4 star:		(14)
3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(10)

 

 

I'm a long-time camper, I've camped in everything from a snow filled forest to 115F deserts with no plant life at all, in sun, wind, rain, etc.

The smaller E-Z Ups can be handled fairly well by one person, but even they go much faster with 2. The bigger ones really do need two people to handle.

The big question is: will it actually provide you with shelter? Yes, it will. E-Z Ups actually work a fair bit better than many other brands I've seen. In moderate to high wind you will need to tie them down to something substantial - trees, rocks, etc. Unlike other brands, these seem robust enough - I've seen several other brands collapse, and their metal poles and plastic parts bend and brake. E-Z Ups seem to hold up much better. I would suggest replacing the "tent stakes" supplied with the product with something much more robust. I use construction stakes.

If you're off camping or outdoors, and there's a chance of rain, you'll probably want one of these over your picnic table, they work great.

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I will add to this review - a tip about strong winds. Strong winds can get the better of nearly any awning, even these. The best advice is to get or make some very robust anchors for the corners. Install the anchors, attach ropes or compression cargo straps. Then set up the awning, and while holding it in place, attach the corner anchors and make the awning fast (tie it down very securely). By anchoring the corners well you will reinforce the rest of the structure. I use a mix of cargo straps and bungee cords (attached to construction stakes) and have very good results.

Keep in mind, this is not a temporary house!

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one more edit - EZ-up sells parts for many of their models on-line.

I have seen a lot of "E-Z Up style" tents. This one is one of the better built jobs and for the most part easy to raise. The trick is for the last foot of raising the scissor blocks the legs should be pulled outward at the same time. I would recommend this product for an inexpensive but sufficient cover.

The first time I set this up in the field, one of the cross members (which are supposed to be steel), broke. The metal just snapped, near one of the plastic connectors. The plastic was fine, it was the metal that broke.

Other than that, it seemed a nice popup, though I agree with other reviews, it is not really a one person setup.

Serious kudos to Amazon.com for making returning this item for a refund so easy and convenient!

I cannot tell you how much research I did when looking at these pop-ups. I've read so many reviews that it's kind of ridiculous. This was the winner. Came quickly and worked just as described. We got it for our week at the beach on vacation for my dog to have shelter (and us when needed), the first day I helped my boyfriend assemble (which the initial putting up took about 10 mintues total), from that point on he put it up and took it down each day (taking less then 5 minutes each for pop up and pop down). So easy and the case it comes in has wheels so when on pavement it rolls which makes it nice when hauling back and forth.

We had quite strong winds(gusts probably around 30+) on particular days and this held up so well! We were thoroughly impressed.

I highly recommend!

We were surprised at the quality for the price. Ours is used along the Lake Erie shoreline where the winds can be brutal and it has been fine. You can spend alot more for the commercial grade, but for occasional use you can't go wrong.

If you are expecting a 10 foot by 10 foot canopy....FORGET it with this one! The Canopy is actually LESS than 8 foot by 8 foot. The company that makes it tells me, (while I was calling to RETURN it!) That the 10 x 10 is measured at the "base" or feet of the supports which bow out and have a 10x10 footprint. The conopy itself is over 2 feet x 2 feet smaller! AH, the part that gives you shade and protection from the elements! I told them that supports don't offer much protection! It is well built, but I had measured my patio and was expecting some overhang with 10x10. Needless to say it came up short! I also told them that this product's advertising is DECEPTIVE! Calling an 8x8 canopy a 10x10 is NOT right!

I am a beginning DJ. I purchased this tent to use for outdoor gigs such as Lawn Parties, Block Parties etc. I am very pleased with my decision.

My son and I practiced putting up the tent before I used it publically. After this initial time putting up the tent, all the other times were a cinch...

This tent gives a professional look and since I am just starting my DJ business, I appreciate looking as professional as possible. Also, this tent is large enough cover all my equipment when I perform, including my speakers.

I encourage anyone looking for an out door tent to purchase this E-Z UP tent. Enjoy.

A word of warning. The metal on these tents cannot support any kind of rain at all. On our first use, our tent collapsed during a rainstorm, with no less than four of the metal supports shearing right through. Some of the supports poked through the canopy itself. The warranty specifically states that "This warranty does not apply to damages caused by wind, rain, or other forces of nature". In other words, if you ever use the tent outdoors, and it gets damaged, the warranty is VOID.
On another note, this tent was standing directly next to an older tent from another manufacturer, and that tent survived the rain with no damage whatsoever.

I agree with other customers in that this was somewhat difficult to set up the first time without assistance from another person. However, by the 3rd time setting it up, I got used to it and it sets up in a snap with just one person. Coverage is great, and it's nice and sturdy. Have used it 4 times so far and have had no issues. Price is right, quality is good, nice built-in rollers in the case - I recommend it!

This definitely does the trick creating shade and shelter from the sun. My gripe with it is that it is not so E-Z Up. My husband agreed, and he is a strong guy, that it really takes 2 people. Not great for Mom who takes the kids to the beach and wants to set it up herself. But, once it's up, it works well and stays put.