Coleman Weatherproof Sundome Outdoor Shelter

Not as easy as the pop up type sun tents but a lot better quality and bigger so it’s perfect for my new born and if my partner needs to breast feed her, it’s just 3 poles, a little tricky to slide in an out sometimes but only takes 5 minutes or so, just not much fun in wind as in every single day of the year here in Cornwall! But once it’s up it’s really good and it can be zipped completely closed as a secure ‘ish’wsy to leave your baby while you go to the pub or paddle in the sea. (Obviously I’m kidding, about the paddling it’s freezing in the sea)

I have had the green version of this sunshade for 5 years and it's listed really well. It's just starting to get a few holes so I thought I'd get another. I bought the blue one because they didn't have the green one in stock.A few pointers, this shade is nowhere near as effective as the older green version. There older green version had an silver looking interior (probably aluminium impregnated) to reflect the sunlight and, it was very good. Sitting under the canopy you didn't feel like you were in an oven. The blue version only diffuses the light, no reflection, hence it feels really hot. Also the floor on the blue version is painted black! A silly idea since it soon gets roasting hot, too hot for the kids to not complain. The older green version had a grey floor that stayed cooler.In short, don't buy this blue version of you're using it in the sun. Buy the green/silver version if you can. It's very easy to erect and it can last a long time.

Bought this shelter purely for use on the beach. I had seen a couple of these on the beaches and liked the style and like the fact that it was branded. I've had a few no-name shelters for around the £15 mark, they had no real quality, weren't waterproof and never lasted.When my order came I immediately took it in the garden to build it up. First impressions were good, very easy to build up. The poles are a bit thin but feel quality as the inner walls are thick. You get a bag of pegs for use on grass. The groundsheet is nice and thick and the shell material seems good quality. I checked all the seems and the zip, all very good. Then a 5 minute hosing assured me of the waterproofing, it is at the very least short heavy shower proof. A feature I had been looking for in a shelter was the sand pockets, as I use these just for the beach you cannot use ground pegs. I tested them out on the beach and they provide decent grounding in a light to moderate breeze. Plus you have some guy ropes for more stability which is a nice touch as you don't often see them on little shelters.The size of the shelter is just right. You can get changed in it, fit 3 adults in (just) and zip up if it rains and it's nice and light to carry.The shade created by the shelter is nice and cool, not many rays make it through, giving confidence in putting children in it to keep them out of the sun.The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because of the all too common problem with tents of all makes, the carry bag is tiny. I'm a big strong guy and as hard as I tried I couldn't wrap the tent tight enough to easily for it back in the back. It takes 2 minutes to build up and at least 10 to pack it away. It does eventually go in but it is stressing the seams on the bag, I can't see it lasting too long. Maybe it's me not using the right technique but it seems an all too common problem with all tents, not just Coleman.Overall I am very satisfied with the shelter itself and can see me getting many happy years out of it, even if the bag doesn't last.

We purchased this as a way to avoid the small cold gusts of wind that can really add a dampener to an otherwise beautiful day.The wind breaker is relatively easy to setup, could be a little easier but once it’s up (5mins) it’s sturdy, strong and can withstand some quote strong costal winds and gusts.The sun protection is also rather good with ample shade and protection granted for those with sensitive skin. The added ground sheet also provides a lot of extra space for storage and guests.Putting the windbreaker down can take a little longer (around 10mins) but once it’s down and in the tiny carry case it’s easy to carry and extremely easy to store.Overall a wonderful little product for family days at the beach, light weight, folds up small and easy to store, relatively easy to setup and dismantle and offers a lot of ground space and sun protection for all the family.A solid 4* recommendation!

I read the reviews and thought this would be a good buy for the beach. How wrong I was. I only bought this last week. June 2020. the blue and white Sunshade which can be zipped up.Pros. It is large enough for 2 adults and 2 small kids to shelter. Easy enough to put together if it doesnt break whilst doing this. best to build with 2 people. does the job to protect from the wind and sun and keep stuff safe for day at the beach.Cons. flimsy poles that hold it together. the elastic which holds the poles together broke from the middle when setting it up. this meant the poles went flying everywhere. I couldn't feed the elastic back through so tried to do without. whilst bending the poles to get the stretch and dig the tent into the sand it got a hole In it! at £30 on sale it is expensive. I wouldn't pay more than £5 for it. and to see the price has gone upto nearly £40 is shocking!yes I have sent it back for a refund. waiting for Amazon to resolve.