AIRWAVE 2.5x2.5m Waterproof Grey Pop Up Gazebo - Stunning Outdoor Marquee Tent with 4 Leg Weights & Carry Bag

I wanted a gazebo but most places did 3m x 3m, which is a bit too large for the average sized garden, hence the reason for buying via Amazon. I settled for a 2.5 x 2.5m version, which since being used in the UK also had to be showerproof!! I did consider a 2.0 x 2.0m version, howerver if you wanted to, an adult can comfortably lie down in a 2.5m version and be well clear of the walls, a point perhaps to concider.Full marks to ESC who kindly brought forward the delivery date, it arrived two days after I ordered it so I could use it for a family BBQ. It comes in its own holdall type zip up case and is fairly easy to carry around for short distances. It has to be said the instructions could be be better, putting it up wasn't too bad and FOUR people are better than TWO although it can be done with care, it just simply opens out. The four side panels were quite easy to fit to the frame (velcro) although I found some of the strips had come adrift so had to use pegs. (I did wonder if hooks might have been better). I bought a green gazebo and I thought the material had a good quality feel to it, it stayed up over night, and a light shower rendered it slightly wet in the morning but inside was dry with only a couple of drops of rain that had run down the INSIDE of the window panels.Now for the but... Getting it down was quite tricky, the poor instructions didn't help and my team of two plus me attempted to fold the top in the wrong way round, so that the roof struts formed a "M" shape rather than a "W" shape. Once I realised it wasn't going any further I stopped and checked underneath, (the gazebo top cover stays in place) and found the plastic fitting which forms the apex of the roof had broken, while the next four roof strut plastic fittings had become slightly damaged as well. HOWEVER all was not lost because I made sure it wasn't forced none of the struts became bent, I managed to refit the the loose ones to the damaged apex fitting and got it all packed away ok back in the bag.I called ESC the following day and pointed out their failings over the instructions, they were pretty helpful and at the time of typing they are going to send me some new fittings, which are quite easy to fit. So I should have my gazebo fully servicable soon.If you have the bodies, FOUR people are really needed to get the thing down, the initial start sequence of the fold down process is tricky but (like riding a bike) the next time round should be more straight forward.YES I would recommend this product

Regularly attend music festivals and as this year has been a washout, wanted something to add a little extra room so that we could keep stuff out of the tent but remain protected from the weather.Took half an hour to put up myself and get all the ropes tied and pegged so not bad. Actually got it up in about 15 minutes and havent put one up ever before. The ground sureface was uneven and therefore it was not perfect. Therefore, the effectiveness was 100% but want expected to be because of this.If the gazebo is not erected squarley then dont expect the sides to fit perfectly.The Gazebo was battered by wind and rain for 4 days in wales and it stodd upto it. Occasional adjustments needed on the ropes, but that was more about tweaking due to what the weather was doing, not a fault of the gazebo.The only issue i had was where the gazebo roof attaches to the frame, the water comes in at these points so you get some drips, but they are at the outer edges so shouldnt affect you if you're sitting comfotably in the middle of the gazebo. The remainder stayed waterproof and we remained dry throughout. Very relived and pleased.If it is windy as with any product like this, it will catch the wind and may lift the legs enough to pull out the peg at the base of the leg. The pegs are small so might be a good idea to use more substantial ones. Will be taking it again for sure, and if you see it on half price offer as i did, get it!

The roof has a couple of holes that look like they'll soon be the source of further damage as the weather gets on to the fabric. These were obviously only spotted after erecting the gazebo.Putting it up wasn't too tricky but some of the holding clips for the roof required significant physical effort.The side panels are ok - velcro works pretty well, except that the sizing of the panels isn't very precise, meaning that some overlap and others are a bit tight. (And the overlap isn't really allowed for.The zips are ok, but don't use force or they'll rapidly fail.The supplied pegs and guy ropes are minimally suitable for the job.Seems to be a clear example of "you get what you pay for".