Food52 x Kate Roebuck Sun Shelter Pop-Up Tent

Love how this tent plays into the beach tones of the sand and dune grass. It's roomy for two and pops up instantly. Took us a minute to fold into a taco shape and twist but it's so easy and lightweight to carry around, a relief from the heavy umbrellas I'm used to for my shoulders!

At my granddaughter’s 9th birthday party, we were outside on the patio with several wrapped presents ready to be opened. She left this one to open last. Her 12-year-old brother took it out onto the adjacent lawn to pop it out and the effect was immediate — she went inside, stretched out, sat up, spread out her arms, took some favorite stuffies in ...Read MoreRead more about At my granddaughter’s 9th birthday

with her, and just didn’t want to leave. She later told her mother that this was her favorite present and added, “How did Grandma know I love small cosy places?” My 12-year-old grandson had no trouble with collapsing it. I also bought the spiral stakes. This is a winner! Read LessRead less about At my granddaughter’s 9th birthday

Brought this tent to the Vineyard. Set it up on the beach. It popped out of it's carrying case and was fully opened in a second. Unfortunately, the tent was soiled with what looks like a relatively minor food or rust stain, but we enjoyed getting out of the sun and watching the waves. Our fellow beach goers chuckled as we spent 20 minutes trying t...Read MoreRead more about Brought this tent to the Vineyard. Set

o decipher the instructions to get it back into its case. (Ignore the instructions and twist the tent over four times to get it down to fit the case.) Embarrassing, but we survived the challenge! To know, the tent is not big enough for our beach chairs, and they might damage the fabric floor. Read LessRead less about Brought this tent to the Vineyard. Set

Loved it, super convenient but one of the inside poles broke after the fist use and caused a tear in the fabric.

I love the tent for it’s looks and quality. But, I have tried for days to fold it up to put back in the bag. I’m asking you for help before I trash the whole thing! The instructions are worthless!

Jim

There were 3 of us at the beach trying to fold and get this shelter back in the back. People were staring, it was awkward. It was hopeless. We finally gave up and gave it away to some people on the beach.

The tent looks nice but poorly constructed. After the first use one of the tabs ripped off while taking the stake out. It took 20 minutes to actually fold it up to get back in the bag. I wouldn’t recommend the tent.

It is very difficult to fold - if you are a small person - blows away in the wind - tiny metal stakes do not work in sand - sandbag pouches should have been added - this is the most user unfriendly contraption - i could not fold it to take it home - so frustrated i put it in the garbage at the beach - true!!!