CLAM Quick-Set Portable Pop-Up Outdoor Camping Gazebo Screen Tent Canopy Shelter with Ground Stakes & Carry Bag, Green

First one was damaged in shipping. They were fast about sending a replacement. I had another one before that that lasted 4 years. Best to cover the top with a plastic tarp to prevent UV damage. I keep mine on my back deck with bungee cords to prevent it doing a Dorothy during a thunderstorm. FYI, don't get frustrated by how hard it is to open the first time. After a couple times it sets up much easier.

A little more expensive than other knock-offs but worth the extra Was looking for something light of smaller dimensions 6x6 for boondocking Shelter from bugs and rain Very easy to set up even alone Quality materials Clear waterproof instructions

I bought this for my raised deck (8x10), on 2nd floor of my house. I had been looking at getting a retractable awning with attached bug netting, but that ended up getting very pricey (between $4k and $6k), and then finding that awning dealers were no longer selling the bug netting (probably getting damaged when the awning auto-retracts in higher wind. This $200 tent has become one of the best purchases in many years for me. This 6x6 tent fits perfectly on my 8x10 deck. The 6x6 is really the dimension of the top framework. The expanded sides (that bow out from the tension rods) actually measures close to 8x7. I first opened it up in my living room to get acquainted with the deployment. Then I closed it up and took it out to my deck. It was nearly as easy to set up in those cramped quarters (due to the side of the house and the railings) as it was in my living room. I really enjoy sitting outside listening to sprinkles land around and above me - but I don't like getting wet from them. As long as the wind isn't blowing with the sprinkles, this tent keeps me dry. Even a slight breeze is okay as the water has to work a little hard to get through the screen. I love being able to eat outside when the weather permits. I have an umbrella for really hot/sunny days, but it doesn't cover as much of the deck as I sometimes wish it would. And I really don't like when the bugs start swarming while I'm eating. I had purchased a hanging mosquito net to hang from the umbrella, but that was pretty inconvenient and only good for solo dining. With this tent, I can easily get my food out on the table with only unzipping and rezipping with each trip. And when I'm eating, it's so peaceful not having to constantly swat bugs away. Oh, and this time of year there is a lot of cottonwood (summer snow) blowing around. This blocks 99% of it (although some does follow me in as I go in and out). This is a real game changer for my outside dining. My very first meal in it (a beautiful steak dinner) would have been interrupted by a sudden sprinkle had it not been for being in the tent. What a great way to christen it! It's plenty big inside for 2 people to comfortably lounge on patio furniture or eat at a small table. I've only been using it (nearly daily) for a month or so, so I can't speak to its durability just yet. The zipper is very heavy duty looking, and I haven't seen any indication yet that it might be a problem. I do wish for one change (which I can make myself, but would be nice if built this way), that the lower zipper had a different color of grip string. It is too easy to grab the top zipper when you want the bottom one. I'll probably add a colored ribbon to the bottom one. It doesn't get too dark inside like I was afraid it might. I still have to wear my sunglasses sometimes when I'm reading in the tent. And I can still catch the sun's rays when it isn't straight up. I was also worried that the netting would make it too stuffy inside, like the mosquito netting I had did, but it is quite comfortable since it lets a bit more breeze through. Portability - if I was going to do anything out at a park with any regularity, or go camping, I would get a 2nd one of these for that. When closed and in its (very rugged) carrying case, it is quite light and easy to take with you. My kitties just love this (as pictured)!

Count us impressed! We received this in less than 24 hours and were excited to set it up in our living room. It took us over a minute, but can see it will easily take no more than the 45 seconds advertised for the 6 x 6 shelter. Looking forward to using it on our journey up to AK soon!

I am so glad I purchased a 6x6 Clam! It is super easy to set up and take down and is like adding a bunch of square feet to my Airstream. (Especially since Basecamps have no awning) I spend half of my time around camp in it now. The only con of the many pros for me is that the roof material is too thin to block out the heat from the Sun. So I added a 6x8 garden shade cloth I found on here with carabiners for attaching. By chance they hook into the loops provided for the side walls so it works and effectively and blocks the Sun. The side panels are good for privacy and are adequate for blocking morning/evening low levels of Sun. It fits easily into the carrying bag and into the bed of my F150.