I needed no help and the mechanisms for extending the legs were smooth – I have pitched similar where you need someone at each side as it goes up or it collapses and the difficulties in actually doing it need a heavyweight champion strength to achieve it My 10 year old could have done this with no issues and it felt strong and safe – at no point was I fearful of nipping my fingers! The material has a UV 50+ certified protection, offers protection from the rain and also is fire resistant. While it’s not essential to spend “LOADSAMONEY”, camping in essence isn’t about that, it is wise to invest in products that will not only enhance your experience greatly but last you a lifetime of camping holidays.

One great thing worth mentioning is the curved roof is a blessing in the wind because the wind just whips straight over the top!Don't treat it lightly - ALWAYS use the guy ropes, and securely tighten the pull-straps on the legs, otherwise it'll fly away or tear the fabric in strong winds. This is a great piece of kit, however it is quite chunky, so you must bear this in mind if space is a factor for you. Sun’s out, lockdown is beginning to ease and camping is becoming one of the very real prospects for things we ARE allowed to do this summer! Whereas that could be erected in a heartbeat, this chunky monkey actually requires some assembly, and those included steel poles are neither light nor small. Having seen the forecast prior to going, we also purchased 2 of the walls to offer some shelter from the wind and rain.

Event Shelter Pro M provides the same reliable features as the other event shelters but in an even more compact size of 3m x 3m. The first day and night the shelter was excellent providing cover from the rain and wind for a cooking and eating area in camp.The Coleman Event Shelter M 3 X 3 Awning is ideal to be able to go camping and take refuge comfortably with greater protection.