Reddit reviews AmazonBasics 10' x 10' Pop-Up Canopy with sidewalls, Blue
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Pop-up canopy tent with removable side walls and cathedral-style roof for maximum headroom; top provides 99% UV protectionCreates 96 square feet of shade; awning can be adjusted to 3 different positions; ideal for commercial or recreational use, including craft fairs, picnics, or outdoor sporting eventsSturdy, high-grade steel frame with white powder-coat finish to prevent chipping, peeling, rust, and corrosionSets up in seconds—no tools needed; adjustable-height legs; includes wheeled bag for compact storage and easy transportMeasures 10 by 10 feet when set up; backed by an AmazonBasics 1-year limited warranty
It really depends on how much you want to spend. You can go from a commercial type canopy with side walls that even include windows in the walls if you prefer, to something like this. We consider canopies a max of 5 year investment. They just don't last forever.
The only things I have found that would rate one canopy higher than another would be 1) That is has pull tabs (finger loops or handle) to release the lock pins. I say this because those darn nubbies tend to get punched in over time and stuck. With the little pulls or handles, that possibility is nil and they're easier to release.
2) UV blocking material. I always spray the outsides with Nikwax Tent and Solarproof as is, but while they may be called shade tents, they don't all have UV rated blocking material so you could sit under them and get fried in the sun. 3) Sturdiness. We get a lot of wind where I am and while most canopies won't withstand much wind when not staked and guyed out, some are just flimsier than others. I also drop mine if the winds pick up. Another trick is to hang filled, large water bottles from the sides to help weigh it down. 4) A decent storage bag with wheels. The damned feet on these things are the bane of any storage bag. As a rule, I put cheap rubber coated gardening gloves over my legs when I put my canopy in the bag to prevent the bag from getting ripped or worn.
All that being said, I have a canopy that I got from Harbor Freight several years ago and it's still going strong. I bought some slant leg side walls for it, use the gloves on the feet and the flimsy bag is still intact as is the canopy. It's partially a matter of how it's cared for IMO.