Admittedly the temperatures were in the late 20s and it was full on sun but we were disappointed by how much sun penetrated the canopy.

If anyone was there or close by this weekend, you will already know that on Saturday night the area was completely battered by very strong winds and torrential rain. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, keen bean (like us) or a complete newbie my reckoning is a heck of a lot of us will be pitching tents this season and I think a fair few usual no goers might very well be converts after being faced with it as an only option for a little holiday this year. 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. Due to the size this limits which campsites you can go to but the ones I like accept it plus its great in the garden also for parties. It survived the gales at Cadwell Park in August 2011: these gales destroyed almost all the other gazebos, even ones that looked pretty sturdy, and ripped apart a few caravan awnings.The Coleman Event Shelter has been designed to protect against UV rays, however it will withstand a light shower if the weather takes a turn for the worst. And, thanks to the light colouring, light is let in to keep the sheltered area well-lit and still feeling very much like the outside. 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.

Please Note: Optional extra sunwalls and sunwall door are available separately, providing increased shelter and privacy.Stainless Steel poles - very sturdy and hardwearing, offering increased strength for large structures. The first day and night the shelter was excellent providing cover from the rain and wind for a cooking and eating area in camp.

My only mild criticism is that although the fabric is waterproof, it's a big surface area, and its shallow slopes and high tension against the poles means that the structure lends itself to allowing rain to collect on the surface and drip through. More than a century later, what all started with a young man in Wichita, Kansas manufacturing lanterns has grown into a brand whose high quality products have made it the global expert in outdoor equipment enabling everyone to go outside and enjoy all that nature has to offer. We've used it for camping a few times since then and always smile smugly to ourselves when we go to a festival and see other sensible people with Event Shelters.The living area is 9m2 and in the centre there is a hook to hang your light so that you can sit out well after dark enjoying the event shelter’s benefits! With a generous size of 3 x 3 meters, the shelter offers ample space for gatherings, making it perfect for picnics, barbecues, camping trips, sporting events, and more. We LOVE the blackout technology they apply to lots of their models as it keeps kids (and us) sleeping longer and have never had any problems with the tents we have used. The Coleman Event Shelter M 3 X 3 Awning is ideal to be able to go camping and take refuge comfortably with greater protection.

Although we're not usually ones to pick out any one item from our back catalogue of reviews, we have to say that one of the best things we were sent this summer was the portable gazebo from Aldi's Camping Range.Putting it up is pretty easy but be warned - not following instructions will lead to things getting broken. The footprint of the bag is not large and it won’t take up much room in the car, it’s just you couldn’t expect something to be this robust and be light as a feather! WeatherTec™: This system includes weather-proofing features with specially designed weather resistant fabrics. It did almost try to take off once, but we just unclipped the top of the Sun Wall, which was acting a bit like a sail. However, the room it took up in the boot was quite significant, so if space is a premium, you might have to leave it at home.