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Caddis Aluminum Rapid Shelter - 10 x 10

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The freestanding Aluminum Rapid Shelter is a portable shelter that protects from sun and rain—it's ideal for backyard activities, camping, watersports, beach outings and more.

Adjustable legs let you choose from 4 different peak heights: 8 ft. 2 in., 10 ft. 6 in., 10 ft. 10 in. and 11 ft. 2 in.
Features a sturdy leg locking mechanism
Aircraft-grade aluminum frame is sturdy yet easy to pitch; sets up in about 60 seconds
Waterproof, seam-sealed, fire-retardant nylon canopy fabric
Aluminum Rapid Shelter comes with a heavy-duty carry bag, poles and stakes

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Item 767459

$47.80

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Caddis Aluminum Rapid Shelter - 10 x 10 Customer Reviews

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Aluminum Rapid Shelter - 10 x 10

4.2

(based on 26 reviews)

77%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (17)
Easy to set up (15)
Waterproof (15)
Lightweight (14)
Comfortable (11)

Cons

Heavy (6)

Best Uses

Car camping (16)
Backyard (12)
Beach (10)
Camping (3)
Hiking (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (13), Avid adventurer (6), Casual adventurer (6)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (22), Survivalist / minimalist (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (10)

Reviewed by 26 customers

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May

2013

5.0

PERFECTION

By printeron

from Austin Tx

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Wanted A Different Color

Best Uses

Backyard
Car Camping
Market

Comments about Aluminum Rapid Shelter - 10 x 10:

Thank You Thank You. Just when I was about to give up on finding a good canopy, my friend let me use his.After using it I had to have one. I do markets every weekend and have been through several other brands. None of them even come close to this thing. My only thing that was not what I wanted was the color, but I can live with that in order to have something this solid and easy to put up.

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Apr

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Festival shelter

By jjaywill

from Annapolis md.

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backyard
Beach
Car Camping

Comments about Aluminum Rapid Shelter - 10 x 10:

Used this for the first time at a music festival in Florida. It handled heavy rain and wind like a champ. It was easy to set up and take down, and yes two competent people can put this up. Its not that difficult!! On the down side it does take up some serious room in my Toyota Fj Cruiser. I highly doubt it will fit in a medium or small sized car.

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Apr

2013

5.0

Quick, easy set up, great for car campin

By quincypair

from Panhandle Florida

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Car Camping

Comments about Aluminum Rapid Shelter - 10 x 10:

Best canopy we have had. Easy to set up & take down for shorties. We set it up over the picnic table at camp sites and are ready for strong winds and rain. Used it over 15 times last year for periods of 2 days to 4 days. We had to remove one seat on our Element to accommodate length of canopy and it is bulkier than the other canopies. Bought one for a non-profit for their outdoor exhibits and son-in-law for his birthday. Good purchase for discount time.

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Aug

2012

5.0

Excellent Canopy!

By chickabeegrrl

from Sacramento, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Backyard
Beach
Camping
Special Events

Comments about Aluminum Rapid Shelter - 10 x 10:

This is a great product. We have had it for at least 3 years and have put it to great use during special events, parties, play dates, camping, almost anything that requires us to be outside. The structure is sound, well-built, and the materials have lasted through wind, rain, and sun. It is VERY easy to set up for 1 person. The only con that I have found is that it is heavy *for me* but my husband carries it around quite easily.

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Jun

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Ok but might not be worth the price

By DRR

from chicago il

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Lots of shade
Waterproof

Cons

BROKE
Bulky
Heavy

Best Uses

Backyard
Car Camping

Comments about Aluminum Rapid Shelter - 10 x 10:

Used it for one year on half a dozen weekends, mainly for shade but also in rain. It was big 5 feet so you need a vehicle with room, and heavy so a guy had to haul it.

A strut broke after one year of normal use. No extreme wind or conditions. So I though I can duct tape it I am disappointed that for such an expensive pice of equipment it did not last longer.

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Jun

2012

5.0

Quality is sometimes worth a bit extra

By Mainer in Exile

from San Antonio, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Sturdy

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping

Comments about Aluminum Rapid Shelter - 10 x 10:

I like the durability and higher quality than the average flimsy, throw-away annual replacement canopies you see sold everywhere. It's too early to tell if the quality of this model lasts longer or handles wind gusts better than cheaper ones.

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Jun

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Too delicate

By Picwa

from Tampa, FL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cons

Difficult To Set Up

Best Uses

Backyard

Comments about Aluminum Rapid Shelter - 10 x 10:

This shelter was very clean and precisely manufactured. However, the engineering sacrificed sturdiness in the interest of making the framing light and a SINGLE PIECE. The entire frame must expand or contract like an accordion, each corner being opened or closed simultaneously with the other corners. This requires that one person must be at each of the four corners while the frame is being expanded and raised. Otherwise, friction with the poles on the ground causes the entire assembly to distort and bend. Because the frame is made of thin aluminum, it bends and fatigues easily, and soon breaks, if one tries to get by with fewer people.
My other complaint is that the fabric is too tight and difficult to fit over the expanded frame.
I hate to complain because the engineering and manufacturing are very precise, but the delicacy of the design requires four people to raise the frame (instructions specify two--hah!) and failure to use four people will result in failure and breakage before very many uses.

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Apr

2012

3.0

Huge and doesn't fold up

By lovetosinga

from New York, NY

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Sturdy

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Comments about Aluminum Rapid Shelter - 10 x 10:

This is sturdy and large but doesn't fit in my car. It takes up too much space in my friends cars, too. I am trying to sell it on [@]

Service and delivery comments:

Delivery was great! Picked it up at UPS, though, and it fit in my car, but nothing else would

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Apr

2012

5.0

Finally

By Wemastor

from Vancouver

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backyard
Car Camping

Comments about Aluminum Rapid Shelter - 10 x 10:

I got this a a gift from a good friend of mine. He decided to get me one since I kept using his. This is the best and most light weight canopy of this style I have ever seen. Good job again REI

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Mar

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Nice Product

By MTU Husky

from Royal Oak, MI

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backyard
Car Camping

Comments about Aluminum Rapid Shelter - 10 x 10:

The quality of craftsmanship seems very nice. The fabric canopy portion of the product is very well made (thick/durable) fabric. My only complaint is that it is 63" long and somewhat bulky. It fits in my Jeep no problem, but would be tight in a car. I also purchased the Swiss Gear Smartshade 10'x10' Screens from [@]. These were not designed for this canopy, but fit pretty nicely. I had to add velcro to the frame for attachment, but other than that, a perfect fit. This is a really nice addition for car camping with bugs. I will add picture soon.