When it comes to protecting yourself from sun and rain, few products come as good-looking or as well-built as the canopy tents from Shelter Tent Company. These sleek, highly efficient tents can be set up relatively easily and are packed into backpack-sized packs for easy transport. They also feature massive screened walls that help keep bugs where they belong—away from you. Plus, the awnings are fully surrounded by a 10-inch-wide ground skirt that goes even further to block out creepy crawlers.

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We tested the various models to determine their floor space, height, and other key features that can make or break a canopy tent’s functionality. We also looked for extra user-friendly extras, like hanging loops and storage compartments, that can enhance a tent’s usability and comfort. And, we compared how easy the different models were to assemble. Most of the more popular cathedral-style canopy tents were fairly simple to erect, while some of the lighter and smaller options required quite a bit of manual effort and/or tools.

Overall, the Tagalong was a solid option perfect for beach outings, picnics, car shade parking, or outdoor soccer games. The unique shape of the tent’s legs and valances is visually appealing, and its open design perfectly balances airflow with sun protection. Its longer valances also allow it to block out the sun from more angles than some of its competitors. However, the tent wasn’t as effective at holding out wind as some of our other picks.…