I was very excited to receive this because my kids run track and need some reprieve from the blazing heat before their events.  I also figured it would be practical for at the beach because of the stakes, though we haven't taken it there yet to try it out.  I opened it up with the easiest POP and it looks fantastic and is very sturdy.  I know this because I cannot put it back in its little carrying case despite twisting and bending and otherwise squishing the thing up in a million ways.  I know there is a video beside the product which shows the ease of closing the shelter, and I'll have to watch it because 2 University degrees did not help me to understand the pictorial steps included in the unit.  I'd say 5 stars except I haven't watched that video yet.  If it closes, it'll be 5 for sure!  Crossing my fingers!