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Camping & Hiking | Home » » ABO Gear Instent Shelter | | | | | | | Description: | | Up in seconds, down in a flash. The Instent has a unique instant pop up frame mechanism. To erect, simply open out and pull on cord. | | | Features: | |
• Instant pop-up shelter ideal for beach trips or family camping
• Sewn-in water-resistant floor; air vents and shutter for airflow
• Sets up in seconds; tough Elasti-Cord system
• Outside pockets fill with sand for stability
• Measures 6 x 4 x 5 feet (W x H x D); weighs 5.5 pounds
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 6.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 6.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 40.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 7.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 40.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 6.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 7.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 45 reviews |
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39 of 42 found the following review helpful:
 Abo Gear Instent ReviewAug 10, 2007
By Ken
I purchased the Abo Gear Instent as a beach shelter for our infant daughter. Its first use at the beach in cool spring weather went well. The Instent was fast to set up and take down. Our baby enjoyed exploring the tent and soon fell asleep. Not much room though for adults to sit comfortably and the ceiling height prevents use of chairs.
Our second experience with the Instent was very different. At the beach on a sunny day in June, the Instent got very hot inside despite a normal ocean breeze and the windows open. Baby was sweating and crying so we took her out. During this time, one of the corner poles kept collapsing and I had to push it back into its socket. None of the other shelters on the beach seemed to be having problems. On take down, one of the plastic poles (maybe the same one) broke from its socket and tore into the fabric of the tent, rendering our Instent useless.
I contacted Abo Gear, and despite a quick response and a promise of, "We'll take care of the problem", I have not received a replacement or a status in sixty days. I contacted Abo Gear again and they responded with questions about the weather on the day it broke. It seems Abo Gear is looking for a way out of honoring their warranty.
On a recent Instent-less trip to the beach, a friend purchased a Lil' Nursery tent for us. It is smaller, cheaper and better ventilated than the Instent and worked fine on the beach in the July sun, though it does require a few minutes to set up. I wish I had bought this first and saved eighty bucks on the Instent. Since Abo Gear customer service never came through for me, I don't know whether I had a lemon Instent or whether there are major quality problems with this product. Based on my experience with Abo Gear and the tent's performance, I give them both the lowest rating. If by chance I receive a replacement, I will update this review.
25 of 27 found the following review helpful:
 Easy to set upDec 20, 2005
By Susan
We first saw this tent on our vacation. I watched a dad set it up in seconds. It was a windy day and it didnt budge. Mom & baby were cozy inside.I thought it would be great for our next vacation bc I will have a 3 year old and infant. It is nice if you want to keep out of the sun, changer diapers & nurse your baby.
15 of 16 found the following review helpful:
even my parents can do it!Nov 13, 2005
By Becky Groomes
We bought this tent for my 65+ y.o. parents-in-law, and after a few attempts, they even learned to put the tent up and down by themselves. The side windows are great up for breeze, and down for privacy if a change in clothes/diapers is needed on the beach. great product!
17 of 19 found the following review helpful:
ABO excellentJun 27, 2005
By Lynne M. Grevera
Easy set up and take down. Pull two strings and the item is ready to shelter you. 2 to 3 people can take shelter from the sun. Press the middle piece and shelter goes down easily. Stores in a bag that you can cary on your back. Not heavy or clumsy. Although expensive, worth the convenience.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Breaks easilly!Jul 25, 2007
By Irvine CA
"ca_reliable"
This is a nice prodcut. However, one of the joints broke after about a few months. It is trash now.
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