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Coleman Event Shelter Pro M: 3 x 3 m steel
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Coleman's Event Shelter Pro M is a camping and festival shelter rather than a hot tub product, but its steel frame and 3 by 3 m roof make it a simple cover for a tub on a lawn or patio. It suits owners who want a sturdy roof that can be screwed or pegged down, and who do not need walls. The detail that matters most for a hot tub is the vented roof.
- Footprint
- 300 x 300 cm
- Height
- 218 cm
- Frame
- Steel
- Sides
- Not stated
- Water rating
- 1,000 mm
- Weight
- 15.5 kg
In its favour
- Taped seams and a 1,000 mm water column are listed for rain.
- Holes in the feet let you screw or peg it down.
- Air vents at the top let warm, damp air escape.
Good to know
- No side walls are listed, so it offers no privacy or wind shelter.
- 218 cm height and 9 m² floor are tight around a large tub.
Our take
Roof, seams and vents
The flysheet has taped seams and a 1,000 mm water column, according to the listing, and Coleman's UV guard is certified to SPF 50+. Vents at the top let hot air escape. Over a hot tub, that matters: a warm tub gives off a lot of moist air, and a roof with no vents can drip condensation back onto you and the cover.
No side walls are listed, so this is a roof only.
Frame and fixing down
The poles are steel with secured PVC plug connections, and the listing describes setup as quick. Each foot has holes so you can screw it into decking or peg it into grass. That is a better fixing method than relying on weights alone, especially in a windy garden.
Total weight is 15.5 kg, and four guylines are included. Height is listed at 218 cm.
Size limits around a tub
The shade area is 9 square metres. That gives roughly 50 cm of clearance around a 206 cm tub, and a little more around a 180 cm one. It works, but you will want the steps on the side with the most room. With a 218 cm height, taller bathers should mind their heads near the edges when stepping out.
The listing does not mention a warranty period.
Compared with the All Seasons 3 x 3 m and the Maypole
The All Seasons 3 x 3 m heavy duty gazebo is the same size and describes its roof as fully waterproof, with a two year warranty. The Maypole inflatable gazebo is larger and rated at 2,000 mm. The Coleman's case rests on the fixing holes in the feet and the roof vents, which neither of the others mention.
Verdict
Choose the Coleman Event Shelter Pro M if you want a steel roof that you can screw down, with vents to let damp air out, and you do not need walls. If you want a waterproof roof and a long warranty, the All Seasons 3 x 3 m is the alternative. For a winter shelter with sides, the Lay-Z-Spa Gazebo Dome is the better buy.
Compared with alternatives in: Best hot tub gazebos and canopies
Amazon listing title: Coleman Event Shelter Pro M 3 x 3m | Gazebo | Rain & Sun Protection | Garden-Gazebo for Parties, Festivals, Sporting Events or Campsites | Sturdy Steel Poles | UV Protection 50+