I purchased the 8 x 8 pop up canopy specifically for an event supporting animal rescue. I also have the 10 x 10 straight leg canopy and am completely satisfied with all aspects of it We set up the 10' canopy in the spring and keep it up until October or November. It provides shelter from the intense sun, wind & rain. It allows us to enjoy the backyard even in stormy weather. We often experience heavy winds at our home in New England. No problem. We lower the canopy to its lowest position and have not had any issues with the wind. The vent at the top helps to keep it stable. I purchased our first Eagle Peak pop up a few years ago. This year we replaced the canopy top. It is easy to set up and has a durable storage bag to keep it safely stored when not in use. I wish we would have had this product during our many years of family camping. It surpasses every pop up canopy we have had in the past.