Vanlife Gear Review: Quick-Set Tent by Clam vs Alvantor Pop-Up Canopy

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Quick Set Traveler by Clam (9870) - https://amzn.to/32VkBvV
Alvantor Screen House - https://amzn.to/2QTorQC

We searched for videos comparing these products and couldn't find one.
Both are good options for pop up canopy/tents. It's a matter of your preferred style and budget. We camp in a lot of national forests where the insects and spiders are abundant. Ended up keeping the Clam. We justified it as a long-term investment. Since we live in a van and travel full time, this tent has increased our outdoor living space / increased our every day comfort. Worth it!


Quick Set Traveler by Clam (9870)
Dimensions: 6'x6'
Included: Carrying bag, 5 tent stakes, and 3 tie down ropes
Pros:
-Triple layer No-see-um mesh screen (in 2 days we only saw 1 or 2 bugs inside and it was our fault)
-Water resistant roof (camp chairs stayed dry while it rained)
-Sturdy frame; Overall better quality material and build
-Sporty design for camping
Cons:
-More expensive than the Alvantor at $269 USD
-Only 1 entrance/exit
-A bit harder to set up (especially if you're 5'2, with curly hair, sweating in denim, while reviewing tents)
-Not as effortless to zip in and out as the Alvantor
-Does not include a tarp/ground cover

Tip: I saw it on Home Depot's website for a lower price after the return period :/

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Alvantor Screen House
Dimensions: 10' x 10'
Included: Carrying bag, 6 sandbags , 12 guy lines, 12 mounting stakes
Pros:
-Less expensive than the Quick Set Clam at $160 USD
-2 entrance/exits
-Easier to setup and easier to access the entryways
-Lightweight
Cons:
-Too light (I'm not going to hike with it)
-Without using the included sand bags and mounting stakes it will drift in mild wind
-Fragile mesh netting
-Not a fan of the style for camping. The lighter color will get dirty quicker (it was the only color available at time of purchase but different sizes might offer color options)
-Does not include a tarp/ground cover

Tip: The Alvantor ships the tent much smaller than you see in this video but it's super difficult to get it back to that smaller form, even with 2 people. I bet that's why the carrying bag is large enough to fold it the way we did it in the video.