I own both this and an Eackrola pop-up tent. They work exactly the same way but have some noticeable differences. Price: about the same Air flow: I have mixed feelings about both tents - Coleman has large, mesh openings at the top, allowing for heat to be whisked away and for you to have a nice view of the sky. The lower part of the tent however, has ZERO air flow and could result in high temperatures during hot days in California - Eackrola has large, mesh door openings at the front and back, allowing for a breeze to flow through (if tent is oriented correctly). But, because the top portion is not mesh, you can't see the sky as easily as with the Coleman. Benefit of this is that it is likely more rain proof, but could also build up condensation along the roof Pockets: Coleman has a large, mesh pocket to store items. The Eackrola has a small one on the side. Rain: I feel that the Eackrola, due to the front and back door being mesh all the way through, rain water could potentially enter the tent. However, a sprinkler test resulted in the tent staying surprisingly dry. Perhaps it wouldn't withstand a rainstorm, but these pop up tents aren't designed for that (or snow) anyway. Deployment: Both deploy quickly. Throw into the air and unfold. Stake the tent and guy lines down to secure against wind. Be sure to purchase a tarp that's slightly smaller than the tent floor to help keep water from pooling and most importantly: to keep any sharp objects from puncturing the tent floor. Packing away: They both fold away the same way. Coleman has a nice video on YouTube to show how. The tent also has some pictures printed onto the carry case, though that's hard to follow. I use a modified technique from Coleman's that works very well. It involves putting the tent in-between your legs before folding the top part down and inward like a crashing wave. I'll try to illustrate that in the photos, but you should find the Coleman Pop Up Tent video on YouTube and practice. The Eackrola does not provide any instructions. Ultimately, it was a toss-up between both tents, and I decided to give the Coleman to my brother. The Eackrola slightly won me over with the large, mesh doors for better cooling, though my brother said he felt comfortably fine in the Coleman.