Yes, a pop-up shell is practical and really faster and- - degraded even more quickly - with appropriate exercise. But this shell has its advantages: it is well packed but much smaller and built much larger. The shape of a steeply sloping rear wall you will not manage so via pop-up. It is very wide, so that three people can sit comfortably side by side therein. Although it is not very deep, but deep enough and especially back still very high. We had it was well with sand pegs (of the same manufacturer) in action and see held despite their height with it strong winds. A "Zakk Premium in Green" was next door. I found our family as a clam better. Alone or as a couple you will be the width does not necessarily need.
