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Let's talk canopies...
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I've not bought a high-end one yet. Last time I was at VIR the wind was so strong it literally crushed the "scissor" frame on the side of the 10x10 canopy. It bent in half. In hind sight I should have taken it down or at least not left the sides of the canvas down (you know how it has a 10 or 12" canvas border around the edges of an EZ-UP). Right now I'm using the Coleman 13x13. I think the vented top and the sides that don't have a border make it more aero-dynamic. It worked well at the beach a few weeks ago and it was quite windy.
The good news of this story is that the fact that the EZ-Up canopy frame bent before it blew away means that my anchor system rocks.
. For that I use a 2-gallon paint bucket with a sealed lid on all 4 corners filled with play sand. It works out that 2 gal = about 25lbs. So a couple of 50lb bags of play sand and the buckets (I got a 10-back from Amazon) were significantly cheaper than the purpose-made canopy weights you buy from the sporting goods stores. When I go to the beach, I bring the empty buckets to fill there. I suppose at the track you could fill them with water there. That would be about 25 lbs each too.
The good news of this story is that the fact that the EZ-Up canopy frame bent before it blew away means that my anchor system rocks.
. For that I use a 2-gallon paint bucket with a sealed lid on all 4 corners filled with play sand. It works out that 2 gal = about 25lbs. So a couple of 50lb bags of play sand and the buckets (I got a 10-back from Amazon) were significantly cheaper than the purpose-made canopy weights you buy from the sporting goods stores. When I go to the beach, I bring the empty buckets to fill there. I suppose at the track you could fill them with water there. That would be about 25 lbs each too.
I bought this one off Amazon. Primarily because of the reviews. It is pretty nice, but I wish I had bought the 10’x20’.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FF347I8/?tag=tmo302-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FF347I8/?tag=tmo302-20
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Whoever nick names these "1 person canopies" should be kicked right in the nuts
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I have a 26” enclosed. As blacksheep stated, not necessarily a one person job. Can be done, but definitely easier with two people.
I'm a big fan of Z-Shade canopies:
www.zshadeusa.com
Built in the USA and virtually all parts are available individually for replacement when needed, including the canvas when it's had too much sun. I've had a boltless frame canopy for years and love it!, I had it get blown over and partially collapse, thought the frame was toast but, all the attach points and pivots are plastic pins and a few of them sheared before the frame tweaked. Replacement pins were about 0.50 ea (cost more for shipping than product!). Snapped a couple in place... all good!
ZShade USA
Z Shade is dedicated to providing our customers with innovative, top quality Instant Canopies that are convenient yet functional.
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Strategy is involved..I Was putting up a 12 X 24 enclosed tent in the back yard by myself after a year of getting the hang of it.....one yr I forgot the straps that secure the roof to the main frame and low and behold we had a thunder storm that nite with heavy rain that collapsed and bent everything......The rain didn't run off it just collected and the weight did the rest...never had a problem with wind tho...I guess it was anchored down well..............
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NVPD6BQ/?tag=tmo302-20
I bought 2 of these 10x20's and they work awesome. It rained this weekend at Laguna Seca and no leaks.
I've had wind gusts blow my canopies over the top of my trailer and onto a neighboring car so I always use weights now. In my experience these get beat up more from packing/unpacking them in the trailer than during actual use so I don't spend a great deal on expensive units. I just get a new one when an old one gets too shabby and these are cheap enough to use and toss as necessary. I've had these 2 since 2016 and they are still going strong.
I bought 2 of these 10x20's and they work awesome. It rained this weekend at Laguna Seca and no leaks.
I've had wind gusts blow my canopies over the top of my trailer and onto a neighboring car so I always use weights now. In my experience these get beat up more from packing/unpacking them in the trailer than during actual use so I don't spend a great deal on expensive units. I just get a new one when an old one gets too shabby and these are cheap enough to use and toss as necessary. I've had these 2 since 2016 and they are still going strong.
I have the Coleman 13x13 and I can put it up by myself without too much struggling. I trailer my car...
Taking the shelter to CMP this weekend. First day this season where I'll be trying to avoid the sun rather than getting in the sun to stay warm.
Warmer weather is coming closer...shade will be your friend soon.............................
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Oh My God ......I'll be be able to sleep tonight knowing about that little tidbit of info............what about those poor smucks who don't have a trunk to use??...selling stuff is so easy for the seller.................
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