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Our second grading metric involves how fast and easy it is to set up and take down each shelter, but it also considers how simple and intuitive both processes are. While we recommend a minimum of two people to set up most shelters, the ease of this process can vary drastically depending on the design… Continue reading The 6 Best Canopy Tents of 2024 Tested & Rated

Rain fly is too big — it needs one side cut differently to allow to get in and out of the tent. Also using a ground cover under the tent (seems obvious to me) will help prevent water from coming in from the underside of the tent. We have never been able to sleep in… Continue reading The 6 Best Canopy Tents of 2024 Tested & Rated

At a little over 7 pounds, it’s also the lightest traditional chair we tested—but it had the lowest weight capacity (250 pounds). It’s currently low in stock, but REI tells us this chair will be widely available again over the summer. It’s the lightest, most portable chair that is still comfortable. The Helinox Chair One… Continue reading The 6 Best Canopy Tents of 2024 Tested & Rated

The legs are locked into place with old school metal push button locks, something you won’t see on many modern pop up tents now-a-days. These push locks get very difficult to use over time, especially if the tent is used on the beach and exposed to sand and saltwater, causing rust build up. Many newer… Continue reading The 6 Best Canopy Tents of 2024 Tested & Rated

It’s a perfect shelter for any outdoor activity, but we feel it excels in settings that include commerce, command posts, campgrounds, and outdoor sports. This Stockton Canopy is the perfect way to enhance your outdoor living space. Pop Up Gazebo Instant Canopy and its central hub enables easy functioning that won’t take time away from… Continue reading The 6 Best Canopy Tents of 2024 Tested & Rated

However, there was a downside to this tent, as we faced a minor issue with a leaky roof during a sudden thunderstorm. It was disappointing to see that even with the rainfly on, water still dripped through. It only took me a few minutes to do ozark trail screen house it alone, but it’s advised… Continue reading The 6 Best Canopy Tents of 2024 Tested & Rated

We do get a lot of random rains during the summer so one of the 3-way gables broke (part of the corners of the frame) with the weight of the water that accumulated on one side. I called to get a replacement and the customer service person I talked to was awesome! She guided me… Continue reading The 6 Best Canopy Tents of 2024 Tested & Rated