I'd borrowed a canopy from a friend at work a couple of times last year and decided that I needed to get my own for a launch this weekend. So on Monday of this week I did some shopping online and decided on this one:
E-Z UP 10 x 10 Vista Pop Up Canopy
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GGBM0O6/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
With Amazon Prime "free" shipping I paid $106.45 for it and was told it would arrive on Friday.
When I got home last night it was waiting on my porch, two days early.
The first time you open it you have to put the canopy cover on, it's shipped in the same box but separate from the metal structure. Once you put it on you can collapse the canopy and open it next time without having to undo the canvas anywhere. It stays on - which is a helpful feature. I've seen other people set up these things and getting the canvas over the structure is a PITA! My 8 year old son and I were able to get it set up on our own and it was fairly easy to pack away.
It also comes with a packing case that has roller wheels on it, and metal stakes to hold the feet to the ground (must remember to put a hammer in the range box!!).
So far I'm VERY impressed with what I got for the money. Now I just have to see how well it holds up to some light wind. I'm not planning on using it on a beach or in bad weather, only at rocket launches, so I expect it will be perfect.
The bad news I got yesterday... this weekend's club launch was rescheduled and moved to a different location, so I won't be needing the canopy this weekend after all. Bummer.
E-Z UP 10 x 10 Vista Pop Up Canopy
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GGBM0O6/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
With Amazon Prime "free" shipping I paid $106.45 for it and was told it would arrive on Friday.
When I got home last night it was waiting on my porch, two days early.
The first time you open it you have to put the canopy cover on, it's shipped in the same box but separate from the metal structure. Once you put it on you can collapse the canopy and open it next time without having to undo the canvas anywhere. It stays on - which is a helpful feature. I've seen other people set up these things and getting the canvas over the structure is a PITA! My 8 year old son and I were able to get it set up on our own and it was fairly easy to pack away.
It also comes with a packing case that has roller wheels on it, and metal stakes to hold the feet to the ground (must remember to put a hammer in the range box!!).
So far I'm VERY impressed with what I got for the money. Now I just have to see how well it holds up to some light wind. I'm not planning on using it on a beach or in bad weather, only at rocket launches, so I expect it will be perfect.
The bad news I got yesterday... this weekend's club launch was rescheduled and moved to a different location, so I won't be needing the canopy this weekend after all. Bummer.
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