Dick's Sporting Goods - canopies

KC_Bobby · 09-07-2007, 01:30 PM

I went to Dick's over lunch and found that all canopies are on sale. 10x10 (8x

pop ups were $59.99, but even better (I hope) was the 10x20 carport/canopy with all sides for $99.99.
I believe it's this one:
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/pr...Id=21584955384

Yeah, it may not last as long as some others, but if it gets us through next year the plan is to have a trailer by the 09 season.

Just thought I'd throw this out incase anyone else is looking for one.

Muzzlebrake · 09-07-2007, 04:11 PM

been there done that......good luck with it, I wont waste my time with them anymore.

they are OK so long as you dont need to shelter yourself from any of the more nasty elements mother nature has.....like wind or driving rain.

also be very careful when putting them up or taking down the frames are not that hard to bend or break. I realize that gentle isnt normally used to describe me, but my wife and her mom snapped the frame on one a couple of years ago the first time they put it up.

I hope you have better luck than me, I would be surprised if it lasts 3 months much less a whole year.

CritterCook · 09-07-2007, 05:18 PM

I've had a 20' x 10' carport/ canopy for about a year now. Got it at Sam's for about $150.00. It has sides to keep out the elements. It is seriously heavy duty. You could not tear or bend any parts to this tent. I also just picked up a canopy at Home Depot last weekend. $49.99 for a 12'x12'. Good strong material, and they went fast!

KC_Bobby · 09-07-2007, 07:49 PM

I took a good look in the box tonight when I got home. The poles look fine but the tarps are very thin. It might be going back.

Smokin' Gnome BBQ · 09-07-2007, 08:23 PM

I may be doing comps next year by myself. What are the best "pop ups" to buy.I have owned a few of the questionable cheap ones and have lost faith.. please help!!!

Sal

bonniesboytoy · 09-07-2007, 08:32 PM

For the really heavy weather, cinder blocks in the corners tied over the top of the poles. Works at the firehouse..

Muzzlebrake · 09-07-2007, 09:16 PM

I use the EZ-up's that they sell at Sam's. The Embassy and the Encore are the models, have 2 of one and 1 of the other dont remember which is which. I really like them both, very good quality and heavy duty frames and tops. the side walls tend to be a bit thin but they are ok.

To keep them on the ground I stake them and then I use a tie down strap to a full collapsible 5 gallon water jug. Same idea as the blocks only you dont have to lug around heavy weights when they arent needed.

This year at Hudson Valley we had a crazy thunderstorm come through with some serious wind and hail, we had no problem at all with any of our tents but take a look at ique's avatar to get an idea of what some people had happen.

swamprb · 09-07-2007, 09:23 PM

Hey Sean! Do the EZ-Up's you mentioned come with sidewalls?

Brian

big brother smoke · 09-07-2007, 09:48 PM

Yes, Brian they do! I have three of them from Say well Sam's. Penny well spent!

Muzzlebrake · 09-07-2007, 10:22 PM

check them out, well worth the extra cost IMO
http://www.ezup.com/products/com/encore2.shtml

Smokin J · 09-07-2007, 11:46 PM

I got a nice Caravan ez-up from Costco for about $150. It came with a carry case, side panels and stakes. I have had it for a few years, and it is still in great shape.

ericoask · 09-08-2007, 08:16 AM

At Sams yesterday and the embassy with sidewalls were on sale for 149. regular 200

bonniesboytoy · 09-08-2007, 09:48 AM

Sean, I like your idea better then mine...

The Pickled Pig · 09-08-2007, 08:56 PM

We went through 9 pop-ups (10x10 or 12x12) in 7 years (our first EZ-Up lasted 3 years) and finally decided to spend the extra bucks, time to put up and take down, and space to haul a very sturdy 20x18 "carport" canopy purchased on eBay.

It's a pain to haul and set-up and tear down, but is well worth it. Virtually all of the failures with our pop-ups happened in high wind conditions. The pop-ups are only rated for winds less than 20MPH, even when anchored. We've used the new canopy for 2 seasons (19 events) and it's as sturdy as the day we purchased it. Now, whenever we're out in inclement whether I can't help but think of the Three Little Pigs. The wind can huff and puff all it wants but our house is not blowing down.

If you do get a pop-up, don't skimp on the brand. EZ-Ups were by far the best we used. And make sure and anchor the legs with weights, stakes, or tie-downs whenever wind is in the forecast. Also, periodically tighten the joints and be prepared to use duct tape to strengthen sagging supports. And, anyone over 6' tall can probably relate to smacking their head on a low laying joint on occassion so you might consider attaching some sort of padding (makes a great place to hang paper towels) to those areas.

Beware of canopy insurance offered by many retailers. There are few things less appealing than hauling a mangled canopy from a contest back to the store. They're not quite as compact when broken and bent and may not fit back into your SUV or truck.

09-07-2007, 01:30 PM	#1
KC_Bobby Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: Gardner KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Dick's Sporting Goods - canopies I went to Dick's over lunch and found that all canopies are on sale. 10x10 (8x pop ups were $59.99, but even better (I hope) was the 10x20 carport/canopy with all sides for $99.99. I believe it's this one: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/pr...Id=21584955384 Yeah, it may not last as long as some others, but if it gets us through next year the plan is to have a trailer by the 09 season. Just thought I'd throw this out incase anyone else is looking for one. __________________ Boondoggle BBQ Country Smokers 450 Weber Smokey Mountain 18" Proud KCBS Member & Certified Judge

09-07-2007, 04:11 PM	#2
Muzzlebrake Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-22-06 Location: Pleasant Valley NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	been there done that......good luck with it, I wont waste my time with them anymore. they are OK so long as you dont need to shelter yourself from any of the more nasty elements mother nature has.....like wind or driving rain. also be very careful when putting them up or taking down the frames are not that hard to bend or break. I realize that gentle isnt normally used to describe me, but my wife and her mom snapped the frame on one a couple of years ago the first time they put it up. I hope you have better luck than me, I would be surprised if it lasts 3 months much less a whole year. __________________ Sean Keever "What sort of people are these charcoal masters? They behaved badly and were unconcerned with appearances. Their hair was long and unkempt and their clothes were wrinkled and old. They drank beer to and from the crab house and they made rude noises while we cooked." Tao of Charcoal

09-07-2007, 05:18 PM	#3
CritterCook Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-29-07 Location: Wildwood, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've had a 20' x 10' carport/ canopy for about a year now. Got it at Sam's for about $150.00. It has sides to keep out the elements. It is seriously heavy duty. You could not tear or bend any parts to this tent. I also just picked up a canopy at Home Depot last weekend. $49.99 for a 12'x12'. Good strong material, and they went fast! __________________ Joel Sweet Britches BBQ Team "Bessie" and "Arnold" the UDS's 22.5 Weber Cookshack FE150 Char-Broil performance series-gas "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading"

09-07-2007, 07:49 PM	#4
KC_Bobby Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: Gardner KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I took a good look in the box tonight when I got home. The poles look fine but the tarps are very thin. It might be going back. __________________ Boondoggle BBQ Country Smokers 450 Weber Smokey Mountain 18" Proud KCBS Member & Certified Judge

09-07-2007, 08:23 PM	#5
Smokin' Gnome BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-31-07 Location: Shippensburg PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I may be doing comps next year by myself. What are the best "pop ups" to buy.I have owned a few of the questionable cheap ones and have lost faith.. please help!!! Sal __________________ I need a 2009 kcbs member pin, help a brother out!

09-07-2007, 08:32 PM	#6
bonniesboytoy Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-31-07 Location: Albany,N.Y. (Colonie) Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For the really heavy weather, cinder blocks in the corners tied over the top of the poles. Works at the firehouse.. __________________ __________________________________ Tom....and....Bonnie [U]Where thars smoke, thars B-B-Q..[/U] [U]I will drink no wine before its....What time is it...??[/U] [U]Head Vintner--[FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium]BACCHUS BBQ TEAM..[/FONT][/U] ___________________________________________ Charmglow 4 burner with Cast Iron Smoke Box..:icon_blush: :icon_blush:

09-07-2007, 09:16 PM	#7
Muzzlebrake Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-22-06 Location: Pleasant Valley NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use the EZ-up's that they sell at Sam's. The Embassy and the Encore are the models, have 2 of one and 1 of the other dont remember which is which. I really like them both, very good quality and heavy duty frames and tops. the side walls tend to be a bit thin but they are ok. To keep them on the ground I stake them and then I use a tie down strap to a full collapsible 5 gallon water jug. Same idea as the blocks only you dont have to lug around heavy weights when they arent needed. This year at Hudson Valley we had a crazy thunderstorm come through with some serious wind and hail, we had no problem at all with any of our tents but take a look at ique's avatar to get an idea of what some people had happen. __________________ Sean Keever "What sort of people are these charcoal masters? They behaved badly and were unconcerned with appearances. Their hair was long and unkempt and their clothes were wrinkled and old. They drank beer to and from the crab house and they made rude noises while we cooked." Tao of Charcoal

09-07-2007, 09:23 PM	#8
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hey Sean! Do the EZ-Up's you mentioned come with sidewalls? Brian __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

09-07-2007, 09:48 PM	#9
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yes, Brian they do! I have three of them from Say well Sam's. Penny well spent! __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

09-07-2007, 10:22 PM	#10
Muzzlebrake Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-22-06 Location: Pleasant Valley NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	check them out, well worth the extra cost IMO http://www.ezup.com/products/com/encore2.shtml __________________ Sean Keever "What sort of people are these charcoal masters? They behaved badly and were unconcerned with appearances. Their hair was long and unkempt and their clothes were wrinkled and old. They drank beer to and from the crab house and they made rude noises while we cooked." Tao of Charcoal

09-07-2007, 11:46 PM	#11
Smokin J Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-25-07 Location: Islip, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I got a nice Caravan ez-up from Costco for about $150. It came with a carry case, side panels and stakes. I have had it for a few years, and it is still in great shape. __________________ Out of the Ashes BBQ Team "Keeping the Bar in Barbecue" JC'S BAR-B-QUE & CATERING http://www.jcbbq.com LANG #84 W/ DELUX WARMER MC PR-60 PIG ROASTER CGL-60 MagiCater Charcoal Grill 22.5" WSM, 22.5" WSM & Weber Kettle

09-08-2007, 08:16 AM	#12
ericoask Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-15-06 Location: Kasson MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	At Sams yesterday and the embassy with sidewalls were on sale for 149. regular 200 __________________ Large Spicewine Weber charcoal Holland gasser Brinkman Electric Large BGE

09-08-2007, 09:48 AM	#13
bonniesboytoy Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-31-07 Location: Albany,N.Y. (Colonie) Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sean, I like your idea better then mine... __________________ __________________________________ Tom....and....Bonnie [U]Where thars smoke, thars B-B-Q..[/U] [U]I will drink no wine before its....What time is it...??[/U] [U]Head Vintner--[FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium]BACCHUS BBQ TEAM..[/FONT][/U] ___________________________________________ Charmglow 4 burner with Cast Iron Smoke Box..:icon_blush: :icon_blush:

09-08-2007, 08:56 PM	#14
The Pickled Pig is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-21-07 Location: Overland Park, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We went through 9 pop-ups (10x10 or 12x12) in 7 years (our first EZ-Up lasted 3 years) and finally decided to spend the extra bucks, time to put up and take down, and space to haul a very sturdy 20x18 "carport" canopy purchased on eBay. It's a pain to haul and set-up and tear down, but is well worth it. Virtually all of the failures with our pop-ups happened in high wind conditions. The pop-ups are only rated for winds less than 20MPH, even when anchored. We've used the new canopy for 2 seasons (19 events) and it's as sturdy as the day we purchased it. Now, whenever we're out in inclement whether I can't help but think of the Three Little Pigs. The wind can huff and puff all it wants but our house is not blowing down. If you do get a pop-up, don't skimp on the brand. EZ-Ups were by far the best we used. And make sure and anchor the legs with weights, stakes, or tie-downs whenever wind is in the forecast. Also, periodically tighten the joints and be prepared to use duct tape to strengthen sagging supports. And, anyone over 6' tall can probably relate to smacking their head on a low laying joint on occassion so you might consider attaching some sort of padding (makes a great place to hang paper towels) to those areas. Beware of canopy insurance offered by many retailers. There are few things less appealing than hauling a mangled canopy from a contest back to the store. They're not quite as compact when broken and bent and may not fit back into your SUV or truck. __________________ Paul Ostrom The Pickled Pig Twitter - @ThePickledPig CBJ, WSM, UDS Cookers, Weber Gasser, Weber One Touch Gold Kettle,

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