Looking for something to use when there is a bit of rain, and a desire to use outdoor cookers. Prices seem to be all over the place, and if I'm going to spend money on one-I'd like it to last for a while.
Thanks! I'll dig through there.
I'm just throwing this out there but if your not going to need it anywhere but home, have you considered some type of patio cover?
The ones with slits in Top Help with Wind - won't Lift as Easy. Big Difference in Frame strength and Tarp strength between cheap Ones and Good Ones.
The ones you want to stay away from are the ones with angled legs that extend out past the canopy coverage. Get a straight leg model regardless of the brand. EZ UP is a main brand and I have a 12'x12' foot one. One person can put it up with patience, easier for 2 people
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Straight Leg vs. Slant Leg Canopies
Slant leg canopies are often less expensive and provide a sleek look, but they are not as stable as canopies with a straight leg frame. Straight leg frames will be more stable and are going to provide the most coverage without taking up more space. Here is an example of taking up more space while ultimately providing less coverage. Let’s compare two 10’ x 10’ canopies, one with straight legs and one with slant legs. The Straight leg canopy will provide 100 sq. ft. of shade while the slant leg canopy will only provide about 60 sq. ft. of shade."
I have a cheap $60 model of a 10x10 canopy I bought on sale somewhere like Ace hardware a few years ago. Works decent. The canopy is kinda thin and has developed a few pinholes but I’ve used it for cooking, and at sports events and picnics at least a dozen times. Always happy with it.
Last month I got in on the RTIC clearance sale and picked up one of theirs for $80. OMG it’s a brick $h1thouse compared to the cheapo. Haven’t used it yet but no question it’s far more sturdy and much better made.
We’ve been using one every weekend for almost 3 years.
We swear by Caravan canopies. Easy to replace parts and rebuild if they get damaged.
They also make an aluminum frame one that my wife can toss around
Just ordered a Caravan canopy. It has SLIGHTLY better reviews than the EZ UP on Amazon, but reading that you use it weekly was what really sold me on it.