Coleman Canopies
Designed to be a bit more stout, campground and camping canopy shelters have reinforced materials, poles and shock cords. Galt Buying Guides reports the Coleman 5-Sided GeoSport Shade to be among the best of the camping pop-up canopy shelters. The Coleman has a series of shock cords in the poles, which keep poles together and prevents them from coming loose. A canvas bag for storage keeps the tent in shape and protected during times when not in use. Agile Pooch website reports the EZ-up to be the "grandaddy of all canopies."
The Coleman Company Inc.
3600 N. Hydraulic
Wichita, KS 67219
800-835-3278
coleman.com
EZ-up Canopies
Using a gazebo-style tent for weddings, family reunions or any other gathering provides a large area for sun and weather protection. Many have high ceilings and space to put tables and chairs under. EZ-up tents makes a line of party shelters and gazebo-style tents that receive top marks from Galt Buying Guides. EZ-ups have interchangeable rain gutters that can be combined to make a seamless connection with other EZ-ups. The Agile Pooch website gives praise to the EZ-up line of canopies, calling them the "grandaddy of all pop-ups."
EZ-Up
1601 Iowa Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
800-457-4233
ezup.com
Quik-Shade
Quik-Shade pop-ups come in many different sizes and are built to withstand wind and heavy rain. According to the reviews at Agile Pooch, the Quik-Shade withstood wind 15 to 25 mph with heavy rain with no problem. Benefits to the Quik-Shade include more retailers for parts and service than EZ-ups, a UV protective lining, and it is less expensive than other brands.
Quik-Shade
12801 Carmenita Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
562-484-5100
quikshade.com
Article Written By Eric Cedric
A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Cedric was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. Cedric attended Syracuse University and is a private pilot.
