Pinnacle
Pinnacle makes pop-up tents that are used in the famous off-road Paris-Dakar Rally across the Sahara Desert. The tents go up quickly, because the poles are left in their housings. All that's required is a quick toss of the tent, much like you'd throw a Frisbee. The tent unfolds during the toss,the poles lock into place and the tent is upright in seconds. Once the tent is open, you simply stake it down. Pinnacle tents Nos. XP3033-2 and XPP60-2 fold down to 34 inches and weigh a svelte 5 lbs. Because these tents are designed for the riggers of adventure racing, early results indicate they can withstand the elements and hard use.
Pinnacle Tents
4022 E. Greenway Rd.
Suite 11-153
Phoenix, AZ 85032
877-379-8269
pinnacletents.com
Eureka
Eureka Tents makes a series of sun shelter-style pop-up tents. The shelters are are made in a lean-to style, with an exposed front and elongated interior. Sun shade and lean-to shelters go up quickly and only need to be staked. The tents are suitable for the beach, car camping and the campground in summer. They are also lightweight, but are not designed for cold or inclement weather.
Eureka Tents
625 Conklin Road
Binghamton, NY 13901
800-572-8822
store.eurekatent.com
Ace Canopy
Ace Canopy makes a set of pop-up tents that can be used for events and parties and by vendors. A variety of sizes and heights are available. Ace pop-ups use aluminum telescoping poles that house into each other. The tents go up quickly and are stout even in high winds. The tents don't have any walls--just a reinforced canvas canopy and four legs. Enclosed pop-ups are available and come with canvas walls. These heavy tents are best suited for parties and as impromptu gazebos in the field.
Ace Canopy
38940 Trade Center Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93551
800-838-3057
acecanopy.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.
