(Part 2) Best canopies, gazebos & pergolas according to redditors

Stud finder and this product. I did upgrade the lag bolts to a bit longer one.

I am 230 pounds and it holds every bit of me.. Just make sure to find the CENTER of the stud, you do not want this to crackle the edges, as the hold won't be as strong and you risk it tearing out.

I would recommend buying a tent like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Pop-Canopy-Tent-Feet-White/dp/B01FR81TG8/

There are other models that have 3 walls, different colors, etc.

Have it shipped directly to your hotel. Call and make arrangements in advance so they're expecting it and will hold it for you. They may give you specific instructions of how to address it.

When you're done just give it to a local team.

It really depends on how much you want to spend. You can go from a commercial type canopy with side walls that even include windows in the walls if you prefer, to something like this. We consider canopies a max of 5 year investment. They just don't last forever.

The only things I have found that would rate one canopy higher than another would be 1) That is has pull tabs (finger loops or handle) to release the lock pins. I say this because those darn nubbies tend to get punched in over time and stuck. With the little pulls or handles, that possibility is nil and they're easier to release.
2) UV blocking material. I always spray the outsides with Nikwax Tent and Solarproof as is, but while they may be called shade tents, they don't all have UV rated blocking material so you could sit under them and get fried in the sun. 3) Sturdiness. We get a lot of wind where I am and while most canopies won't withstand much wind when not staked and guyed out, some are just flimsier than others. I also drop mine if the winds pick up. Another trick is to hang filled, large water bottles from the sides to help weigh it down. 4) A decent storage bag with wheels. The damned feet on these things are the bane of any storage bag. As a rule, I put cheap rubber coated gardening gloves over my legs when I put my canopy in the bag to prevent the bag from getting ripped or worn.

All that being said, I have a canopy that I got from Harbor Freight several years ago and it's still going strong. I bought some slant leg side walls for it, use the gloves on the feet and the flimsy bag is still intact as is the canopy. It's partially a matter of how it's cared for IMO.

When you don't know what a canopy tent is.

I highly recommend one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Sunjoy-L-GZ933PST-Cabin-Style-Mosquito-Netting/dp/B01KPJ415K/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1503240968&sr=8-9&keywords=screened+gazebo

I know a few people that have them and they're just... great. Take them down in winter, you can repair or buy new tops easily, etc. A cheap way to get a very nice space. My friend has one where they've set up led lighting/christmas lights and it makes for a cozy spot.

We LOVE our wagon!! We went for a nicer option - similar to this -https://www.amazon.com/WonderFold-Outdoor-Collapsible-Telescoping-Blue/dp/B06WD1TGXV/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1496280940&sr=8-10&keywords=wagon+with+canopy and we get compliments all the time at the zoo. It folds easily, the canopy is awesome, and the kids love it! We use it so much more frequently than our stroller now (18 months).

Most arcades are a permanent installation and they either build it themselves or hire a builder to come in and make it. I don't think you were looking for something permanent.

I've looked into this a bit for setting up an arcade, a Mobile Installation, and potentially for live streaming in mixed reality.

On the cheaper side, you could just get a pop up canopy tent from Amazon. If you're doing it Outdoors, you will want to have something with closed off sides to keep sunlight out as direct sunlight can damage VR headset lenses. So something like this would probably work, since you can put it up with or without the walls.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MV1GWF3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zZbdBbMTNSCKE


On the more expensive side, if you wanted to get something that could do green screen mixed reality capture and is a professionally vetted product, you could go with a Liv Cube.

https://liv.tv/blog/liv-cube-preorders

Disclaimer: I have purchased neither of these products.

Amazon has everything.

https://www.amazon.com/Twisted-Big-Mozzi-Hammock-Green/dp/B01EJ5CEIC/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535765553&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=twisted+root+bugnet

10ft hammock with built-in bugnet. Here is their tarp: https://www.amazon.com/Twisted-Cloudburst-Rainfly-Smoke-Grey/dp/B01EJ5CLK8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535765596&sr=8-1&keywords=twisted+root+tarp&dpID=41dtt-TghjL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

I would recommend not getting one with a tarp built in. If you are concerned with setup time, get a ridgeline and snakeskins for your tarp, and some sort of adjustable tarp suspension hardware like dutchware offers. Then it's a cinch to set up and take down, but you don't HAVE to set it up if you don't need it for a given evening. I like to attach mine to the tree but leave it in the snakeskins, so if the weather changes directions I can very quickly unroll it and stake it down, but otherwise leave it out of the way

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CUKVFO/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_19?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER (shit reviews though)

https://www.amazon.com/Tangkula-Folding-Canopy-Wedding-Outdoor/dp/B01EL4B4A0/ref=pd_sim_468_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=JM4ECHD80AX3252ZKKE9 (3.5 stars)

It's plain white.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06VY4TSNC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XGK8RMF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072Q8QBNW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Mason kicks butt!

I make jewelry, and want/need to start selling it at craft fairs and farmers' markets, for which I need a pop-up tent.

This one looks absolutely perfect for my needs:

https://www.amazon.ca/ABCCANOPY-Instant-Shelter-Canopy-Wheeled/dp/B01AQJ1RWO/ref=sr_1_21_sspa?crid=VGT4XXA1YT0B&th=1

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Looks fine, but you can buy two Amazon Basics 10x10 canopies for that price, or a 10x15. Two canopies will take up more room in your car, though. Two 10x10 might be tough to cram into a camp site. Another solution is to drape a tarp from the canopy over your car to give you more shade area. I'd make sure to get good stakes since that wall will catch a lot of wind, but same goes for larger 10x15 canopies.

These (in blue) were on sale for <$70 last year: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Pop-Up-Canopy-Tent-White/dp/B076N6P8HC
Might just put a watch on camelcamelcamel.com for it to go on sale. They're not superb quality but plenty good enough for occasional use. https://camelcamelcamel.com/AmazonBasics-Pop-Up-Canopy-Tent-Blue/product/B076N6P8HC

I just got this 10x15 in as an upgrade after taking the above Amazon Basics 10x10 one last year: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014EE0SJK/
It seems pretty good, actually set it up to see how good it is and am happy with it so far. Its not a ton larger to pack since as it is still only 4-leg design. Doesn't come with carry bag like most others. 10x15 will fit no prob in a camp lot, it looks like that swing wall would be fine, too since the wall looks more like 6-8' long.

Look for a canopy with an iron frame. Heavy as hell, but super strong.
Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Commercial-Canopy-Festival-Instant-Shelter/dp/B01CCOOHSW?th=1

We have this one and highly recommend it:
https://www.amazon.com/Abba-Patio-10-Feet-Outdoor-Portable/dp/B01LX0K433/

This was the 10 x 10 I was thinking of getting for the “Cube”

On this note, if you plan on using it more than just for this festival, I would recommend investing in a heavy duty canopy, some of those $70 ones will collapse with a stiff breeze.

Here is the one I use. Bought it 3 years ago and use it multiple times a year.

Eurmax 10'x10' Ez Pop Up Canopy Tent Commercial Instant Canopies with Heavy Duty Roller Bag,Bonus 4 Canopy Sand Bags (White)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GJ8WGTF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_G3X7CbR7QGN6Q

You should also bring extra sheets or tapestries to hang on the sides for extra shade. Or you could buy the side panels.

ABCCANOPY Instant Canopy SunWall (15+Colors) for 10x10 Feet, 10x20 Feet Straight Leg pop up Canopy, 1 Pack Sidewall Only, White

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D71OD88/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_z5X7Cb82GZBDZ

ahh ok. what about something like this. You think it would survive if I put the legs in concrete-filled buckets?

This is the one we have in her bedroom.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B01FS6UNWA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1511470727&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Hammock&dpPl=1&dpID=51QqJS1QDXL&ref=plSrch