(Part 2) Best outdoor canopies according to redditors
We found 67 Reddit comments discussing the best outdoor canopies. We ranked the 37 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
http://www.amazon.com/King-Canopy-C81027PC-10-Feet-Universal/dp/B001AQNDOS
We got 6 car camping spots....
two big things I learned last year. first is an E-Z Up Keeps you out of the sun for awhile before you head in so you dont die. Second would be dry ice. we bought a block of it and put it on the bottom of our cooler, put a piece of carboard over it then layered ice and drinks. it lasted 5 days and we only had to buy ice once. Otherwise just the essentials a tent, sleeping bag, pillow. oh and water.
This is what it basically looks like without the truck, I usually set up first and then back the truck underneath and sleep in the pickup bed. Couldn't find the costco link, but this is similar. I have a bunch of shade cloth, both 6'x10' and 6'x20' that i arrange and stitch together as needed. These are the bungees. Sticks for tent poles to hold the shade cloth up. Shade cloth is also a decent wind barrier.
"No gaps in the roof"
You don't want to be under that when it rains. Invest in one of these if you're planning on pushing two tents together.
That seems to be one of the lowest prices (Per CamelCamelCamel).
ETA: It looks like you can get the Envoy model with a blue canopy for $104. It seems to be a slightly less robust model, but it's still Ez-Up and straight legged.
I was a virgin last year but went with a well established camp that literally had several pre-burn days devoted to food, camp setup, tent erecting and securing, mooping, clothes, etc. By the time I arrived, I would say that I was as prepared as a vetren burner, which may explain why I spent my entire second day there helping our neighbors salvage their shade canopy that had twisted itself into a dozen smaller pieces. I had to teach them that, no, duct tape won't fix everything, having a basic tool kit was a necessity (hack saw, hammer, pliers), and an additional eight 12 inch stakes with 400lb rated cord were required to keep their canopy from rolling down the street.
While I realize that we never really had any strong winds at the burn last year, I shudder to think how they would have survived if it had been a windy year. They literally had no other structure other than the canopy, they didn't even have a tent. Come to think of it, I bet this year will be crawling with people like my neighbors. Now I wish I had a ticket.
A good canopy is such a huge asset at Diso. There are 3 properties that you should think about:
Here's the one we have and I certainly recommend it, but it's a bit expensive: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00DSGGDDQ. However, you'll probably never buy another one. It comes with the weights and 4 walls that zip up, which is awesome if you want to turn it into a changing room.
We move our tent partially under the canopy, with the open end facing away from the direction of sunrise. That way, when the sun rises, it doesn't touch our tent and we stay cool and can sleep in as long as we want.
The people should be the absolute least of your worries. Like, absolute least. You are going to meet some great people and have a great time.
You need to be prepared to deal with the elements. Its going to be hot, like really, really hot. In addition to that it is going to be incredibly humid meaning. Basically you will sweat...the whole time. But, it won't be too bad.
You need to make sure you have a tent and camping chairs for lounging around the camp site. You may want to invest in an sun shade as you are going to need somewhere to escape from the sun at your campsite. Something like this will more than suffice. You can get cheaper ones at Wal-Mart, so, I'd check out those.
Other must haves are:
Search back through some of the posts here on /r/bonnaroo there has already been a great deal of discussion/advice. Also, check out Inforoo.com. It is THE source for Bonnaroo info and they are a great community. Here is a thread about what people are bringing. That should give you a good start.
If you have any more questions or need something more specific answered let me know. I am from Tennessee and in addition to being addicted to going to Bonnaroo it gives me a great sense of pride to host all you wonderful people to this beautiful place I call my home. Also, we as a state make a FUCK ton of money of all y'all coming...
EDIT: D'oh! I completely forgot to answer your question about getting there....No, it shouldn't be too hard. I have camped next to people from Canada twice. If you can avoid "riding dirty" do it. No need to take the great risk when you can find goodies inside. If you have a group going just do shift driving. Have someone up to talk to the driver and ensure they are awake.
If you can stay the whole weekend DO IT! I have left on Sunday before and almost fell asleep on the drive home, and my drive was NOWHERE near what yours will be. Just be smart and be safe.
I've read good things about this Yuedge tarp. It's cheaper than everything else you have listed.
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Even though it's a day hike, lighter is still better. I like the look of that HG product you posted. I haven't heard of them.
I'd go with that if it was me.On second thought, looking at it more closely, it looks like there is only tie downs on the corner. I'd want some in the middle to secure the tarp better.​
I like this MSR tarp. Although it is on the pricey side.
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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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(sorry, I'm new to this sub and also terrible at reddit formatting, can't figure out how to make it a link)
This was the 10 x 10 I was thinking of getting for the “Cube”
After a lot of researching, I got this guy last year and he is awesome. Super sturdy, very well-made, and comes in a bunch of different colors. It is very heavy and pretty big, but I can get it in my VW Rabbit. Strongly suggest ABC Canopy.
If you're in one place for a decent amount of time, a $100-ish canopy like this is a great investment. However, they are much cheaper at your local hardware store than Amazon from what I've found.
Is this a good deal? ~$127 for a 12x12, eligible for free 2-day shipping through Amazon Prime, made by E-Z Up. I know it has slanted legs, but it's still the same amount of shade as a 10x10, right?
Squeeeeeeeeee: I finally got a canopy tent thing for my craft shows!!!!! It will be so much nicer to be outside, now that myself and my vinyl crafties will be protected from the sun!!!! Hooray!!!
Do you have time to sit on it? these umbrella canopies sell really quickly in the summer for between $40 and $60. I bought a ton of them when target liquidated them last year. Buy a few with your gift cards and wait until June or July and you'll double your money after fees and shipping.
amazon seems to have the same thing for a little bit cheaper. Uggg i don't know what to do. I have looked at so many canopies and still have no idea what i really want. BTW the one you posted is slanted as well not sure if it matters.
http://www.amazon.com/E-Z-UP-10-Dome-Blue/dp/B000PD6QFU/ref=sr_1_3?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1398185324&sr=1-3&keywords=ezup+canopy