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What Sort of Camping Canopy is Right for you

By Eric James


A shade canopy is one way of providing extra shade at a campsite where shady areas are hard to come by. A solution to this is to erect your own shade canopy. For maximum comfort the best bet is to get a camping canopy that is large enough to cover the entire tent as well as some or most of the living area around the tent. In not so glorious weather this is excellent for placing the camp sink, chairs and tables under shelter where you can sit and relax or clean the dishes even when it's raining. Other camping canopies provide a separate living area from the tent as a standalone structure. There are various advantages and disadvantages to these two different styles of canopy.

A large canopy covering your tent will provide plenty of insulation from direct sunlight. As a result you will get more years of use out of your tent. Your sleeping area will also not become so uncomfortably hot that you can't have a nap during the day. If it rains heavily you are also less likely to experience any leaks even in the heaviest of downpours. Extra shade and wind blocking can be achieved simply by putting a canvas wall up around the frame of your shaded area. Size and weight can be a downside for a camping canopy of this size. You will most likely need to make use of a trailer to transport it.

Campers who would get the most advantage out of a large camping shade canopy would most likely have a trailer due to its size and weight.

For tent campers with less packing space a smaller standalone camping canopy may be the answer. Twelve foot canopies are a popular size but there are many more sizes available. These are becoming more and more popular as new models keep coming out that require very little effort to erect as they simply fold out and use a few tent pegs for stability. Other erection methods require you to use connections that can make your canopy useless if you lose some bits. For protection from pesky insects many model shade canopies come with built in mesh screens. Others have the mesh as an option which can reduce the price but it if you do get the screen it is a little extra effort to erect. If you don't want the hassle of a trailer these types of canopies don't take up much room in the boot.

As a useful piece of camping equipment your camping canopy is excellent but you can also put it to good use around the home or use it for functions. Use your backyard as a venue for entertaining and feeding a large group. Trying to fit everyone inside your home can become a bit cramped and uncomfortable. Everyone can be comfortable with a good sized shade canopy.




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