Here we go again...canopies/pop up tents. EZ UP, Caravan, Quik Shade etc.

[y3ll0w]

I know this has been covered over and over, but it`s 2013 and let`s face it, manufacturers change their product whether it be for the better or worse.



I currently have an EZ Up 10x10 slant leg, which doesn`t cover much. Naturally, I am looking to improve.





Caravan 10 x 10 kit - Caravan 10 x 10 Displayshade Canopy Value Package + 4 Sidewalls (http://www.ecanopy.com/caca10x10dit.html)



Quik Shade 10 x 10 w/ 1x panel - Quik Shade 10 ft. x 10 ft. Commercial White Instant Patio Canopy with Wall Panel-157428 at The Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Quik-Shade-10-ft-x-10-ft-Commercial-White-Instant-Patio-Canopy-with-Wall-Panel-157428/203814702?N=5br#.Uc8fgKx0rFw)



Shelter Logic 12 x 12 - ShelterLogic Pro Series Straight-Leg Pop Up Canopy Tent - 12 Foot x 12 Foot (http://www.ecanopy.com/stl-st12x12popup.html)



Quik Shade 12 x 12 - Quik Shade Weekender 144 Instant Canopy Tent - 12 x 12 (http://www.ecanopy.com/quk-weekender144.html)



Quick Shade 12 x 12 - Quik Shade 12 ft. x 12 ft. Green Patio Canopy-155812 at The Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Quik-Shade-12-ft-x-12-ft-Green-Patio-Canopy-155812/203814712?N=5br#.Uc8fIKx0rFw)



Garden Treasures 12 x 12 - Shop Garden Treasures 12-ft W x 12-ft L Square White Steel Pop-Up Canopy at Lowes.com (http://www.lowes.com/pd_403307-52741-TSF1212-RE_4294703205__?productId=3804995&Ns=p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNs%3Dp_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&facetInfo=)



Lots of questions come to mind...



1. Do I need a 10 x 10 straight leg or 12 x 12? Can 1 person even set up a 12 x 12 easily?



2. Do I even need panels? 1 or 4?



3. I`ve heard mixed reviews on Quik Shade and Shelter logic, but have they improved in 2013?



4. Has anyone ever used the 12 x 12 Garden Treasure or just the brand? Any good?



So many choices, so many mixed reviews and I am confused on which to buy and what exactly I need. :(

[Dan]

I used to do track days all the time, everyone that had EZ-UPs was very happy. I actually saw two different people go APE-S and turn their Quik Shades into a pretzel. I think I bought my EZ-UP in 2004, still serving me well. though I might need new fabric soon.

[y3ll0w]

I used to do track days all the time, everyone that had EZ-UPs was very happy. I actually saw two different people go APE-S and turn their Quik Shades into a pretzel. I think I bought my EZ-UP in 2004, still serving me well. though I might need new fabric soon.



Yeah, the EZ is great quality. The 10x10 slant leg I am using is still running strong after a few years of use from my step mother and her business. I would love to buy a 12 x 12 EZ Up, but they run in the $500 range.



Caravan seems like they have a good quality product, but once you step out from the 10 x 10 straight leg and into the 12 x 12, they hit the $500 range as well compared to the $200 range for the Quik Shade/Shelter Logic. Hoping someone has had a good experience with either or before I take my chances with the 12 x 12 Shelter Logic. The 10 x 10 Caravan with 4 panels is tempting too though...

[Dan]

Where are you seeing them in the $500 range?



EZ Up 12` x 12` Regency Blue Instant Shelter Canopy Tent Provides Shade | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/EZ-UP-12-x-12-Regency-Blue-Instant-Shelter-Canopy-Tent-Provides-Shade-/380574951510?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0)

[rexster314]

I have one of those 12x12 EZUps, bought at Academy last year for 99$. Price was so good I bought two of them. The first one I had I loaned to my knucklehead brother in law who, while taking it down, caught it in a bind and instead of backing off, went ahead and folded it up, breaking two of the tent supports. I saved it for parts.

[y3ll0w]

Where are you seeing them in the $500 range?



EZ Up 12` x 12` Regency Blue Instant Shelter Canopy Tent Provides Shade | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/EZ-UP-12-x-12-Regency-Blue-Instant-Shelter-Canopy-Tent-Provides-Shade-/380574951510?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0)



Wow, Dan...thank you very much for that find. It appears to be straight leg too. Thank you!




I have one of those 12x12 EZUps, bought at Academy last year for 99$. Price was so good I bought two of them. The first one I had I loaned to my knucklehead brother in law who, while taking it down, caught it in a bind and instead of backing off, went ahead and folded it up, breaking two of the tent supports. I saved it for parts.



Ah man, that`s no bueno. Only good thing is that $99 isn`t too bad from what I have seen to replace.