What Is A Pop Up Canopy?

Pop-up canopies are basically transportable shelters that collapse to a size that is convenient and portable. Usually, canopies of this type come in sizes from 5 ‘x 5’ to 10 ‘x 20’.Many pop up canopies come in two pieces, the canopy frame and the canopy top. The canopy frame is built of either steel or aluminium. Steel framed canopies are heavier and typically cost less than the new aluminium or stainless steel frames on the market today.

10' x 15' Pop Up Canopy with No Sides - Green
Tops for most canopies are made from an Oxford polyester blend of fabric. This textile is ranked in denier. A denier rating of 500 is acceptable and a rating above 500. Most Pop Up Canopy tents are specially treated with a fire retardant and treated to provide water resistance.Due to seams sewn into the top they will never ever “truly” be “water proof”.

Many companies provide a large range of colors for their tops. General colors are blue, black, red, white. Customized colors consist of an excellent selection of the most usual and preferred color schemes. Pop up canopies have actually become recently popular for outside events and trade show conventions. Many flea market vendors prefer to use these type shelters for business.

Some commercial canopy companies (EZ Up) are beginning to silk screen and digitally print on the customized canopy tops to advertise the business using them. Great for corporate branding!

A straight leg canopy offers the exact square footage from the base of the legs to the top of the valance. A 10 x 10 pop up canopy straight leg would provide 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of shade. A slant leg canopy offers about 20 percent less square footage from the base of the legs to the top of the valance. A 10 x 10 angle leg pop up canopy would provide only 80 square feet (7.4 m2) of shade due to the angle of the legs.

An instant canopy is an ideal choice for an entrepreneur or flea market vendor preparing for a trade show.

Benefits of a Pop Up Canopy:

Easy to set up – An instant canopy is very easy to set up and dismantle. Unlike the common canopy, an instant canopy does not need much time and labor to set up. It is only essential to take it out from its case and the rest will be done on its own since it “folds out” into form. An instant canopy generally has a roofing system and legs but no border walls. (Sidewalls are an optional accessory)Pop Up Canopy is light and can be transported easily from one location to the other. It could likewise be called a mobile canopy.

Option of kinds – There are instantaneous canopies that are water resistant, not water proof. Likewise, fire resistant instant canopies are readily available in various forms, sizes and colors. The most common instant or pop up canopy is the one with a roofing and legs.Typically an instant shelter or pop up canopy just has a roofing system and legs. However, it can be customized as per the user’s demands. Choices consist of half walls or “hedges” and added legs. Other modifications or additions can likewise be done according to the user’s requirements.

Waterproof material – It is suggested to opt for a waterproof instant canopy. The materials used for this kind of instant canopy include polyurethane, silicone and polyvinyl. Water dropped on a water proof instant canopy will not take in, but will roll off the canopy’s surface, hence shielding important products and visitors. A water-proof, or water resistant canopy is crucial for an outside occasion. In this manner, the exhibitor will not have to stress over the weather conditions. He/she can be sure that no quantity of rain or snowfall could disrupt the event if a good quality water resistant instant shelter or pop up canopy has actually been used.

Examine the denier – It is vital to inspect the denier which is the density of fibers. The higher the density of fiber, the harder and even more durable the fabric will be. As a result it is suggested to pick an instant shelter only after inspecting the denier. Usually, Polyester at 500 denier is utilized for the top and 300 denier for the sidewalls.

Commercial or business grade instant shelters are generally made from steel or aluminum. This is the most common of the instant canopies offered in the market. A 29mm leg pipe canopy could be suitable for residential use, however, for commercial purposes, a 32mm leg pipeline canopy is used.If the canopy is to be moved from place to place, typically, an aluminium frame serves better for lightness.

Instant Shelter Uses – These type of shelters are ideal for many purposes. Perfect to be used for – Beach tents – Festival Tents – Trade Show Exhibits -, and various other commercial and recreational usages. To attract the attention of consumers, a glossy stainless steel frame is the best option for commercial use.

February 27, 2013Permalink

Top 10 Backpacking Tips 9 — (Always Pack 6 Trash bags)

Top 10 Backpacking Tips 9 — (Always Pack 6 Trash bags)

It is a damn thing when backpacking is getting things inside your backpack wet or damp. This can make for a very miserable trip, especially if your clothes or food get wet. This brings us to Tip #9 – Always put at least six trash bags in your backpacking pack.

Everybody has trash bags in their home. You can save yourself from a wet and dreary night if you simply follow the instructions below and put all of the camping gear you’d normally put into your backpack into a trash bag first. The trash bag can serve as a lining to prevent your camping gear from getting wet. You simply pack all of the items you would normally pack in your backpacking pack into the trash bag first. This will ensure that no matter how wet and water proof… or lack of waterproofing your backpacks are on the outside, no amount of rain or snow will be able to penetrate the backpack AND the trash bags to get your food, clothing, cell phone, first aid kit and other camping gear wet.

10′ x 10′ SilverGM Pop Up Canopy – Green
Gather six trash bags. Pop up canopy. Make sure your bags are big enough to fill your entire backpack and roll it up at the top. The preferred color of the bag is orange but white or black trash bags will work as well. 10′ x 10′ pop up canopy. White and orange bags will help you see items in the bottom of the bag a lot easier. An orange trash bag can also be used to attract attention from searchers if you happen to get lost or injured. If you do not have white or orange trash bags around the house, black ones will do the job just as well. Once all of your camping gear is stored in the trash bag, cinch your backpack closed to protect all your gear from rain.
Listed below are just a few of the benefits of bringing six trash bags instead of just one.
One trash bag should be used as your main lining to protect the camping gear stored inside your backpacking pack as described above. Keeping your sleeping bag dry is one big benefit.

  • A second trash bag can serve as a backup to the first one in case it gets torn
  • A third bag can be used as an emergency pack rain cover
  • A fouth trash bag can be used as an emergency rain suit
  • A fifth bag can be used as a regular trash bag to avoid littering the wilderness
  • A sixth bag can be used as a gift to hand to a friend who may have forgotten to bring their bags or never thought about it.

You have no idea how appreciative a friend can be when you help save them from a dreary trip or sleepless night. Remember, The Joy is in the Journey.

August 14, 2012Permalink