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Dining Canopy

Lh303

Lh303

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With all of the choices of dining canopies available, what has worked best for you. I am looking for something that tends to blend into the environment,(Not white or blue). Easy to set up in that it does not require an installation crew, nor the customary cussing and swearing that ensues when one or two people try to set it up. Also it should be provided with with a choice of anchoring options for hard or soft surfaces. I know of course that these things are never going to be wind proof, but aside from that sun and rain protection are a must. Any advice regarding your experiences would be greatly appreciated.
 
We use a 10x10 straight leg shade tech by quick shade and never had a problem we bungie cord it to a picnic table and the fenders of the tear drop.You can see pictures in the photo gallary of my trip to vermont,new hampshire and lake placid. :)
 
Although we prefer our custom 12 x 12', Anna & Steve's solution is your best bet. The one you want hasn't been created yet other than a standard umbrella.

Anything smaller than a 10 x 10 straight leg will protect the cook only. Remember, a 10 x 10 slant leg is really only a 9 x 9. Positioned correctly, a 10 x 10 straight leg will also allow two people to eat at the dining table when it is raining without catching too much water. A 12 x 12 pop-up will catch too much water unless design alterations are made. Although a 10 x 10 is 33% smaller than a 12 x 12 and requires more moves to stay in the shade it is a compromise for easier handling that requires a snugger seating arrangement. Most importantly, you won't have to worry about it catching too much water if you get a good one.

Working out acceptable tie downs is an individual challenge thing. We use 12 stakes or 5 gallon buckets. I like the bungie idea for hard surfaces as it will eliminate the need for the buckets. Evan proved 10# weights will fly. I will be buying 4 long bungie cords. Thanks Anna & Steve.

Hilditch
 
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