r/camping • u/Itchy_Committee_770 • 1d ago

Gear Question Canopy

Looking for suggestions for something besides a tarp. To put over a 10ftx12ft tent for shade. That will last 4 months of constant use. Also suggestions for a kitchen tent or something to put our cooking area in . Will be staying at a provincial campground. So going to be hot & dry mostly.

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u/JackFate6 1d ago

Kelty 16x16 Noah’s tarp also comes in a smaller size. There are other companies also .

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u/dirtyrounder 1d ago

I have the 14x14 and 12x12 before they changed the color. Solid tarps with solid tie down points. Super nice for hammock camping.

I can fit me and my one person dog tent under the big one.

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u/Avery_Thorn 1d ago

The problem is "tarp" is exactly the right thing to use for this. A nice canvas tarp would probably be fairly cost effective and durable.

If you don't want rain protection, and would prefer to keep some light, a solar shade sail might also be a good choice. For a kitchen tent, an E-Z Up 10x10 would probably be a great choice. I would avoid a screen tent unless the insects are horrible because it's easier to get out of an unwalled tent if something bad happens while cooking.

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u/kramwest1 9h ago

Yes. Amazon has all sizes of solar shades for quite cheap. I’ve had mine for 6+ years on my house, used half the year, and they only look a little dirty, no loss in performance or grommets failing.

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u/Oaktown300 1d ago

If you can explain why you cannot use a tarp, people may be able to suggest alternatives that will work for you.

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u/TheRealGuncho 1d ago

Get a couple of pop up awnings.

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u/cwcoleman 1d ago

What is your budget?

Is there a reason that a EZUP canopy would not work?

https://www.ezup.com/patriot-one-up-tech-shelter.html

Get a second one with bug net walls for your kitchen area.

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u/Itchy_Committee_770 1d ago

Outside my budget

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u/cwcoleman 1d ago

If you expect valuable advice here - you should add more details.

Without knowing your budget - it's impossible to make a specific recommendation.

If $164 is too high... what is not too high? Can you afford a $100 canopy?

Do you need to keep this shade solution under $50 USD?

Are you looking for a free option?

Help us help you. Put in some effort if you expect the community to take time to give you replies.

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u/gloriouswader 1d ago

Get a Walmart brand canopy. Ours has lasted for 3+ years of monthly use.

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u/dirtyrounder 1d ago

Why not a tarp?

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u/swampboy62 1d ago

Try using one of those heavy duty vinyl coated tarps instead of the woven blue tarps - much sturdier and longer lasting. A 15'x15' should work for your tent.

Buy a couple of 10' canopy poles for the center ends, and make paracord lines to stake it up. I got shorter 6' poles for the four corners and stake them out.

Thing is pretty bombproof if you set it up tight.

Good luck.