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While being timed, we set up and took down each product a minimum of 10 times. We also noted special features, like quick-release levers, that make setup easier. The Ozark Trail (OT) is one of America’s premier distance hiking trails. Mostly divided into linked sections, the trail winds through 390 miles of rolling hills, stone… Continue reading Slant Leg vs Straight Leg Canopy: Why One is WAY Cheaper

No matter what gear you’re in the market for, chances are we’ve got info informed by years of rigorous side-by-side testing. Travel to the top of the Inspiration Tower to experience the beauty of the Ozark mountains from the sky. The Wenzel Pinyon was the only 10-person tent in my test that didn’t break or… Continue reading Slant Leg vs Straight Leg Canopy: Why One is WAY Cheaper

Its packed size is more than six feet, making it difficult to fit into an average-sized car. But if you’ve got a big enough rig, this is a dream canopy tent to add to your campsite. “When the legs are slanted, it’s completely dependent on those connection points,” Gemmell said. Nestled in a serene valley… Continue reading Slant Leg vs Straight Leg Canopy: Why One is WAY Cheaper

Let’s say you’re shopping for a 10×10 pop up canopy, you can be confident that you have 100 square feet of protection under that canopy. The Tagalong is a perfect canopy tent for most outdoor adventures, but it does have a few snags that affect its overall performance. It tends to bend and sway during… Continue reading Slant Leg vs Straight Leg Canopy: Why One is WAY Cheaper

We like the built-in sidewall pockets, attached floor, and roll-away side drapes. However, the tarp-style floor becomes a little hot in the sun and tends to collect dirt, sand, and water. The Easy Up is a self-contained product with no assembly required, making it easy to set up, take down, and store in your garage,… Continue reading Slant Leg vs Straight Leg Canopy: Why One is WAY Cheaper

We erected each model and measured the height and floor space compared to the other tents. Typical cathedral tents offered a 10×10 floor space, whereas many more niche tents had varying sizes. Another key aspect of functionality is the extra convenience features provided by various models. For example, hanging loops, storage compartments, and built-in pockets… Continue reading Slant Leg vs Straight Leg Canopy: Why One is WAY Cheaper

We found this setup process easy because it didn’t rely on many moving parts or analytical thinking. Our second grading metric involves how fast and easy it is to set up and take down each shelter, but it also considers how simple and intuitive both processes are. While we recommend a minimum of two people… Continue reading Slant Leg vs Straight Leg Canopy: Why One is WAY Cheaper

After all, you can find plenty of smaller and less-expensive items to help you fight bugs, guard against the sun, and shrug off rain. Our favorite canopy tent is a simply designed, comfortable shelter that offers protection from bugs, sun, and rain. Most of the cheap 10×10 slant leg tents weigh about 25 pounds, so… Continue reading Slant Leg vs Straight Leg Canopy: Why One is WAY Cheaper

The Quick-Set Escape offers a massive, fully enclosed living space, and the Eureka Tagalong dons extra pockets, hooks, and attached sandbags. The center trusses on the Eurmax hang lower than we would prefer, limiting the available headspace, but this is our only caveat. The Tagalong sits a little low and isn’t adjustable, which affects the… Continue reading Slant Leg vs Straight Leg Canopy: Why One is WAY Cheaper

Plus, the levelness is a gift after the climbs we had today. I spent the last 1.5 years mostly unemployed and healing my traumatic brain injury. It was a grueling task, that felt painstakingly slow and never ending. I also have a Swiss Army knife that I imagine will mostly be used for filing my… Continue reading Slant Leg vs Straight Leg Canopy: Why One is WAY Cheaper