Slant Leg vs Straight Leg Canopy: Why One is WAY Cheaper

At the forefront of features, this canopy has a roller bag with large, wide-set wheels so one person can easily pull this beast across gravel, dirt, or grass. The E-Z Up also has a simple setup and can even be deployed solo, depending on age and strength. Its heavy steel frame and massive metal stakes… Continue reading Slant Leg vs Straight Leg Canopy: Why One is WAY Cheaper

Slant Leg vs Straight Leg Canopy: Why One is WAY Cheaper

The legs are locked into place with old school metal push button locks, something you won’t see on many modern pop up tents now-a-days. These push locks get very difficult to use over time, especially if the tent is used on the beach and exposed to sand and saltwater, causing rust build up. Many newer… Continue reading Slant Leg vs Straight Leg Canopy: Why One is WAY Cheaper

Slant Leg vs Straight Leg Canopy: Why One is WAY Cheaper

I’m highly debating getting a bear can rather than doing food hangs, but that is, as they say, up in the air right now. I’ve been very frustrated with hanging my food on my shakedown hikes and think, like with the foam pad, making choices that minimize my frustration at night will help me sleep… Continue reading Slant Leg vs Straight Leg Canopy: Why One is WAY Cheaper

Slant Leg vs Straight Leg Canopy: Why One is WAY Cheaper

These push locks get very difficult to use over time, especially if the tent is used on the beach and exposed to sand and saltwater, causing rust build up. Many newer tent brands like EZ-Up use revolutionary thumb lock sliders or larger easy to release buttons, which are a much better user experience when setting… Continue reading Slant Leg vs Straight Leg Canopy: Why One is WAY Cheaper