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These instant-shade tools arent just for the beach, though.
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it’s possible for you to evenpurchase sidewalls separatelyfor the 8-by-8-, 10-by-10-, and 10-by-20-foot canopy sizes.
In my experience, this is rarely true.
This tent comes with three sidewalls, a door wall thats split in the middle, and an awning.
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Four weight bags further help support it for breezy conditions.
I still advise against using this tent during any major weather events, though.
The storage bag even has an additional zipper down its length to make the repacking process easier.
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This makes it easy to set up solo.
However, its fully enclosed design makes it great for especially buggy days in the summer.
The mesh sides still allow a breeze to pass through, so youre not stifled by heat, too.
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This style of pop-up canopy is also much lighter than the other options on our list.
I just recommend being cautious of snagging the mesh fabric when assembling and disassembling it.
Plus, it only weighs 6 pounds, so its a worthy inclusion in your hiking pack.
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This shelter assembles just like a camping tent and comes with stakes to secure it to the ground.
The lightweight design is hard to beat, compared to dragging a traditional pop-up canopy through the hot sand.
Its alsosoeasy to set up.
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The trickiest part of using this canopy is finding the angle of the wind to keep the canopy aloft.
This pop-up tent from Glymnis is the perfect size for sitting under its shade to cool off.
Its designed with push button locking mechanisms to avoid pinched fingers and has a durable wheeled bag.
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If youre looking for a value-packed pop-up canopy, we recommend theOzark Trail Instant Slant Leg Pop-Up Canopy.
Steel is a reliably durable material thats also fairly lightweight, making it ideal for these canopies.
These canopies open and close like an accordion, expanding into shape as you pull on the legs.
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I also recommend looking at the buttons on each corner and the legs of the frame.
Just be extra careful of your fingers when getting those button snaps into place.
Everything should make an audible click, so youll know all joints and legs are in their proper slots.
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you’re able to also pull them apart to re-fold them.
TheGlymnis Portable Pop Up Tentis unique on our list because it does not have a separate frame.
It folds in on itself when stored in the bag and easily unfolds to expand to its tent form.
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This will make it much easier to transport from your car or wherever you may be unloading it.
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