Here we go again...canopies/pop up tents. EZ UP, Caravan, Quik Shade etc.

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I know this has been covered over and over, but it's 2013 and let's face it, manufacturers change their product whether it be for the better or worse.



I currently have an EZ Up 10x10 slant leg, which doesn't cover much. Naturally, I am looking to improve.





Caravan 10 x 10 kit - Caravan 10 x 10 Displayshade Canopy Value Package + 4 Sidewalls



Quik Shade 10 x 10 w/ 1x panel - Quik Shade 10 ft. x 10 ft. Commercial White Instant Patio Canopy with Wall Panel-157428 at The Home Depot



Shelter Logic 12 x 12 - ShelterLogic Pro Series Straight-Leg Pop Up Canopy Tent - 12 Foot x 12 Foot



Quik Shade 12 x 12 - Quik Shade Weekender 144 Instant Canopy Tent - 12 x 12



Quick Shade 12 x 12 - Quik Shade 12 ft. x 12 ft. Green Patio Canopy-155812 at The Home Depot



Garden Treasures 12 x 12 - Shop Garden Treasures 12-ft W x 12-ft L Square White Steel Pop-Up Canopy at Lowes.com



Lots of questions come to mind...



1. Do I need a 10 x 10 straight leg or 12 x 12? Can 1 person even set up a 12 x 12 easily?



2. Do I even need panels? 1 or 4?



3. I've heard mixed reviews on Quik Shade and Shelter logic, but have they improved in 2013?



4. Has anyone ever used the 12 x 12 Garden Treasure or just the brand? Any good?



So many choices, so many mixed reviews and I am confused on which to buy and what exactly I need. :(
 
I used to do track days all the time, everyone that had EZ-UPs was very happy. I actually saw two different people go APE-S and turn their Quik Shades into a pretzel. I think I bought my EZ-UP in 2004, still serving me well. though I might need new fabric soon.
 
Dan said:
I used to do track days all the time, everyone that had EZ-UPs was very happy. I actually saw two different people go APE-S and turn their Quik Shades into a pretzel. I think I bought my EZ-UP in 2004, still serving me well. though I might need new fabric soon.
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Yeah, the EZ is great quality. The 10x10 slant leg I am using is still running strong after a few years of use from my step mother and her business. I would love to buy a 12 x 12 EZ Up, but they run in the $500 range.



Caravan seems like they have a good quality product, but once you step out from the 10 x 10 straight leg and into the 12 x 12, they hit the $500 range as well compared to the $200 range for the Quik Shade/Shelter Logic. Hoping someone has had a good experience with either or before I take my chances with the 12 x 12 Shelter Logic. The 10 x 10 Caravan with 4 panels is tempting too though...
 
I have one of those 12x12 EZUps, bought at Academy last year for 99$. Price was so good I bought two of them. The first one I had I loaned to my knucklehead brother in law who, while taking it down, caught it in a bind and instead of backing off, went ahead and folded it up, breaking two of the tent supports. I saved it for parts.
 
Dan said:
Where are you seeing them in the $500 range?



EZ Up 12' x 12' Regency Blue Instant Shelter Canopy Tent Provides Shade | eBay
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Wow, Dan...thank you very much for that find. It appears to be straight leg too. Thank you!



rexster314 said:
I have one of those 12x12 EZUps, bought at Academy last year for 99$. Price was so good I bought two of them. The first one I had I loaned to my knucklehead brother in law who, while taking it down, caught it in a bind and instead of backing off, went ahead and folded it up, breaking two of the tent supports. I saved it for parts.
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Ah man, that's no bueno. Only good thing is that $99 isn't too bad from what I have seen to replace.
 
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