Canopy

Mary Beth · 10-09-2011, 08:35 PM

What does everyone do for shade or bug protection, while camping? I am not so worried about bugs, but I thought a canopy might be nice. Are there some canopies that are better than others?

Lamebeaver · 10-09-2011, 09:02 PM

I've seen a generic blue tarp used to good effect.

My favorite canopy is a large pine tree.

SpencerT · 10-09-2011, 09:11 PM

Canopies are great, but things like mosquitos and flies can still get inside of them. If mosquitos are a major factor, I'm of course going to use Deep Woods Off or some other bug repellent. I do have a couple of chairs that have built in large umbrella holders so you can sit and block the sun rays.

Qweetzy · 10-09-2011, 10:36 PM

I don't usually take a canopy with me when I camp. It's either lift the flaps on the tent and sit there or sit in the shade of the nearest tree. We have tried a lot of different bug repellents but find that Off! works better than anything.

Grandpa · 10-09-2011, 11:33 PM

We have one of those things that accordian out to 10 by 10 but we just use that here in the yard or at summer ball games. Camping, a good old cheap tarp is still the next best to Lamebeavers pine tree.

Gunny Webb · 11-13-2011, 03:06 PM

Wally World puts their 10 by 10 canopies on sale every fall for 70-80 dollars.
I have one and love it. Keep in mind if you would rather use a tarp, while costing less, some parks and camp grounds won't allow you to put a rope in the trees.

briansnat · 11-14-2011, 08:20 PM

Trees for shade and DEET for bugs. If it's really bad I may resort to a head net.

wvbreamfisherman · 11-15-2011, 11:29 AM

I usually just use the aforementioend generic blue tarp for shade and to cover the cooking area if it's really rainy. For bugs I've found that this: 3M is the best product I've ever tried.

The 10x10 canopies are great, but take up a good bit of room and are pretty heavy.

IndianaHiker · 11-15-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by wvbreamfisherman

I usually just use the aforementioend generic blue tarp for shade and to cover the cooking area if it's really rainy. For bugs I've found that this: 3M is the best product I've ever tried.

The 10x10 canopies are great, but take up a good bit of room and are pretty heavy.

Don't car camp I just normally backpack so don't have a canopy. However the 3m product mentioned is great stuff. Used it last summer and was very pleased.

Lucy · 11-15-2011, 07:28 PM

We have a travel trailer that has a big roll out canvas awning. Basically we carry our canopy with us as part of the trailer, so it's always at the ready