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Message: [QUOTE="TexanMark, post: 2175520, member: 35"] [B]Canopies [/B] -- determine the right size for your group and parking situation -- will it be used where parking limitations are in effect? -- will it be used primarily in cool to hot weather? -- how important is color and logo to you? Canopies can be found on sale for as cheap as $50 to upwards of $300. Anytime you slap a team logo on the canopy expect the price to double. If you plan to use it in an NFL stadium you might be required to use a 8' wide canopy. [B]Canopy Construction [/B] Canopies are constructed two basic ways: straight legged and slanted or angled legged. Straight leg construction is usually more money but the big advantage is the easy ability to install side walls and good selection of sidewalls. Sidewalls are pricey but pretty much a necessity for late season tailgating. If the weather isn't too bad...only one or two sidewalls will be okay. Generally you install them to either knock the wind down or keep the sun out to set up a TV viewing area. You can find sidewalls for slanted legged canopies but it is a bit harder. The panels will be generic too...I can't find SU logo stuff in slanted legged sidewalls. [ATTACH=full]95656[/ATTACH] Straight Legged Canopy with Sidewalls [IMG]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/7d/c5/90/7dc590795f4bfdf4efe10f824c3d8ad3.jpg[/IMG] Slanted Legged Canopy With Sidewall (Sorry For The Logo...couldn't find SU) [B]Don't be that guy[/B] Canopies are big airfoils...and on a windy day you need to secure them. I suggest bringing some nylon rope as a backup but the best way to keep a canopy down is to use weights. Wind under 10 mph you are usually okay with out weights. If the wind is 10 mph or over or you are expecting gusts you need to secure the tent. You can pound in some stakes first (if you are on grass or gravel) into the hole on each leg bottom. This really only should be used by themselves in light wind days. For windier days you need canopy weight plates. I like plates that are easy to stack with interlocking design [IMG]http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/qWQAAOSwnQhXnwIz/s-l300.jpg[/IMG] Obviously the more weight the more wind protection. I like the plates above as they are stack-able and each one weighs 7.5lbs. This should be good for 10-15 mph days. Add another set and you can get to 20 mph. At 20+ mph...you have to be really experienced to put up a canopy. You have to utilize wind breaks and rope. [B]Cold Days [/B] Sidewalls are key...Get all four sidewalls put up. Install the door opening sidewall away from the wind. You need heat. I recommend a 20lbs propane tank (the size that comes with most grills) and a heater attached to it like this. Make sure you have 30,000 BTU for Syracuse. I find that 15,000 BTU doesn't help much below 35-40 degrees. The heater should have tip over safety protection. [IMG]https://images.hayneedle.com/mgen/master:GHPG134.jpg?is=300,300,0xffffff&cvt=jpg[/IMG] If you have Amazon Prime...that is a good place to start shopping. [/QUOTE]

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