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What to look
for when buying canopys for outdoor leisure activities
At first, it might seem that purchasing canopys for outdoor
leisure use is a simple matter – after all they are just bits of
waterproof fabric slung over some poles. However, there are a
few things to look for when choosing from a range of canopys
which might seem to be luxury features but which can have an
effect on the way in which the product is used and the
conditions under which it will be effective.
The most contentious issue is that of fireproof canopys. Many
people simply do not look for a fabric that is fireproof, and
many fabrics which can be turned into items like tents and other
coverings come with fire safety warning attached to them.
Fireproof fabrics are essential if you are going to cook or park
a vehicle beneath the canopy, but if it is just designed for
people to sleep or congregate under, then this may not be the
case.
Canopys are also reliant on a frame which will support them in
all conditions that they might be subjected to. The same rules
apply to buying a canopy as other products which are designed to
protect – if they are going to be carried then there will be a
trade off of stability against weight. Therefore, try to find
lightweight poles, and a good anchoring system, if it will need
to travel on a backpack, and weighted feet if not, as this
reduces the need for stabilizing ropes which might not be
appropriate for a semi-permanent emplacement.
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