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Post by lipsofnangel on May 18, 2010 0:04:18 GMT -5
The consensus seems to be that a pop up canopy is a must-have item for shade at camp. I haven't really seen any mention of a screen room. They seem cheaper and like they would keep the bugs out. What advantages does a canopy have over a screen room? TIA!
The advantage of an EZUP type canopy over a screen room is that your screen room will blow away or disintegrate in a serious storm. Even if you stake it down well.
hmm... too bad i already bought 2 cheap $25 screen rooms from craigslist. i think next year, ill save up for an EZ up. I've already spent enough. If 1 blows away during Roo, I'll use the other for the rest of the summer.
Post by ameliabedelia on May 18, 2010 13:09:48 GMT -5
I bought a pop up screen room thingy too. It has stakes and stuff like a tent. The tent didn't blow away last year so I hope the room doesn't either. I didn't listen to the vets last year and had NO SHADE....so stupid. I will try my find this year and upgrade next year if it does fall apart.
Aww man.. I only have a screen house, booo. Well, we do have a canopy but its huge & wouldn't fit in the car, so I was hoping the screen house would suffice.
Post by questionablesanity on May 18, 2010 13:56:19 GMT -5
Many people had screen houses last year around us with no problems. I just like the ezup because you don't have to worry about running into the walls when plastered.
Having a screened canopy may deter thieves a smidge.
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Many people had screen houses last year around us with no problems. I just like the ezup because you don't have to worry about running into the walls when plastered.
Having a screened canopy may deter thieves a smidge.
Sanity this made me bust up laughing and made my girlfriend look at me like my sanity is in question as well.
My 2 cents - EZ Up wins for two main reasons: What questionable sanity posted and the fact that I didn't encounter a single mosquito/pest the entire weekend, outside of a few flies maybe.
Post by lipsofnangel on May 19, 2010 14:43:08 GMT -5
Good to know mosquitoes aren't a problem. They just love to eat me up. I figured they would be since the bonnaroo website recommends bringing waterproof bug spray.
I only have a screen house, booo. Well, we do have a canopy but its huge & wouldn't fit in the car, so I was hoping the screen house would suffice. 
