I was at a shoot this weekend and a couple of shooters brought a really well put together Crown Shades brand canopy they bought from Costco. It seems stronger and thicker than any I've bought before. They are straight legged 10 x 10 - although there's also 13 x 13. They have wheels too.
The 10 x 10 is on sale through 7/10 for $99.99 with free shipping. (https://www.costco.com/p/-/crown-shades-10-x-10-instant-canopy-plus-wheel-bag/4201008253?sp=grs&langId=-1)
Also, our savior for the weekend, Tennessee Beast, brought fans. One of them was a misting fan. I see some cordless ones for well under $100 pretty much anywhere. I don't have a link, but I want to put the idea out there as much as possible as we get into summer. We earned our Caliente patches with a heat index averaging 110°. TN Beast is my new hero. :1luvu
Stay cool!
A consideration for folks north of 6' is the height of the canopy, Costco has another model from CORE that is 13' x 13'. I purchased it on a season end sale from them two years ago, and confirm that it's tall enough for me to walk under without smacking into.
Quote from: ScottInTX on July 07, 2026, 02:59:11 PMA consideration for folks north of 6' is the height of the canopy, Costco has another model from CORE that is 13' x 13'. I purchased it on a season end sale from them two years ago, and confirm that it's tall enough for me to walk under without smacking into.
Shhhhh - Those of us vertically challenged need to get our revenge a little at a time. ;D
Good to know. How much longer is the canopy folded up? I stick everything in the back of my car. Being short helps there too since my seat is up further than you would have it. The better 10 x 10's have about a 8-10ish" to spare before I can't close the back. I can fit 4 canopies as a base layer to the car and hide a couple rifle cases in. between.
It folds up into a 10" x 10" x 47" wheeled storage bag. I'm not sure if that would interfere with closure of your trunk.
The Mrs. says that 50% of my utility is my ability to get things from the top of the refrigerator and top shelves. ;D