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Explorer II

Dec 28, 2013

Pop up canopy question

We like to use a pop up canopy over the picnic table when camping for rain protection. Currently we have a First Up 10x10. It works OK, but just barely covers the standard table size with minimal protection around the table. I am considering going to a 12x12. I am looking for any information from someone who owns this size. What kind do you have and how does it perform?

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23 Replies

wbwood
Explorer
Dec 28, 2013
Here's what you need for he picnic table.
donn0128
Explorer II
Dec 28, 2013
Have had a bunch of them. One got full of rain water one night and totally collapsed. Generally they perform well. From my experiences the bigger you get the harder to setup, take down and store.
hwy395lvr
Explorer
Dec 28, 2013
We have the First Up 12x12.A local auto parts retailer had them on sale for 69.00 last fall.Did'nt really need one but could not resist the price.Now I'm thrilled we have it. It's amazing how much more shade it creates.We use it mostly for beach camping over the picnic table.It's nice having two shaded areas to spread out in(RV awning being the other).It is not that much bigger to haul around than the 10x10 but you really need two people to spread it out when setting up.