TC and awnings

Reddog1 wrote:
I think it really depends on your style of camping. Personally, I prefer the tent canopy. I have two 10'x10', a light weight and a heavy duty. Both have screen sides and solid sides. Which one I take depends on the time of year and where I am going. They have worked well for over ten years.

Typically, I use cement stakes and ratchet straps to tie them to the ground, when needed. I have used then if some especially high wind areas, when raining or snowing. They work great for small group gathering, using one or both side by side. I have use my Canopies in camp grounds that do not allow tent camping. When I have ask, I have been told they do not consider the Tent Canopy to be tent camping, just a gathering shelter.

When group camping, I take a foldout table that holds the cook stove and related stuff. I use a 20-pound propane cyl with a tree, heater, and propane light on top. Having the solid sides is nice for heating.

I find the Tents are much more versatile than awnings. Definitely less expensive. I seldom camp where an awning attached to the TC really works well. The awning limits where you can park the TC. The tents can be in front, behind, either side or away from the TC. Very difficult to keep the bugs out with an awning, and not many awnings block the wind other than the TC side. Even blocking the wind on the TC side, the wind blows under the truck into where you have your chairs and such.

The awnings are easier to store and setup, but I do not think as versatile as the tent canopies.

Wayne