What Tent should I get?

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What Tent should I get?

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So its tent time! Needless to say theres a bunch of options when choosing one.

I figured I would turn to you guys for some advice.

10X10 or 12X12?
100% UV protected?

I know you get what you pay for and I do want it to last, so what would you guys, that have been there done that recommend?
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Re: What Tent should I get?

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They charge more for the UV fantasy reflected UV isnt affected obviosly the uv protected one is worthless to most. The size question is simple if you are setting a tent location get a bigger one .If you are using it for shade while mobile get the smaller easier to set and anchor one
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Re: What Tent should I get?

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If you are using it on a daily basis, you want a durable heavy duty tent(I think mine 10 x 10 was $650 from ez-up). I tried a lighter duty tent and it broke within a month. I usually set-up 200+ times /year---usually last 3 years before replacement.
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Clarity Glass wrote:If you are using it on a daily basis, you want a durable heavy duty tent(I think mine 10 x 10 was $650 from ez-up). I tried a lighter duty tent and it broke within a month. I usually set-up 200+ times /year---usually last 3 years before replacement.
Is that a typo on the price?

I just bought a Quick Shade Commercial 10X10 at Big 5 for about 150.00 with a heavy duty cover. Thicker frame from what I saw from ez-up... I have not used it YET for a location set up, I will use it at a car show and at a site needed later for multiples jobs at one site.

Just my two cents.
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Re: What Tent should I get?

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Thanks for the feedback. Im thinking for a site set up not just shade for each job. So Im leaning towards a 10x10.

Durability is a concern. Ill check out the Big 5 tent, because $650 is a bit out of my buget right now. Possiblr upgrade in the future though.

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Shurte wrote:Thanks for the feedback. Im thinking for a site set up not just shade for each job. So Im leaning towards a 10x10.

Durability is a concern. Ill check out the Big 5 tent, because $650 is a bit out of my buget right now. Possiblr upgrade in the future though.

Mahalo!


http://www.quikshade.com/categories/commercial/
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Re: What Tent should I get?

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No typo, they are expensive but very durable.
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Re: What Tent should I get?

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Quikshade are pricey here too!

I got a quote last week, for a 3 x 3...

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I do not even see that one listed in the states (qs1005) not sure what the equivalence is?.... Is our exportation tax jacking it up?
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Re: What Tent should I get?

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Hi,

Nope - They are made here - I visited the factory this week to check out quality.

I must say, they are extremely well made, staff were very nice - but maybe a little to heavy duty for what I need.

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