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No matter the season, an outdoor pop-up canopy is a must-have accessory for any outdoor adventure. Outdoor canopies for shade provide comfort, convenience, and most importantly protection from harmful UV-rays. It’s important to find a dependable product that fits your needs whether you’re on the go, on the job, or on vacation.

When deciding which outdoor pop-up canopy is right for you, first think about how much shade you need. Will you be covering a larger group, or just yourself and a friend? Then decide on other features like slant leg or straight leg options for a little extra strength. These shade solutions are versatile enough to bring just about anywhere. Here are 5 ways to use your shade canopy to transform your next trip outside.

1. Bring Shade to Any Backyard

While you may think an outdoor pop-up canopy is just for an exciting trip to the beach, remember to bring coverage from the sun on an average day in your backyard. Add outdoor canopies for shade while watching your family splash around in the pool or for a respite fro...

There’s a big football game being played on Sunday, and there will be a championship feeling in the air. Whether your favorite team is playing, or you have no rooting interest at all, the best way to celebrate the day is with a small backyard homegate party!

While a tailgate party is an outdoor bash that takes place before a sporting event at the parking lot of a stadium, a homegate party that you hold in your backyard. A tailgate party will include a grill, a tailgate canopy, portable folding chairs, a sturdy but compact camping table, a trusty metal cooler, and plenty of food and drinks.

A homegate party gives you all the benefits of a tailgate without the added stress of gameday traffic, need to prep food the night before, or the need to pack your car or truck with tailgating gear. Additionally, homegating allows you to keep your party as intimate as you’d like. You can make it a family affair, or just invite the neighbors over for a pre-game meal.

While the big game atmosphere can make tailgating a unique experience, you can replicate the feel in your own backyard. In fact, when you’re homegating, you aren’t restricted to one or two parking spaces. You’ll have more room to set up tables and chairs, games like cornhole, and to generally just stretch out. Also, you’ll have the convenience of setting up and breaking down your backyard in your own time frame, and not when the stadium parking lot is open.

It doesn’t matter if you live in the cold Kansas City area, the warmth of the Tampa Bay area, or anywhere else in the United States. Even thought the 54 of the 55 of big championship football games have been played in warmer weather or indoor stadiums, it’s a sport that’s played in just about any weather. Those who tailgate at Kansas City games dress in layers to stay warm. Fans of the team in Tampa know how to stay cool under the blazing sun...

With summer winding down and temperatures dropping, it’s every football fan’s favorite part of the year. Now is the time to plan the perfect tailgate party complete with tasty food, fun drinks, and games for the whole family. But one thing every great tailgate party has in common is comfort and relaxation. Here are the must-have football party accessories no matter where you plan to celebrate the big game.

Accessories for the Best Stadium Tailgate Party

Planning ahead is essential to throwing a football party outside the big game. Whether watching kickoff from inside the stadium, or on a television by your camper in the parking lot, make sure to bring along these accessories to elevate the fun and comfort on game day.

Pop Up Canopy for Cool Coverage

Although the fall weather tends to usher in cooler temperatures, it doesn’t mean you will be fully protected from the sun during a tailgate football party. Damaging UV rays can cause a sun burn in as little as 15 minutes and even lead to more serious issues like skin cancer. Add a pop-up canopy to any football party for superior comfort and safety while enjoying time with family and friends. Durable pop-up canopy options from ShelterLogic and QuikShade provide:

• Long lasting shade and protection: These reliable shade...

A pop-up canopy is a versatile and reliable shade solution to use at the beach, farmers market, or backyard cookout to ensure sun protection. To add an extra layer of safety while using a pop-up tent, it is incredibly important to utilize canopy anchors to provide increased stability in cases of higher wind or other elements that may sway the shelter.

There are several types of canopy anchors and other tools to make certain your shade solution stays strong and stable. Here are valuable tips and tricks to keep in mind before heading to your next outdoor gathering with your pop-up canopy.

The 4th of July is a time for Americans to celebrate the country’s independence with poolside parties and fun-filled barbecues with family and friends. When planning your 4th of July party, don’t forget the importance of protecting guests from the blazing summer heat.

It’s not enough to provide only seating for partygoers. Make sure to have high-quality shade on hand to shield them from the sun to allow for an ultra-comfortable atmosphere as you party the day away.

Here are must-have shade accessories for any 4th of July party.

The Importance of Sun Protection for Any 4th of July Party

There’s no doubt that sitting in the scorching sunlight can put a damper on any 4th of July BBQ. But there is an even more important reason to make sure to have reliable shade when celebrating the 4th of July. The simplest way to prevent skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society, is to stay in the shade. With skin cancer being the most common form in the United States, it’s crucial to wear sunscreen and stay out of the harmful UV rays. Experts say you’re more prone to this type of cancer if you have these risk factors:

• Fair skin
• History of sunburns
• Repeat sun exposure
• Family history
• Weakened immune system

Staying under a sun shade and wearing sun screen will greatly reduce your chances of skin cancer. Investing in a reliable shade solution will be well worth the money when it comes to protecting your health and your friends and family.

Heading to the beach this summer? We know you won’t forget the obvious beach essentials: sunscreen, towels, the drink cooler... But what about a quality shade solution?

Why You Need Shade at the Beach

The summer sun can be quite dangerous. As mentioned in our Skin Cancer Prevention blog, UVA and UVB rays pose a threat to our skin even on the cloudiest of days. Overexposure to sunlight often causes permanent skin damage and greatly increases the risk of skin cancer.

Particularly when you’re on the beach, the stakes for skin cancer prevention are much higher. You’re bound to intensify harmful exposure when spending the day on a bright beach wearing just swimwear between the hottest hours of the day. In fact, even dry beach sand reflects up to 15% of UV rays, exposing your skin from all angles. (Source: World Health Organization)

While sunscreen certainly can help minimize sun exposure and damage, it can’t always provide the most effective protection at the beach. Cooling off in the water or even breaking a sweat on the shore makes sunscreen half as effective unless you remember to constantly reapply.

In order to effectively prevent sun damage and overexposure, you need a reliable high-quality shade solution. Here are 5 beach essentials for effective summer shade.

You know when the leaves start to change colors and temperatures drop, it’s time to celebrate fall. And with that comes all the wonderful fall festivals. Whether it’s a gathering at your church or maybe your child’s school, fall festivals are a great time to celebrate a new season. If you’re helping to organize the party or just partaking with your family, finding the perfect pop-up or canopy will make your experience even better.

Made for the Shade

Quik Shade Steel canopies are a great choice to keep you and your family out of the elements and ready to enjoy all the fun fall festivals have to offer. But if you’re helping a local organization to organize the event, there are so many unique ways to utilize a steel canopy:

• Sell tickets under a canopy, keeping workers out of the sun
• Keep baked goods or other items for sale under canopy and out of the elements
• Hold a pumpkin carving station under canopies

The Quick Shade Solo Steel Series is an easy choice for fall festivals. The huge benefit to these pop-up canopies is minimal set up time. You don’t have to spend hours getting your shelter ready. In fact, you only need one person to set one up! Each one provides extra strong trapezoidal legs and lock levers. You can choose from slant leg, straight leg, or for a little extra coverage, the straight leg with an awning. You can even choose from multiple different fabric colors to make this canopy all your own. All three models include:

• 15D polyester top with 3d ripstop fabric cover
• 4 ground stakes for each leg for anchoring
• Travel bag for easy storage and mobility

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Now that the warm weather’s here to stay for awhile, you probably want to spend as much time outdoors as possible. But when your backyard aesthetic is less than enjoyable, it can be easy to resort to the couch. This year, create an outdoor oasis you’ll want to escape to by easily incorporating a few added essentials. Give your backyard an upgrade with these must-have deck and patio products for an organized, comfortable, and attractive outdoor space.

Refuse Storage

Nothing puts a damper on your deck and patio more than unsightly trash or clutter. Conceal any eyesore with the multi-purpose Versa-Shed! The Versa-Shed is the ultimate trash storage solution, easily concealing garbage, bins, and much more for a great looking outdoor space. With a 2-point locking system, high-quality steel materials, and a glossy onyx finish, the Versa-Shed ensures a durable and secure storage solution. Find out more about these versatile solutions here.

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