I was reading about a canopy and the reviews said it was noticeably cooler, and it looked interesting because it claimed they have some silver metallic coating on their canopy that reflects sun/heat.
It sounds really interesting, but someone I talked to over the weekend also said that they had the canopy and it leaked.... whoops lol.
Anyways, I was wondering if there is anything to the idea? Marketing gimmick? Other canopies use similar tech? I'm looking for a new ez up style tent for 1 day events because the trimline is just a lot of work in comparison and adds hours of setup and tear down to some days.
Also, I know there are sprays you can treat your canopy to water proof them, but if they could add the heat repellent that would be something I'd definitely consider if it made $ sense.
Here is a link to one of the company's tents: UnderCover® 10’ x 10’ Professional-Grade Honeycomb-Core™ Aluminum Instant Canopy @ http://www.costco.com/UnderCover%C2%AE-10%E2%80%99-x-10%E2%80%99-Professional-Grade-Honeycomb-Core%E2%84%A2-Aluminum-Instant-Canopy-.product.11604377.html
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I don't know about the one you are talking about, but just wanted to share an experience. I was in the street in June on the pavement and it was hot, hot, hot. On my way home I went by harbor freight and bought a silver tarp that I put over the top of my tent. (It wasn't a high end show!) Much cooler that day. And raising your tent helps too.
If you're looking for something cheap and easy, a ceiling works just fine. Buy a 10x10 white tarp (about $15 online) and bungee it to the underside of the canopy mechanism. It serves two purposes. One, it actually keeps the heat in the "attic" and you stay cooler, and if the top has any water at all coming in, the ceiling catches it.
I've been doing this for years, and for me it works. Especially the part about keeping cool as I'm one who hates the heat.
Actually I just read about this great tip here a week or so ago and I only remembered after I set up. But I was wondering, how do you do this if you use lights as well?
I don't use lights at outdoor shows. Nor does anyone around me. Up here outdoor shows run from 10 to 5.