Building a canopy

[Madhouse]

How about something like this
Outwell Sliding Canopy @ The Tent Team



they still have them here I think
Outdoor Action Outwell Tents, Sliding Canopy [2008]
they sell for £67 on this site if click to buy one

[Jenna]

really interesting design that!!

the use of a bowed pole means you can have a thinner one with more joints so ideal if your looking to carry it on bike.

[nappy501]

I have looked at these, but a bit out of my price range, I was looking at the tarpaulin from our local cheap shop at £7.99 3.5 x 3.0 mtrs and using the the porch poles off our big tent and four guy ropes through the eyelets in the corners.

I was hoping it would work.

Maybe too heavy?

Hi
Just to let you know, I went camping in Dorset last week, I tried the canopy.
2 porch poles £0.00
1.8 x 2.3 tarp £1.99
15m guy line £2.50
packet of guy tensioners £2.50

It worked well. However I tried it with all the porch poles instead of just 3 and in the wind the reinforced holes gave way. So I have wrapped gaffa tape around each eyelet now. Also on the side I wanted to use there wasn't an eyelet in the middle so one side is longer than the other.

We go away in another couple of weeks so I will see how it works then.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/3935551...7620699068530/

[DaveS]

Hi
Just to let you know, I went camping in Dorset last week, I tried the canopy.
2 porch poles £0.00
1.8 x 2.3 tarp £1.99
15m guy line £2.50
packet of guy tensioners £2.50

Wow that looks really good for an excellent price.
Well done!