| One of the most versatile and useful structures | | | | your vehicles from a significant amount of the |
| for the outdoors is the shade canopy. Shade | | | | direct sunlight that they might otherwise be |
| canopies, which are often portable, have four | | | | exposed to over the course of a day. They also |
| sturdy poles and a durable, weather resistant | | | | reduce the amount of snow that piles up on your |
| canopy top that supplies instant shade in just | | | | vehicle during winter storms. Enclosed shade |
| about any location at any time of day. | | | | canopies offer even more protection for your |
| Portable shade canopies can go with you | | | | vehicles and belongings because, in addition to the |
| anywhere and can be assembled in very little | | | | standard canopy top, they have walls to prevent |
| time. Many come with their own tote bag, which | | | | bad weather from entering. Enclosed structures |
| makes carrying and storing your shade canopy no | | | | are useful for any number of situations. Create |
| problem at all. There seems to be no end to the | | | | your own outdoor room at home or at the |
| variety of situations in which these structures can | | | | campsite. Use it as an outdoor play space for the |
| be useful. Create a shady spot over the sandbox, | | | | kids and their friends. Host a backyard birthday |
| kiddie pool, or outdoor play area. Enjoy a relaxing, | | | | celebration, and never worry about rain showers |
| shady picnic at a bright and sunny park or even in | | | | spoiling the fun. |
| the back yard. Protect yourself from the harsh | | | | Shade canopies, whether portable or more |
| sun during visits to the beach, all day garage sales, | | | | permanent, provide a low-cost solution for anyone |
| or sports games. Many people like to store a | | | | wishing to create more shade and more |
| portable shade canopy in the trunk of the car | | | | protection for people or possessions. They are |
| because they come in handy more often than | | | | easy to put up and easy to take down, and their |
| expected. | | | | sturdy construction ensures that they will be able |
| Larger, less portable versions of the shade | | | | to withstand many years of steady use. No |
| canopy have more permanent uses. For instance, | | | | matter how you use them, portable shade |
| there are some that act as a spare garage for an | | | | canopies keep you covered when it counts. |
| extra car or recreational vehicle. They protect | | | | |