Monday, January 16, 2012

Take a Look at the Research and Benefits in Regards to the Coleman canopy

By Lourie Castro


I suppose you could say that the modern day canopy is a prehistoric design. If you go back as far as you can in history and look into the shape and design of the cavemen you will probably find a form of shelter similar to the modern day canopy. It may of been constructed of grass , leaves, fronds or leather, but still pretty much like the current day design.

If you are looking for a modern shelter with sides on it to keep the elements out, then maybe you should be considering a tent instead. A canopy can be purchased with one or more side panels but they will not be as tightly sealed as a regular tent.

There are canopies that are attached to buildings that fold in and out to provide shade and protection from the elements. There are canopies that serve as small shelters over hot dog vendors on the city streets or by the sea shore. The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts use canopies when they are at events and camp outs. Weddings, graduations, barbeques, birthday parties, and the list goes on and on. You don't realize how much the simple canopy is needed and used in our daily lives.

W.C. Coleman was out one day selling typewriters when he came to a store that had a gas lantern burning. This was new to Mr. Coleman, as he was use to seeing the more yellow, smokey light of a kerosine lantern. Mr. Coleman proceeded to develop his version of the gas lantern for the masses and his company has prospered every since. Sleeping bags, food coolers, tents, and canopies are just a few of the many products that Coleman now produces.

With all the "space age" materials available now, you no longer have to put up with the short life span of earlier versions of the canopy. You can pull the folded up canopy out of its storage bag and have it totally assembled in about three minutes. Ready to fight the elements of nature.

If you want to get your canopy out of the bag and up in a hurry, you need 3 helpers to make it fast. One person can easily do it, but it takes a little longer. Pull the canopy out of the bag and set the feet end on the ground. Each person grabs a corner and pulls out on it. As they do the canopy gets larger and larger as the sides extend. Now just pull up on the sides so that you can set the buttons in place on the corner legs and viola! You have a finished product.

The NFL (National Football League) has licensed the Coleman Company to produce a line of Canopies that have got your favorite team's logos and color presented on the fabric. These 10' x 10' canopies can have side curtains added to further show off your teams spirit and colors.




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