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Sliver · 10-17-2011, 01:58 PM

The frames on the Canadian Tire/Princess Auto/Costco/etc. shelters can be okay, but the covers are made from very poor quality material and will only last a couple of years.

The other problem with the style you've linked to is how the top stops well above the ground. The higher-end models have a dirt skirt (the fabric extends 12" beyond the height of the walls). This allows you to anchor the frame (like you'd do with the Canadian Tire one you linked), but to also weight the fabric around the outside which also helps anchor the shelter as a whole.

Remember, you get what you pay for.

Check out these shelters that I sell and if there are any you like I can give you a 10% CP discount. We won't come close to that price you've found, but the quality is much better and all of the components are individually replaceable, unlike the Canadian Tires ones.

10-17-2011, 01:58 PM	#3
Sliver evil of fart Join Date: Sep 2009 Exp:	The frames on the Canadian Tire/Princess Auto/Costco/etc. shelters can be okay, but the covers are made from very poor quality material and will only last a couple of years. The other problem with the style you've linked to is how the top stops well above the ground. The higher-end models have a dirt skirt (the fabric extends 12" beyond the height of the walls). This allows you to anchor the frame (like you'd do with the Canadian Tire one you linked), but to also weight the fabric around the outside which also helps anchor the shelter as a whole. Remember, you get what you pay for. Check out these shelters that I sell and if there are any you like I can give you a 10% CP discount. We won't come close to that price you've found, but the quality is much better and all of the components are individually replaceable, unlike the Canadian Tires ones.