Sometimes, you just want to sit outdoors and not have the heat of the sun bearing down on you. If you’re looking to add shelter and shade to your backyard or anywhere on your property, consider pop-up tents. These temporary canopies can be set up outdoors by folding out and will provide you and any guests with shelter against the sun and rain. Pop-up tents are made from a powder-coated steel frame and a polyester canopy that has been treated to be waterproof and UV resistant. With a portable and easy-to-set-up design, a pop-up tent can be stored at home and taken anywhere for shelter.

With better coverage than an umbrella and a versatile design, a pop-up tent has many uses around the home. Take a tent outdoors, set it up, and secure it into the ground with anchors to give yourself some shade against the sun or rain. If you plan to have guests over for a gathering or party, a pop-up tent can also provide them with the same amount of shade. Having multiple tents on you for such an occasion is a good idea. One or more tents can be shade or sitting area for the guests, while another tent can cover the food in an eating area.

Pop-up tents often come with a storage bag and, once folded up and packed away, can be taken to numerous locations. These shelters are commonly used at the beach instead of an umbrella but are also useful for other outdoor functions, such as trade shows and flea markets. For these latter two uses, the tent can be set up over a table to protect investments in the sun or in case of rain.

Pop-up canopies and tents come in several sizes. A smaller size is ideal for trade shows, beach trips, and flea markets, but if more coverage is needed, larger shelters can be set up for the same type of protection.