A canopy tent is a great thing to have when you are entertaining outside or actually going camping. A canopy tent can provide you with some shade to keep the sunlight from beating down on you. It can also provide you with some protection from the elements, should it rain or snow during your outside event. One thing to consider when buying a canopy tent is how difficult it is to set up. If you
. plan on using the canopy tent often and at different locations, you should definitely get a canopy tent that can be set up quickly and easily. If you plan on leaving the canopy tent up at one location for a while (such as a conference or fair), then portability and the ease of setup and take down would not be as big of a factor for you. A canopy tent can cost anywhere from $100 to a couple thousand dollars to buy, depending on the size and quality. You can also rent canopy tents from rental stores in your area.