What is a good weight for a canopy?

The weight of a canopy isn't just a matter of numbers—it's about how much effort you're willing to put into ensuring its stability. Choosing the wrong weight can lead to exhaustion or a tarp that blows away.

**1. "Light as a Feather" (5-8kg)
Suitable for: Women carrying one-handed, campers and hikers, and new vendors cramming into subways.
Pros: It folds up like a golf bag and fits easily in a car trunk; it's ready to go on the beach.
Flaws: It can fly like a kite in strong winds, requiring sandbags to hold down the feet (otherwise, the canopy and barbecue will fly into the sea).

**2. "Stable as an Old Dog" (12-20kg)
Suitable for: Garden use, windy areas, and those with Huskies (to prevent them from being pulled down).
Pros: The steel tube frame is inserted three inches into the ground, even in force 6 winds; the tarp is thick and can withstand hail.
Flaws: It takes two days to move and takes up half the storage space to store. Don't even think about taking it on a road trip if you have a small car. 

**3. Balanced (8-12kg)
For: Most families—more stable than lighter models, more portable than heavier ones.
Weight-saving tips:
Use thickened aluminum alloy for the bracket (30% lighter than steel, twice as strong)
Choose 210D Oxford cloth for the tarpaulin (wear-resistant but not as heavy as canvas)

**4. The Hidden Costs of Weight
The Cost of Lightness: → Plastic clips for joints (crack in winter) → Fabric as thin as plastic wrap (breaks into pieces after two years in the sun)
The Cost of Heaviness: → Slipping your toe during installation, forcing you to perform a one-legged hop
→ Long-term disuse leads to complaints about the space taken up, leading to a half-price sale on Xianyu (a popular online shopping platform)

**5. Infer Weight Based on Use Case