Back in 1983, while setting up shade for a weekend boat race on the Colorado River, 21-year-old Mark Carter realized he was missing a few parts to the team’s piece-together canopy. With temperatures over 110 degrees and no shade, it was the moment that Mark envisioned a portable pop up shelter that required no loose parts, and could be set up quickly and easily.
Back in 1983, while setting up shade for a weekend boat race on the Colorado River, 21-year-old Mark Carter realized he was missing a few parts to the team’s piece-together canopy. With temperatures over 110 degrees and no shade, it was the moment that Mark envisioned a portable pop up shelter that required no loose parts, and could be set up quickly and easily.
