The 6051 and 6044 are referred to as the basic models, while the 6010 and 6014 are referred to as the deluxe models. Deluxe, in this case, refers to the doorways and added features inside the tent. First, the doorways. On the basic models, the tent has a doorway on the front and back, and a window on the front and back. These doorways and windows function only as doorways and windows. The deluxe models, on the other hand, have 2 doorways and 2 windows on the front and back of the tent. The way this is done is that each doorway and each window function interchangeably by using a mesh zipper on the inside of the tent and a door zipper to the outside of the tent. Second, the features on the inside of the tent. The deluxe models have additional cargo netting on the inside of the tent for gear storage that the basic models do not have. Other than these two things, all other major components of the tents for the basic and deluxe models are the same. So, why buy one or the other?

By far, the most popular of these different tent designs is the basic model, probably mostly because of the cheaper price. Generally, the basic models are about $100 to $150 cheaper than the deluxe models; however, that does not necessarily mean customers who bought the basic models made the best decision. Here are some things to consider when looking at these different Kodiak canvas tents. First, who will be using the tent? A 10 x 10 tent generally sleeps 6 people comfortably and a 10 x 14 generally sleeps 8 people comfortably. If your intended use has these tents sleeping the max amount of people inside all of the time, multiple entrances might be beneficial to keep people from having to step over other people when trying to make their exit. If you are not sleeping the max amount of persons inside the tent, more than two entrances might be superfluous. Another common use for the deluxe models is to increase airflow inside the tent using the 4 windows to provide ventilation. If you are intending on camping in particularly warm weather, additional windows might be beneficial to keep the temperature inside the tent down when compared to the basic tent model.

Kodiak tents, like many popular items, are difficult to keep around. Since Competitive Edge Products, Inc. started selling these tents about 3 years ago, they have frequently been out of stock. As of today, February 21, 2012 all Kodiak canvas tents are back in stock. We hope to continue to serve your camping needs.

Now through February 29, take $5 off per table when ordering two or more of the single packs of Lifetime commercial grade folding tables. The putty 6-foot professional Lifetime table is the original color of the commercial grade table line from Lifetime Products. On top of that Lifetime now offers the same table and features with an almond Lifetime professional folding table. The coupon codes are as follows:

For the 80126, when ordering 2 or more of the single packs, enter coupon code: cheap80126.

For the 280249, when ordering 2 or more of the single packs, enter coupon code: cheap280249.

What are the differences between the professional grade Lifetime table, and the original Lifetime folding table?

The professional grade tables from Lifetime Products come with a stronger frame, which provides greater weight capacity than the traditional models. To drive home the strength and quality of this new design, Lifetime Products also offers a Limited Lifetime Warranty, as opposed to the 10 year limited warranty on the original Lifetime folding tables.

The following coupon codes are still available through December 9, 2011 for your Christmas shopping or just to save money.

• cheap71523
• cheap1558
• cheap2971
• cheap2970
• cheap98856
• cheap98862
• cheap98874
• cheap90157
• cheap90056

Each of these coupon codes takes off a certain dollar amount from each product. Use the numbers of the coupon code for the applicable product SKU on theCompetitive Edge website. Details of the coupon code are available on the the product listing.

Today only, take advantage of a 5% sale on nearly all products. This sale takes 5% off the lowest marked price on most products. In conjuction with this sale and the Christmas holiday, we have created several new coupon codes for use on our site now through December 9, 2011. Please note that these coupon codes will no longer work and the offers no longer valid literally at the stroke of midnight, December 10, 2011 CDT. So, make your purchases now before time runs out.

Current coupon codes for Competitive Edge Products

cheap90157 – save $20 off this Lifetime kayak
cheap98856 – save $30 off this Mammoth Basketball Hoop
cheap1558 – save $15 off this Lifetime Portable Basketball #Hoop
cheap2970 – save $48 off this 12 pack of Lifetime Round Folding Tables
cheap2971 – save $48 off this 12 pack of Lifetime #Round Folding Tables
cheap98862 – save $40 off this Mammoth Basketball Hoop
cheap98874 – save $50 off this Mammoth Basketball Hoop

Every year people have a shopping list of things both large and small they want for a specific date in November and December. Every year, people wait until its too late and are left wanting on their particular date. No one wants that, least of all the company you are ordering from, so here is a list of things to consider to make sure you get your order delivered on time.

1. Country of Origin.

When researching products and what you need for your event, consider where the product is being made. If the product is made in the United States, chances are you should have no problem get the product when you need it as manufacturers in the United States typically make products on repeated schedules daily, weekly, and monthly. If the product out of stock today, chances are it will be back in stock in a few business days. If your product you are researching is imported, however, out of stock really means out of stock. Between the time a manufacturer requisitions a new stock of an imported product and actually receiving that product at their warehouse can take upwards of 6 weeks or longer!!! That means if you wanted your backordered, imported product delivered in time for Christmas this year, the manufacturer would have to have a requisition in for the product by November 11 at the latest. If you do not know where the product is made, contact the company you are ordering from and they can tell you. Do not wait until closer to Christmas only to find out your product went of out stock and will not be available until mid January.

Size and weight of package.

When packages are small, typically a small parcel service – like FedEx or UPS- can deliver the package really quickly. If your product is large – i.e. in a box longer than 55 inches or heavier than 150 lbs. or both – small parcel services are no longer an option and you will have to use an ltl freight carrier. Ltl freight carriers do not make as frequent of stops as a FedEx or UPS would. They also typically take a business day longer for delivery. So, when your product you need fits the large criteria, add at least 4 business days to the expected transit time to make sure you get your order in time.

Shipping times and costs.

If your event is tomorrow and you have not ordered your product yet, chances are you waited too long. Shipping takes time. FedEx typically shoots for 5 business days anywhere in the continental United States; you can expect about the same from UPS. Freight carriers can also get deliveries done relatively quickly. If you need your order sooner than this time period, be prepared to pay and pay a lot. For instance, shipping a 50-lb. product from Tennessee to California might cost a retailer around $40 to do and would take around the typical 5 business days in transit. Now, speed that up to a 3-day service, and that cost jumps to around $75. 2-day? Try $135. Next-day by 7 p.m.? We are now at about $180. Next-day priority (typically means before 8 a.m.)? How does around $265 sound? Now this was just an example, and a lot of things not considered in this example go into the actual cost of shipping, but hopefully the point is clear. Save yourself $225 and order your product early enough. If you are not sure what early enough is, contact the company you intend to order from now and see what their expected ship times are.

Hopefully this list will help you avoid the pitfalls of holiday shopping. Happy holidays.