[Paddlewise] Free Standing?

I'm getting some great front and back channel help with my mad dash to get a tent. THANKS!  

In the comparisons and descriptive literature, I'm seeing "free standing" and "not free standing".  In a word... huh?

Would someone mind educating me on what that means and what are the benefits/disadvantages of each?

Thanks again.

Rick 


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