Thinking about buying the SnS carbon poles are they worth it... Any others to consider
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S+S Tarp Awning - thoughts?
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No.. The poles it come with are just as good and strong I think... Put the money to thered wind breakers
I looked at the S&S tarp some time ago but was a bit put off by the complete lack of detail on their website about the material used or, indeed, it's water resistance. I spoke to somebody at the firm who seemed rather reluctant to offer anything other than - 'it's only designed as a sunshade'. In the end, I bought a Kiravans Railsail from that nice chap Skyliner33 on here which I'm still waiting to use in anger. Along with the Vango Airbeam Sun Canopy and the Kela driveway, I reckon I should have all my awning bases covered. That said, I suspect the former (ie. Vango canopy) might find it's way to the for sale section on here in due course.
check amazon.
I checked but don’t see anything.
Showing available on their website atm
No it’s not, the one tent as I linked.
Sorry was looking at awning rather than tent
Thought I would bump this post having used the awning a few times over the last couple of years.
Have found it really useful - It lives under the double seat with the poles stashed in the back. Can change the height and configuration easily and makes a great temporary shelter from sun and rain
We even used it on the beach as a tarp shelter in the peak summer sun!
Have found it really useful - It lives under the double seat with the poles stashed in the back. Can change the height and configuration easily and makes a great temporary shelter from sun and rain
We even used it on the beach as a tarp shelter in the peak summer sun!
@goldeneye243, thanks for the write up. Just wondering how waterproof this is? Considering getting one, it’s between this one and the Funky Leisure one. I do prefer the versatility of this one though. Are the poles solid? Thanks
@PapaJay. Sorry, I can't comment on the S&S tarp nor the Funky Leisure one but I would suggest that you have a look at the Kiravans Railsail which is waterproof and very versatile (as well as tough). Because of the shape, I don't think it could be used as a beach shelter like @goldeneye243 seems to have done with his but that's not really what it's for. It is however designed to be a van awning and as such does a brilliant job of it. It's quite expensive (poles extra) but well worth it IMHO. Have a look here: Kiravans Railsail - Multi-pointed, Heavy-duty Campervan Awning
I have the funky and it is waterproof, works a treat fast up and down .
The Railsail looks ace more money but out of the three it’s probably the best .
I would say that it is quite waterproof - To the point that when water gathers in it, it can sag a lot! I haven't used the poles that came with it (if any did, I can't remember) as I got the carbon S+S ones - A previous generation to the current ones.
For the money, I think it is a good product.
With regards to the beach shelter, it did OK, but wasn't the best (kept the sun off on a baking hot day though...)
Hi Sabre, which ones do you have? Could you give a bit more detail? Thanks!
