Kelty Sideroads Awning Shelter for Car Camping and Tailgating

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1. Brian S. Verified Buyer – 9 March 2024

   I love this thing, I have found so many ways to use this. One way we had to use it on a camping trip up in the Ozarks (see picture) is we actually strapped it to a picnic table and then used extendable poles on the other side to get it up in the air to make us a spot to cook and hang out while it was raining non-stop. Also used this for its intended purpose of connecting it over my bed of my truck to my wheels and raising it up or down on the back of my truck when out camping or off-roading. I have also used this at the beach and used four poles on it like a normal canopy. It can do so many things and is very well built.

   

2. Mr. Party Verified Buyer – 13 July 2024

   This company has been consistent in making good products but, I would say this isn’t one of their best. First off, instructions are okay except the pictures. Very dark and not very clear. Material seems flimsy and after putting up once, straps that connect to cover look like they are starting to separate. I am going to wait and see but, don’t feel very confident it will be very durable. I love the concept and design as I attached this to a Ford 1 ton Econoline with no issues and a lot of extra strapping. Feel this could easily attached to a high top Transit or Sprinter van.
   

3. Aimie Doyle Verified Buyer – 8 January 2025

   Easily set up solo. Did not budge in rain/windstorm. Telling all my friends. This is my 5th product attempt for a suitable awning/shelter for my teardrop trailer. Finally a keeper, might get a 2nd for the kitchen..
   

4. cdale77 Verified Buyer – 25 January 2025

   Used this on a recent trip staying at a Sno-Park in CA. It’s easy to set up, easy to attache to the car. Pole pockets are god and sturdy. I’ve owned a lot of tents in my life and I’m happy with the quality for the cost. The poles are fiberglass — metal poles would be nice but these are ok.

   

5. User Verified Buyer – 1 February 2025

   I’m sure it’s cool, but the poles were splintered and broke out that bag. I got fiberglass in my hand just opening the bag.

   

6. david t Verified Buyer – 3 March 2025

   Just got this and set it up in 5 minutes. I reas that a few folks were complaining about poles breaking. I have never done that and that’s setting tents thousands of times. But a broken pole is easily replaceable. . The poles with this tent are the basic tent poles that come with large family tents. Very heavy duty and heavy. Ideal for this set up. Horrible backpacking tent poles they weigh a lot for tent poles. The part I like is how damn easy it is to set up how well it’s designed which is typical kelty stuff. If you want to you could use telescope poles to lift it but why? Parties? My only regret is I didn’t get the backroad version which allows it to be enclosed. Which I might just get and use both now that I think about it. Great value item. Oh and the fabric? Typical seam sealed 3 season tent material. Should last at least 10-15 seasons If not more with heavy usage.

   

7. SoCal Toyotas Verified Buyer – 7 March 2025

   I like it so much I went and got the backroads version too. Depending on where I’m going I’ll pick which one to bring along, I McGiver it to go over my Gazelle tent or other tall tent as well as the gazebo since my dogs are contained there sometimes I just want to sit outside without having to open and close zippers and of course you can attach to the car, van etc. I’m a 66 year old woman that camps mostly solo and have no problem pitching either one all by myself, I’ve never broken a pole and is been under substantial winds with no issues. My only concern is the poles that are inside the pockets touching the ground getting much friction in windy conditions but that’s solved by either placing a mat under or simply saving a couple of plastic lids like the ones for juice, putting them under those 2 poles and staking it. By the way it’s been under rain and there were no leaks above so as long as there’s no wind you can be under it and stay dry or prevent water from coming inside your vehicle if windows or doors are open. Great product, I highly recommend it.
   

8. T S Verified Buyer – 12 March 2025

   This is another great useful quality product by kelty. Provides privacy and shade, easy to install