Slumberjack SJK Roadhouse Tarp for Hunting Camping and Overland Use

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1. Ken Verified Buyer – 15 May 2024

   Like some others, I took a chance on this item, as it is priced well below other offerings of similar or smaller size. I am very pleased now that I’ve received it and deployed it. Setup is easier than folks have described, even if it’s just you setting it up. You just need to adjust the guy lines and pole locations a few times to get everything nice and taught. Quality of material is well within the acceptable range. It’s not the thickest nor is it the thinnest. If you’re careful, this should last for many seasons. When tied down securely, the awning is able to withstand more wind than you’d think. It seems to be waterproof, although I can’t testify to how long it will remain so. When I poured some water on it, the water did run off without soaking into it. You may find that you need to reapply some Nikwax waterproof coating once a year, just to be safe. The stakes are as described: beefy. They are not the typical tent pegs you get with a smaller tent. They will not bend out of shape, and can be safely hammered on to drive them in hard ground without fear of deforming any portion of them. The guy lines are not the cheap, thin lines you sometimes get with other tents and tarps. They are a nice bright yellow to help you see them BEFORE you trip over them (hey, it happens to us all). However, the triangular-shaped devices supplied and attached to the guy lines for adjusting the lines are plastic. Not sure how long they will last. But it’s nothing that can’t be replaced with a couple of metal washers. The poles are stout and will indeed last longer than the awning itself. They are made of steel and probably are responsible for most of the weight of this kit. They will not collapse under tension. They are, however, not adjustable. It’s 96 inches or nothing. Then again, those 96” do afford you a huge opening when deployed in the 2-pole configuration. I bought other adjustable poles, so again, no big deal. The attachment points are conveniently located at the one end of the awning, making it very simple and easy to affix to a vehicle or tent or what have you. The stitching is very satisfactory, especially for the price point. Guy line attachment points and grommet areas for the poles are reinforced with extra material. It’s a well thought out design that will shield you and your companions/gear from sun, wind and precipitation. Listen, for the money, the Roadhouse Tarp from Slumberjack SJK is extremely difficult to beat. Overall, it’s a 5-star no-brainer. You might say it can’t be “topped.”

   

2. Bob Weirick Verified Buyer – 11 October 2024

   This cover is beyond a flat tarp. It is a robust multi-panel design that can be fitted to a broad variety of vehicle types in many ways to expand cover over and/or around the sides of the vehicle with tie-downs to suit the situation. Two segmented and bungee-corded steel poles provided can be used to create many configurations beyond what is shown in the advertising. Additional poles could be used to make this free-standing, but would require a considerable array of stakes and cord. The fabric is waterproof. A storage/carrying bag holds the canopy and the bags of poles, stakes and cord included.
   I would purchase again.
   

3. Murphys Girl Verified Buyer – 7 March 2025

   We attached it to our tent on top of the Gladiator. Very easy to put up this seems sturdy. This is our 1st time using it

   

4. Celia E. Verified Buyer – 17 April 2025

   The tarp is fantastic. Fits well to the back of any vehicle or small trailer. Very easy to set up (even if only one person). The only thing I did not like is the weight of the tarp poles included with the set. Sturdy but very heavy in my opinion. For that reason I purchase a separate set of aluminum, extendable poles to go with my SlumberJack Tarp and am very happy with them.
   The quality and attention to detail in the finish of this camping tarp is excellent. Several YouTube reviews exist that agree with my personal assessment.
   I’d definitely recommend and/or buy again.