When you can spend a day on a beach with your vehicle, it’s essential to have some shade — and shade that doesn't blow away. This is when the Tiegear 270 Degree Awning 6 Pack can come in handy.
We have long had a Rhino-Rack Batwing vehicle awning that unfolds to 270 degrees for wide protection. Awnings have advanced over the past few years, though, with many freestanding options. While the batwing’s light 20kg weight is a real advantage, the joints and awning arms can be easily broken in large gusts of wind or inclement weather conditions.
I talk from experience as we have broken a nylon joint in the past, and while they are easy to repair, it’s not the sort of task you want to be engaged in while the surf is calling. The other aspect that keeps me with the Rhino-Rack is that we have a complete set of walls to use when we leave the van behind and head to wilder camping spots. So, we persevere with what we know.
This leads to the need to tie the awning down and Tiegear’s 270-degree Awning Six Pack offers just the solution.
The orange Tiegear 270 Degree Awning Pack guy ropes are easy to spot
Tiegear is an Australian company based in Adelaide, SA, that has been in the market for two years with its range of innovative tie-down ideas for the camping and RV markets. The thing I like most about the kit is its simplicity. The 4m guy rope has a simple tightening mechanism that sets it at its desired length. When packing up, you simply roll the rope around your hand, slide it into its attached mesh storage bag, which is great for general rope neatness, and secure it with the high-quality zipper. Finished in bright orange, the rope is easy to see, and the integrated tidy bag means no more tangles to sort out and it doesn't take up unncessary space in your camping setup.
The other part of the kit is a set of six soft heavy-duty springs, each with removable spring loops and two aluminium carabiners. The springs double over and attach either at the peg or high on the awning poles. When tensioned, they secure the awning but allow some flex in wind gusts.
The guy rope stores neatly into the attached mesh bag
We tried the pack on a recent trip to Western Australia, where beach camping and sunset dinners are a thing. The kit worked a treat in moderate winds to around 12 knots. Anything stronger would have me worried in the sand, but if the wind is that strong, it won’t be pleasant anyway.
The Tiegear Awning Pack comes in a sturdy mesh zippered bag and is $249.95, and it’s available at A247.
We have a deal with A247 where you can use the code ADVENTURES24 for 10 per cent off your total purchase (not restricted to this Tiegear pack).
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