Kelty Sunshade Shelter Reviews
Best Sun Protection for Car Camping

The Kelty Sunshade Shelter is one of the best ways to escape the heat while camping.

Learn why your family needs this outdoor gear with Kelty Sunshade reviews and consumer ratings.

Both the Sunshade large and medium shelters are phenomenal pieces of camping tent equipment that serious car campers should consider investing in.

If you are tent camping on California beaches, this can double as a portable tent. Or, if camping in the mountains of North Carolina, this Kelty gear provides sun shelter during the midday heat.

No matter where you live, your family can benefit from the Kelty sun shelter.

Kelty Sunshade Review

Kelty's Official Sunshade Picture

Both the Kelty Sunshade large and medium shelter provide excellent protection from the elements.

If you're camping during a storm, escape the rain and put up the Sunshade Accessory Wall for additional protection. Or if it's midday in southern California, you can get into the shade but still feel the ocean's breeze.

Either way, the Kelty Sun Shade is a piece of tent camping equipment you always wish you had while in the woods, but forget to buy in the comfort of home.

This portable tent has many useful features, including:

• Durability - Continuous pole sleeves ensure a long lifetime for this shelter
  
  
• Large size - Can effectively cover a picnic table
  
  
• Versatile - Can be used for many activities: lounging on the beach, hunting, tent camping, or backyard barbecues
  
  
• Easily adjustable - Adjustable height and width is useful to customize what areas are shaded by the Kelty Sun Shelter

All of these accessories are typical for any sun shelter--however, Sunshade Reviews are unanimously positive.

Whether you purchase the large or medium model, you know that this Kelty portable sun shelter will provide excellent protection and comfort for your family.

Kelty Sunshade Medium Specs

• Area: 40-65 sq. ft.
• Height Range: 75-90 inches
• Weight: 10 lbs. 4 oz.
• Pole Type: 12.5 mm. lightweight fiberglass tent poles
• Packed Size: 6.5 in. x 30 in.
• Material: Polyester taffeta fabric

Learn more about the Medium Kelty Sunshade.

Kelty Sunshade Large Specs

• Area: 50-75 sq. ft.
• Height Range: 90-110 inches
• Weight: 12 lbs. 4 oz.
• Pole Type: 12.5 mm. lightweight fiberglass tent poles
• Packed Size: 6.5 in. x 35 in.
• Material: Polyester taffeta fabrico

Learn more about the Large Kelty Sunshade .

Kelty Sunshade Accessory Wall

The Kelty Accessory Wall for the Sunshade is designed to provide additional protection from rain, hail, sleet, sun and other elements.

They attach easily, weigh 1 lb, and cost less than $30 from Amazon. While the Accessory Wall is not essential, it does increase the sun shelter's usefulness and is a worthwhile purchase for sun shade owners.

Kelty Sun Shade Shelters: Advantages

Another Shot of the Kelty Sunshade

Sun protection is a must for serious campers.

When it comes to family tent camping, this equipment is a must-buy: Not only can long-term exposure to UV rays be harmful, but an entire camping trip can be ruined by rain.

At least with this Kelty sun shelter, you can rest assured that even if it rains, your family will have a place to relax outdoors while being protected from the elements.

When compared to other sun shelters, the Sunshade is larger, lighter, and easier to assemble.

Quick assembly is a benefit that should never be overlooked when it comes to family tent camping equipment.

Customizable height and width further separates the Kelty Sun Shade medium and large shelters from its competitors. While not essential, this bell and whistle can further enhance your family vacation.

Finally, Kelty tents have a lifetime warranty, so if the Sunshade ever ripped you can easily replace it thanks to Kelty's excellent customer service.

Kelty Sunshade Shelters: Disadvantages

Numerous Sunshade reviews by consumers claim that the tent poles have broken on them during heavy windstorms. If they don't break, the shelter collapses inward and is not stable.

This is due to the tent poles being fiberglass, which makes them not as strong as aluminum tent poles. Many campers complain the poles feel like they would easily break under pressure.

Since the sun shade's inability to withstand high winds is such a widespread problem, Camping Tent Reviews does not recommend purchasing the Kelty Sunshade if you frequently camp in windy conditions.

Kelty Sunshade: Consumer Reviews

Summary

The Kelty Sunshade provides phenomenal protection from the elements. However, this portable tent structure is what it is. It has its limitations and is not designed for backpacking, extreme camping etc.

However, if you accept its limitations and understand its function, then you will not regret purchasing the Kelty Sunshade shelter.

Where to Buy

You can find the Sunshade at a number of retailers. The three we recommend are:

• REI.com - Excellent customer service and because of the membership benefits.
• Backcountry.com - Never had a bad experience with them. Plus there is super fast shipping
• Amazon.com - Always there, always reliable

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