Why We Like The Yakima SlimShady Awning
Sun-baked campgrounds and trailheads can be exhausting after a long day out, but with the Yakima SlimShady Awning, we can quickly throw up protection wherever we want to get respite. It's easy to set up, with a window-shade style pull-to-open and two adjustable poles to secure it into place. Once propped up, the SlimShady offers spacious amounts of shade from its durable nylon fabric. Plus, it's finished with a PU coating to brush off the water from passing showers.
Details
- Car-side awning for quick and easy trailhead protection
- PU-coated nylon fabric is durable and water-resistant
- Roll-out and prop-up setup makes pitching it a breeze
- Tool-less attachment makes for a pain-free installation
- Locks to roof rack with secure and reliable SKS Lock Cores
- Item #YAKZ256
- Material
- 420D nylon
- Dimensions
- [opened dimensions] (4.5ft) 54 x 78 x 0.5in, (6.5ft) 78 x 78 x 0.5in, (8ft) 96 x 96 x 0.5in, [coverage area] (4.5ft) 30sq ft, (6.5ft) 42sq ft, (8ft) 64sq ft
- Compatibility
- [4.5ft, 6.5ft] minimum crossbar spread of 24in, [8ft] minimum crossbar spread of 27in
- Part Number
- [4.5ft] 8007444, [6.5ft] 8007409, [8ft] 8007446
- Claimed Weight
- [4.5ft] 20lb, [6.5ft] 22.75lb, [8ft] 33.9lb
- Activity
- travel, weekend camping
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
Reviews
Q&A
Overall Rating
5 based on 2 ratings
Review Summary
Fits True To Size
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJune 12, 2024
Simple attachment
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 6 FT
One of the primary reasons I gave the SlimShady a 5 star review is because of the simplicity to attach and remove the shade to my Yakima Overhaul HD rack system on my Tundra. I don't need the shade every week and don't see the point of driving around with an awning around the city. I can attach it in a few minutes and detach just as quickly with the easy clamp system. It also withstood strong winds, but I will say that it required two people to set it up in the high wind.It is a durable and well-main product too.
May 27, 2022
Perfect shade
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Easily one of the best additions to my crosstrek. Easy to set up, took less then 5 minutes.
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