Awning reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 146 Reddit reviews across 21 subreddits and 40 posts to rank the best Awning brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/overlanding, r/4x4Australia, r/4Runner, r/Crosstrek, r/TeardropTrailers. Top-rated brands include OVS (4.5/5), Bush Company (4.8/5), Darche (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews146
Subreddits21
Posts40
Brands59
Products74
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#1
OVS
4.5
(17)
"My OVS 270 has been great. I’ve owned it for 18 months."
"Really impressed with it."
"Great for the money IMO."
"Well made and has available velcro panels. Well worth the money and no real need to use the legs unless its windy."
"I just picked up a OVS 270 LT. It allows for free standing and using legs when needed."
"Use it 4-5 times a month and love it."
"I’m more than happy with my OVS 270 though."
"There is a ton of value wrapped up in the cost."
"Overland vehicle system has a pretty good setup for awnings."
"I love it. The awning itself is deployed in less than 3 minutes and super sturdy."
#2
Bush Company
4.8
(13)
"The awning from bush company is the best from my research."
"The best u can get. Got one on my square drop van. It's very strong."
"3rding Bush Company, its absolutely bomber."
"The Bush Co. 270 is really fantastic."
"Bush company awnings are the most robust on the market."
"I have a Bush Company Awning from South Africa. It is a great awning!"
"I’d get the bush company or Alu cab if money and weight wasn’t a concern."
"Bush company et al are also entirely freestanding welded tubular steel. They’re heavy, bulky and expensive but also much more durable and easier to setup."
"Get the bush company 270...the way i see it...pay 2.2k for something that will last a decade."
"Bush company."
#3
Darche
4.2
(9)
"Darche. Shits all over the cheaper brands. Let’s absolutely no light through like the cheaper ones."
"I’ve run a few but Darche has been the best quality for the money. No complaints."
"Huge difference in quality compared to kings 270s."
"Donald compares Eight different 270° Awnings in this video."
"Very well made."
"The newer version looks so sick."
"They're nothing amazing but a cut above kings. I've had mine flip on to the car more than once because I didn't peg it down and it shrugged it off and still works perfect."
"Darche and others like that price range are often good to last regular users for a while."
"My current 270 awning has an AWFUL amount of pooling."
#4
Overland Vehicle Systems
3.9
(8)
"I love it, all the walls too -- would 100% recommend."
"I would recommend this one, I used it with my 4runner for a long time and it has held up really well."
"I was impressed. Fair price for a really sturdy product."
"Covers the tailgate area where I cook."
"I am highly suggesting getting the walls."
"They both make decently priced awnings."
"It's enough for me right now, but you definitely get what you pay for."
"I'm going to sell it because I don't get to use it enough."
#5
Kings
3.5
(8)
"Can't fault the kings awning that came with my car, I thought id have to spend more $$$ again to replace my Darche awning."
"My mates had a kings square one for 10 years now and it’s still going strong, it gets used every weekend and in all kinds of weather"
"The kings is a great way to see if it’s useful without spending big dollars on something that isn’t as useful as you thought."
"I started with a $99 kings, nowi have a $350 TJM. I Honestly was happier with the kings and would go back in a flash."
"I've had the Kings square awning. Yeah they are cheap but it did the job for me."
"Kings works (sometimes) and this sometimes is often more than enough for most people."
"Kings is good to get into with out dumping your life savings into. Great for a quick stop."
"Kings stuff is pure garbage. Its more likely to fall off on a heavily corrugated track."
#6
Bushwakka
4.3
(6)
"Had it set up in some crazy winds... it’s been rock solid. Highly recommend."
"I got the Bushwakka and love it."
"I’d get a 180 degree freestanding awning like Bushwakka."
"Bushwakka, but also I only install it on the car for trips."
"It does the job and more $1200. A bit pricey but definitely worth the price."
"I’d love hear anyone’s thoughts on it."
#7
Rhino Rack
3.8
(6)
"Been using the Rhino Rack batwing for a few years now. Really like legs that are fixed to the awning and the pegs go thru the legs so no guy ropes."
"It’s been great through the wind and rain."
"Can really not complain and would buy it again."
"I actually have a used twice Rhino Rack Dome 1300 with Yakima locking quick clamps and sidewalls for sale."
"Best thing I ever did was sell my OEM rack and get a sleek aftermarket rack."
"Every time I open it up, I feel like it’s going to snap."
#8
ARB
4.5
(4)
"Happy with it! I chose it because ARB offers an awning tent or a simple mosquito proof enclosure for it."
"I have the 2.5 (8x8) meter one and it works great."
"Perfect for off the rear of an SUV."
"ARB has some sweet aluminum encased awnings."
#9
Yakima
4.3
(4)
"I stayed within the Yakima ecosystem. Roof towers, rails, load basket, and awning."
"The Yakima straight up looks better."
"We got the 6ft Yakima Slim Shady and really like it!"
"Yakima awnings are on sale on REI right now. Have had the 6.5’ on my outback for a few years now and I’ve been satisfied."
#10
Kammok
4.7
(3)
"Super fast to deploy and easy to use."
"It holds up really well in the wind and is super easy to deploy and put away."
"Because of how easy it’s to deploy."
#11
30 Second
4.3
(3)
"30second awning is great."
"Currently have a 30 Second awning. It seems to have the most coverage of traditional 270 awnings."
"Pretty happy with my 30 Second Awning at that mid price point."
#12
Ironman
4.0
(3)
"It holds. It’s always windy on the beach here."
"I like my ironman 6.5'."
"Is bang for the buck."
#13
XTM
3.7
(3)
"I’ve got an xtm one and happy with it"
"XTM works well for me. Been using it for almost 6+ years now."
"Xtm and others down that end are similar to your Kings."
#14
Roam
3.7
(3)
"I have a Roam awning and love it. Kept me dry on quite a few trips and really helps on hot summer days."
"Roam arc 270 ? Not sure what cheap means in your books."
"I’m looking at the Roam version."
#15
Alltop
4.5
(2)
"I just got an alltop one in the mail today I'm gonna install it tomorrow ill update this comment thread after I install it :)"
"About the same as all the big brands for less money."
#16
23zero
4.5
(2)
"Very happy with my 23zero 180."
"Can be run as free standing or with poles."
#17
Kelty
4.0
(2)
"I have a privacy tent and a side tent that clips onto my pop up awning. I also have a Kelty detachable side awning."
"I have the Kelty Sideroads Awning. On sale for $101 at REI until 5/29."
#18
Princess Auto
4.0
(2)
"Princess auto has a roof rack mounted awning that goes on sale for about $150 sometimes, works great!"
"I have this awning, I got it on special for $120 I believe a few months back from Princess Auto."
#19
Ironman 4x4
4.0
(2)
"I love it."
"I do wish I would've gone with the one that already has the supports come out as you pull the awning out."
#20
iKamper
4.0
(2)
"Seems sturdy and a code from YouTube, "Hiker J" knocks 10% off."
"I have the iKamper 270 and had the same fear of it coming in contact with the liftgate."
#21
Moon Shade
4.0
(2)
"Very versatile, and can be mounted in different places."
"It does require assembly, but could work for you rather than a roof-mounted awning."
#22
Gazelle
4.0
(2)
"That led me to look at the Gazelle Gazebo which I already like the T4 I have from them."
"I have both a 270 style awning, and the t5 gazelle gazebo. We tend to set up the gazebo at every campsite."
#23
Kammock
4.0
(2)
"It’s pretty sturdy in wind but I usually put it away when it’s too windy."
"Check out the Kammock Crossing, the 5' one."
#24
Napa
3.5
(2)
"My $100 NAPA awning has served me well for several years."
"I went with a cheap one that looks similar to an ARB."
#25
Sun Awnings
5.0
(1)
"I went with Sun Awnings, which was clearly more mom & pop, as it was the same guy (Jay) who took measurements."
#26
Dometic
5.0
(1)
"A Dometic manual box awning would be the ticket."
#27
Quick Pitch
5.0
(1)
"Been using it for 3 years. No issues."
#28
Rugged Bound
5.0
(1)
"Zero complaints. Quality construction."
#29
Hannibal
5.0
(1)
"Have a look at Hannibal awnings, mate! They’re very highly regarded in the Land Rover world."
#30
Kinsman
5.0
(1)
"The kinsman 270 is 2nd to none in build quality and ease of use."
#31
Kinsman Hardware
5.0
(1)
"They offer a full set of walls now too."
#32
eezi-awn
5.0
(1)
"Super fast up and down."
#33
Caos
5.0
(1)
"I recently got one and very happy with it."
#34
FSR
5.0
(1)
"Love my FSR 270 awning."
#35
Moonshade
2.5
(2)
"I like moonshade xl because it's super lightweight and isn't stuck to one side of the truck."
"It’s poorly made, rain drips through the seams, any amount of wind bends the poles and the fabric is starting to rip after a year of use."
#36
X-Wing
4.0
(1)
"X-Wing I think has good reviews."
#37
Dune
4.0
(1)
"The awnings seem all much the muchness, I have a dune only because it was on sale for $80. Holding up fine for a few years now."
#38
Doors Blinds and Shutters
4.0
(1)
"Did a good job for a fair price with mine and came back immediately when I had an issue"
#39
Flooring Xtra
4.0
(1)
"Well priced and good to deal with."
#40
Australian Window Fashions
4.0
(1)
#41
Surf Coast Shutters and Shade
4.0
(1)
"Well priced, good quality and reasonably quick."
#42
Roam Adventure Co.
4.0
(1)
"Roam Adventure Co. makes a pretty affordable awning, they start under $300"
#43
EZ-Up
4.0
(1)
"We use an ez-up, but I'm looking at adding a Keder rail to ours."
#44
Bat Wing
4.0
(1)
"Also check out bat wing awnings."
#45
Reign Outdoors
4.0
(1)
"I have a Reign Outdoors 270. Retails for $950."
#46
Tuff Stuff Overland
4.0
(1)
"They offer xl 62lbs and compact 53lbs versions."
#47
Reign Outdoor
4.0
(1)
"I like them because they square off the back end."
#48
Zip Dee
4.0
(1)
"It’s simple non mechanical and it just works."
#49
Alu Cab
4.0
(1)
"Yes, it is expensive, but it is 3-4x that to competitors."
#50
Foxwing
4.0
(1)
"Pricey but worth it."
#51
30 Second Awning
4.0
(1)
"I run it and really rate it."
#52
Moon Roof
4.0
(1)
"Have heard good things."
#53
Shadyboy
4.0
(1)
"I bet you can glue or mount it to your teardrop."
#54
Fro
4.0
(1)
"Mounting a 270 awning requires strong brackets and solid mounting points."
#55
Drifta
4.0
(1)
"Have the Drifta Stockton freestanding 270, nice & lightweight."
#56
Hakoer
3.0
(1)
"Hakoer is the only brand name that pops up. But walmart has cheap versions."
#57
Yescom
3.0
(1)
"I have a yescom. Fairly cheap and does the trick."
#58
Campboss
3.0
(1)
"I am toying with idea of getting one during Black Friday Sales."
#59
Ezyplus
3.0
(1)
"There are much more expensive versions of this design out there."
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