Kelty  Backroads Shelter

$179.95
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Revamp your camping game with this Kelty shelter. It's easy to set up for space to call home, protection from the elements or a place to kick-back with your friends.

Color: Midnight Navy/Hydro
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Features

  • Simply toss up your shelter on the rear or side of your vehicle for more protection from the elements and more space
  • Roll down the sidewalls for added privacy and protection, or roll them up to bask in the breeze; adjustable sidewalls also allow flexible staking options
  • Large entryway door with a zippered mesh window provides options to button things up when the weather turns
  • Universal vehicle attachment system easily connects on side or rear of most vehicles, including small hatchbacks, SUVs, jeeps, vans and more
  • Kelty Quick Corners offer lighting fast setup
  • Floorless tarp structure provides sanctuary from the elements
  • Secondary roof rack attachment straps provided as attachment option
  • Shark Mouth duffel for easy pack-up and crossbody transport
  • Sturdy fiberglass poles; 2 main poles and 1 ridge pole

Imported.

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Camping

Weight

11 lbs. 9 oz.

Packaged Weight

11 lbs. 9 oz.

Packed Size

23.6 x 9.8 x 7.1 inches

Floor Dimensions

96 x 84 inches

Floor Area

56 square feet

Covered Area

55 sq. ft. (Sprinter Van); 75 sq. ft. (Subaru Forester)

Peak Height

108 in. (Sprinter Van); 80 in. (Subaru Forester)

Number of Doors

1 door

Number of Poles

3

Pole Material

Fiberglasss

Pole Diameter

Main: 11 millimeters; ridge: 13 millimeters

Canopy Fabric

68-denier polyester

Design Type

Vehicle

Reviews

1 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars

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Dan H
Location:U.S
Age:55–64
Weight:Less than 100 lbs.
Height:6'5"
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
1 week ago

What is it? An awning or privacy tent or both

Imagine an 8-10 person tent, now cut it in half and this is what you have. This is a half tent that tall enough to cover my Subaru Outback’ open hatch. It transforms the area behind my car into a complete shade and wind cover for cooking and eating. Of course, turning into a makeshift area for congregating when the weather turns. The half tent is well constructed with strong fiberglass poles. Took me 5 minutes to erect it the second time by myself and 10 minutes to pack it down. Double those times when I did it the first time. We car camping for a couple nights that happened to experience strong wind and chill weather in the 40s. This tent kept out the cold wind and doubled as a private area for us to change. This tent can be moved around the car where you want to extend your enjoyment area. The tent is well made for what it is, and packed down small enough to bring along when car camping. Since this tent is half opened, it is not bug proof. There is a mesh window with privacy screen on the door that I imagine needs to be closed when rain. We think this is better than having a fixed awning permanently mounted on the car roof.

Age:55–64
Weight:Less than 100 lbs.
Height:6'5"

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