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Kelty Sunshade - Large
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Kelty Sunshade - Large

Item # 748000

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Keep the sun off throughout the day with this portable shelter. It's easy to move around, and offers variable height and width adjustment.

  • Kelty® Sunshade can be adjusted with poles positioned for increased headroom, or positioned with a lower profile for increased covered area
  • Clip-sleeve construction makes setup fast and easy
  • Comes with stakes, guyline cord, pole bag and stuff sack
  • Peak height adjusts from 90 - 110 inches

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Item 748000

Kelty Sunshade - Large Specs

Specification

Description

SeasonNot applicable
Design typeFreestanding shelter
Dimensions120 x 120 inches
Dimensions - metric305 x 305 centimeters
Covered area50 - 75 square feet
Peak height110 inches
Peak height - metric279 centimeters
Average weight11 lbs. 12 oz.
Average weight - metric5.33 kilograms
MaterialCoated polyester taffeta
Number of poles3
Pole materialFiberglass
Pole diameter12.7 millimeters
Packed size6.5 x 30 inches

Kelty Sunshade - Large Customer Reviews

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Kelty Sunshade - Large
 
3.2

(based on 22 reviews)

64%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Sturdy (11)
  • Easy to set up (9)
  • Comfortable (7)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Waterproof (3)

Cons

  • Heavy (10)
  • Difficult to setup (6)
  • Flimsy construction (6)

Best Uses

  • Car camping (17)
  • Beach (12)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual adventurer (14), Avid adventurer (9)
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Comfort driven (8), Minimalist (3)

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May

14

2008

(6 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Rotted in the sun

ByAllanGreen

from Washington, DC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

    Cons

    • Flimsy Construction

    Best Uses

      Comments about Kelty Sunshade - Large:

      This product was worthless. I purchased and used it last summer. When I set it up again this spring it ripped in two places. I sent it to Kelty [...] only to learn that it had rotted in the sun and I only then learned that the product is not guaranteed and can be used only for limited periods in the sun. They did offer to sell me another at a discount. I could find no reason to buy another since it is not sun resistant.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      12

      2007

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      You will be rewarded with every use

      ByGadget Man

      from West Linn, Oregon

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy to set up
      • Sturdy

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Car Camping
        • On the River

        Comments about Kelty Sunshade - Large:

        Of all my camping gear this has proved to be one of my very favorites. I've used one for many years. I spend a lot of time drift boating/camping on a beautiful river in the high desert of Oregon. It gives me great shade when there is no where else to escape the sun, which often hits the 90's and 100's. It works equally well when it decides to rain, offering full protection. Other campers who are getting scorched or wet are always envious.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jul

        2

        2009

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        LOVE THIS SUNSHADE!

        Byloves to hike

        from Atlanta, GA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Easy To Set Up
        • Sturdy
        • Waterproof

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Car Camping

          Comments about Kelty Sunshade - Large:

          We bought this product specifically for a 4 day music festival (Bonnaroo!) We admired our neighbors last year and had to have one for this year. The sunshade was very easy to set up. I would consider it lightweight and compact for traveling, but not backpacking. We have a small two person hiking tent which we set up every night under the sun shade for extra protection against the weather and it worked out perfect. We spent most of the early day at our campsite and the Sunshade provided perfect shade. We also bought a wall accessory which provided not only extra protection from the sun but privacy from other campers. We were able to change clothes and everything inside the Sunshade because of the low to the ground design. I can't see anything to change with this shade its perfect!!!!

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          Images shared by loves to hike

          My husband at night relaxing under the Sunshade

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          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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          Apr

          11

          2008

          (4 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          A piece of garbage !

          ByJimJ

          from Prescott , Arizona

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

            Cons

            • Difficult To Setup
            • Flimsy Construction

            Best Uses

              Comments about Kelty Sunshade - Large:

              This is the worst piece of garbage I have ever puchased ! One of the fiberglass poles split when setting it up , took it back to [...] , lost [$]and never got to use the worthless sunshade !

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              (4 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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              Feb

              10

              2008

              (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

               
              1.0

              Windy = No Kelty

              ByCrys, the Half Dome Hiker

              from Charlotte, NC

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Great to hide from sun

              Cons

              • Heavy
              • Not Sturdy in the Wind

              Best Uses

              • Windless climate

              Comments about Kelty Sunshade - Large:

              The Kelty is great to use on the beach when it's not windy. Unfortunately, unless we just have very bad luck, that's pretty rare when we go to the beach. We've used this about ten times, and the last time was the final straw. Truth be told I wanted to set it on fire. The cords always get tangled in between uses, despite all the clever tricks we've devised. In the wind, one finds oneself chasing the tent around the sand, restaking it and restaking it like Sisyphus, greatly detracting from the whole beach experience. One our last beach trip, we gave up and let the damned thing blow wherever it felt like going. It's also extremely heavy to carry.

              On the plus side, when it's not windy, on that rare day, it's a great place to hide from the sun to protect your skin, but still enjoy the beach all day. I think it's best used perhaps at a campsite (in a mosquito free zone, of course).

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Comfort Driven

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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              Dec

              26

              2007

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Swiss Army Knife of Tarp Shelters

              ByHave Tarp, Will Travel

              from Pacific Northwest

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Fly Works Well
              • Sturdy
              • Versatile

              Cons

              • Difficult To Setup
              • Heavy

              Best Uses

              • Base Camp
              • Car Camping

              Comments about Kelty Sunshade - Large:

              I've used this shelter for car camp/base camp setups over 7 years, totaling about 2 months actual time in use. My favorite uses are to set it up as a picnic table shelter, gear tent, and as a huge vestibule over smaller tents (like Eureka Timberlines) during week long Boy Scout summer camps. It also works out well for snow camps: set it up in the snow (bring long stakes/tie to deadman or tree) and then dig down on the inside, piling the snow on two of the three sides to make a good communal or cooking area. It's much faster than an improvised tarp rig in the snow and the roof pitch can be adjusted to shed snow. Tie it down in the wind, however, and in 40 mph gusts it will roar!

              The worse features are the overall size and weight (base camp, remember). It is difficult to set it up by yourself, but even a small kid can help a lot by guiding the pole as it makes the setup arc. I'd like to see Kelty make a similar lightweight version with lighter fabric and poles.

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Comfort Driven

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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              Sep

              13

              2007

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

               
              3.0

              It's a Big One!

              ByBamBam

              from Torrey Pines State Park, CA

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Few Parts
              • Large

              Cons

              • Difficult To Setup

              Best Uses

              • Beach
              • Car Camping

              Comments about Kelty Sunshade - Large:

              I love this product. It allows me to spend time at the beach without wearing excessive clothing. I felt like a king underneath the dome of this shelter. It allows great sightlines for viewing waves, birds and walkers.It is a [*] to set up though. The poles get to the intersection and get stuck. It would be really easy for two.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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              Apr

              1

              2008

              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              set ups for suckas

              Bytombombadill

              from Sconnie

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Easy to set up
              • Sturdy
              • Waterproof

              Cons

              • Heavy

              Best Uses

              • Beach
              • Car Camping

              Comments about Kelty Sunshade - Large:

              The first time I used this I was setting up camp for my friends at a disc golf tournament. It was raining and windy after dumpiing the contents of the bag out I simply spread it out looked at it and began to set it up imediatly. No instructions required self explanitory set up. This thing easily covered the picnic table and provided shelter from the storm as we ate and drank sharing stories into the night. Great for music fests can easily set up small tents underneath so you don't need your rainfly and you don't have to sufficate.

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Minimalist

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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              Oct

              1

              2007

              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              3.0

              watch out for wind

              Byrun4fun

              from kamas, ut

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Easy to set up

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Beach
                • Car Camping

                Comments about Kelty Sunshade - Large:

                the kelty sunshade is easy to set up at the beach or over a picnic table when car camping. just watch out for wind. it takes off like a kite so really tie it down well. and if you think you,ve tied it down well, tie it down some more. its pretty durable too. mines been in barbed wire and survived with just a few snags.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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                Sep

                12

                2007

                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                3.0

                Pretty good sunshade

                Bychokahaus

                from Atlanta, GA

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                Pros

                • Adjustable to the sun
                • Comfortable
                • Nice large area

                Cons

                • Guy lines for strong wind
                • Heavy

                Best Uses

                • Beach
                • Day at the park
                • Tailgating
                • Urban events festivals

                Comments about Kelty Sunshade - Large:

                A good sun shade in it has a large surface area and the legs can be adjusted closer or farther from each other to keep the sun out. Relatively easy setup, except like all 'tents', you have to lay it out. This makes it kinda messy if you are at the beach in the sand. Also, in a moderate breeze, it will sway and lay down on you, so you have to use the guy lines. The poles are solid fiberglass, which makes it heavy. Aluminum poles would be nice. All-in-all it's a good sunshade.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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