OzTent Fly Innovation

In thread 74866 we looked at shade structures for camping and I described my setup. I have been using a tarp with poles & guys but it does take a bit of mucking about to set up so I got to thinking. I considered having a custom canvas arrangement manufactured but knew it would be expensive but then had a bright idea........

OzTent make flys to go over their range of tents and I figured that the fly could be erected without the tent as a shade structure. Bought the largest size (RV5) for $160 at BCF and for us it works. Just needed the addition of 2 extra poles as it comes with 2 poles and guys & pegs.

Large enough for two and quick to set up.Well made but only lightweight material so care is needed but is compact and easy to stow in the supplied bag. We only use it for cooking and sittin'round as we sleep in the troopy.

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For quick overnight stops we will still use the tarp attached to the rear of the troopy. Even quicker to set up with only 2 poles and 2 guys. Just have to remember to take it off before moving the troopy LOL.

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