Ironman 4x4 Instant Awning video review

THERE aren’t a lot of things worse than a wet, dewy swag on a cold winter’s night, and that’s the reason a good quality awning is an essential piece of kit.

Ironman 4x4 brought to market the Instant Awning, which we tested on our recent Vic High Country escapade as part of the 4X4 Adventure Series.

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“It’s kept the swag dry each time, and that’s all we really want from an awning,” Matt Raudonikis said of the product, after spending a few raining nights in the Vic High Country.

The Ironman 4x4 Instant Awning is built from waterproof 280gsm rip-stop polycotton material, which provides UV50+ protection and is mould-resistant.

Clever glow-in-the-dark guy ropes and pegs are included, and the awning mounts directly to most roof bars and racks. Flexible joints offer a bit more give, to prevent them from breaking easily in high winds.

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The whole unit can be easily set up by one person in a few minutes, while the self-standing aluminium legs can be extended or shortened on a whim.

A neat addition is an LED strip-light sewn into the material, which comes with a switch and dimmer to moderate the brightness.

The Instant Awning is available in three sizes: 1.4m x 2.0m; 2.0m x 2.5m; and 2.5m x 2.5m.