Moon Shade - The Best Portable Awning for Overlanding, Car Camping or Van Life
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- The Moon Shade awning is the best and most versatile portable awning you can buy. I have been using mine for years and love how easy it is to set up and the number of different ways I can use it.
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We have used the ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!
Good concept... price though. Kinda steep for what it is. Just my opinion.
I agree. Cool product but kind of pricey for what it is
I was gearing up to buy one. Then I heard it was $350....
I thought so too....so I got a Hasika. $115 . Not as good I don't think but you can throw away a couple and still be under the cost of this.
The cost of this is typical Overlanding insanity! 😳
Totally worth it…. Just saying!
Love my MoonShade!
Now they need to make some wall pieces out of mosquito netting for those bug filled camp spots!
That's the only major drawback I can see with that it doesn't offer enough protection
That's the only major drawback I can see with that it doesn't offer enough protection
Really nice - thanks for showing this. Was going to say “pricey” but given the square footage, material, etc - especially when I almost bought a pair of pants for $130 recently - guess not to expensive after all
Really good quality
What's nice about it is the lifted ceiling, most awnings are fixed to the height where they're mounted, this is a good solution if you're in a lower height vehicle like a crossover. The price is a hard stopping point for me, but I love the design
Totally agree with you about the price and that's why I haven't bought one either.
I have the Moonshade and am not 100% sold on it yet. It is definitely easy to set up and very well made however I feel like the 2 poles are too flimsey unless you anchor them down. I have resulted in carrying sand bags with me in order set this awning up securely. Suction mounts are pretty much worthless IMO. I have the mag mounts and they also arent very strong. However I do live in CO and it can get pretty windy. My solution is similar to the set up on your Jeep with the eyelets permanently mounted to my roof rack on all 3 sides. One thing I wish Moonshade would do is add 3 more poles to go around the awning to make it more ridgid but thats just me. Overall I do like it and it definitely serves its purpose for the price and ease of use.
Thanks for posting your experience with this. I'm looking for an awning that I got out up by myself.
I bought one because of your last video. Love it. Use it all the time, not just overlanding. I didn’t like the mounting suction cups. I use rubber covered twist ties. Attaches to my roofrack way easier and more sturdy.
Yeah....for $350?!!! Nah!
Crazy
$395 + tax $ I bet shipping! No thank you. Nice concept but too rich for my blood 😅
Really like mine. I've had it for a couple of years now. Great quality. Definitely get what you pay for
I saw your video you did a few months back and I was amazed and when I seen it I knew I had to get it as I had been struggling to find a kick ass awning that can go with us wherever we go. My set up is hard to permanently mount a stationary awning like the one you showed in the beginning of this video.
We just came back from a camping trip in Oregon and my aunt was blown away at how fast we set it up.
Best investment ever. Thank you!
Saw this awning on one of your earlier videos and bought it shortly after. It works great with the soft top Broncos!
That’s awesome and all but I have to ask what stops the rain run off from falling between the awning and truck?
Moon wall?
I have the same question. Thanks for asking.
I address that issue in this video.
ua-cam.com/video/nsXcckQlw4U/v-deo.html
If you purchased the eyebolts on Amazon would you mind sharing a link? I am trying to do the exact same thing on my Xtrusion rack. I think they are 5/16-18 but not sure how long to get
Hey did you ever figure out what size to get? Im in the same boat currently
Well Dang! That's a faster setup on the MOON shade than I expected.
I'm a mobile tech and i see how that would be handy all the time
I just bought a rightline version similar to this.. And it fits quite well as well. I wanna say it was a bit cheaper.. but not sure it has any walls. Which is kind of a unique feature.
Yes that's why I bought the Kelpie cuz the backwoods kelty comes with sidewalls and I love that if it's raining
I can't help but ask, why doesn't Moonshade offer four legs to let it be truly versatile and give the option of being 100% free standing.
It would be very difficult for that to stand up.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures four legs like an ezup awning and a couple of guylines would stand up better then the lean-to setup and far more useful. Just saying it would be nice if Moon offered an accessory option for two more poles.
Wow this it tempting. I have a mid height rack and have been pondering the ARB 4 foot wide awning. It would be a permanent fixture on the truck and not sure it can go upwards like that does to give head clearance on a shorter rack.
There is something to be said for it being affixed to the truck, but the ARB also requires two end poles and guy lines 🤔
With all the attachment options, this looks like it could potentially be a good awning for A frame campers like the aliner.
I am saving my money to get a Moon shade. They look like it would be a great cover.
Beautiful Detailed & Straightforward Review Brother. Thank you 🙏. New Subscriber here 🙋♂️
From watching your videos i bought a Moonshade awning back in the spring and I have used it with my van and my truck all summer! It has saved me time and again. Thanks Matt!!!
That is awesome!
That’s a pretty quick deployment! Great alternative if you can’t mount an awning! Pretty tempted to get one!
VEE-HI-COL 😂
What is the diameter of the eye bolts you're using for the horizontal pole? I want to get something similar for the prinsu
Looks flimsy for even light winds.
Good concept for maybe $80-100.. not $350 … just my opinion.. you can get 180 degree awning for like $400
I don’t think $80 is fair. But $350 is too steep for me to buy it. $200 would be more reasonable
Really nice solution for temporary mount! I've take a look for it in the site, but can't find the 3th pole (they said only 2 tension and 2 supporter poles) neither like options or maybe I'm wrong in research
all the poles come with it.
I guess you talked me into it. Moon Shade on the way.
I love the way it looks, but what's the difference between this and carrying an old fashion pop up canopy?
The travel sizes are basically the same.
I wana buy it just because but 400$+ for a tarp and poles?
I’ve never seen a pop up canopy anywhere close to the size and weight of the moonshade.
Greetings ! What type of awning do you have on the camper behind your Jeep? I am looking to put an awning on a enclosed trailer I converted to a camper.
Thank you!
It came with the camper. It's not a brand you can buy.
What is the diameter of the pole that connects to the vehicle?
Hi Matt, are you still a fan of these awnings? Has it held up well? Debating a purchase but it's kinda pricey. Thanks
Yes it is excellent
He said a heck of a deal ,, yea! if your the one recieveing the $395 for it...i visited walmart , bought myself a beach awning , a Couple heavy magnets and already had the poles...total cost $75 and its shaped pretty much like the moon shade, dont waste your money,, thats straight up a rediceulious price for that,, lol. ,,,ps. i guarentee that moon shade wohld bevpretty much shredded in any kind of consistant wind, i live in high winds,, that tent material never hold up long...thats the real truth...
Thanks for letting me know what that extra pole was for, never knew until know.
Glad to help
I'm looking at the Moonshade to replace my fixed awning on my teardrop. I need something that is user friendly day for someone setting up solo with strength issues in my hands. Price is reasonable if this fits my requirements. Fixed awning is too difficult for me.
I wheel out of an F150 and use the bed like a kitchen like your setup. I have fiberglass bedsides and I want to use the suction cups to stretch the 7' side and cover the tailgate, so is the support bar a requirement? It doesn't look like you used the support bar when attaching the awning to your daughter's car. Thank you!
Love it, would love to buy it here in the Netherlands. Can I order one by you? You get your commission of course. Greetings from the Netherlands
What do you think of the roof rack on your wife’s jeep? Is it easy to remove when you don’t need the rack? Which rack is it?
I bought the moon shade after you showed it off the first time. I mount mine on the back of my ‘05 Jeep Wrangler rubi LJ.
But those walls are new to me! Yep getting one long and one short pronto.
Yep... Lost me at $350.00 and that is just the top part...
Ok. 🤷🏼♂️
how good does it hold at the beach?
This would be perfect for tailgating. Do I need a roof rack for this?
Love mine. I got it because of one of your videos where you presented it. Now I’m going to check the accessories you shared. Thanks for the video.
Perfect thanks for your review I have f150 ford with topper
That is the ticket, just exactly what I'm looking for.
it's not a fair comparisson, first one having a 260 degree opening I believe, where the portable, barely offers shade for few people, and then depending where the sun is, you have to move it arround
It wasn't really a comparison. More of an alternative.
Great video! Where did you get your eyebolts from? A local hardware store? I seem to be having trouble finding one fit my rack with an eye diameter large enough for the 19mm pole. Thanks!
The eyebolts came from Xtrusion Overland.
I think I’m going to buy one, I do a lot of plain air painting and it would be great coverage to have.
Love it. and the best thing it is available in Australia.
Showed us a problem for a wrangler and then showed the solution on a gladiator with a rack. How bout on a wrangler with no roof rack?
I did not show you a problem for a Wrangler. I showed you an option for a lot of vehicles (that just happened to be on a Wrangler) and then said why it wouldn't work for my Gladiator. I then shared multiple mounting options that you can choose from. The answer for the Wrangler with no roof rack is the suction cups.
How much wind can it handle? I need a solution for my camper in baja coastal winds which are brutal
If you stake it down it does pretty good.
Any recommendations on how this could be attached to a Gladiator without a bed rack?
Suction cups
What a fantastic and such a versatile product.
I love mine; just wish the seams were water proof from the factory. For the price and good materials it uses, I shouldn't have to water proof it IMO. I have yet to do so, and mine leaks quite a bit if it rains much at all.
Hmm. I've never had an issue with it in the rain.
Interesting. Thanks for this info.
I went to their website and this option isn’t available anymore😢
I just went to their website and it's there. It's the moonshade original
Simple and easy ! Nice to have !
It looks beautiful but what do you do for a soft top. Looks like the Kelsey backwoods is really the best choice if you want more protection and more versatility
I don't have a soft top.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures what I realized was you said it could fit to any vehicle when you were doing that demonstration and I really like it I just think it's a little high in price. But I will tell you the kelty backwoods will close you in from rain and it looks very sturdy and you can put it on the front or back and it can adapt to almost any type of car so I just ordered that one but appreciate your input on that batwing because I really wanted one of those but I'd have to get a hardtop first
What a complete RIPOFF!!!!! You can buy an Aqua Quest 10x10 Defender tarp, some shock corded tent poles and a set of tarp poles for about $200. Moon Shade is a complete RIPOFF!!!!
Cool. You do that. I’m sure it will be awesome. 😂
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures nothing against you personally. I just hate outdoor companies like moon shade that overprice their products to absurdity.
@@thetrailgoat with you having zero experience with the quality of this product I challenge you to source the material (it’s not tarp material), source the manufacturing, marketing, distribution, pay employees, taxes, insurance, and overhead and make a profit by selling something the same quality for less. Let me know how it goes. I’ll wait. 🤷🏼♂️
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures all the products I listed individually do exactly that. And it is tarp material. More specifically it’s a reflective tarp material. I know tarps. I love to use them. I e got plenty of experience with dozens of them. You clearly aren’t familiar with Aqua Quest. They are the gold standard when it comes to tarps. Definitely better quality than moon shade. Even worse, MADE IN CHINA!!! It’s a RIPOFF! Plain and simple. Probably costs them $50 to make, if that. I’ve sourced products out of China. I know what items cost. I understand you have to defend them because they pay you. They can afford to pay you because of the insanely ridiculous price they charge. I get it. But the proof is in the pudding. Their selling Jello pudding at a caviar price. Those are the facts. Can’t deny them.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures oh and by the way, have you heard of a company called Kelty? Why don’t you research their very reasonable and respectable priced vehicle awnings. Then get back to me and HONESTLY tell me with a straight face moon shade isn’t insanely crazy with their pricing.
Have you seen my Parrot?.
Oh there it is!
😂😂😂 That's a good one!
Thank you SO much for this review of this fantastic product. I watched the video, ordered one, and 4 days later, here it is! Unbelievable. I can’t wait to use this thing. It’s way too hot right now in Oklahoma but in a week we are headed to Red River, New Mexico for 2 weeks of fun, cool, and running around, and this Moon Shade will get lots of use. Thanks again!!
Glad it was helpful!
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures Very much so. I took it out of the box, attached the included suction cups to the flip-up glass on the back of the Jeep, and had it set up in no time, so simple.
seems like it would be easy for rain to dump where your car meets the awning.
I have a fix for that that works great!! Never had any water get in the back of my Gladiator.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures What is your fix? thank you
I'd like to know about the fix too. This is my only holdup for a purchase. Thanks
Holy shnikes! $350!!
I got a tarp, two poles, and 100 feet of parachord for less than $30 from Hobo Freight. K.I.S.S.
Cool.
Would be nice if it have a vent on top
I'm not sure why an awning this size would need one.
How would that attach to a JL that doesn't have attachment points, such as a roof rack, but just a plane JL?
Try this video as well. Matt did a video of new gear about a year ago, and shows the Moon set up on Knuckles, his old JKU.
ua-cam.com/video/xvjeEozvqTI/v-deo.html
@@TheMickJones Great, thanks. I did see that one too, but I don't have the metal bar either. But I did measure the JL length wise and I believe the suction cups might just work for me. Thanks again for the response.
The suction cups should work great.
Are those eyelids sold by moonshades?
Yes they have some. Mine came from the company that makes my rack.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures what brand is that? The ones I got are M6 but the hole isn’t big enough to feed the tube through.
Is it waterproof?
Yes
How heavy is it?
lighter than a camp chair.
I really like this.
Still $330 for a shade. A canopy is just $100. 😂
I mean if you want to haul it around and deal with putting it up and down, sure. 😂
Perfect , Thanks So Much for Talking about the Cost I would still go with The Setup You Have. well with The Blue Jeep. moonshade . What Type of Warranty comes with ,both, I always get Warranty With Big Ticket ITEM```````s. Best Practice`s for Employees