Gear
Awnings
Wind-out canopies, drive-away awnings and sun canopies.
An awning doubles your living space for about the price of a long weekend away. The question is how often you move.
Frequent movers want a wind-out canopy. Anyone staying put for several days is better served by a drive-away.
What we'd buy
3m wind-out canopy
Deploys in a minute; not for unattended windy pitches
From £549
Inflatable drive-away awning
Adds a room and lets you keep the van
From £429
Sun canopy and poles
The lightweight, cheap answer for summer trips
From £129
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