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 4×4 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 4×4 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.