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Tuff Stuff 270 Compact Awning — Feature shot: driver-side 270 Compact open beside a dark pickup, studio view
Tuff Stuff 270 Compact Awning — Feature shot: driver-side 270 Compact open beside a dark pickup, studio view

Tuff Stuff Overland

Tuff Stuff 270 Compact Awning

SKU: TS-AWN-270-4D-KIT

By: Tuff Stuff Overland

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$750.00

The Tuff Stuff 270 Compact is a wraparound awning that swings from the side of your vehicle around the back, giving 80 sq ft of shade from a smaller package than the 270 XL. It's built for one side only, so order the driver or passenger side version; it can't be switched later. Tuff Stuff's Alpha and Stealth tents open to the passenger side, so they pair with the driver-side awning.

The canopy is 280 GSM poly-cotton ripstop on C-channel aluminum arms. Four telescoping aluminum poles store inside the arms and reach 8 ft, and guy-line points around the edge let you tension it. Packed, it's 83 × 7 × 5 in and rides in a zippered 1000G PVC driving cover. The awning weighs 53 lb.

Deploy or pack it in about 30 seconds. Two heavy-duty brackets with U-bolts mount it to most roof racks and crossbars, with up to 73 in of adjustment between brackets. Stakes, guy lines, two tie-downs and a storage bag come in the box. Close it in strong wind, heavy rain or snow. We ship it free within the contiguous U.S.

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The Tuff Stuff 270 Compact is a wraparound awning that swings from the side of your vehicle around the back, giving 80 sq ft of shade from a smaller package than the 270 XL. It's built for one side only, so order the driver or passenger side version; it can't be switched later. Tuff Stuff's Alpha and Stealth tents open to the passenger side, so they pair with the driver-side awning.

The canopy is 280 GSM poly-cotton ripstop on C-channel aluminum arms. Four telescoping aluminum poles store inside the arms and reach 8 ft, and guy-line points around the edge let you tension it. Packed, it's 83 × 7 × 5 in and rides in a zippered 1000G PVC driving cover. The awning weighs 53 lb.

Deploy or pack it in about 30 seconds. Two heavy-duty brackets with U-bolts mount it to most roof racks and crossbars, with up to 73 in of adjustment between brackets. Stakes, guy lines, two tie-downs and a storage bag come in the box. Close it in strong wind, heavy rain or snow. We ship it free within the contiguous U.S.

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Features

  • Wraps 270° around the side and rear for 80 sq ft of shade
  • Opens or packs in about 30 seconds
  • 280 GSM poly-cotton ripstop canopy
  • C-channel aluminum arms
  • Four telescoping poles that store inside the arms
  • Guy-line points for tensioning
  • Zippered 1000G PVC driving cover
  • Driver-side and passenger-side versions

Specs

  • Compatibility: Universal · mounts to most roof racks and crossbars · driver-side or passenger-side version

Dimensions

  • Weight: 53 lb
  • Closed: 83 × 7 × 5 in
  • Coverage: 80 sq ft
  • Bracket spacing: Up to 73 in
  • Hardware box: 12.6 lb

Why the 270 Compact

Wraparound shade in a shorter, lighter package.

Coverage
80sq ft

Side and rear of the vehicle.

Setup
30sec

Unzip, swing it open, drop the poles.

Packed
83in

83 × 7 × 5 in on the rack.

Weight
53lb

Two brackets to mount.

Compare Tuff Stuff awnings

The four Tuff Stuff awnings side by side. Figures are from Tuff Stuff’s published specs.

Feature270 Compact270 XL180 XLStraight
Price$869$985$825From $314
Coverage270°270°180°One side
Shade area80 sq ft129 sq ft88 sq ft27 or 52 sq ft
Mounting sideDriver or passenger versionDriver or passenger versionEither sideEither side
Support4 telescoping poles6 telescoping poles4 telescoping poles4 support arms
WaterproofingNot listed2,500 mm2,500 mmPU coated
Packed length83 in88 in88 inNot listed
Weight53 lb62 lb46 lb21–27 lb
Shade wallsYesDriver side onlyNoYes

Questions we get

Which side do I need?Pick the side the awning should open on. It can't be reversed later. If you run a Tuff Stuff Alpha or Stealth tent, which opens to the passenger side, choose the driver-side awning.
How is it different from the 270 XL?The Compact covers 80 sq ft instead of 129, packs to 83 in long instead of 88, weighs 53 lb and uses two brackets and four poles.
What does it mount to?Most roof racks and crossbars, using the two included brackets and U-bolts. The backing plate allows up to 73 in between brackets.
Can I leave it open in bad weather?Close it in strong wind, heavy rain or snow. Use the guy lines and stakes for support in lighter weather.

See it in action

In the field

In the field

Tuff Stuff 270 Compact wrapped around a 4Runner on a desert ridge.
In the field

In the field

Tuff Stuff 270 Compact packed on a 4Runner roof rack.
Wraps 270°

Wraps 270°

Shade on the side and behind the vehicle from one awning.
C-channel arms

C-channel arms

Aluminum arms pivot from a single hinge hub.
Poles in the arms

Poles in the arms

Four telescoping poles store inside the arms and reach 8 ft.

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