Can Kelty Waypoint Car Awning Handle Being Left Up in the Rain

Updated 01/27/2026 | Published 01/12/2026

Question:

Your review talks about the Kelty Waypoint Car Awning providing shade. How does it fair in a steady rain?

asked by: Joe

Expert Reply:

Hey Joe, in general the Kelty Waypoint Car Awning # KE33TR would need to be taken down if it's raining. Not that it can handle the moisture but with rain usually comes higher winds which this does not do well in. If it's a lighter rain with no wind it would do just fine but definitely keep an eye on the wind. If the rain gets heavy the weight of the water on it will most likely cause it to collapse so keep that in mind as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Jameson C.

1/27/2026

Hey Joe, how did the Kelty Waypoint Car Awning hold up when you used it in the rain? Your experience could point others in the right direction when deciding how it handles wet weather.