What is a driveaway awning, and can I use it as a standalone tent?

In short

A driveaway awning stays pitched while you unhook your vehicle and drive off, then reconnects when you're back. Unzip the connecting canopy and your Glawning works as a standalone bell tent.

Driving away

Unhook the canopy from your vehicle and either leave it hanging or unzip it and store it inside the tent. When you get back, reconnect it in a couple of minutes.

As a standalone tent

Unzip the connecting canopy from the tent door and leave it at home if you're not taking a vehicle. The Glawning then works as a sturdy bell tent, which is handy for festivals, garden parties and sleepovers.

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Last reviewed 8 October 2026

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