Outwell Dual Protectors extend your tent\'s life, and give your camp more flexibility and comfort. They protect the tent roof from hazards like bird mess and tree sap, as well as UV rays and heavy rain. It\'s called a \'dual\' protector for a couple of reasons - one side is silver coated, so you can pitch it with that side facing out on warmer days to keep your tent cool. If used with the black side out, it helps to keep heat in on cooler days, and darkens the tent interior for a better night\'s sleep. It also has a zip-off side canopy that extends out from the centre, giving you extra shelter from sun or rain. Made using silver-coated Outtex 3000 fabric with taped seams, it adds another waterproof layer over your tent, and allows easy airflow between itself and the tent roof. Outtex 3000 Silver Coated, UPF 50+ (100% polyester taffeta) with taped seams  Protects from heat by shading the roof and allowing air to flow between Protects from bird droppings, liquids dropping from trees, UV rays, rain etc. Silver side out reflects the sun for a cooler tent Black side out warms up the tent in cooler weather and darkens tent interior Can be used alongside a front awning or extension UPF 50+ UV Protection Zip-off side canopy