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Text : Arys Panayotou - Photos : Carle Lacoste
JAMES BAROUD
FALCON,
AWNING OR LOUNGE ? As the latest addition to the James Baroud catalogue, the Falcon is arguably one of the best awnings on the market. A step up from the rather dated ARB and Ironman awnings, the ultra fragile Foxwing and the considerably less stable Alu Cab, the Falcon earned particular recognition in the 10th edition of the Overland Exhibition...
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ust as the Japanese Toyota took inspiration from the Jeep to give us a revamped, revised and vastly superior version, James Baroud freely took inspiration from the Foxwing and Alu Cab awnings, adding their own personal touch. Like the 4 Series, which has significantly superseded the Jeep in terms of reliability, the Falcon awning is undoubtedly destined to outdo the Alu Cab. With a larger, better covering canopy, with fewer blind spots, a large room that can easily accommodate 8 to 10 people, and a rather exceptional wind resistance, it is the ultimate choice for long-haul travellers looking for comfort. Equally so, this is the perfect product for organizers travelling with small groups...
Versatile protection
In its «basic» version, the Falcon can be used as protection from the sun, in hot countries or on the beach (provided it’s accessible by car), or even in the deep desert. This is ideal if you want to have lunch shaded from the high summer sun. The canopy provides just over 10 m2 of a beneficial shade, and is all the more refreshing as it ensures 8° less heat compared to other awnings on the market, thanks to its aluminized canvas. And the icing on the cake: the canopy covers both the side and the rear of the vehicle.This will ensure that you stay in the shade when accessing your boot, which is usually to access your fridge.
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n. The Falcon’s «light» versio hing shadow. res ref e nic a off When it’s hot, it gives shelter 8 or 10 people. When it rains it can easily
The «summer lounge» ha s 4 walls equipped with mosquito nets. An essential accessory wh en visiting a country infested with mosquitoes.
The ‘winter lounge’ can just as well be used for the beautiful summer season when camping for several days.
tinted, flexible, uipped with large, eq e ar lls wa ’s’ ge treated windows. The ‘winter loun UV and anti-static crystal-clear, anti-
Amazing! There is no other way to describe the sense of space in this Falcon awning. A very nice feature for when it rains! With any other awning, when eating during a downpour, you constantly have to open and close the door to access the table, chairs, kitchenware and everything else that you may need to dine with nature.. These windows are also lined with mosquito nets.
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With the Falcon , there’s no need to fiddle with the door when it rains. Other uses for this awning are the ‘summer lounge’ and the ‘winter lounge’. Based on the concept of a traditional awning, the «summer lounge» takes up only half of the canopy. It is equipped with 4 mosquito net lined walls, which is extremely useful when camping in infested countries. The «winter lounge” walls extend around the entire canopy.There is a large living area that can accommodate 1 to 4 couples for lunch or dinner in good conditions whether it’s raining, windy, or even snowing. It provides ultimate protection from the elements, for beautiful evenings with friends...
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y access to the tent, A double-door allows eas ns. ning; handy for when it rai by passing through the aw
The SAS (or tunnel) is spa cious enough for you to move around freely an d easily.
A beautiful impression of space in this «winter lounge» which can accommodate 6 to 10 seated people.
eyes, squitoes, and from prying With protection from mo psites. particularly useful for cam the «summer lounge» is
Free-standing awning
The Falcon is a free-standing awning. When you are in a hurry for lunch, as long as there is not too much wind, you can use it without its mats or cables. However, it’s always best to ensure that it is correctly supported in order to withstand strong winds. The summer lounge’s walls have been designed to allow free access to the vehicle if needs be.
Easy to set up The Falcon is extremely easy to set up. Take a look at this link for a demonstration: https://vimeo.com/336564481
The Falcon is ultrastrong, thanks to its reinforced frame.
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