Super Simple DIY Awning for Canopy Shell Camping

[@softroadingthewest]

Yes, yes, I know. You call it a truck cap. Or you call it a topper. Or you call it a camper shell. But here in Oregon, we call this thing a canopy. Everyone here calls them canopies. In fact, the dealership where I bought mine is called: "All American Canopies." Do you drink pop or or do you drink soda? It really doesn't matter. We can have local dialect differences and still be friends. :-)

[@gilvietor1918]

Lol yep, I still call them Canopies.

[@lazynorse5607]

Canopy is the common name in WA State, too. In fact, we had Canopy Kingdom (not 'Topper' or 'Cap' Kingdom!). Only with my recent foray into new truck research did I find I need to include 'topper' in my search results. Everyone else is wrong, btw.. its always been a canopy ;)

[@RevN3]

100% Canopies. Bungieing (is that a word?) the loose corners to the rear wheel wells should work. I've seen that done with some pre-built setups.

[@RVingwithG]

Beings I lived in OrE-GUN and from WashingTON, I call it a Can-o-pee as well! ! LOL C what I did there?

[@beharford]

We are just north of you, your neighbours across the 49th Parallel....it's "canopy"....and "pop" :-) Nicely done vid, as always...thank ya for posting! Did the same thing with my Taco/Leer combo, worked great...just recently - finally - drilled those first few holes (YES, it is indeed stressful) in my canopy, now I've got a DIY rack to hook to....it does make things easier...as long as good fortune holds and there are no leaks ;-P

[@usernick8928]

One suggestion about using the tarp, it has a reflective side and a dark side. You can flip it upside down on hot sunny days to help reflect some of the heat away, otherwise you are actually trapping heat with it. Great setup, something I've considered trying, but it's nice to see it in action.

[@1958linedancer]

great set up, I may take your idea an adapt it to my sprinter van as I have my kitchen at the back also. thanks for sharing ,cheers

[@swidahooverlanding2867]

WoW! Was not expecting a Wednesday show. Looks pretty slick, should work fine and simple to do. Thanks! George.

[@softroadingthewest]

The summer slump is killing me, probably gonna see a few more mid-week videos for a little while. :-)

[@swidahooverlanding2867]

@@softroadingthewest Sorry to hear that. Hope it picks up for you soon. Although I don;'t mind the extra content...

[@luisalmeida777]

Hi Donald! I have a very similar set up, and most of it is diy too! I finally got the courage to drill two mouting Pointer in to the canopy to help set up the tarp, besides some suction cups. Got it to be perfectly sealed with some washers that have rubber on one side and heavy duty mounting silicone. I also added extra holes on the tarp, and reinforced them with some squares of nylon strap, but i burned the edges of the nylon to stop it from fraying and to give it more strength and sew the edges of the square to the tarp. Overkill? Maybe, but it sure can take se heavy winds with zero issues so far! Better safe than sorry! Love these diy videos you make! Greetings from Portugal!

[@om617yota8]

Looks great! Maybe add some small wheels to the corners of your canopy doors, to keep the corners from tearing up your awning, like RVs do.

[@SA-xk9pd]

You do a really good job with the DIY videos. Very good detail.

[@masonstruckadventure9368]

This is a cool setup rain or shine and cheap too:)

[@irakmarin4911]

Nice idea, thanks for the video.

[@Solo-Road]

Simple, easy, and awesome.

[@nothere7198]

Pretty creative and looks good. Thanks for sharing !

[@gearlist]

Really clever and informative, thanks for sharing Donald. The extra feet to stake it down is smart and this whole setup seems super easy to maintain. Do you have a specific grommet kit you recommend?

[@softroadingthewest]

No...the kit I have, I bought from my local hardware store many many years ago, and the original packaging is long gone, I just have it in a random plastic box. I see on Amazon now there also exists some kind of grommet tool that looks more like pliers, I don't know how those compare. But probably hard to go wrong if the kit has a punch, anvil, and mandrel. Probably the main thing to look for is the grommet size vs what you plan to put through the grommets. I have a separate kit for setting much smaller grommets, which e.g. I used for my curtains inside the canopy.

[@gearlist]

@@softroadingthewest Gotcha, thanks for the insight. Think we'll go with the simple punch/anvil/mandrel kits like you have here vs the plier versions 👍

[@SoftRoadingAdventures]

Great video on a DIY awning thanks for sharing.

[@kurtbaier6122]

Thanks great tip

[@sierramantrvlnus]

Yay!

[@jeremyflores9019]

Don't cut the ends they sale suction cup type anchors that you can attach to anywhere on your truck.

[@gov683]

👍

[@JB50713]

Def don't cut off the excess tarp. Just get a couple clips (or make 2 more grommets) to hold tarp and bungee to rear wheel. I like that set up tho!

[@pellcio]

What I was gonna say

[@darkkstar5647]

I just discovered those tarp clips LOL. They are a great solution.

[@patriot8083]

Run a bungee from the corners to the wheel for those little "wings" above the door. Lookup the Slumberjack Roadhouse tarp and you'll see how it's done. Nice vid brother!

[@Blue.Crawler]

I was going to suggest that as well, I have the roadhouse tarp and wish the wheel straps would come off for when I use it as a stand alone tarp.

[@sandrakramer1520]

Definitely leave those side wings. They give shade and keep out the raindrops that keep falling on your head. Also, (if rain likely) lower one of the poles so rain doesn’t pour toward the canopy.

[@exrhodie1234]

Hey Donald; nice video again. Thanks for the useful tip of adding a "foot" to the your poles so you can put a stake into it.

[@nj4x4fever2]

On the grommet tutorial, use a lighter to seal the edges of your webbing material to prevent it from fraying further. By using a lighter you just want to scorch it enough until it melts slightly. This will prevent it from failure down the road. Great job on your camper shell ideas. I’m really impressed with them.

[@tjfm59]

what i have done in the past is to double fold the poly tarps & add a double layer of some extra heavy duct tape at the gromment points. has held up for around 3 decades now.

[@mrwes100]

Maybe a set of tarp clips and tarp magnets to hold down those corners.

[@sandrakramer1520]

The large Airhead suction caps (2x ab $15 on Amazon) are great for attaching tarps to vehicles/campers. The cheaper ones aren’t as good - I tried. Airhead has gone up a couple of bucks.

[@dad_wagon1976]

Great video, this is almost exactly what I’ve been wanting to do to have a bit of cover over the back of my canopy. I don’t sleep in the back of my truck, but having that coverage would be great. I don’t want to drill into my fiberglass canopy so this the ticket. Nice work!

[@Lowellian1]

Thanks for telling us about Matt Cook videos of Oregon beauty spots!

[@oddballcreations2491]

Sewing is really not all that hard ….sewing some thing well is a different story LOL. Garage sales are a great place to find a sewing machine that’s had very little use because so many people thing OK I’m gonna get a sewing machine and learn how to use it and start making all sorts of things and then it’s like four years later and it’s been used once…. I know a guy that’s done that

[@softroadingthewest]

Hahaha...I was gonna say, if I pick one up at a garage sale, there's a good chance it will end up in MY next garage sale, LOL. But that's actually a good point. I don't see myself investing much in a machine, but might be worth picking up used and seeing how it goes.

[@1958linedancer]

can you also advise what size tarp you have in your setup for a reference to work from, cheers

[@softroadingthewest]

It's roughly 9' x 9'

[@bennettsjb]

Donald,maybe try a simple magnet to keep the tarp sides down -love your channel!

[@softroadingthewest]

Oh man! That's SUCH a good solution and seems so obvious now that you mention it. I kept looking in vain for places where I could hook bungee cords...sometimes I can be clever and inventive, but more often I overlook the obvious, haha. Magnets! Of course. Thank you.

[@99Stutz]

I have a sun/ice cover that attaches on the outside of my windshield with magnets, and it literally leaves scratches on my paint when I pull it off. Be a little cautious with your canopy in the wind if you try it 😊

[@ljaysperspective1775]

Canopy looks good. I appreciate the tips, I'll definitely be doing something very similar. Thx for sharing...👍👍

[@tjfm59]

i have a ranger with a topper also. have been doing a similar setup for decades. i also have a canvas enclosure for the back end of the truck / topper. when setup, i run my tarp from over the front edge of the topper to over the ridge of the canvas enclosure out to my poles. this gives me ONE FULL LAYER of a roof. that way no rain water can seep into and down by the back truck seams / joints.

[@sandrakramer1520]

Amazon has a new (since July 9, 2021) canopy/screen room combo that can be attached over the rear hatch or over side door by attaching to roof rack. $120. I just got it but haven’t set it up yet Brand: BriSunshine Car SUV Rear Tent Awning Sun Shelter,Portable Waterproof Roof Top Tent for SUV Minivan Hatchback Camping Outdoor Travel,3-4 Person

[@mrjeff2396]

3:08. Judging from the enthusiasm of your son, you did ‘set this up’ by yourself!

[@mbuyukkaya]

This the best setup ever ❤

[@yepme6484]

Check out the super Pacific switchback x1, made in Portland Oregon. I took my dodge Cummins extended cab 2500 with a 8 foot truck bed. I visited the factory. He measure the size of my truck. It's not cheap. But I want one. So far they have not made my size of 8' bed. This is a great place to do a video on.

[@richardburguillos3118]

Take those flapping wings with bungee cords to your rear tires. You are basically creating your own version of “Slumberjack Roadhouse Tarp, 3-in-1 tarp for Overlanding”. Check it on Amazon. That’s what I am using on my Outback and I can open and close my hatch. Now I have a hack to make sure my open hatch doesn’t drain my battery thanks to another KZbinr.

[@metaxaanabeer]

I natter on...and on... about diff breathers, transmission, transfer cases, etc. Every time I see you go through water I say to my self "I wouldn't hit that as fast" and "I wonder if he has extended all his breather hoses up?" The Road Chose Me just uploaded a spot on (IMO) video showing him doing all his breather hoses. He discusses the how and why, etc. Go watch it. PS: your captcha on the website isn't working.

[@Robertapodaca82]

I wonder how sturdy this would be if I made concrete buckets for weights and a PVC pipe for the poles with eyelet loops in the concrete to secure the lines? I think 50-60lb buckets with two eyelets per bucket should be sufficient to hold the two ends of the tarp. Am I missing something? Rather than using long tie lines out to hold the poles tie them directly to the eyelets in the bucket of concrete

[@yourdadsdad]

Good job getting away from the Subaru, those things truly are disposable tin cans. The engines will last about 80k miles before they need a major overhaul. The Nissan than you chose will last a really long time. I’m not a subscriber yet but I’m thinking about it.

[@californiagravityrepublic6060]

For the extra flaps of the awning hanging on the side of your bed canopy, I would consider a few magnets to hold them down.

[@softroadingthewest]

That is exactly what I need...I can't believe that didn't occur to me. The canopy is aluminum and magnets won't stick to it, but I have been using thin self-adhesive metal plates to create magnet placements here and there. That would work great for this.

[@zimmejoc]

That's an even better idea than my "bungee it to the wheel well" suggestion.

[@californiagravityrepublic6060]

@@softroadingthewest my initial thought was magnets on either side of the aluminum shell but the combination of adhesive metal plates on the interior and a magnet on the exterior may be a better solution. Looking forward to seeing if you give this a try!

[@softroadingthewest]

@@californiagravityrepublic6060 Oh I am 100% giving it a try. I was actually thinking to add the metal plates to the exterior - i bought a pack of silver ones & black ones so I could put some inside and some outside. It wouldn't have occurred to me that a plate on the inside would work outside through the aluminum...that would be even more elegant, I will definitely try that. I was about to order some good magnets for another project, I'll make sure I get enough to use for this as well. I really love this solution and I'm glad I didn't cut the tarp down.

[@robaldridge6505]

any tarp, tent, AWNING shop can do that stitch job in minutes..... I'll add a tarp-awning to the Fartester next spring..

[@badmoon7549]

I like it , simple and cheap. Who's the man bun hippy kid? Is that your kid? Thanks for the vid...

[@misspeas0131]

You can tie a simple sheet bend knot with your cord to the tarp corners and then to your wheel. This knot is used for attaching two separate things together and works perfectly for ripped tarp or corners like this. You can also tie an adjustable knot on the cord like the tornline hitch to make it a guy rope at the wheels side for perfect tension🙂 no sewing skills needed

[@pbsalfen]

Maybe mentioned in another comment but, a short piece of pool noodle will keep the door corners from cutting into the tarp.

[@jasonw820]

Attach the bungee to the corner of tarp instead and than attach is to your wheel well and your problem solved . Shouldn’t t be any slack going around the top of the canopy

[@johnq6123]

Put a small ball or rock under the Tarp and you can tie off there as a point to attach bungee cords to by wrapping the tarp around the item ;) Saw it on another vid

[@ecrissman]

Looks good! I had to do something similar on my truck since I don't have a rack. I used suction cups to secure it and bought the tent poles you mentioned. It's a little cumbersome, but a good budget option.

[@pnwhunter]

don't cut the tarp the side wings will prove useful!

[@fredir3596]

I think two more bungee cords to attach the loose corners to your wheel wells.

[@bah5310]

Looks great Don. One suggestion, pool noodle on top of the door to prevent snagging if the wind blows and it might help with rain rain runoff.

[@DSD]

Cool video - I've been thinking rigging something like this when I'm camping and sleeping in the bed of my truck. I don't have a "canopy" or anything yet. I've been fortunate that I haven't had weather wake me up in a down poor - but then again we haven't been getting much fo that lately. Anyway very informative video and it was cool seeing your son - I thought you only had your daughter!

[@madcratebuilder]

Been using a similar setup, Slumberjack, love how quick they go up or down. Grommet tool is great for custom tarp tie downs. The storage basket idea is great, I'm tiered of folding and rolling mine.

[@dad_wagon1976]

I’ve been looking at the Slumberjack awning as well, looks like a great product.

[@jmanyoyoyo]

@@dad_wagon1976 do it🤙 I have a CR-V and it's the easiest thing to set up in pretty much any direction you want.

[@madcratebuilder]

@@dad_wagon1976 I have the "roadhouse" model, keeps 99% of the bugs out when needed. With a second set of tent poles you can set up in many different configurations. Slumberjack runs sales every now and then.

[@patrickbodine1300]

Bag it instead of the box.

[@rossc3447]

Great ideas thank you for making this video !!

[@dxradioman6351]

see link kzbin.info/www/bejne/nH-bcpiGj9x6rtU Hook ends to rear wheel well.

[@AndreFB69]

This isso not background noise... This is music! 😉

[@darkkstar5647]

I think this is much better than mounting one of those more expensive permanent awning-type things on your roof--no big deal if your tarp flies away or you lose your tent poles, etc. But I've always wondered why not get a very long tarp and start at nearer the front of the vehicle and overhang at the back so that the vehicle is also sheltered and maybe stays cooler. Good or bad idea? Thanks for the low-tech solution for the awning. Love it. Where did you get that tall narrow basket you stuffed the tarp into though?

[@softroadingthewest]

Interesting idea, might be worth experimenting with. The one struggle I might see is that a bigger tarp means even more floppy material to try and manipulate up high, and more material that needs to get folded and stored when putting it away. I just used the thin tarp I already had on hand. The little basket...my mom was a teacher and she had a number of these she bought for storage in the classroom. I suspect she got them from some supplier the school district had access to...I remember seeing baskets like these in my classrooms when I was a kid. It probably dates to the early 80s. :-)

[@wvoutdoorsman5326]

Worked like a charm😁👍

[@actiondisplays]

Great vid! Great idea's! Much appreciated!

[@dhu1042476]

I've learned so much from you. I'm frugal as well.

[@robaldridge6505]

I'm too cheap to be frugal

[@gerardhoward3084]

Just what I was looking for.. thanks

[@drewevans6908]

Thanks for video, are you happy with your canopy. I am going to purchase my Frontier at the end of the lease and I’m looking for a tall canopy.

[@softroadingthewest]

I am happy with it. It's not the perfect solution, but I'm satisfied with the value for the price.

[@danhohman]

Once again, absolutely brilliant! Makes me think I’m over thinking my design. Thanks for the inspiration! Oh and I loved the grommet tutorial. Always wondered how that worked.

[@softroadingthewest]

Thanks Dan! I know you and I have chatted about all kinds of possible solutions and I'm still considering some other options for long-term, but for now this very quickly got me some shelter that's easy enough to use, so I can focus time & energy on other projects that need to move forward. :-)

[@douglansburg4545]

Keep the ears,they look cool and useful

[@brentteglash2445]

What is the model of this Leer cap you have? I've been looking to make a similar set up. Thanks!

[@softroadingthewest]

This is Leer's DCC line. There's no specific model, each one is custom-built to the buyer's specs.

[@patrickbodine1300]

Bungee the front corners to your wheels.

[@gilvietor1918]

The awning on a roof rack on your canopy is going to be really tall too, they're a pain that high up.

[@softroadingthewest]

Indeed, that is an excellent point.

[@MrGaborseres]

OK..... I've been searching an idea that is super simple and you've got it 👍💪👍 My LEER122 truck cap needed something like what you've just done. Excellent idea, thanks for posting this 🤜🤛

[@pinzone4358]

Ingenuity is the mother of all invention.......or I think that's how the saying goes?

[@whimbox9648]

I think it's something more like Necessity is the Mother of Invention

[@Mark409375792762670]

your voice is similar to Les Stroud

[@douglasvieira9338]

No offense but your son should be a model

[@marcusreuben4865]

Thanks from Australia

[@povaraioan1650]

Easy, chip and... cool!

[@scotthazlett8456]

You could use some cut down pool noodles on top of the doors to protect the fabric from damage.

[@softroadingthewest]

That's a great idea!

[@taco472]

Timely video, just get ready to put my telescoping pole type awnings (as seen on ‘Softroadingthewest’) on my Jeep Liberty roof rack. Putting a 9x12 on the side and a 8x10 out the back, sort of a 270 deal minus a few degrees in the middle. Lol Think I would leave them corners hanging down, looks like they add ‘enclosure’ to your cooking area, maybe use another bungee to the fender well. 👍

[@Cruzinsusan5101]

Okay! I was just watching your video's and wondered what type of awning you were using and 'voila'....i found this video of yours! Awesome! I noticed this awning has sold out, no doub because of this video. But I already have a similar one I can work with. Thanks for a great video.

[@tpseeker3367]

@softroadingthewest cut a groove in 2 PVC elbows & slip over the Sharp Pointy corners of the Door's so they won't poke through the Tarp. Don't cut the Tarp Donald, bungee the extra tarp to the quarter panel.

[@ReneaDooserider]

I’m still a Subaru outback girl but I still enjoy your videos thank you for sharing the DIY Awning info. Very nicely done. 💕🦋💜

[@bigboyfrank3694]

Hey there brother! Great way on put up your Canopy! I like it bcuz I to have a pickup 🛻 truck and thanks for the idea! Can’t wait to see your next video this is Big Boy Frank from Texas Peace out ✌️ and safe travels!

[@gerryhartung736]

You can put half the length of a pool noodle on the bottom of guy ropes, no tripping!

[@softroadingthewest]

Great idea. I often lean little branches up against the guy lines as a visual reminder they are there, but it looks kinda silly. I like the noodle idea.

[@ladyfish22]

Roff rack 😊

[@supertug2005]

Easy setup idea! The only problem I would have is rain puddling water in ceneter. Would need a center pole,which would be no problem. Good ob! New Subscriber here

[@softroadingthewest]

Two approaches I've taken with this setup to shed rain: Since the poles are telescopic, I can lower one of the poles so there is a slope and the rain runs down off one side. What I more often do is tie a guy line to the grommet in the middle rear, and stake it down, which creates a gully down the middle of the awning and the rain streams off to the rear. You can see that approach here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKbSaIuCYtuDhcU Either way, these keep the rain from puddling without needing a third pole in my way. :-)

[@supertug2005]

@@softroadingthewest Great ideas1 I ust like more head room. Thx for replyimg

[@oldsoldier181]

I have the same tarp, just a different branding. And, I do something similar for my Tacoma. I droop one end over the rail on a bed rack, and bungee it to my rear wheel wells. Then, stake out 2 poles to the front. Viola. A $40 awning that works!

[@lindafox6672]

Great ideas .Thanks

[@bertkelly7650]

Spiffy there jiffy! ; - )

[@solosaga5091]

I have something similar. But, I use two position flag pole holders mounted to the top of the left and right sides of the bumper. The awning poles fit into the angled positions in the holders. Tension on the tarp is adjusted by lengtening the pole. I use a custom cut/length of a backpack tent pole for left.to right horizontal tension between the pole tops. The setup is ground independent, but stakes, or weights, with guy lines can be added during more active weather events. Mine is cut to have three roll up walls. I wish I could post pics.

[@softroadingthewest]

Actually I think I can visualize exactly what you're describing...I considered something similar, welding angled receivers onto each side of the bumper to hold poles out at an angle, more like an RV awning, to eliminate ground contact/guy lines. But my poles are not long enough for my tarp so I just went back to what I was doing before. How is your tarp attached to your canopy?

[@solosaga5091]

@@softroadingthewest I sent an email with pics. It wraps the canopy kinda like yours, but mine ties into/tensions off of the fender wells with cam buckle straps. The setup will get refined with use, but works for now, and seems a good starting point.

[@excaliburoverland]

Hey Donald an idea. The tarp could rub on the doors and cut them. Maybe a pool noodle cut open could slid over the top of the door so the sharp edges don't get to the tarp. That tarp idea works great. Keep up the great work.

[@softroadingthewest]

Pool noodles on the doors is a great idea, I was indeed concerned with slicing the tarp and hadn't fully thought through a solution...thanks!

[@excaliburoverland]

@@softroadingthewest You're very welcome.

[@4314832]

And try tarp clamps

[@comprehensiveoutdoorsjeffh5246]

Well done. Very helpful. Great video. Thank you.

[@uweschroeder]

Seems we're doing the same things simultaneously. Just got two of those camping tarps and a couple of poles for my upcoming Oregon trip. I'll do something similar to your setup at the back of my teardrop trailer so I have kitchen and seating area neatly covered (the second much smaller tarp is for a sidewall - it will be windy along the coast). I can tie the top to the roof rack, just like you do and I got some suction cup mounting points for the "flaps". They look like gopro/camera suction mounts with a clip instead of a camera mount. Those are only like $15 for a set and hold about 20lbs - maybe that's an idea for your flaps as well. Suction cups work on fiberglass and glass, not just metal like magnets and they don't rub. I kinda like the flaps because they give me protection from the side (my trailer door opens upwards). I also got a couple of pool noodles at the dollar store and cut them open lengthwise. I use them to protect the tarp from the sharp edge of the door (just stick them over the edge) - again that might be something for you since your tarp seems to rub on the top of the doors.

[@iancollings5047]

Have you thought of trying suction cup hooks for canopy?

[@softroadingthewest]

I hadn't thought of that. Suction cups and magnets have been suggested repeatedly...both good ideas. Sometimes I can be clever, but often I miss the obvious, haha.

[@energ8t]

Thanks for not being yet another Sprinter van channel 😂 ❤ I love the DIY ingenuity and sensible approach. Just my flavor.

[@TheUnscriptedNomad]

Great inspiration, have been looking for an awning for the back of my F150 and Snug Pro canopy for ages. After watching this it took me 20 minutes to repurpose an old awning extensions and couple of spare poles i had!

[@zackdemundo]

Great ‘re-use thinking.’ I’d keep the side flaps, grommet them, and bungee them to the wheel wells. Just for the same reason you mentioned.

[@IdahoLessTraveled]

Nice set up, Donald, very similar to how my homemade awning works on the back of my Xterra. Whatever works, right?

[@andysiebert31]

nice innovations :)

[@fwdadventuresza254]

Some great ideas👍🏻 Thanks Donald 🙏🏻

[@zimmejoc]

I would think bungee cording to the wheel well with those two loose corners might give you the seal you are looking for. I wouldn't try to cut and sew that tarp and I know how to sew and I have a sewing machine.

[@asifadeni]

Wow. Great 👍

[@fastgurrrl]

Nice job man.

[@erindunebuggy9772]

Yea, I just picked up a Slumberjack Roadhouse tarp and two extra telescopic poles and it sets up quick and works great. Love the idea for the pole stakes. Thanks 💯👌

[@scottmacdonald1877]

I have a set of those exact same poles. I always carry a duffel with a couple of different sized tarps, bungies, paracord and stakes.

[@golfmike304]

I always look forward to your videos. Its nice knowing there are people making content for us DIY'ers. And for us who don't have the most awesome overland rig. And the last part is relative, because I think your rig is awesome. Just not in the commercialized way that some of these rigs are. I like your function over form approach. You are speaking to the 98% of us who will use what we have to get out. I am originally from the PNW and I understand the differences in vernacular since I live in West Virginia now. The differences are huge. But it all comes out in the wash, as my mom who was from southeast Ohio would say. My Dad who was full blooded Tlingit Indian from Hoonah Alaska used terms like canopies or shed for his out building. Its funny the differences.