Best side automotive window sunshades according to redditors

We found 86 Reddit comments discussing the best side automotive window sunshades. We ranked the 31 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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Top Reddit comments about Side Automotive Window Sunshades:

u/OhSeven · 72 pointsr/DIY

There are these stretchy screens now that fit over the door frame itself, allowing the window to open while keeping bugs out. I think it's meant as a sun shade. In any case, they're cheap generic products you can even get on amazon and skip the custom fitting

https://www.amazon.com/ShadeSox-Universal-Window-Protects-Included/dp/B00YI3IGA6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511763453&sr=8-3&keywords=car+window+screen

u/-poopsicle · 26 pointsr/vandwellers

It's actually real easy. When I built the bed I purchased [these] (http://www.amazon.com/ShadeSox-Universal-Shade-Protects-Included/dp/B00YI3IGA6?ie=UTF8&keywords=car%20window%20shade&qid=1458941483&ref_=sr_1_5&sr=8-5) off of Amazon. They provide some privacy, keep the sun out, and most importantly, allow us to let breeze through the windows while keeping bugs out.
Additionally, I purchased [this] (http://www.amazon.com/OxGord%C2%AE-Frost-Guard-Windshield-Cover/dp/B01AOHYT50?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00) to black out the front. Both items have been perfect for camping so far!

u/SurrealEstate · 19 pointsr/camping

Great recommendations. A nice addition to the window vent kits, as it also blocks out some light and keeps insects from finding their way in.

u/kurtthewurt · 18 pointsr/DIY

I camp in my car sometimes too, and the dome light attracts mosquitoes, so I've gotten some of these. The best way I can describe them is like pantyhose for your car doors. They're a mesht that stretches over the top of the door and cover the whole window area on both sides like a screen. They filter light and bundle up into a small bag.

https://www.amazon.com/ShadeSox-Universal-Window-Protects-Included/dp/B00YI3IGA6/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1511758695&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=corolla+rear+window+shades&psc=1

u/jhuskindle · 13 pointsr/almosthomeless

Pro-tip: With a hello Kitty sun screen and those daiso 1.50$ window black screens on the rest of the windows not only was no one suspicious but I travelled to places I knew I shouldn't park in without a second thought. Baby on board sign will really seal the deal. All can be found at daiso or a dollar store.

Like this : Uarter Universal Car Side Window Baby Kid Pet Breathable Sun Shade Mesh Backseat (2 Pcs) Fits Most Small and Medium Cars https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E3Z5R00/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Kz-Vzb6BHXZ5V


And this: Hello Kitty Core Universal Size Full Sunshade Car Sun Shade https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FBQMP88/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-A-Vzb8AYF8G2

u/brdude · 9 pointsr/XVcrosstrek

Someone else on here pointed me to these last year. Totally worth the money.

I also just bought a 1.5” thick double camping pad to replace the mattress to leave a little more head room for the gf and I but have yet to test it. Will post on here when I do.

u/swirleyswirls · 8 pointsr/solotravel

It's like a big sock that goes over the door. My sister found them in the backseat and asked why I was travelling with fishnet tights. :P
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E3Z5R00/

u/DeusExMcGuffin · 8 pointsr/XVcrosstrek

Tent. Happy with this.

Screens. Get bigger ones. They don't fit over the front widows.

u/noddahr · 8 pointsr/4Runner

We were in the Black Hills in SD, so night temps were in low 50’s.

Along with that, these mesh window “socks” I got from Amazon were amazing to have. I put them on the back door windows & had windows rolled down.

window socks

u/KingFishTrick · 6 pointsr/ElectricForest

I sleep out of my car and these are the greatest thing ever.

ShadeSox
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YI3IGA6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_uEKGAb3CYM0YT

They keep all the bugs out and when combined with smoker vents you have a vented waterproof sleep setup. I bought them for festivals and ended up using them regularly. I dont even take them off in the summer because its nice leaving the windows cracked with no fear of insect visitors when I return. The pup likes em too because the windows go all the way down now.

u/conor_af · 6 pointsr/priusdwellers

The easiest and best solution IMO is a removable screen that covers the whole window by going over the top of the door. I am amazed that I almost never see them suggested on here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YI3IGA6/

They are $20 for a set of 2, require no assembly or otherwise need to be “made” from multiple components, provide privacy (people can’t see in but you can see out pretty well), you can open the windows as much or little as you want, and they pack away into a tiny pouch (all 4 of my shades take up a space about half the size of a loaf of bread and can be stored anywhere).

u/fellim · 5 pointsr/4Runner

I also got 2 of these window shades for extra ventilation up front https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y85UME2. It was a hot summer night so it really helped.

u/roxannearcia · 5 pointsr/beyondthebump

[I bought these and they're amazing! ](http://www.Uarter.com/ Universal Car Side Window Baby Breathable Shade Mesh (2 Pcs) Fits Most Cars https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E3Z5R00/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_78.szb71FHQHB)

u/HelloBeautifulChild · 4 pointsr/BabyBumps

Hi! We ran off of advice given to us and some lists online. (Lucie's list is really good.) What is unique to where you live? When are you due?

For example, I'm due Nov 7 and in Colorado. So we registered for warmer baby beanies as well as cold weather clothes like long sleeve footies and such. I also made sure to register for car window shades because the sun in Colorado is no joke. I added in a set of wetbags because I've heard they're insanely useful. There's also a rocking chair because my mom had one with me and my sister and swears by it.

We didn't register for any of the health kit things because they have a lot of stuff we've been told not to use (nail clippers) and other stuff we know we won't use (the bulb nose clearers are great I'm sure but the nurse at the infant class told us to just get the Nose Frida. We just put in a baby thermometer you can use under the baby's arm, nail files, comb and brush kit, and Boudreaux's Butt Paste because my mom was adamant we don't need to bother with anything else. I know we'll need to get baby Tylenol but I didn't bother to register for it. (Maybe I'll go ahead and add that now...) OH! Also teething stuff but you already got that. If I mentioned something you already have sorry, I got a bit carried away.

Anyway. It might help to go to Buy Buy Baby or Target or some place to register in person, just put everything cute on the list. You can shorten the list later but this will give you a broad scope if you're worried you're forgetting something.

u/TheAce0 · 3 pointsr/teslamotors

From what I understand, there are two kinds of shades. There's one that's almost a super fine mesh which lets diffuse sunlight through and one that blocks all light out completely (also has a reflective surface, similar to those windshield covers.

Do you think the latter would be something that would convince her?

The SO and I are not massively impressed by the glass roof ourselves and plan to buy a shade that blocks all light out.

u/startingoveragainst · 3 pointsr/carcamping

I bought these (or something like it that fit my Rav4); on top of tinted rear windows and a blanket stretched across the front seats, it feels pretty private.

u/lord-steezus · 3 pointsr/DIY
u/bsullgrim · 3 pointsr/XVcrosstrek

The ones I ordered were generic one size fits all

They fit great width wise but they have a little extra material height wise but it just scrunches up at the bottom of the window. No problem
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YI3IGA6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_KEU6CbT8CV27N

u/SeanGrande · 3 pointsr/Subaru_Outback

And up off the ground. I bought these and they work miracles for the moisture build up inside. Uarter Universal Car Rear Side Window Baby Kid Pet Breathable Sun Shade Mesh Backseat (2 Pcs) Fits Most Cars/SUVs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073QJ1JZJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.wqpDbY11VRCS

u/rhetto · 2 pointsr/ToyotaTacoma

Never thought to use it for that. My wife got a two pack to keep the sun out of our son's face when he's in the back seat. She gave me the extra. I kept the windows up when driving on the trail, so I can't comment on its effectiveness in keeping dust out. But it's a cheap alternative to tinted windows if you got a kid!


https://smile.amazon.com/Shade-Universal-Window-Travel-E-Book/dp/B00YI3IGA6/

u/greenpotatoes9 · 2 pointsr/Mommit
u/homescrubb · 2 pointsr/vandwellers

I got this ALPS Mountaineering sleeping pad from amazon. Its self-inflating and very reasonably comfortable. A 12v fan is also nearly essential for muggy summer nights. Lastly, these window socks are awesome in that they let you keep your windows down without bugs getting in.

u/thejunioristadmin · 2 pointsr/overlanding

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y85UME2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I got these for my 100 and they are the right size. I wouldn't drive with them on but for camping they are perfect.

u/Cjwell · 2 pointsr/vandwellers

I stretch these over my windows and crack them to help with condensation and temperature control. Not sure if that's good idea with extremely cold temperatures, but food for thought.

u/emeverywhere · 2 pointsr/hondafit

It’s this thing from Amazon. Not a perfect product (like, the directions say to place Velcro on the inside of your door to secure it, but you have to get that separately) but it’s pretty useful if you’re sleeping somewhere hot/ with bugs/ where it could rain and you want your windows down.

u/toystoriegirl · 2 pointsr/BabyBumps

Not OP but I have these: https://www.amazon.com/ShadeSox-Universal-Window-Protects-Included/dp/B00YI3IGA6/

They cover the windows entirely so it's definitely darker in the back, but also a pain for trying to actually see through (like checking blind spots). Can roll the windows up and down all day long though!

u/mr-maniacal · 2 pointsr/subaru

I have ShadeSox on my 2011 Forester and they fit, no problem...
I bought these exact ones, and they are actually a little big.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YI3IGA6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/Mattbrakish · 2 pointsr/HondaElement

I sewed something similar to what you can find here
https://theskeeterbeater.com/

Amazon also has pull over netting for the front door windows.
Something like this
L-Wide/Car Sun Shades That Fit Most SUV's Windows https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F3NN8YP/
You’ll need to double check sizing.

u/dompybear · 1 pointr/daddit

I have a 3/4 ton dodge and I bought These and they fit like a glove. I have a crew cab too if that helps.

Edit: you said rear window, woops. I don't even bother with rear because I have a topper! Sorry!

u/NewtonGimmick · 1 pointr/DogCare

You can try something like this. It'll block out some sun/heat/mosquitos/etc and let you keep the windows down. You just slide em on over the door.

I would also suggest some sort of seat belt. These buckle into a normal seat belt on one end and the other end you attach to a harness (do NOT attach it to a collar unless you want a dead/severely injured dog if you get into an accident or need to hit the brakes hard).

u/look4america · 1 pointr/urbancarliving

In addition to the fan get a set of these.

They really help with regard to airflow and they really black out the car from the outside. You can still see out well enough but people can't see in.

u/N_Rage · 1 pointr/vandwellers

Found them on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Shade-Universal-Window-Travel-Book/dp/B00YI3IGA6

They are made by a company called shade sox, though there probably are some cheaper ones available.
It might be an advantage to look for ones that are bigger than your windows to cover them fully,mine were about 1/2 inch too short and I'd rather have had bigger ones.

u/Kickedintheshin · 1 pointr/XVcrosstrek

I built a sleeping/cooking platform for the back of my crosstrek and I am about 6'2 and I just fit with the front seats as far forward as they go. So you guys should fit just fine. Getting something like the Yakima 16 skybox (what I have on mine) helps a lot with gear storage. If you are going to sleep in your car in the summer you are probably going to want the windows down so recommend these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YI3IGA6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 They fit the back doors perfectly, keep the bugs out, give some privacy and are some defense against minor rain.

I had fun coming up my build/set up so I say get creative and good luck!

u/PhiladelphiaCollins3 · 1 pointr/vandwellers

I just bought some mesh window covers for getting some ventilation and keeping out bugs while camping in my suv. They fit over the entire top half of the door frame and are black which helps with blocking anyone from easily seeing in the windows. The downside is that they're not very secure and wouldn't be difficult to move out if the way so I would be careful urban camping.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YI3IGA6

And I've been putting a lot of thought into this myself recently, and I'm not sure there's a good way to stay cooler during the day other than putting something like reflectix in most of the windows , which definitely isn't stealthy. Maybe get that silver looking window tint and reflectix wouldn't be noticeable behind it.

u/Flatline2962 · 1 pointr/camping

Bought these the other day. They're what people on the /r/xvcrosstrek sub suggest.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YI3IGA6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/ThrowAwayAcct0000 · 1 pointr/news

I've found these to be very helpful if you need some air, but don't want to turn on the AC (because of keys in the ignition could get you a DUI), but you don't want to roll down windows (because of bugs). I use them for camping, but they would work here too!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YI3IGA6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/WakiWikiWonk · 1 pointr/XVcrosstrek

What he said. Ignore those who say that any old sunshade will be fine. Yes, they work and are better than nothing, but this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BGH4KCT/ custom made for your car is way better.

Combine it with a pair of these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071GRWXTC/ and the interior stays cool even on on the hottest days

Make sure you get the one for your model and year.

u/AstarteHilzarie · 1 pointr/beyondthebump

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E3Z5R00/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_78.szb71FHQHB check these out. They're like a sock so they fit over the door frame. Blocks a lot of light but you can still see through them to drive, and you can roll the windows down for a little breeze if you want.

u/Pushkin9 · 1 pointr/TeardropTrailers

Here are the ones I bought for my son's car camping setup. I thought they were pretty good. Peyou Car Window Shade,【2019... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NZSDB5M?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

u/mistermojorizin · 1 pointr/prius

I got these for my 19, work really well. WANPOOL Car Visor Sunshade, Car Visor Anti-Glare Sunshade Extender for Front Seat Driver and Passenger - 2 Pieces (Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JM2QKMQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_lYS5s3NtCERo5

u/darthurphoto · 1 pointr/f150

Why not just get one of the retractable suction cup shades for kids?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074S9TL18/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_xTRjDbK82KYM8

u/Sleepy_zebra · 1 pointr/Parenting

I read another comment where someone advised you to make sure your kid runs around during stops. That is great advice. I don't know if your little one can walk yet but lots of exercise to get them nice and tired is a good idea.

I also read that you nurse. I have become quite proficient at sitting in the back and nursing my baby while he is strapped into his car seat. That is a god send. You don't have to pull over and it's a great comforting tool. I keep a towel, scarf in the back to shield us from other drivers.

Forgot to say my car has tinted windows but my old car didn't. I found those [shade sox] (http://www.amazon.com/ShadeSox-Universal-Shade-Protects-Included/dp/B00YI3IGA6/ref=lp_15737211_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1463766137&sr=1-4) things very helpful.

u/lordgummy · 1 pointr/vandwellers
u/blackmay45 · 1 pointr/Jeep

I took some old screen and fabric and made a covering for a window on my grand. I used the fabric on the edges of the screen and tucked some magnets all around the edge. When I get to the camp ground i just stick it to the outside of the car.

That was before I hears of this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0162EMY10/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_NKV2xbXV6FPYS

u/DriverFL · 1 pointr/Honda

Just got it this week after an accident in my 1994 Acura Legend.

First Honda for me, and first car made in the 21st century (previously also had a 2008 Chevy Cavalier).

Wanted to share with you all and ask about best (frugal) accessories to keep this car tip top for years to come. So far I've gotten:

  • Elite Seat Shield- I play a lot of basketball and go the the gym regularly, so want to avoid damaging the seat.

  • Armor All Rubber Mats- for everyday use and especially for ease of cleaning when I bring sand in from the beach

  • Shade Sox in lieu of tinting until I can save a little money to afford it

  • Jumo Windshield Shade- to keep the car cooler and protect the interior parked in the bright Florida sun.


    I also plan to get

  • Ultra Gauge for real-time MPG monitoring


    Any other basic recommendations. I'm also open to learning how to properly and regularly wash and wax the car to retain the paint and re-sale value down the road, and have read a few threads on that, such as this Wiki post here.

    Any other good recommended (easy for the beginner) resources you can suggest. This is the first time I've spent more than $1k on a car (~$7500), and want to protect and preserve the investment.

    Thanks /r/Honda.
u/dayjavuephotos · 1 pointr/CX5

OxGord CASX-02 Universal Open Air... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DJTA238?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share they fit like a glove and are great!

u/NZOR · 1 pointr/mazda3

We put up a canopy and set up some tables, here's a pic from last year. We've condensed things down a lot since then, we only travel with one tote and one cooler now. In the picture you can see one of these which is nice as an option to sleep with the hatch open on hot nights. For a little extra ventilation we also got these and roll down the back windows.

u/catwithlasers · 1 pointr/beyondthebump

These have made a huge difference in the temp of my car, plus they're great in that you can open the window unlike the suction cup kind. If you order them, make sure you check the "other sellers" option and pick the ones that are more expensive and available through Amazon, because the lesser expensive ones are cheap knockoffs. (They do take some getting accustomed to, as they are not super easy to see through.)

I haven't made it yet, but I'm going to use a dryer hose (vinyl, not aluminum) to rig a pipeline from one AC vent to the backseat, to make sure cool air gets back there faster.

u/BigBadBere · 1 pointr/f150

I purchased a 3 pack of cling window shades, not the roll up kind from Amazon. Work awesome. Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MCS6VOE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.q2jDb2KKGGEW

u/sur_surly · 1 pointr/XVcrosstrek

These were linked elsewhere for a more frugal approach to ventilation.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YI3IGA6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_544yzbB4TCJ17

u/Zaporah · 1 pointr/vandwellers

My bf and I slept in a regular size prius for 2.5 weeks this summer. Just put the back seats down so it was flat and used backpacking sleep mats and sleeping bags and a pillow. Was as comfy as my bed! So any of those should be fine.

I would recommend just barely cracking your windows for air flow and either getting a sun shade or parking strategically so you aren't woken up by the sun. At that time of year I don't think you need to worry about the heat at least :-)

Also if you ever do it more long term these were an amazing purchase. Kept the sun out, bugs out, privacy and air flowing! And super easy to pack down.