The Tri-Awning Elite is based on the original Tri-Awning with a few key upgrades: Aluminum poles with shorter segments, additional mesh "sunshield," additional guy out points, and smaller pack size. It is a great item to bring along to almost any outdoor event, rain or shine. With endless height and area options, it can fit all your activity needs and help block the sun at different times of the day. Whether you're playing games, taking a break from the sun, or enjoying a picnic, the Tri-Awning Elite compacts so small, and sets up so easy, that it is going to become an item you want to bring to all your events. This awning uses an easy to assemble three-pole design. It includes a removable "sunshield" side fabric panel and "sunshield" side mesh panel for extra protection from the sun, wind, or rain. One side eave of the awning is taller so you have improved visibility. Weighing in at only 7 pounds, it is 2.5 pounds lighter than the regular version. 5932018 Tri-Awning Elite