Gear Question: MSR Zing vs. NRS River Wing

[restrac2000]

Hey Folks,

We are looking at getting a large, cantilevered tarp for car camping and rafting. We have narrows it down to either the NRS River Wing or the MSR Zing (previously called Outfitter Wing). Does anybody have experience with either? Feedback?

We have just pulled another Grand Canyon permit, this time in May 2013. I am prone to heat problems so having a shade shelter is keen to prevention above 85F. We also do a ton of off-season camping and rafting so we need a tarp that holds up precipitation.

Do either of these perform better for wind and rain? Does one hold up to UV degradation better (for the cost I want it to last)?

Thanks in advance.

Phillip

[double moo]

we used the Outfitter wing on a 10 day Kayak trip in Alaska (Katmai National Park). We had the screen walls that attach to it also - used it for a bug free, dry, cooking and storage area - slept in separate tents. Fantastic unit, easy set up, quick take down, etc... I can't vouch for the durability as we were only out for the 10 days, but if it's like other MSR equipment it should last a long while.