Amazon Basics Portable Blackout Curtain Shade
Basic 50 x 78 in unlined polyester panel with suction cups, adjustable hook-and-loop tabs and a travel bag. No stated blackout percentage.
Specs
| Blackout claim | Blackout (no % stated) |
|---|---|
| Light-blocking layer | 100% polyester, unlined |
| Sizes | 50 x 78 in |
| Mounting | Suction cups + hook-and-loop tabs |
| Independent light test | None found |
| Weight | 14.08 oz |
| Included | Panel with suction cups, travel bag |
| Care | Machine wash cold, line dry |
Specs from the manufacturer and the sources listed below. Last verified Oct 20, 2026.
Good
- Larger single panel (50 x 78 in) than the standard Sleepout
- Hook-and-loop tabs let you adjust the size to the window
- Light at about 14 oz, with a travel bag
Not so good
- No blackout percentage or light-blocking test published
- Unlined polyester, with no coating listed
- Suction cups need smooth glass, like every suction-mount blind
This is the plain alternative to the Sleepout. It is a single 50 x 78 in black polyester panel with suction cups attached and hook-and-loop tabs that let you fold or adjust it to the window. It weighs about 14 oz and comes with a travel bag. Amazon lists it as machine washable in cold water; line dry.
What it does not have is any stated blackout performance. Amazon lists the opacity as “blackout” but gives no percentage and lists the lining as “unlined”. No independent light test exists that we know of. That makes it a reasonable buy for occasional hotel stays or a guest room, but a gamble if you need full darkness every day, such as for night-shift sleep.
The same rules apply as for any suction-cup blind. The glass has to be smooth and clean, and the panel needs to be larger than the glass so the edges overlap the frame. Expect some light at the edges.
We could not confirm a current US price from a page we could open, so none is shown. It also comes in beige, white, dark grey and a moon-and-stars print. If you can mount something permanently, the IKEA FRIDANS blind or a set of blackout curtains will do better.