Whether you sleep odd hours, travel with light-sensitive kids, or simply want your hotel room to feel like a cave when you need it to, blackout travel curtains solve a surprisingly stubborn problem. Sun bleaches through standard hotel drapes, streetlamps glare through cruise-ship portholes, and that 5am sunrise in your rental cabin arrives about three hours before you wanted it to. The portable blackout curtains below cover a range of window sizes and travel scenarios, from oversized SUV backseat panels to kid-friendly bedroom sets, so you can match the right coverage to where you actually sleep.
How The Shortlist Stacks Up
Sumobaby 114″x60″ Portable Blackout Curtains
Disney Mickey Mouse Kids Window Curtains 4-Piece Set
Lush Decor Space Star Ombre Curtain Panel Pair
Sumobaby Blackout Curtains 72″x70″ No Drill
Sumobaby 50″x60″ Portable Blackout Curtains
Sumobaby Blackout Curtains 63″x60″ Portable
Sumobaby Blackout Curtains 72″x60″ Portable
Sumobaby 75″x60″ Portable Blackout Curtains
Sumobaby Blackout Curtains 84″x60″ Portable
Sumobaby Blackout Curtains 63″x70″ No Drill
The Details Behind The Selections
Sumobaby’s 114″x60″ panel is the largest piece of fabric in this roundup, and that extra reach matters when you’re trying to seal off a wide windshield or a sliding door. The panel uses a reflective silver coating backed by high-density black polyester, which is a layered approach where the outer face reflects sunlight while the inner layer absorbs what slips through, helping the room stay darker and noticeably cooler.
Hook-and-loop strips (the textured fasteners that grip when pressed together) let you mount the panel without drills, so it suits travel situations like road van conversions, guest bedrooms, or temporary rentals where you can’t leave marks. In a real-world van or studio, you may find one panel covers a whole side window plus the gap around it.
Features That Help
- Oversized 114-inch width covers wide openings in a single panel
- Reflective silver coating paired with black backing for layered light blocking
- No-drill hook-and-loop mounting keeps walls and trim untouched
- Heat-resistant tape design holds up in sun-warmed interiors
- Polyester build wipes clean with a damp cloth after dusty travel
Trade Offs
- Single oversized panel can look bulky in a small bedroom
- Hook-and-loop adhesion depends on clean, smooth mounting surfaces
- Reflective outer face is decorative, not invisible from the street side
Key Specs
Who It Suits Best
Van lifers, road-trippers with nap-prone kids, and renters with wide living-room openings benefit most from this oversized blackout panel.
Consider Something Else When
For a smaller bedroom window, the Sumobaby 50″x60″ Portable Blackout Curtains is a more proportionate fit.
Jay Franco’s Mickey Mouse set is the roundup’s only officially licensed character curtain, which carries weight with parents who want decor that actually matches the bedding theme. The package includes two 42″x84″ panels plus two tie-backs, a full starter set rather than a single panel you’d have to match elsewhere.
The fabric is a light-filtering polyester, meaning it softens daylight rather than sealing it out completely, so this works best in a child’s bedroom where a little glow is fine but harsh glare isn’t. For early risers, depending on your child’s schedule, you may want to layer it with a second panel behind for deeper dark.
Noteworthy Benefits
- Officially licensed Disney artwork reads as authentic to fans
- Four-piece set includes tie-backs for styled daytime looks
- Machine-washable polyester survives sticky fingers and spills
- Coordinating bedding available for a fully themed room
Points To Keep In Mind
- Light-filtering fabric won’t darken a room the way true blackout material does
- Requires a curtain rod up to 1.5 inches in diameter (rod sold separately)
- White base color shows dust more readily than darker options
Right Fit For
Parents decorating a Mickey-obsessed kid’s room or playroom, and gift-givers shopping for a toddler’s first big-kid bedroom, get the most from this set.
Not Your Match When
For deep nighttime darkness on a shift-worker’s schedule, the Sumobaby 114″x60″ Portable Blackout Curtains blocks more light.
Lush Decor’s Space Star set trades solid black fabric for a gradient that fades from white at the top to a deep starry navy at the bottom, a thoughtful choice for a child’s room that wants theme without feeling like a cave. Each panel measures 52″x84″, and the pair gives you 104 inches of coverage, enough for a typical bedroom window.
The ombre effect draws the eye downward, which tends to make ceilings feel taller in smaller rooms. In a real-world nursery or toddler’s room, you may find this style works as decor first and light control second, since it filters rather than fully seals.
The Good Stuff
- Ombre gradient creates visual depth without overwhelming a small room
- Pair of 52″x84″ panels fits standard bedroom windows
- Navy-and-white palette pairs with most bedding themes
- Rod-pocket top installs on common hardware
Trade Offs
- Decorative fabric softens light rather than blocking it fully
- White-to-navy gradient needs coordinating wall colors to feel intentional
Made For
Parents styling a space-themed nursery, kids who love planets and stars, and renters who want themed decor without permanent installation benefit most.
Look Elsewhere When
For a younger child who sleeps past dawn, the Sumobaby Blackout Curtains 63″x60″ Portable offers deeper light blocking in a smaller footprint.
The 72″x70″ Sumobaby adds 10 extra inches of drop compared to the brand’s standard 60-inch-tall versions, a meaningful upgrade for tall or floor-to-ceiling windows where shorter panels leave a bright gap at the bottom. The reflective silver-and-black layered construction carries over from the rest of the Sumobaby line, so light-blocking performance matches the other panels here.
The trade-off shows up in storage and transport. Folding a 70-inch panel into a suitcase takes more planning than rolling a shorter version, so you may find this size better suited to a semi-permanent spot like a basement bedroom than to a carry-on bag.
What Works In Its Favor
- 70-inch height seals tall windows without leaving bright bottom gaps
- Same reflective layered build as the rest of the Sumobaby family
- No-drill hook-and-loop installation works on smooth trim and frames
- Heat-resistant tape handles sun-warmed mounting surfaces
Points To Note
- Longer panel is bulkier to fold for frequent travelers
- Reflective outer face is visible from outside at night
Feature Snapshot
Whose Shelf It Belongs On
Anyone with floor-to-ceiling windows, basement bedrooms, or tall apartment openings benefits most from this extra-drop panel.
A Better Fit Elsewhere
For a standard bedroom window, the Sumobaby Blackout Curtains 72″x60″ Portable fits the same width in a more compact package.
The 50″x60″ panel is the smallest Sumobaby in this roundup, and that scale matters when you’re working with a compact space like a car backseat, a small RV window, or a nursery where one modest window does all the work. The reflective coating and black polyester layered construction is consistent with the larger panels, so light blocking stays the same even though the footprint shrinks.
Fifteen pairs of hook-and-loop tape ship in the box, which gives you enough mounting points to wrap the perimeter of a smaller window securely. Owners commonly use this size to darken a single window in a hotel room without modifying the existing drapery.
Bright Spots
- 50″x60″ footprint fits compact windows and car interiors
- Layered reflective construction blocks light the same way larger panels do
- 15 pairs of hook-and-loop tape included for perimeter mounting
- Easy to fold into luggage for frequent travelers
Honest Caveats
- Too small to seal a wide window without pairing panels
- Adhesive strips need a clean, dry surface to hold well
Who Should Grab It
Road trippers with infants, RV owners, and apartment renters with one modest window benefit most from this compact panel.
Swap It Out When
For a wide living-room picture window, the Sumobaby 75″x60″ Portable Blackout Curtains covers more ground.
The 63″x60″ sits in a comfortable middle spot in the Sumobaby range, wider than the 50-inch compact panel but narrower than the 75- and 84-inch wide options. That middle ground makes it a strong fit for a typical bedroom window or a dorm room where one panel can cover most of the glass in a single piece.
Like the other Sumobaby entries, this panel uses hook-and-loop mounting strips, so installation requires no tools and no commitment to the wall. In a real-world dorm scenario, you may find this size easy to remove at the end of the year without leaving residue on painted trim.
Useful Touches
- 63-inch width handles a standard bedroom window in one panel
- Layered reflective construction for solid light blocking
- Removable mounting strips leave walls and trim clean
- Folds flat for storage between semesters or seasons
Practical Considerations
- Reflective outer face shines in window from outside view
- One panel won’t span extra-wide windows without pairing
Best Suited To
Dorm residents, apartment renters, and shift workers with one standard bedroom window benefit most from this mid-size panel.
Another Choice May Suit
For tall windows needing extra drop, the Sumobaby Blackout Curtains 63″x70″ No Drill adds 10 inches of length.
The 72″x60″ is essentially the brand’s go-to for a standard bedroom window, the size most people picture when they think “blackout curtain.” At six feet wide and five feet tall, a single panel covers most residential windows without the need to seam two pieces together.
The build mirrors the rest of the Sumobaby portable line, reflective silver coating over black polyester, with hook-and-loop mounting strips. For most bedrooms, depending on the window’s exact frame width, one panel is often enough to darken the whole opening.
Useful Strengths
- 72-inch width suits standard residential frames
- Layered construction blocks light and reduces heat gain
- Hook-and-loop mounting installs in minutes
- Polyester face wipes clean with a damp cloth
Small Caveats
- Reflective outer coating is utilitarian rather than decorative
- Single panel won’t fully cover extra-wide picture windows
Perfect Match For
Anyone outfitting a standard bedroom, guest room, or nursery with one main window benefits most from this versatile mid-size panel.
Skip It When
For oversized picture walls, the Sumobaby Blackout Curtains 84″x60″ Portable spans more width in a single panel.
The 75″x60″ panel adds three inches of width to the standard 72-inch Sumobaby, which sounds small until you measure a wide window frame and discover three inches is the difference between full coverage and a bright sliver at the edge. This size handles wider bedroom windows, sunroom walls, and the front windshield of larger SUVs where standard widths fall short.
The package ships with 25 pairs of hook-and-loop strips, which is more than the smaller panels include, a thoughtful touch given that wider windows need more perimeter attachment to stay taut.
Advantages To Know
- 75-inch width seals wide frames and large windshields in one panel
- 25 pairs of hook-and-loop tape for full-perimeter mounting
- Layered reflective-and-black construction for solid light blocking
- No-drill installation preserves window trim
A Few Limitations
- Reflective outer face is functional rather than decorative
- Extra width adds bulk when folding for travel
Who Will Love This
Owners of wide bedroom windows, sunrooms, and large SUVs with panoramic windshields benefit most from this extra-wide panel.
Reach For A Different Pick When
For an even wider span, the Sumobaby Blackout Curtains 84″x60″ Portable stretches nearly seven feet across.
At 84″x60″, this is the second-widest panel in the roundup, only the 114-inch Sumobaby surpasses it. That makes it the right pick for picture walls, bay windows, and oversized bedroom windows where the goal is one continuous panel with no center seam letting light bleed through.
The wider the panel, the more important it is to anchor the perimeter well, so you’ll want to use every included mounting strip. For oversized openings, depending on the exact frame depth, you may find you need two panels to seal both the glass and the wall gap above it.
The Value In It
- 84-inch width seals oversized picture walls and bay windows
- Single-panel coverage eliminates center-seam light leaks
- Layered reflective build for heat and light reduction
- Removable mounting preserves walls in rentals
Where It Is Less Suited
- Bulky to fold and pack for travel
- May need two panels for very tall windows above 60 inches
Built With In Mind
Homeowners with bay windows, wide picture walls, and primary bedrooms with extra-wide frames benefit most from this wide-coverage panel.
Where A Sibling Pick Shines
For very tall windows requiring both width and drop, the Sumobaby Blackout Curtains 72″x70″ No Drill adds height over this size.
This 63″x70″ panel combines a moderate horizontal span with the brand’s taller 70-inch drop, the same length the 72″x70″ uses but in a narrower footprint. That makes it the right choice for windows that are tall but not particularly wide, like older apartment casements, narrow bedroom windows, or French doors where height matters more than span.
The reflective silver-and-black layered build is identical to the rest of the Sumobaby portable lineup, so you don’t trade light-blocking performance for the more compact width. For most narrow-tall windows, depending on the exact frame, this size handles the job without wasted fabric.
Notable Gains
- 70-inch drop seals high windows and French doors
- 63-inch width fits narrow openings without excess fabric
- Layered reflective construction blocks light and heat
- No-drill hook-and-loop mounting stays renter-friendly
Trade-Offs To Consider
- Not wide enough for picture walls or bay windows
- Reflective outer face visible from outside at night
Who Should Grab It
Owners of tall narrow windows, French doors, and older apartments with high ceilings benefit most from this narrow-tall panel.
Not Your Match When
For wide picture walls needing more horizontal span, the Sumobaby Blackout Curtains 84″x60″ Portable fits the brief better.
Picking The Right Blackout Travel Curtains For Your Setup
Measure First, Buy Once
Window framing is the single biggest predictor of satisfaction here, since a panel that’s even two inches short leaves a bright sliver that defeats the purpose. Measure width at the widest point of the frame, including any trim, and add at least four inches on each side for overlap. Height matters just as much: 60-inch-tall panels suit standard windows, but floor-to-ceiling openings need 70 inches of drop or more. For travelers, fold the candidate panel into your luggage before committing, since a 114-inch piece doesn’t fold flat in a carry-on.
Match The Construction To The Job
The Sumobaby line uses a reflective silver coating bonded to black polyester, a two-layer approach where the outer face bounces sunlight back and the inner layer absorbs what slips through. That build handles both light and heat, which matters in cars, vans, and south-facing bedrooms where summer mornings can push temperatures past comfortable. Character curtains like the Jay Franco Mickey Mouse set use a light-filtering polyester that softens glare without sealing the room out, which suits a child’s decor but not a night-shift sleeper.
Decide How You Will Mount It
Hook-and-loop tape is the friend of renters, dorm residents, and anyone who doesn’t want to drill into walls or window frames. The trade-off is adhesion: clean, smooth, dry trim holds best, and painted drywall can lift if you remove strips carelessly. Rod-pocket designs need hardware, which means a rod to buy and a wall to mount, but they look more finished and handle heavier fabric. Travelers benefit most from hook-and-loop, while permanent home installs benefit most from rod hardware.
Know Your Real-World Use Case
The honest read is that one size rarely fits every window in a home. Van lifers need the oversized 114-inch panel for windshields and side glass. Road trippers with infants want the compact 50-inch panel for car backseats. Dorm residents pick the 63-inch mid-size for one bedroom window. Picture walls and bay windows call for 75- or 84-inch widths. Tall narrow windows need 70-inch drops. Buying once and matching the panel to the specific opening saves both money and frustration.
Key Considerations Across These Picks
Common Buying Slip Ups
The most frequent mistake is buying a panel that’s the same size as the visible glass rather than the full frame, which leaves bright edges where light pours in around the curtain. Measure the outer frame, not just the window pane, and aim for two to four inches of overlap on every side. Another trap is choosing light-filtering fabric when you actually need light-blocking, especially for shift workers, infants on early schedules, or anyone sensitive to streetlight glare. Decorative curtains soften daylight but rarely seal it out.
When Paying More Pays Off
The jump from character curtains to portable blackout panels is mostly about construction, since layered reflective-and-black fabric blocks both light and radiant heat in a way decorative polyester cannot. The jump between Sumobaby sizes is simpler: wider and taller panels cost more because they cover more area, not because the material changes. For frequent travelers or renters moving between spaces, paying for the layered blackout build usually pays back in cooler rooms and easier installation across multiple locations. For a single themed bedroom, a decorative set may be enough.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Measure My Window For A Portable Blackout Curtain?
Measure the outer edge of the trim horizontally and vertically, then add at least four inches to each side so the panel overlaps the frame. For travel situations, measure the widest glass area including any curve, and bring a measuring tape rather than guessing by eye.
Will These Curtains Block Streetlight And Car Headlights At Night?
The Sumobaby portable panels with reflective-and-black layered construction are designed to seal out both daylight and nighttime glare from streetlamps and headlights. Light-filtering decorative panels like the Mickey Mouse and Space Star sets soften light but won’t fully block steady nighttime glare.
Can Portable Blackout Curtains Stay Up For Months?
Hook-and-loop mounting holds reliably on clean, smooth trim for months at a time, especially on window frames that don’t get much direct heat. In sun-warmed windows, the adhesive can soften, so check the perimeter every few weeks and replace strips if they start to curl at the edges.
Do These Curtains Help With Heat As Well As Light?
The reflective silver-coated Sumobaby panels bounce radiant heat back outward, which can lower the temperature inside a sun-facing room or van by a noticeable margin. Light-filtering decorative curtains add a layer of insulation but don’t reflect heat the way the silver-coated panels do.
Are These Curtains Safe For Kids And Pets?
Hook-and-loop-mounted panels stay secure when properly adhered, with no cords or chains that pose strangulation risks, which makes them well-suited to nurseries and kids’ rooms. Decorative rod-pocket sets include tie-backs, so keep those ties bound or stored out of reach when small children are present.
Closing Remarks
The portable blackout curtains in this roundup cover a wide spread of window types and travel situations, from the oversized 114-inch van panel down to the compact 50-inch car-friendly size. Match the panel dimensions to your specific frame, decide whether you need layered light-blocking or decorative light-filtering, and pick a mounting style that fits your living situation. The right panel turns a stubborn bright window into a restful, dark space, whether you’re at home, on the road, or somewhere in between.