Roof Top Tents Are Stupid

In the past we have interviewed both the owners of odin designs and tepui tents and this time around we wanted to know a little bit more about roost usa.

Roof top tents are stupid.

Yes you ve read it right made in usa. And our rooftop tents are available in different sizes and configurations accommodating up to four people. The feather lite car top tent by front runner is another high quality model that has a lot to offer. They also include ladders and need to be collapsible and safe for driving.

As mentioned if it s wet when you close it you have to open it when you get home or it will mold and mildew. That s enough to buy some of the most luxurious backpacking tents on the planet. Setup of this tent is about as easy as it gets. This rooftop tent from raptor series is simple yet sturdy and effective and costs well under 1000 making it a budget minded camper s dream.

Just remove the pvc driving cover pull the deployment strings to erect the tent attach two hooks to your vehicle and bingo your comfortable two. Many rooftop tents give you the option of adding an annex room beneath the tent where it hangs over the side of the vehicle but few include one with your purchase. Problems with roof top tents we ve had 3 pop up trailers and although they tow easily they are a lot of work setting up and taking down. The ranger overland does and.

Rooftop tents are quick and easy to set up keep your gear elevated and secure and are designed to withstand the elements. For those who don t know them roost is a small company based in iowa that specializes in hardshell roof top tents but with one game changing characteristic. Even for a basic budget model you ll pay somewhere in the neighborhood of 1 000. The thing is that it s manufactured from a special poly cotton oxford fabric 400d and is much lighter compared to the majority of other tents on the market.

With a built in mattress they are more comfortable than traditional tents. Rooftop tents need stiff bottoms with plenty of support. And that s the main reason why many customers prefer this very camping tent to others.