Rooftop tents initially gained popularity with overland adventurers who wanted a way to stay above ground and away from predators as they explored the Australian Outback. But their convenience and easy setup has made them a lust-list item for campers everywhere. Just attach a tent to your vehicle’s roof rack, and you can deploy it almost instantly by unfolding and extending its ladder. This makes parking at trailheads, campsites, and just about anywhere else you can park a breeze.
The market has responded. There are now dozens of great options, ranging from low-cost soft shells to durable, weatherproof hard tops, and a few innovative options in between.
he obvious great thing about rooftop tents is that you can set up camp just about anywhere. Is the ground soft and muddy? Is your trailhead parking lot made of large, sharp chunks of gravel? Worry not, you’re high above it all. And if the ground is uneven, a few carefully placed hunks of wood under your tires can level your vehicle—and your tent.
You’ll also be high above curious animals—large and small—that might walk by your tent in the night. Its kind of like being in a tree fort that comes with a soft foam mattress and a watertight roof. Not so bad, folks.
Post time: Sep-06-2021