Why buy a rooftop tent?

Rooftop tents have many benefits:
landscape. Being off the ground means you can easily enjoy the view outside the tent. Some rooftop tents even have built-in sky boards so you can gaze at the stars.
Quick Setup. Rooftop tents can be opened and packed in minutes. All you have to do is unfold the tent and you are done. That means more time to explore and less time to set up camp.
comfortable. Most rooftop tents have built-in mattresses that are more comfortable than air mattresses. The bedding stays inside the tent, which means you can jump in as soon as the tent is opened. Plus, the tent’s flat floor means no more knobby rocks poking your back at night.
Helps you stay clean and dry. These tents keep you safe from mud, snow, sand and small animals. Designed for every weather. The materials used to make rooftop tents are generally better able to withstand harsh weather conditions than ground tents.

Rooftop tents and trailers?
A trailer, van or RV are better options for those who prefer to be away from home, with water and plumbing. Due to their larger size, they are generally not as flexible as rooftop tents.
How to use a rooftop tent?
Before camping, you must attach the roof tent to your vehicle. Rooftop tents are designed and installed differently, but the general process for most tents is:
1. Place the tent on the car’s roof rack and slide it into place.
2. Bolt the provided mounting hardware to secure the tent.
Of course, always refer to the specific tent’s manual for more specific instructions.
How to use a rooftop tent?
There are two options, foldable or pop-up, both of which are much faster than traditional ground tents.
Foldable: Most common in softshell roof tents. Just pull off the travel cover, pull out the ladder and unfold the tent. Adjust the ladder so it reaches the floor and you’re good to go!
Pop-up: Most commonly found in hard-shell roof tents. Simply unlatch and the tent pops into place. It’s that simple!

How long does it take to open a rooftop tent?
Some rooftop tent enthusiasts are intrigued by this exact question. When timed, most rooftop tents can be opened and ready for use in an average of three to four minutes.
The process of opening the tent and setting up the windows and umbrella poles may take longer, around 4-6 minutes. Hard shell tents are usually faster because extra features like rain poles are not required.
Hard Shell Roof Tent vs Soft Shell Roof Tent
Hard-Shell Roof Tent: Just loosen a few latches to open a hard-shell tent. As a result, they can be erected and dismantled even faster than soft-shell roof tents. Also, since they tend to be made of sturdy materials, like aluminum shells or ABS plastic shells, they’re very good at weatherproofing. All these factors make them popular for overland and off-road travel.
Soft Shell Roof Tents: Soft shell tents are the most common type. One half is mounted on the car’s roof rack and the other half is mounted on the ladder. To open it, you simply pull down the ladder and the tent folds open. Soft-shell tents are larger in size than hard-shell tents, and the largest rooftop tents can accommodate four people. Additionally, softshell tents can be attached to allow extra space under the tent.