| Total weight: 108 lb | Material: Ripstop polyester canopy, ripstop nylon rainfly Headroom isn’t an issue here, but when sitting up in the dark, it helps to have a buffer.Ĭlosed dimensions (WxLxH): 24 x 83 x 9.5 in. Another thing our 6-foot-2 tester appreciated: the padded ceiling. We slept two comfortably in the Falcon (plus a dog who we had to hoist up after she refused to sleep away from us on the ground or in the car). So bear that in mind if you decide to take this out for a solo weekend. To close the tent far enough that the latches could catch, we had to really press on it, a job that took two people so that one could apply the pressure and the other could work the latch. We slept in it in midsummer, and we didn’t feel too hot inside.īreaking the Falcon down took a bit of muscle.
And the foam mattress was firm but comfortable. It does make setup easy, too all we had to do after we arrived at the campsite was pop the two latches and push the lid up for the pistons to take over, after which we threw the tent poles in the awning. We also didn’t notice any major increase to the sound as we were driving. This aluminum hardshell makes for a slim, sub-seven-inch profile on top of a vehicle, which doesn’t drag mpg down as much as the softshell variety. The Falcon epitomizes the convenience and utility of rooftop tents. As with many hardshells, it’s expensive.
| Total weight: 140 lb | Material: Aluminum shell, polyurethane-coated polyester-cotton blend walls You’ll see our Consumer Score with each of those reviews too, which represents the percentage of people who bought the product and rated it at least four out of five stars on retail sites like Amazon, REI, and Backcountry.Ĭlosed dimensions (WxLxH): 50 x 90 x 6.5 in. For those untested tents, we included our Total Expert Score, calculating the ratings from trusted publications such as Gear We Are, HiConsumption, and Gear Junkie and converting them to a 100-point scale. We’ve also included some models that we haven’t tested yet but that look promising based on our knowledge of RTTs and their reception among expert sources and thousands of consumer reviews. We also took into account construction materials and whether the tents leave room for anything else on the roof, like racks for gear or a storage box. All the while we gauged them on ease of use, how comfortable (or not) they were to sleep in, and how much they impacted mpg and wind noise on top of our rigs. We called in several tents and tested them in every way you would use a rooftop tent, installing them on our cars, deploying and collapsing them, and camping out in them. Then again, think of all the money that you won’t be spending on hotel rooms and snake-bite kits. In addition to the initial hit to your wallet, you can expect your fuel efficiency to decline, adding to gas costs. If not, you may need a stronger, aftermarket rack. Many weigh more than 100 pounds, so double check that your vehicle’s roof or factory rack is rated to carry the load.
These tents are a big purchase, both in price and, well, actual size. But many options have flexible layouts so you can still use your vehicle’s hitch to attach bike racks or storage trays. There might not be enough real estate up there to accommodate both a rooftop tent and a cargo box or rack. What you gain in convenience, you could lose in rooftop storage. It’s kind of like being in a tree fort that comes with a soft foam mattress and a watertight roof. You’ll also be high above curious animals-large and small-that might walk by your tent in the night. And if the ground is uneven, a few carefully placed hunks of wood under your tires can level your vehicle-and your tent. 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. The obvious great thing about rooftop tents is that you can set up camp just about anywhere.
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