But when passenger space is more important, you will have to consider the roof for all the travel gear. Since most softshell tents have a fold out design they will take up space adjacent to the vehicle which means requiring you to purchase two parking spaces at the campsite you visit.

It’s also recommended not to use a roof tent on a glass-roofed (panoramic) car – sunroofs are fine though. includes UV50+ protection, ensuring that you stay safe and protected from harmful UV rays while camping. These are not ideal camping conditions anywhere but your roof tent will be able take blustery winds throughout the year. Access: Roof tents come supplied with a telescopic ladder that allow you to easily and safely access the tent.That means that ‘leaving no trace’ is a must, and unless you’re in Scotland or parts of Dartmoor then you must have landowner permission. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. So if you're an active camper and want the convenience of packing up quickly and grabbing your mountain bike, then this is the one.

Simply pull down on the now fully extended ladder to unfold the base and in turn unfurl the roof tent. The Miles Starling was designed to make sure you enjoy the amazing views you've chosen to set up camp. Spacious for one and snugger for two, the tent has three windows offering a commanding 360-degree view from your Vertex Lite when the door is open. Once it’s assembled, all that’s left to do is to park up in a picturesque spot and pitch the tent in seconds with its easy fold-out design. Most soft shell roof top tents come equipped with a window through the top rainfly which is awesome for stargazing at night or waking up to see the sky on a stunning summer day.Meaning under testing conditions the column of water reached 3m before there was any leakage into the tent. Most hard-shell rooftop tents have some space between the in-built mattress and the top shell which allows you to leave some light bedding and thin pillows.

Excellent piece of kit, fits easily to car roof rails, simple and easy to unpack and raise ready for use. The two-person fold-out roof tent offers an affordable entry to the growing trend of rooftop camping and is compatible with almost any vehicle. Before getting into the list of the best rooftop tents we thought it would be helpful to explain a few fundamentals about what is a roof tent, how does one work and what makes a good rooftop tent including the pros and cons.You can enjoy panoramic views with the windows open or total darkness when closed unless you choose to strap a lantern to the integrated hanging point. This will be important for the stability of the ladder – setting up on overly soft ground will ultimately affect the level of support of your roof tent. Some are made of vehicle grade ABS with UV protective agent materials so that you can camp for years to come. The Discover Series allows you to carry up to 35kg of equipment on top, be it a kayak, mountain bike, or extra luggage. Built with a combination of PU300mm, UV50+, PU+silver plating, and polycotton canvas resulting in an ultra-strong construction, that can withstand the harshest environments.