How to choose a roof tent.

What is a roof top tent? Why do you need it?
Rooftop tents can make your camping experience more enjoyable. These tents mount to the vehicle’s luggage rack system and can replace ground tents, RVs or campers. You can easily turn any vehicle, including cars, SUVs, crossovers, vans, pickups, vans, trailers, and more, into a mobile campground ready for adventure. In addition to the great views and comfortable cushions, camping with a roof tent has many other benefits. Whether camping alone or with friends and family, it comfortably accommodates.

How are roof tents used?
Travel to your favorite campsite, open the roof tent, lower the ladder, climb in and you’re done! Roof tents fit most vehicle rack systems. And using solid mounting hardware, installation is easy. When not in use, you can put it on the car or easily remove it.
What is the difference between a hard shell and a soft shell roof top tent?
Both hard-shell and soft-shell roof top tents have their advantages. Determining which tent is right for you depends on a variety of factors, such as how many people you need to sleep, how much gear you need to bring, and how you camp.

Soft-shell car roof tents are the most common car roof tents. They fold in half and unfold the tent’s canopy when opened, making it easy to install. Half of the tent is mounted on the vehicle’s roof rack, and the other half is supported by a retractable ladder. The ladder runs all the way from the tent to the ground. It is also easy to disassemble the tent. Fold the tent in half, stow the ladder, and replace the weatherproof travel cover. Softshell tents are very popular because not only do they come in many styles for different weather conditions, but they also come in 2-, 3- and 4-person sizes. Some soft shell tents also come with accessories that can be used to create an extra private space under the tent, ideal for day trips.

With a hard shell tent, users can quickly set up the tent by releasing just a few latches. Because hard shell tents can be quickly installed and removed, they are ideal for mid-camping common on overland excursions and off-road activities. This type of tent doesn’t overhang the vehicle like a softshell tent and can only stretch upwards, making it ideal for raised/tall vehicles and tight campsites. In some cases, it can also double as a roof box to transport gear.