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When an SUV rolls into your camping area with a rooftop tent strapped to its top, it’s hard not to feel at least a little bit jealous. These high-tech camping tools have become popular for everyone from front country car campers to overlanders driving souped-up Jeeps. You have probably seen your favourite Instagram influencers snapping photos of their rooftop tents too. But what’s the big deal? Are rooftop tents worth it? What is the advantage of sleeping so high off the ground, and why is the average rooftop tent so expensive? Camping Location & Overlanding Many people don’t know that...

It seems our drive to be outdoors has been greater over the past few years! Maybe thanks to Covid or maybe folks are just getting back to nature. Certainly it seems like there’s more of a drive to camp than we’ve seen in recent decades and part of that might be new technologies and ease of camping with gear like rooftop tents!  More people have been going out camping for the first time, and this means that campsites in popular locations are often booked months in advance. So what is the best way to find car camping spots in beautiful locations that...

This quick guide to the best rooftop tent makes it easy to choose the tent that’s right for your vehicle and lifestyle. The most important factor to consider is whether a hard shell or a soft shell is the best fit for you. The shell is like the “roof” of the tent. In the case of a hard shell, a fixed, fiberglass roof serves as a flat-top or sloped roof covering. The hard shell is attached to polyester rip-stop canvas walls. When the tent is collapsed for storage or travel, the hard top acts as part of the casing, protecting...

In recent years, truck tents and rooftop tents have increased in popularity. For people who want to enjoy the outdoors while still sleeping safely and comfortably, both these types of tents offer a different way to camp. But if you’re looking to invest in a truck or rooftop tent, you’re wondering which is best for you. We’ve taken a look at four factors, Versatility, Setup, Comfort and Storage to compare a pickup truck bed tent versus a rooftop tent. Versatility First and foremost, you aren’t limited to owning a truck when it comes to setting up a rooftop tent! Any...

Devious in its simplicity and almost awe inspiring in action, camping couldn’t be easier, more convenient, and more comfortable than when using a Truck Camping Setup. You take the tent, in all its glorious trouble; the hard to assemble, the inevitable dirt gathering and cold, rain soaked bottom -- and instead you put it up on top of the truck. That’s right--the tent goes on top of your truck, van or SUV. Devilish, no? Unless you know what you’re looking at, you wouldn’t even realize it was there. The truck tent is formed with a large platform, which can be...