The 10 Best Roof Top Tents For This 2024

6 comments Dec 05, 2019

The Best Rooftop Tents For Camping In 2024

Camping is not only a passion, but a lifestyle. The lovers and enthusiasts of the outdoors cannot go a month without a camping trip, savoring nature, breathing the freedom and connecting with the peacefulness that surrounds them.

Overlanding is a form of living adventurously, where the journey is the primary goal. It’s common to see off road enthusiasts have some of the best vehicles possible. What a better way of enjoying the journey? Certainly a modified 4x4 helps.

Combine overlanding with a quality, comfortable and incredible camping tent and you have got yourself a roof top tent. Roof top tents are becoming the new trend and frankly we understand why. They are comfortable, durable, easy to set up and offer many benefits compared to regular tents. They are simply cool. We bet you have seen more than one Instagram picture of an RTT and wished you had one!

Roof Top Tents are fantastic.

Here is our list of the Top Ten Roof Top Tents out there. You might be familiar with some of the brands, since they have been around for a while and are pioneers of the industry, leading the way on a tricky road for the rest that have started in recent times.

10. Overlander 2783 by Smittybilt

It comes with no surprise that Smittybilt were going to come up with an RTT, since Smittybilt has long been involved in the world of car racks and accessories.

This model is designed primarily for jeeps like most of Smittybilt’s products, although if you have the right set of racks, it will fit any vehicle easily.

 

Name	Price	Size Open	Size Closed	Person Capacity	Weight
Smittybilt 2783	$1149.99	95” W x 56” L x 51” H	47” W x 56” L x 11” H	3	132 lbs

 

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Overview: 

This tent does not mess around. It is made with very good materials and it has a superb design.

The body of this rooftop tent is made of 600D heavy-duty ripstop poly, and it is waterproof. It has a sunroof, which can be covered and uncovered. It is protected by a mesh mosquito net that is used in both the windows and the access door. This RTT comes with a bottom that is made of an aluminum sandwhich base, a 2-inch foam mattress- that will help you get a great night’s sleep- and it consists of an additional waterproof rainfly for rainy days.

This is a brief overview of the specs. The reason why it is so great is that the price is very competitive and Smittybilt provides guaranteed quality and durability.

 

9. Ranger Overland 3 by Tuff Stuff

Thanks to their products, stock quantities, the amount of add-ons and overlanding accessories, Tuff Stuff has quickly become a household name in the RTT industry.

Name	Price	Size Open	Size Closed	Person Capacity	Weight
Ranger Overland	$1378.65	56" W x 96" L x 52" H	14"H x 56" W x 48" L	3	180 lbs

 

Includes:

• Mattress with removable cover
• Aluminum sliding ladder
• Rainfly
• Travel cover
• Annex
• Shoe bag
• Hanging gear hammock

Overview:

The Ranger Overland is an excellently built tent. It comfortably fits 2 adults and a child or a pet.

It is built for 3 season camping, although we have seen many people use it even during winter. The 420D Polyester/Oxford canvas is strong, durable and waterproof.

This rooftop tent includes some extra features that would normally be sold separately, saving you a lot of money. These are the annex, which can be used as a changing or storage room, the shoe bag and the hanging gear hammock.

They may sound like small things, but normally these extra features that come included with the Ranger Overland are going to set you back more than $300.

A highly recommended roof top tent!

 

8. Yulara Roof Top Tent by TJM

TJM is probably the biggest car accessory manufacturer in the world, they’ve got everything, from winches, to racks to a great RTT, and that is the Yulara. A very good, durable, lightweight and even affordable model, it’s hard to compete with it.

Take a closer look here.

Name	Price	Size Open	Size Closed	Person Capacity	Weight
Yulara Roof Top Tent	$989	55” W x 126” L x 51” H	55” W x 48” L x 11” H	2	115 lbs

 

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Overview: 

Thanks to the incredible length of this RTT, it is particularly comfortable, allowing you to sleep even better, as well as storing something inside the tent. It takes you only five minutes to set it up. Just pull it open and in a few seconds it will be ready for you to pull down the aluminum ladder, climb up, open the foam mattress, that’s all.

This rooftop tent is 100% waterproof. It is made of very breathable materials for a better night’s sleep. Materials that keep the tent dry, and not allowing too much condensation in the morning. It has a flat, and straight bottom made of aluminum.

The only drawback is that it’s not as wide as other models fitting only 2 people instead of 3.

Due to the price and quality of the Yulara RTT, it is the bestselling model all around the world.

Are you interested in buying it or at least taking a closer look? View it here.

 

7. Falcon Hardshell Roof Top Tent by Roofnest

 

Roofnest is a Colorado based roof top tent company, that has been in the hardshell market for many years. Experience and innovation has set them apart, and we can definitely see those two components in our favorite tent form them: the Falcon.

Name	Price	Size Open	Size Closed	Person Capacity	Weight
Falcon Aluminum Hardshell	$3395 (Regular) $3495 (XL)	50" W x 85" L x 6'10"H (Regular) 60" W x 85" L x 6'10" (XL)	50" W x 85" L x 6.5"H (Regular) 60" W x 85" L x 6.5" (XL)	2 (Regular) 3 (XL)	135 lbs (Regular) 150 lbs (XL)

 

Includes:

• 2.75" mattress
• Aluminum hardshell construction
• 8.5' telescoping aluminum ladder
• Anti-condensation mat
• 2 shoe bags

Overview: 

Choosing a particular rooftop tent comes down to always a few factors: quality, budget, durability, comfort and ease of use.

The latter factor depends a lot on how easy is it to set up the tent, open and close it. The Falcon, which comes in two sizes (regular and XL), is an extremely easy to use RTT.

It has the classic hard top design, and that makes the open and closing action take a matter of less than 30 seconds. Literally nothing can be easier than this. Add to that the fact that both sizes are fairly lightweight (153 and 150 lbs), and mounting it to the rack of your vehicle is also easier than with heavier tents.

The aluminum hardshell construction makes it an extremely tough, rugged and high quality product. It'll last for years, it won't be damaged by branches, dust, rocks, or whatever element could try and affect it. Plus it has the options of adding crossbars to the top of the tent. Certainly a great, great feature.

Finally, we're talking of a low profile tent, only 6.5" tall when closed, saving you on wind resistance and noise. A very well designed and high quality hardshell tent by Roofnest, that will allow you to camp anywhere at any time of the year.

 

6. Mt. Rainier Extended Stargazer Summit by CVT

Cascadia Vehicle Tents (CVT), a well-known brand in the RTT community. They are one of the biggest and finest manufacturers out there. Their products range from tents to off road trailers. They have exceptional products and the Mt. Rainier Extended Stargazer is a good example.

Name	Price	Size Open	Size Closed	Person Capacity	Weight
CVT Mt. Rainier Extended Stargazer Summit	$3095	72″ W x 132″ L x 50″ H	72″ W x 48″ L x 15.5″ H	3	270 lbs

 

Includes: 

• Rainfly
• Telescoping ladder
• LED light
• Two shoe holders
• Travel cover made of Heavy-Duty PVC
• Annex
• Two USB ports
• Mattress with removable waterproof cover

Overview:

CVT makes outstanding tents; some of the best, and the Mt. Rainier is one of their top models. It comes with a lot of great accessories, from an annex (which if bought separately will cost you more), to handy things like the USB ports and the LED light.

This is a heavy-duty model made for those who take overlanding and roof top camping seriously. If you have been in the game for a while, you’ll know this is what you are aiming for. This beast of a tent has a thicker canvas than most others, with a 380g poly-cotton ripstop canvas, which provides enough insulation to be used in the snow. It is also waterproof, breathable and mold resistant.

The annex takes this RTT to a whole other level, because it has a vestibule area included, where one can actually sit down, have meals or just relax without the need of being laying down.

Trust us, if you want something powerful, this is the model you are looking for.

 

5. Stealth - by Eezi-Awn

Eezi-Awn is one of South Africa’s heavy weights when it comes to Roof Top Tents. This company has a manufacturing experience of more than 30 years in RTTs.

All their products are made in South Africa which results in better products but also higher price tags. Their RTT’s are very good. Just as their website says: “Remember that long after the sweetness of price is gone – quality prevails.”

Name	Price	Size Open	Size Closed	Person Capacity	Weight
Stealth	$4300	87" L x 57" W x 56" H	87" L x 57" W x 6.5"	2	220 lbs

 

Includes:

• 3.5" thick foam mattress, queen size with cover
• Aluminum ladder that stores under the tent
• YKK zippers
• Aluminum insulated top and bottom shell, in Powder-Coated Matte Black

Overview:

 

The Stealth has been one of the benchmark hard top roof top tents in the market for years. Manufactured in South Africa and tested on the toughest roads, trails and conditions in the world, the Stealth is an outstanding tent.

The aluminum construction is reinforced by the black matte powder coat on top of it, making it not only resistant to almost any element, but adding an elegant and sleek look.

The tent is insulated in both the bottom and top shell, and the great quality of the canvas makes it a true 4 season RTT. Add to that a 3.5" thick queen mattress, and you know that comfort is not a problem at all.

The way this hardshell has been designed is really smart, not only will it open and close in a matter of seconds, but at the back, it's taller than at the front. That gives it a more aerodynamic design hat helps against wind resistance, makes less noise, but more importantly, it gives you space to keep the bedding INSIDE the tent! Just store it at the back.

The Stealth by Eezi Awn is one of those models that you buy to have forever, thanks to it's outstanding quality.

 

4. Wanaka 55" by Guana Equipment

Wanaka 55", the RTT with the largest annex in the market. Produced by Guana Equipment, a fairly new and ambitious company. Guana Equipment has tons of experience up their sleeves when it comes to using, testing and camping with RTT’s. A company founded by camping enthusiasts.

You can BUY IT here.

Name	Price	Size Open	Size Closed	Person Capacity	Weight
Wanaka	$2200	122" L x 56" W x 49.5" H	48" L x 56" W x 12" H	3 and an extra one in the annex	139 lbs

 

Includes:

• 3” thick high-density foam mattress
• YKK zippers
• Aluminum ladder
• XL Annex with removable floor and 3 awning doors
• The poles for the awnings
• 2 boot bags
• LED light strip
• Anti-condensation mat

Overview:

Just as we were saying above, the Wanaka comes with the largest annex in the market: 100" by 100". It's big enough to sleep an adult comfortably, store many bags and equipment and can used as a very big changing room.

The three annex doors open up and become three awnings, increasing your coverage and shade, making this tent a whole camping setup.

It's built to endure. It is fabricated with top notch materials that are more than enough to camp through all the four seasons.

It comes with a lot of extra accessories, such as the anti-condensation mat, 2 shoe bags and LED light. On top of that the breath-ability is excellent, and you will even see how useful the window in the overhang can be, giving more light even inside the annex. 

You can take a better look at it here.

 

3. Autana Ruggedized 3 Roof Top Tent by Tepui Tents

Tepui, one of the most reliable and trusted RTT manufacturers. They have a lot of fantastic models, and the Autana Ruggedzied 3 is certainly one of them.

You can buy it here.

Name	Price	Size Open	Size Closed	Person Capacity	Weight
Autana Ruggedized 3	$2749.95	56" x 122" x 52" (W x L x H)	56" x 48" x 12" (W x L x H)	3	195 lbs

 

Includes:

• Mattress with removable waterproof cover
• Travel cover
• Telescoping ladder
• Rainfly
• Annex

Overview:

This tent is a machine and an upfront beast. A four-season tent made of such strong materials, that provide comfort and protection even under strong snow. The fabric is a 360g poly-cotton canvas, with a 600D ripstop fabric, waterproof, breathable, but at the same time insulating enough for the winter. It consists of a rainfly that is strong enough and offers an extra layer of protection. The annex is made of the same materials.

This RTT is big enough to fit three adults, or two adults and a child, or even a few pets.

Basically, one can just go to any national park, get set up and have a small house for an entire week. That is what the Autana has to offer. This is one of the toughest rooftop tents, ideal for large and vigorous vehicles. A highly recommended RTT for those who take on overlanding experiences seriously.

Take a closer look at it here.

 

2. Odyssey 55" by Free Spirit Recreation

The second place in the podium goes to the Odyssey 55" by FSR. An innovative tent with a patented gas strut system to open and close the RTT in a smoother, safer and better way, and to avoid any long-term issues from extended use.

Name	Price	Size Open	Size Closed	Person Capacity	Weight
Odyssey 55"	$3195	55"W x 83"L x 43"H	60"W x 83"L x 7.1"H	2-3	154 lbs

 

Includes:

• 2" Hi-Density Foam Mattress
• LED light bar inside
• Set of Crossbars with 250 lbs load rating
• Tri-Layer technology

Overview:

 

FSR has characterized for constantly changing the market with innovative designs. The Odyssey series is the latest model they have, and it comes in two sizes: 49" and 55". The latter is our preferred choice given the extra space to even fit a child, or a pet.

This excellent tent is only 7" tall when closed, reducing not only the wind resistance, but having much less impact on the fuel consumption and less noise.

The patented gas strut system help open and close this tent in less than 60 seconds, as well as guaranteeing a longer life span and a much smoother process.

Add to that the cross-bars on top of the tent with a 250 lbs load rating, and you're looking at the possibility of taking kayaks, surfboards, or other gear on top of your car tent. Honestly, an all-in-one model with durability, quality and comfort.

 

1. iKamper Skycamp 3.0

And the number one is: The Skycamp 3.0! This Roof Top Tent is a true beauty, one of the best roof top tents out there.

Let’s start with a little background of the company and the tent.

The brand iKamper was born after a South Korean traveler, inspired by Jack Kerouac, travelled around America in a campervan. His vehicle was always in bad shape, so he was always complaining.

What happened?

He went back to Korea and started designing some rooftop tents. The first models were not good enough, but he finally cracked it.

Fast forward a few years and he won a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $2.3 million and that is where he came up with the Skycamp iKamper.

Name	Price	Size Open	Size Closed	Person Capacity	Weight
Skycamp 3.0	$4199	83” W x 77” L x 48” H	55” W x 85” L x 13” H	4	165 lbs

 

Includes:

• Mattress
• Aluminum ladder
• Rainfly

Overview:

In thirty seconds you can open the iKamper Skycamp 3.0 and have it ready to be used. No other tent takes as little time as this one. The space inside is huge; it fits three people easily, although even four could fit. Strength and Resistance is what differentiates it from all the other RTT’s. This RTT is built for all four seasons. It is a monster, that can take rain or snow and is able to deal with the strongest of winds. You can choose from two fabrics, one of which is the poly-cotton, that is insulating, keeping you warm.

Another great feature is the fact that the fabric can be detached completely, leaving only the mesh. That way during summers you can enjoy a refreshing breeze or the view of the sky at night. When winter comes, the fabrics can be re-attached.

What made us choose it as the best one is the whole package. This rooftop tent can be set up in less than a minute, it’s made with literally the best materials and the design is the most elegant, while making the best use of space. It can take a lot, really a lot and combine it with an annex or other accessories, you would have a really big livable space. Ideal to camp with comfort anywhere.

Take a closer look at the iKamper Skycamp 3.0. 

 

Let’s Wrap It Up

Time to say goodbye and close this article up. We know it was a bit lengthy, but we hope it provided enough information to help you in your decision of finding the roof top tent that better fits your needs.

If you have any comments, please share them in the section below. We would really like to hear your opinions as well as your reviews and the RTT’s you thought deserved a place in this ranking. Ther are many brands and tons of RTT’s out there. We wish we could try and review all of them, but it’s tough. We tried, and we hope you enjoyed!

Till next time.

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