C6 Outdoor
C6 Outdoor: The REV Tent Modular Rooftop, Rack & Truck Bed System
C6 Outdoor is the California-based family business behind the patented REV Tent (US Patent #12091874), a modular camping tent that configures four different ways from a single core tent: as a ground tent, in your pickup truck bed, on a flat platform roof rack, or as a full rooftop tent with the REV Platform base. Built around the brand's "Sleep First" philosophy, every C6 Outdoor REV Tent includes a real 4-inch dual-layer foam mattress (the first tent with a built-in mattress at this scale) and the lightweight 25 lb tent body that gives the REV Tent the reputation as the lightest rooftop tent on the market. Our C6 Outdoor selection at Off Road Tents features 14+ products from the broader brand catalog, covering the REV Rooftop Tent, REV Rack Tent, REV Pick-up Truck Tent, REV Ladder, REV Room Platform Annex, and matching accessories. Call us at 844-200-3979 for help picking the right REV Tent configuration.
Who Is C6 Outdoor?
C6 Outdoor is a small family business based in California, designed and engineered around a single product philosophy: the REV Tent, a patented modular camping tent that solves the problem of buying multiple tents for multiple use cases. The brand's tagline is "SLEEP FIRST," referring to the central engineering decision that drove the entire REV Tent design: prioritize sleep quality over weight savings or pack size. The result is a 4-inch dual-layer foam mattress built into every REV Tent, which makes the REV Tent the first tent with a real mattress at production scale.
The REV Tent is patented under US Patent #12091874, and C6 Outdoor, REV, and the C6 Logo are registered trademarks in the US and Australia. The REV Tent has been featured in Outside Magazine ("wonderfully comfortable and durable in cold, windy conditions"), Overland Journal ("an essential quick-grab shelter that can be moved from vehicle to vehicle easily"), Cosmopolitan, Expedition Portal ("the low weight and cost of the tents are truly revolutionary"), and Outdoorx4 ("the biggest W is comfort"). The brand offers a 30-day trial with easy returns and donates a mosquito net to anti-Malaria efforts with every REV Tent sale.
The full C6 Outdoor catalog extends beyond the REV Tent system itself. The broader brand lineup includes the REV Platform X (the base for rooftop configurations), the REV Ladder, the REV Room Platform Annex, accessory rack mount kits for Front Runner and Yakima/Rhino Rack platforms, the Fitted Sheet & Pillow Case Set sized to the REV Tent mattress, the Slooze Sleep Shoes, the Camp+ Pillow, the Muthatucka Blanket, plus various smaller accessories like the Gear Loft with Device Mount and Flex Camp Lights. Our C6 Outdoor selection at Off Road Tents focuses on the REV Tent system and the core supporting accessories.
The REV Tent Modular System: One Tent, Four Configurations
The patented REV Tent system is the entire reason C6 Outdoor exists as a brand. Instead of buying a separate ground tent, truck bed tent, roof rack tent, and rooftop tent for different camping scenarios, the REV Tent gives you a single core tent that configures four ways using bolt-on accessories. This is the key differentiator that separates the C6 Outdoor REV Tent from every other rooftop tent or truck bed tent option in the market.
Configuration 1: REV Tent on the ground. Set up the REV Tent like a traditional ground tent, with included guy lines and stakes. The 4-inch dual-layer foam mattress means you sleep on a real mattress instead of an air pad, eliminating the air-mattress-deflated-overnight problem that affects most ground campers. Weighs only 25 lbs assembled, so the tent itself packs into a small carrying bag for hiking access to remote sites or for buyers who don't always camp from a vehicle.
Configuration 2: REV Tent in the truck bed. The REV Pick-up Truck Tent configuration mounts the same REV Tent inside your pickup bed using the truck bed mount kit. The 48" x 84" footprint fits most full-size and mid-size truck beds with the tailgate up. The truck bed mount keeps the tent off the ground (better for wet weather and uneven sites), the 4-inch built-in mattress means you sleep comfortably on the truck bed without separate mattresses, and the whole setup deploys in about 5 minutes solo. This is one of the more practical truck bed configurations on the market because the REV Tent comes off and goes back on as a single 25 lb unit.
Configuration 3: REV Rack Tent on a flat-platform roof rack. The REV Rack Tent configuration mounts the same REV Tent directly on a platform-style roof rack with a flat surface of at least 48" x 84" and gaps no greater than 8" between slats. This works with most aftermarket flat-platform rack systems (Front Runner, Yakima/Rhino Rack, Prinsu, BajaRack Utility Flat Rack, ARB Base Rack), making the REV Rack Tent the right pick for overlanders who already have a platform roof rack and want to add a rooftop tent without committing to a permanent fixed-mount RTT.
Configuration 4: REV Roof Top Tent with the REV Platform base. The full REV Roof Top Tent setup includes the REV Tent, the REV Platform base (the elevated frame that mounts to your vehicle's load bars), the REV Ladder, the Ladder Carrying Case, and all necessary mounting hardware. This is the traditional rooftop tent format, but with a critical C6 Outdoor difference: you can demount the REV Tent itself (25 lbs) and leave the REV Platform on the vehicle when storing the tent, or you can demount the whole assembly and store everything off the vehicle when not camping.
The C6 Outdoor decision rule: If you camp the same way every time (always ground, always truck bed, or always rooftop), buying a dedicated tent for that one use case may be more economical. If you actually camp different ways in different situations (a weekend in the truck bed, a desert trip on the rack, a backpacking trip on the ground), the REV Tent's modular system pays for itself by replacing three separate tents with one. The lightweight 25 lb tent body also means improved fuel economy (~1.7 MPG better than traditional heavy hardshell RTTs) and easy storage when not in use.
Featured C6 Outdoor Products
C6 Outdoor REV Tent Fitted Sheet & Pillow Case Set
Price: $49.95
Type: C6 Outdoor REV Tent accessory / bedding | Fits: REV Tent 4-inch built-in mattress (all REV Tent configurations)
Build: Fitted sheet sized to REV Tent mattress dimensions, matching pillow case, designed for the C6 Outdoor REV Tent system
The C6 Outdoor REV Tent Fitted Sheet & Pillow Case Set is the lowest-priced featured C6 Outdoor product on this page and the entry-point C6 Outdoor accessory for REV Tent owners wanting brand-matched bedding. The fitted sheet is sized specifically to the 4-inch dual-layer foam mattress built into every REV Tent (ground tent, REV Pick-up Truck Tent, REV Rack Tent, or REV Roof Top Tent configuration), wrapping the mattress cleanly without bunching or sliding off during the night. The matching pillow case completes the bedding set. This is one of the most-installed C6 Outdoor accessories because REV Tent buyers consistently report that the real-mattress sleep experience is the biggest single reason they bought the tent, and proper bedding makes a meaningful difference to that sleep quality. The right C6 Outdoor accessory pick for any REV Tent buyer.
C6 Outdoor REV Ladder
Price: $129.00
Type: C6 Outdoor REV Tent accessory / ladder | Use case: Rooftop and rack tent configurations
Build: Aluminum construction, 11 lbs, includes Ladder Carrying Case
The C6 Outdoor REV Ladder is the lightweight aluminum ladder designed for the REV Roof Top Tent and REV Rack Tent configurations, sized appropriately for the REV Tent's elevated mounting height. At only 11 lbs, the REV Ladder doesn't add meaningful weight to your overall REV Tent setup, which matters because the entire C6 Outdoor REV Tent system is built around minimizing weight (the REV Tent is the lightest rooftop tent on the market at 25 lbs for the tent alone, and the REV Ladder keeps that lightweight design consistent). Includes a matching Ladder Carrying Case for storage and transport. The REV Ladder is included in the full REV Rooftop Tent purchase, sold separately for buyers who want a replacement or an additional ladder for the REV Rack Tent configuration.
C6 Outdoor REV Room Platform Annex
Price: $219.00
Type: C6 Outdoor REV Tent accessory / annex / platform extension | Use case: Adds ground-level enclosed space below the REV Roof Top Tent
Build: Sized to mount under the REV Platform, gives you a standup-height enclosed space at ground level
The C6 Outdoor REV Room Platform Annex extends the REV Roof Top Tent setup with a ground-level enclosed space, working as an additional sleeping room, a standup changing room, or extra dry storage for gear during multi-day camp setups. The Platform Annex mounts under the REV Platform when the REV Roof Top Tent is deployed, giving you the elevated sleeping deck up top plus the ground-level enclosed annex below. This is one of the most-requested REV Roof Top Tent accessories for buyers planning longer overland trips where the extra ground-level space matters more than the cost savings of skipping the annex. The right C6 Outdoor accessory pick for REV Roof Top Tent buyers who plan to camp for more than 2-3 nights at a time in the same location.
C6 Outdoor REV Rack Tent
Price: From $562.00
Type: C6 Outdoor REV Tent / rev rack tent / lightweight rooftop tent / 2 person rooftop tent / 4 season rooftop tent | Requires: Flat-platform roof rack with 48"x84" minimum, slat gaps under 8"
Build: 25 lb tent body, 4-inch dual-layer foam mattress, 4-season construction, 7001 aluminum poles, 210D Oxford outer + 68D ripstop inner
The C6 Outdoor REV Rack Tent mounts the REV Tent directly on a flat-platform roof rack, giving you a 2 person rooftop tent without the cost or commitment of a full REV Roof Top Tent setup. Works with most flat-platform aftermarket roof racks (Front Runner Slimline, Yakima/Rhino Rack, Prinsu, BajaRack Utility Flat Rack, ARB Base Rack, etc.). Your rack needs at least 48" x 84" of flat surface with slat gaps no greater than 8". The REV Rack Tent ships with 6 stainless steel eye nuts and appropriate track bolts for Front Runner or Yakima/Rhino Rack platforms; other rack systems use the included 4 REV Straps for compatible mounting. Same core REV Tent as the other configurations: 25 lb tent body, 4-inch built-in mattress, 2 person capacity, true 4 season rooftop tent construction. Available in multiple color variants (Element premium colors, Scout more affordable colors). The right pick for overlanders who already have a flat-platform roof rack and want to add a lightweight rooftop tent option.
C6 Outdoor REV Pick-up Truck Tent
Price: $799.00
Type: C6 Outdoor REV Tent / camping tent with mattress / tent with built in mattress | Fits: Most full-size and mid-size truck beds with 48" x 84" flat surface
Build: 25 lb tent body, 4-inch dual-layer foam mattress, 4-season construction, dual-layer 150D waterproof outer fly
The C6 Outdoor REV Pick-up Truck Tent mounts the REV Tent inside your pickup bed, giving you a real camping tent with a built-in mattress instead of the typical foam-pad-in-the-truck-bed setup most truck campers use. The truck bed configuration keeps you off the ground (better for wet weather and uneven campsites), gives you the same 4-inch dual-layer foam mattress as all REV Tent configurations, and deploys in roughly 5 minutes solo using the included poles. Fits most full-size and mid-size truck beds with a flat surface space of 48" wide x 84" long. Dual-layer 150D waterproof outer fly handles serious rain; 68D ripstop inner provides breathability and ventilation through multiple zippered screen windows. The right camping tent with mattress pick for truck owners who want a real tent-with-mattress sleeping experience in the truck bed without committing to a fixed truck bed camper or topper installation. Same REV Tent as the other configurations, meaning you can remove the tent from the truck bed and use it as a ground tent on the same trip.
C6 Outdoor REV Rooftop Tent
Price: $1,099.00
Type: C6 Outdoor REV Rooftop Tent / lightweight rooftop tent / lightest rooftop tent | Includes: REV Tent + REV Platform + REV Ladder + Ladder Carrying Case + mounting hardware
Build: 25 lb tent + 52 lb platform + 11 lb ladder = 77 lbs total (one of the lightest rooftop tent setups on the market), 4-inch built-in mattress, 4-season, 2-person, 400 lb weight capacity
The C6 Outdoor REV Rooftop Tent is the full rooftop tent setup combining the REV Tent (25 lbs), the REV Platform base (52 lbs), the REV Ladder (11 lbs), the Ladder Carrying Case, and all necessary mounting hardware for installation on your vehicle's load bars or roof rack. At 77 lbs total, the REV Rooftop Tent is one of the lightest rooftop tent setups on the market, which translates to better fuel economy (~1.7 MPG vs traditional heavy hardshell RTTs), easier mounting/demounting solo, and easier storage when not in use. The REV Tent itself can be detached from the REV Platform (25 lbs solo) and used as a ground tent or in the truck bed without buying additional tents. 400 lb weight capacity, 4-season construction, dual-layer 150D waterproof outer fly, 7001 aluminum poles, four windows with zippered screens for ventilation. The right C6 Outdoor REV Rooftop Tent pick for overlanders wanting the full rooftop tent experience with the unique flexibility to detach the tent and use it elsewhere. Setup takes 5-10 minutes from closed to fully deployed.
Our C6 Outdoor Selection at a Glance
| Product | Category | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| REV Tent Fitted Sheet & Pillow Case Set | Bedding accessory | Any REV Tent owner | $49.95 |
| REV Ladder | Ladder accessory | REV Rooftop Tent & REV Rack Tent | $129.00 |
| REV Room Platform Annex | Annex accessory | REV Rooftop Tent multi-day camp setups | $219.00 |
| REV Rack Tent | Roof rack tent | Flat-platform roof rack owners | From $562.00 |
| REV Pick-up Truck Tent | Truck bed tent w/ mattress | Truck owners wanting in-bed camping | $799.00 |
| REV Rooftop Tent | Full rooftop tent system | Full rooftop tent buyers (with detach option) | $1,099.00 |
The "Sleep First" Philosophy: Why REV Tents Have Real Mattresses
Most camping tents (rooftop, truck bed, or ground) ship with no mattress at all, leaving you to source an aftermarket air pad, foam pad, or self-inflating pad separately. C6 Outdoor's central design decision was to include a real 4-inch dual-layer foam mattress in every C6 Rev Tent configuration, which is why the brand markets the REV Tent as the first tent with a real mattress. Buyers searching for a tent with built in mattress at production scale will find the C6 Rev Tent is essentially the only premium tent with built in mattress option on the market.
The 4-inch dual-layer foam construction balances three priorities: response (the firmer top layer keeps you supported), support (the softer bottom layer absorbs pressure points), and protection (the laminated layers prevent foam degradation from weather exposure). This isn't an aftermarket pad squeezed into a C6 tent that wasn't designed for it; the REV Tent's structural geometry was built around the mattress dimensions from the start, which is why the tent footprint, doors, windows, and ventilation all align with the mattress's 48" x 84" sleeping area. Some buyers search for the brand as "C6 Outdoors" with an "s," and the C6 Rooftop Tent reputation rests almost entirely on this real-mattress engineering.
The practical impact: C6 Rev Tent owners consistently report the sleep experience as the single biggest reason they bought the tent and the single biggest difference vs other rooftop tent or truck bed tent options they've owned previously. Reviewers across Outside Magazine, Overland Journal, Expedition Portal, and Outdoorx4 have all called out the mattress specifically as the standout feature. For buyers cross-shopping camping tent with mattress options, the REV Tent is essentially the only premium option at production scale.
REV Tent Color and Style Variants: Element, Scout, Ember, Shellter
C6 Outdoor offers the REV Tent in multiple color and style variants, each engineered for slightly different use cases. Picking between them mostly comes down to personal aesthetics and specific weather priorities.
Element is the premium-tier color variant in the REV Tent lineup, with the original C6 Outdoor color palette that defined the brand's visual identity. Element is the most-photographed variant in C6 Outdoor's marketing materials and the variant most often recommended for buyers who want the iconic C6 Outdoor REV Tent look. Available across the REV Tent standalone, REV Pick-up Truck Tent, REV Rack Tent, and REV Rooftop Tent configurations.
Scout is the more affordable color variant in the REV Tent lineup, with the same engineering quality and materials as the Element but at a lower price point. Scout pricing typically runs $230-$300 below Element pricing on the equivalent REV Tent configuration. The right pick for buyers wanting REV Tent quality at the most accessible REV Tent price tier.
Ember Black Out is the newer C6 Outdoor REV Tent variant with blackout fabric that dramatically reduces interior light, letting you sleep past sunrise without the early-morning sun waking you up. The right C6 Outdoor REV Tent variant for buyers who plan to sleep in significantly later than dawn or who camp at high latitudes where summer sunrise comes very early.
Shellter is the C6 Outdoor REV Tent variant with extra weather protection construction, engineered for buyers prioritizing maximum waterproofing and wind resistance in heavy weather conditions. Reviewers consistently report the Shellter staying completely dry through extended Pacific Northwest rainstorms and high-wind conditions that defeat lower-tier tents.
REV Tent Specs and Construction
The C6 Outdoor REV Tent construction is engineered around three priorities: real-mattress comfort, 4-season durability, and the lightest possible weight. The specs below apply to all REV Tent configurations (ground, truck bed, rack, rooftop).
Mattress: 4-inch dual-layer foam, sized to 48" x 84" sleeping area, designed for response/support/protection balance.
Tent weight: 25 lbs (tent alone), 77 lbs total for full REV Rooftop Tent setup (tent + platform + ladder). This is the lightweight reputation that gives the REV Tent its "lightest rooftop tent on the market" claim and the ~1.7 MPG fuel economy improvement vs traditional heavy hardshell rooftop tent alternatives.
Capacity: 2-person, with 400 lb weight capacity on the platform.
Outer fabric: 210D Oxford with polyurethane (PU) coating, providing weather resistance and durability against UV exposure.
Inner fabric: 68D 210T ripstop, breathable for ventilation.
Outer fly: Dual-layer 150D with top-to-bottom waterproof coating.
Pole structure: Anodized 7001 aluminum poles, 12mm diameter, sized for repeated overland use without bending or breaking.
Ventilation: Multiple doors and windows with zippered screens for view and ventilation while keeping bugs out.
Seasonality: True 4-season construction (most other "4-season" claims in the tent market are marketing language; the REV Tent's combined fabric layers, pole structure, and ventilation system are genuinely engineered for winter through summer use).
Setup time: 5-10 minutes solo for the full REV Rooftop Tent setup; 5 minutes for the REV Pick-up Truck Tent or REV Rack Tent configurations; even faster as a ground tent.
C6 Outdoor REV Tent vs Competitor Rooftop Tents
The C6 Outdoor REV Tent occupies a unique position in the rooftop tent market because it's the only major brand offering true multi-configuration use. Here's the honest comparison.
REV Rooftop Tent vs traditional hardshell RTTs (iKamper, Bundutec, Tuff Stuff, Eezi-Awn): Traditional hardshell RTTs ($2,500-$5,000) deliver faster deployment (under 60 seconds for most), higher weather resistance from the rigid shell, and more interior space when deployed. The REV Rooftop Tent ($1,099) costs less than half of most premium hardshell options, weighs significantly less (77 lbs total vs 130-170 lbs for hardshells), and offers the unique multi-configuration capability. For buyers wanting the fastest deployment and most rigid weather protection, hardshell wins. For buyers wanting lightweight construction, multi-configuration flexibility, and the lowest entry point into rooftop camping, REV Rooftop Tent wins.
REV Rooftop Tent vs softshell RTTs (Smittybilt, OVS Nomadic, Tuff Stuff Stealth): Traditional softshell RTTs ($1,200-$2,500) sit closest to the REV Rooftop Tent on price, with similar 2-person capacity and similar deployment times. The softshell differentiation is the included annex room with most softshells, the wider sleeping platform, and the lower per-night cost for buyers camping primarily in the same configuration. The REV Rooftop Tent differentiation is the modular system (you can demount the REV Tent and use it elsewhere) and the lighter weight. For buyers committed to rooftop-only camping with wider sleeping space, softshell wins. For buyers wanting modular flexibility, REV Rooftop Tent wins.
REV Pick-up Truck Tent vs traditional truck bed tents (Napier Sportz, OVS LD TACT): Traditional truck bed tents ($115-$400) cost significantly less than the REV Pick-up Truck Tent ($799), but ship without any mattress, so you'll spend $150-$300 on an aftermarket air pad or foam pad separately. The REV Pick-up Truck Tent includes the 4-inch dual-layer foam mattress in the purchase price, plus you can detach the tent from the truck bed configuration and use it as a ground tent, rack tent, or full rooftop tent (with separate accessories). For buyers wanting the cheapest possible truck bed tent for occasional camping, traditional alternatives win. For buyers wanting a real-mattress truck bed tent with multi-configuration capability, REV Pick-up Truck Tent wins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is C6 Outdoor based and where are REV Tents made?
C6 Outdoor is a small family business based in California, USA. The REV Tent design is patented under US Patent #12091874, with C6 Outdoor, REV, and the C6 Logo as registered trademarks in the US and Australia. For specific country-of-origin manufacturing details on individual REV Tent products, contact us at 844-200-3979 or check the individual C6 Outdoor product page.
Can the REV Tent really be used four ways?
Yes. The patented REV Tent system is designed so the same core tent (25 lbs) can be configured four ways with bolt-on accessories: as a ground tent (uses included guy lines and stakes), in your pickup truck bed (uses the REV Pick-up Truck Tent mount), on a flat-platform roof rack (uses the REV Rack Tent mounting), or as a full rooftop tent (uses the REV Platform base + REV Ladder). The tent itself stays the same; only the mounting and base hardware changes between configurations. This is the patented engineering that makes the C6 Outdoor REV Tent unique in the camping tent market.
Is the REV Rack Tent compatible with my roof rack?
The REV Rack Tent requires a flat-platform roof rack with a flat surface of at least 48" x 84" (1220mm x 2134mm) and gaps between slats no greater than 8" (203mm). This makes the REV Rack Tent compatible with most major flat-platform aftermarket rack systems including Front Runner Slimline II, Yakima/Rhino Rack platform racks, Prinsu, BajaRack Utility Flat Rack, ARB Base Rack, and similar designs. The REV Rack Tent ships with 6 stainless steel eye nuts and appropriate track bolts for Front Runner or Yakima/Rhino Rack platforms; other rack systems use the included 4 REV Straps. The REV Rack Tent will NOT fit basket-style roof racks or roof racks without a flat surface; for those, the full REV Rooftop Tent (with the REV Platform base) is the appropriate alternative.
What's the difference between Element and Scout color variants?
Element is the premium-tier color variant in the REV Tent lineup with C6 Outdoor's original color palette; Scout is the more affordable color variant with the same engineering quality and materials as Element but at a lower price tier (typically $230-$300 below Element pricing on equivalent REV Tent configurations). The tent fabric, poles, mattress, and overall construction are identical between Element and Scout; only the color/style varies. The Ember Black Out variant uses blackout fabric to reduce interior light, and the Shellter variant has extra weather protection construction. All variants share the patented REV Tent modular configuration system.
Is the REV Tent worth the premium price over basic truck bed tents?
For buyers who actually camp in multiple configurations (ground sometimes, truck bed sometimes, rooftop sometimes), the REV Tent's modular system replaces three or four separate tents with one product, so the premium pricing pays for itself over time. For buyers who camp the same way every time and don't need the multi-configuration flexibility, a dedicated single-purpose tent may be more economically rational. The REV Tent's built-in 4-inch mattress (a $150-$300 separate purchase with most other tents) plus the lightweight construction (improves fuel economy ~1.7 MPG vs heavy hardshell RTTs) are the two strongest single-feature differentiators that justify the premium pricing even for buyers using a single configuration.
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Truck Bed Tents
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