C6 Outdoor REV Tent Element Gen 2
C6 Outdoor REV Tent Element Gen 2
Most tents make you choose. A ground tent means sleeping on a pad on the dirt. A rooftop tent means committing 130 lbs to your roof and a permanent change to your vehicle. The REV Tent refuses the choice. At 25 lbs with a real 4 inch foam mattress built in, one person can carry it, pitch it on the ground, throw it in a truck bed, or lift it onto a roof rack. Same tent, four ways to camp, and you decide at the campsite rather than in the driveway.
This is the Gen 2 Element, and the second generation is a real redesign rather than a color refresh. Reconfigured pole geometry opens up the main entrance. The fly is now decoupled from the inner tent, so you run it in cold or wet weather and leave it off on warm clear nights to sleep under the new oversized moon roof. Fabrics moved to PFAS-compliant materials throughout, with a heavier 300D fly replacing the previous generation's lighter one. Four-season construction, two-person capacity, and setup in minutes. Available in Desert, Forest, and Surf.
Four Ways to Pitch It
The same inner tent works in every configuration. This is what makes the REV different from a rooftop tent that only goes on a roof, or a ground tent that only goes on the ground.
On the Ground
Pitch it anywhere a normal tent goes, except you are sleeping on a 4 inch foam mattress instead of an inflatable pad.
In a Truck Bed
Drop it in the bed. Off the ground, out of the mud, and no ground prep needed on rocky or uneven sites.
On a Roof Rack
Mounts to platform-style racks with the stainless rack mount kit. Turns any flat platform rack into a rooftop tent.
On a REV Platform
Pair with the REV Platform and ladder for a full rooftop tent setup that still lifts off in one piece.
The practical version of this: you can leave the tent home for a work week, throw it in the truck Friday, and decide Saturday whether tonight is a ground night or a roof night. One person moves it. That is not something a 130 lb hardshell tent will ever do.
A Real Mattress, Not a Pad
This is the reason people buy this tent. The 4 inch mattress is built in, using HDPE 16D and 30D open cell foam in a dual-density layup, topped with a Peach Skin brushed polyester cover. It stays in the tent when you fold it, so there is no inflating, no deflating, and no waking up on the ground at 3am because a valve let go. Four inches of real foam is also meaningful insulation from cold ground or a cold truck bed, which is a large part of why this works as a genuine four-season tent.
One Person, On and Off
Twenty-five pounds is the number that makes everything else possible. You can lift it onto a rack alone, take it off alone, and store it in a garage without a hoist. That means your vehicle goes back to being a daily driver whenever you want, instead of carrying a permanent roof load through every commute and every parking garage. The rack mount kit uses stainless steel hardware and UV-resistant webbing, so it stays put and does not degrade in sun.
What Changed in Gen 2
If you know the original REV Tent, these are the meaningful updates.
- Decoupled fly sheet. The fly separates from the inner tent, so you choose the right setup for conditions. Run the Element fly for weather, leave it off for warm clear nights.
- Oversized moon roof. With the fly off, the new larger roof opening gives you wide-open sky views from inside the tent.
- Reconfigured pole geometry. Redesigned pole layout opens up the main entrance. The Gen 2 pole set is three large sets, one medium, and one eyebrow pole.
- Heavier 300D fly. Up from the previous generation's lighter fly fabric, with a DTY yarn giving a more matte, canvas-like finish.
- PFAS-compliant fabrics throughout. Fly, inner tent, and doors all moved to PFAS-compliant polyester.
- Simplified shared inner tent. The same inner works across ground, bed, rack, and rooftop configurations.
- Ships in one box. Gen 1 shipped in two.
Will It Fit Your Vehicle?
For roof rack mounting, you need a platform-style rack with enough surface area to support the tent. The chart below covers common vehicle and rack combinations.
Not sure whether your rack works? Call us at 844-200-3979 with your vehicle and rack model and we will confirm before you order. If you do not have a rack yet, the REV Platform is C6's own base and includes the ladder and mounting hardware.
Specifications
| Capacity | 2 person |
| Seasons | 4 season |
| Product Weight | 25 lbs / 11.5 kg |
| Closed Dimensions | 47.25" x 42" x 8.5" / 120cm x 107cm x 22cm |
| Open Exterior | 48" W x 84" L x 44" H / 122cm x 215cm x 112cm |
| Open Interior | 47" x 81" x 38" / 120cm x 213cm x 97cm |
| Mattress | 4" / 10cm, HDPE 16D and 30D open cell foam |
| Mattress Cover | Peach Skin 100G brushed polyester |
| Rain Fly | 300D PU coated 1500mm W/R polyester, PFAS compliant |
| Inner Tent | 68D 210T ripstop breathable polyester, PFAS compliant |
| Inner and Side Doors | 300D PU coated 1500mm W/R polyester, PFAS compliant |
| Mesh Screen | 45g nylon No-See-Um |
| Outer Case | 840D high density TPU coated PU 6000mm nylon Oxford |
| Rack Mount Kit | Stainless steel hardware, UV resistant webbing |
| Colors | Desert, Forest, Surf |
| Shipping | 1 box, 42 lbs, 40" x 24" x 17" |
SKU by Color
| Desert | 6TK3DP3 |
| Forest | 6TK3FP3 |
| Surf | 6TK3SP3 |
What's Included
Important: No Fire Retardant Chemicals
C6 does not treat REV Tent fabrics with fire retardant chemicals. That is part of moving to PFAS-compliant materials, and many campers prefer untreated fabric for exactly that reason. It does mean you should treat this like any untreated tent: keep all flame, heaters, stoves, and lanterns away from the tent fabric, and never cook or run a combustion heater inside.
Pros
- One tent works on the ground, in a truck bed, on a roof rack, or on a REV Platform
- 25 lbs means one person can move, mount, and store it without help
- Built-in 4" dual-density foam mattress. No inflating, no pads, no waking up flat
- Decoupled Gen 2 fly lets you run weather protection or open it up to the moon roof
- PFAS-compliant fabrics throughout with a heavier 300D fly
- True 4-season construction with 45g No-See-Um mesh and 1500mm W/R coatings
- Your vehicle goes back to a daily driver whenever you want, with no permanent roof load
- Three colors: Desert, Forest, Surf
Cons
- At 25 lbs this is heavy for a backpacking tent. It is designed for vehicle-based camping, not carrying on your back
- Roof rack mounting needs a platform-style rack with adequate surface area. Check the compatibility chart before ordering
- Fabrics contain no fire retardant chemicals, so keep all flame and heaters well away
- A full rooftop setup needs the REV Platform and ladder, sold separately
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I really use the same tent on the ground and on my roof?
Yes, and that is the entire point of the design. The same inner tent pitches on the ground, in a pickup bed, on a platform-style roof rack, or on the REV Platform with a ladder. At 25 lbs one person can move it between configurations. You are not buying a rooftop tent that only lives on a roof, or a ground tent that only lives on the ground.
What roof rack do I need?
You need a platform-style rack with enough surface area to support the tent, and the included rack mount kit uses stainless steel hardware with UV-resistant webbing to attach it. Check the vehicle compatibility chart above for common vehicle and rack combinations. If you are unsure, call us at 844-200-3979 with your vehicle and rack model. If you do not have a rack yet, the REV Platform is C6's own base and ships with the ladder and mounting hardware.
What is different about the Gen 2?
The fly sheet is now decoupled from the inner tent, so you can run it for weather or leave it off to sleep under the new oversized moon roof. Pole geometry was reconfigured to open up the main entrance. The fly moved to a heavier 300D fabric with a matte, canvas-like DTY yarn finish, and all fabrics are now PFAS compliant. The inner tent was simplified so the same one works across every configuration, and the whole thing now ships in one box instead of two.
Is the mattress really built in?
Yes. The 4 inch mattress stays in the tent when you fold it down, so there is nothing to inflate, deflate, or pack separately. It uses HDPE 16D and 30D open cell foam in a dual-density layup with a brushed Peach Skin polyester cover. Beyond comfort, four inches of foam is real insulation from cold ground or a cold truck bed, which is a big part of why this functions as a four-season tent rather than a three-season one.
Can I use a heater inside?
No. C6 does not treat REV Tent fabrics with fire retardant chemicals, which is part of moving to PFAS-compliant materials. Keep all flame, stoves, lanterns, and combustion heaters well away from the tent fabric, and never cook or run a combustion heater inside. If you camp in genuine cold, rely on the 4 inch mattress for ground insulation and a properly rated sleeping bag rather than a heat source.
How big is it inside?
Open interior is 47" wide x 81" long x 38" high, which comfortably sleeps two adults with the 81 inch length accommodating taller sleepers than most 2-person tents. Folded down it packs to 47.25" x 42" x 8.5", small enough to slide into a truck bed, an SUV cargo area, or a garage shelf.
Complete Your Setup
Questions About Fitment?
Tell us your vehicle and rack and we will confirm compatibility before you order.
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