roof-top tent

As affirmed by Edward Abbey's classic novel Desert Solitaire, spending time alone in nature can be profoundly inspiring. For those adventures, Terrapod presents the RTTx Solo, a one-person rooftop tent that saves space while providing solid shelter.

German startup Roof Space has fine-tuned the folding hardshell rooftop tent. Its One RTT tops the vehicle with 60-second clamshell operation, three-person capacity, and a "Panorama Mode" that makes it an airy balcony for taking in sun and scenery.

Usually tents pitch on either the ground or a vehicle roof, but the new C6 Rev tent does both and also jumps into a truck to triple as a pickup tent. So wherever you make camp, the Rev ensures you get the sleep you need for the next day's adventures.

In 2017, iKamper changed the rooftop tent landscape with its folding four-person hard-shell tent. Now, fellow Korean brand TEDS brings its own style of expandable hard-top tent, using dual fold-outs to create a balanced space with two entries.

Crua Outdoors already has a full line of ground tents, shelters and hammocks to its name, and now it builds its resume with its first rooftop tent. The four-season-capable AER pitches atop a vehicle, on the ground, or into a multi-story tent village.

Tailgate, roof, hitch – a vehicle has a lot of cargo capacity, but capacity eventually runs out. Thule has eased the burden, splitting its latest roof-top tent in half so that the remaining roof can be used to carry a bike or other long cargo.

Go Fast Campers has made its name in light, affordable camping systems tough enough for off-road racing but approachable enough for leisurely activities. Now it presents its most race-optimized, ultralight solution yet: the SuperLite roof-top tent.

The first shelter solution for the new Land Rover Defender to work its way across our radar is a hardshell roof-top tent by Land Rover and Autohome. Pair the tent with the Adventure Pack and other upgrades, and the Defender is an agile 4x4 camper.

Following up on the Tepui HyBox roof tent/cargo box, Thule brings an even more convenient HyBox design to market. The new HyBox Wedge adds a few extra hinges, making for hassle-free late-night set-ups and instant early-morning breakdowns.

The RTT (roof-top tent) has made a name for itself. Will the RTC (roof-top camper) follow? Redtail Overland differentiates RTC from RTT by sandwiching three hard sides between a carbon fiber floor and roof and packing in solar power and diesel heat.

Dutch startup Fjordsen combines a folding hard floor with an inflatable body to create a roof-top tent that rides comfortably on everything from full-size trucks to superminis. It sets up in minutes and sleeps a family of four.

After hitting the scene with an innovative expanding roof-top tent, iKamper reworked it, set Kickstarter on fire with a $2 million campaign, and became a brand name in the camping scene. Now it's reaching out to small car owners with a Mini version.