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What are the Best Rooftop Tents Under 2,000?
Camping in a tent on the roof of your car might sound weird – but trust – it’s far more comfortable than sleeping on the ground. Rooftop tents provide better weather protection, keep your body away from bugs and dirt and can typically be used all year round.
We’ve put together a list of some of the best brands on the market priced under $2,000, with links to the tents below.
Number One is the Thule Tepui Explorer
- This is considered one of the best soft shell rooftop tents on the market because of its great combination of price, quality, and space.
- This three person, all season tent provides 37 square feet of space, has a peak height of 52 inches, and Weighs 131 pounds and has a maximum load of 600 pounds.
- This tent has the tallest headroom of any on our list. Some of the tent’s best features include great space to weight ratio, durable high quality materials, and easy setup.
Number Two is the Yakima Skyrise Medium
- Yakima is known for their excellent roof racks. The SkyRise demonstrates that expertise with an easy, tool free rack installation.
- This 3 person, 3 season tent provides 37 square feet of space, has a peak height of 48 inches, weighs 115 pounds, and has a maximum load of 600 pounds.
- Some of the tent’s best features include great ventilation, large doors, windows, and skylights, and a tool free rack mount installation.
- D rings and guy lines also allow you to attach gear or secure the tent in a squall.
Number Three is the Smittybilt Overlander
- This is considered one of the best budget rooftop tents on the market because of its spacious layout and durable materials.
- This three person, all season tent provides 36 square feet of space, has a generous peak height of 51 inches, weighs 116 pounds, and has a maximum load Six hundred and sixty one pounds.
- This tent can support more weight than any other on our list. Some of the tent’s best features are its spacious layout, large windows and two skylights, a built in LED lighting strip and a hanging boot bag.
Number Four is the Roam Vagabond
- The Roam Vagabond tent provides great protection in cold, windy weather conditions.
- This two person, all season tent provides 19 square feet of space, has a spacious peak height of 52 inches, weighs 110 pounds, and has a maximum load of 650 pounds.
- Some of the tent’s best features include a sturdy internal aluminum frame to withstand windy conditions and an insulated base for extra warmth.
- There are also bonus features like a boot bag and gear hammock for storage.
Number Five is the Thule Tepui Explorer Ayer
- The Thule Tepui Explorer Ayer is one of the best rooftop tents for warm weather.
- This two person, all season tent provides 28 square feet of space, has a peak height of 38 inches, weighs 110 pounds, and has a maximum load of 400 pounds.
- Some of the tent’s best features include a breathable tent body that stays cool in warm weather, mold resistant fabric, and waterproofing. and four large internal pockets for storage.