13/31: The rooftop tent zip(per). Can be simple. Could be frustrating
As the sun dips below the horizon and the world shifts into nocturnal rhythms, adventurers across the globe find solace atop their trusted rooftop tents—the urbanites’ response to the allure of the wild. But few contemplate the unassuming elements that contribute to this outdoor refuge. Yes, I’m talking about the zip (I’m a Brit) or […]
12/31: Rooftop tent materials (part 2) – what you need to know
In the mad scramble for adventure, where the wild beckons with open arms and the horizon stretches just beyond reach, selecting the right tent material can feel like an esoteric riddle wrapped in a conundrum. The choice between ripstop, canvas, and other tent fabrics can make or break your outdoor experience, impacting everything from weight […]
11/31: Rooftop tent Materials (part 1) – what you need to know
Since its birth sometime in the last century—when our forefathers decided to hoist their sleeping quarters above the dirt and danger—the rooftop tent has evolved from a mere canvas sack into a high-tech fortress. The debate rages on over who first strapped a tent to a machine and called it camping, alas, the truth may […]
10/31: Rooftop tent mattresses—what you need to know
We can talk about rooftop tents all day, if you want—31 days in a row, in fact. The different styles, materials, weight, interior space, how easy they are to set up and take down…but at the end of the day, the single criteria that makes a tent great is its ability to provide you with […]
9/31: Rooftop tent security—making theft as difficult as possible
A few years ago, rooftop tent sales skyrocketed in a way few could have anticipated. An anti-crisis in the face of an unprecedented global catastrophe. I’m not going to go into the whys and wherefores, but many people took advantage of the circumstance to adopt new habits in how they spent their well-earned vacations. Even […]
8/31: Rooftop tent installation (and removal)
Once you’ve purchased your rooftop tent, you’ll soon discover that ownership fosters a remarkable level of spontaneity. You see, all it takes is to gather up a few essentials before you can leave Monday to Friday behind you and set off for a weekend of adventure. Escape from home, get outdoors, explore somewhere you’ve never […]
7/31: Weatherproofing is more than just keeping out the rain
It had been a relentlessly hot day with temperatures pushing extremes in a terrain bereft of any form of shadow-spending trees or structures. The awning was a blessing, but the lack of even the slightest whiff of a breeze meant that it wasn’t just hot, the whole area was a seething cauldron. As the day […]
6/31: Rooftop tent ladders – the runged hills leading to slumber
Ladders, you may well assume, cannot be complicated. Mostly made from aluminium, you will hardly be given a choice regarding style or action, because, when it comes to rooftop tents, they are already part of the package. Even so, a certain degree of observance cannot be wrong. I cannot imagine where you will be looking […]
