8 Best Roof Top Tents In 2021

The streamlined design of the TMB Motorsports rooftop tent makes it one of the best roof tents for traveling. The casing resembles a standard hard-shell carrier, meaning that it mounts easily and doesn’t have any drag. Once you unzip it, the tent is incredibly easy to set up by simply lifting the top.

Size and Construction

Due to the casing’s universal design, this truck top tent is perfectly compatible with any vehicle with crossbars and roof rails. As for construction, the combination of PU-coated polyester and shock-corded aluminum ensures that you stay protected from the elements inside.

Design and Features

Unlike most other models, the TMB Motorsports rooftop tent comes with doors on both sides, giving you an additional option when setting up the included ladder. One more impressive thing about this tent is the amount of storage you get — not only does it have several wall-mounted pockets, but there is also a convenient cargo net on the ceiling.

When it comes to camping in sub-zero temperatures, Tepui Ruggedized Kukenam is the best rooftop tent to get. It features a thick canopy with full rainfly coverage, so you’re guaranteed to stay dry whether it rains or snows. On top of this, it’s pretty spacious when opened and has room for a maximum of three campers.

Size and Construction

The Ruggedized Kukenam comes with a floor reinforcement in the form of an aluminum diamond plate that significantly increases the weight capacity. The entire frame is made of welded aluminum, and it’s even fully wrapped to further boost strength.

Design and Features

While its main focus is strength and weather-protection, Tepui Kukenam top of the car tent still finds room for awesome additional features. For example, it comes with a 2.5-inch-thick foam mattress that has an anti-condensation mat underneath to keep it dry. On top of this, it includes large mesh storage pockets as well as built-in sky panels for enjoying the view of the night’s sky.

Owing to its 600D ripstop rainfly and 360g polyester x cotton canvas canopy, the Thule Tepui Ruggedized Autana is one of the most durable rooftop tents that you can find. Besides being the number one choice for harsh use, it also comes with a removable annex that adds privacy and gives you impressive insect protection.

Size and Construction

The durable fabrics of this SUV roof tent are supported by a heavy-duty aluminum frame, making sure that it can withstand bad weather and even strong winds. Measuring 122 x 56 inches with a 52-inch ceiling, the sleeping area provides more than enough room for 3 people.

Design and Features

The greatest feature of the Ruggedized Autana top car tent is certainly the annex extension that covers the entry and the ladder. We also like the window and door design, as every opening has a double screen (fabric and mesh). Lastly, the rainfly is removable and uncovers two large mesh ceiling screens for enjoying the night sky during warmer weather.

In addition to the excellent price, the Offroading Gear Granville III gives you very impressive comfort too. It comes with a built-in 2.5-inch-thick foam mattress that covers the entire floor, so two people can get a quality nights’ sleep every night. Furthermore, at only 96 pounds, it’s one of the lightest rooftop tents if you want to drive your car long distances with a tent on top.

Size and Construction

The frame is made of 5/8-inch aluminum poles that are incredibly strong but don’t add too much weight to the construction. As for the rainfly, the Granville III uses PU-coated 420D Oxford polyester that ensures you stay completely dry in rainy conditions.

Design and Features

Despite being one of the smaller models on our list, the Granville III still finds room for several useful features. For example, the inner walls have hanging pockets that make organizing gear much easier. Additionally, it comes with a well-made adjustable aluminum ladder that extends up to 6.5 feet to make entering the top roof tent incredibly easy.

The thing that separates the Thule Tepui Explorer Autana from other rooftop tents is an extension that covers the entrance. It gives you more privacy but doesn’t require additional setup like an annex. By design, the Explorer Autana is a 4-season tent that is highly-breathable in the summer but keeps you warm in winter.

Size and Construction

Thanks to the extension we’ve mentioned, this car top tent provides a slightly larger livable space that can accommodate up to 3 people. Its 16-millimeter aluminum frame makes it strong enough to handle the weight, while the 600D poly/cotton blend canopy makes sure you stay dry inside.

Design and Features

One of the features we like is the raised awning on the window, as it allows you to enjoy the view without getting too much sunlight inside. Of course, all doors and windows come with mesh screens that make sure no insects find their way inside.