There’s no better feeling than going camping in the wilderness. No one to disturb you and nothing to stress about, it’s just you and the beauty of nature. You can probably already imagine the sun rays and light breeze gently grazing your skin. Makes you giddy with excitement, doesn’t it? You’re already tingling with the desire to pack up and head out immediately. Who could blame you anyway? There are so many reasons why camping should be a part of your life.

Speaking of packing, there are a lot of things to keep in mind which, let’s be honest, can sometimes become a deterrent. It’s the whole packing ordeal for me. You need to keep things in check, starting with the most important piece of equipment – the tent. While it does the job of keeping you safe, warm and dry, pitching it can get so tiresome. Now how about I told you there’s a more convenient way to do it? You read that right. I offer you a humble suggestion – a multi-purpose roof rack tent. Sounds interesting, doesn’t it? Let’s see how it helps out with the camping situation.

What’s the Point of Rooftop Tents?

If you’ve been camping before, chances are you’ve heard of rooftop tents before. Even if you haven’t, you might have seen a few oddly-shaped cars here and there. Everyone wants a rooftop tent these days. Rooftop tents are basically what the name suggests – a tent that goes on the roof of your vehicle. As you’re probably already thinking, this is a lot more comfortable and convenient than sleeping on the ground. Plus, you don’t have to waste so much time and energy trying to put up a tent on the ground. There’s just way too much work that goes into that. Why go through all the trouble? You can easily attach the tent to the top of your car at pretty much any location and you’re good to go. Feeling tired and want to take a nap off the side of the road? You got it. Want to spend the night in a brightly lit parking lot for safety? Say no more. Fancy enjoying a nice view of the mountain? Done and done. It’s as simple as that.

Things to Consider Before Getting a Rooftop Tent

Naturally, there are some key considerations that need to be made before making a roof rack tent a part of your arsenal.

Type of Vehicle

You might be thinking – Will a rooftop tent fit my car? The short answer is yes, most cars can support a rooftop tent. Generally speaking, SUVs and trucks are a great fit for these types of camping experiences. However, make sure you don’t use a tent with vehicles whose rooftop load limit is under 70kgs. If you do that you might end up damaging your car, or worse – hurting yourself in the process.

Budget

Obviously, not all rooftop tents are the same price. When shopping for a tent, make sure to think about how much you’re willing to invest in your camping hobby and how often you’re actually going to use the tent. There’s no point in getting a fairly expensive one just to use it every now and then. If, on the other hand, you go camping pretty often, you might want to think about spending a little more on a sturdier, more durable tent so that you don’t wind up getting a new one too soon.

What Are the Benefits of Rooftop Tents?

You Don’t Sleep on the Ground

Let’s be real here, sleeping on the ground can get pretty uncomfortable. There’s always a sore back or cold foot somewhere in the mix. Not a pleasant experience. Add the numerous creepy crawlies that somehow always manage to find their way into the weirdest places ever and well, you just can’t win. There’s none of that with a rooftop tent. No bugs, and no cold, uneven surface. It’s an extremely comfy and cosy environment to be in. I don’t see why campers would miss out on that.

Secure And Mobile

Bugs aren’t the only animals that can get inside your tent. If you raise it up, you’re instantly separated from all the squirrels, snakes and other pesky animals from bothering you while you’re enjoying a good nights sleep in the great outdoors. Plus, you can easily pack it up and set camp somewhere else if the original location doesn’t pan out the way you thought it would. Due to their mobile nature, rooftop tents provide extreme versatility and flexibility.

Durable And Comfortable

As campers, you definitely know the struggles of having to deal with bad weather conditions on your trip. Whether it’s heavy rain, strong winds or aggressive hailstorms, you just need to find shelter as soon as possible to keep warm and stay safe. Rooftop tents provide just that. Most of them have a solid fibreglass panel that won’t give in to extreme conditions that easily, and you can stay all snuggled up to safely ride out the storm. If it gets too windy, you can simply tighten the canvas for additional support and protection.