Are hard shell tents heavier than soft shells?

Usually yes, because of the shell. The trade-off is speed, weather protection and a lower profile on the roof.

Can bedding stay inside?

Yes. The shell closes over the mattress with bedding in place on most models.

Hard Shell Tents

Open in seconds, close in one motion.

A hard shell roof top tent is the fastest camp you can carry. Release the latches, let the gas struts lift the shell, and the bed is made. Clamshell, pop-up and aluminum triangle profiles all sit low on the roof and stay quiet at highway speed.

ABS and aluminium shells shed water and hail, protect the canvas in transit, and take a solar panel, awning or light bar on the crossbar tracks.

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Hard Shell Tents — 12 products

Sunday Campers / ABS Hard Shell

Pop-Up ABS Hard Shell Rooftop Tent

15-second basecamp. Ultra-low 28cm profile.

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Xtreme RoamForce / Slimline ABS

Ultra-Thin ABS Rooftop Tent with Panoramic Stargazer Window

Slimline ABS with an overhead skylight.

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Family Fortress / Rollover ABS

Rollover ABS Hard Shell Rooftop Tent — 4 Person

The XL family suite. Sleeps four adults.

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Aluminum Slimline / Clamshell

Quick-Setup Aluminum Slimline Rooftop Tent

Full-metal armor. Load-bearing top.

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Xtreme RoamForce / Triangle Hard Shell

Xtreme RoamForce Pop-Up Triangle Hard Shell Rooftop Tent

Wedge aerodynamics. 30-second deployment.

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Xtreme RoamForce / Solar Sync Flagship

Aluminum Hard Shell Rooftop Tent with Solar Sync Technology

Marine-grade aluminum shell with integrated 100W solar.

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Light Shell / Triangle

Light Shell Triangle Rooftop Tent — 1 to 3 Person

~65 kg composite shell for smaller vehicles.

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Aluminum Slimline / Clamshell

Aluminum Shell Pop-Up Rooftop Tent — Flagship Package

The pop-up, fully loaded from the factory.

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Xtreme RoamForce / Triangle Hard Shell

Aluminum Shell Triangle Mesh Rooftop Tent — Flagship Package

Low-profile triangle with the full accessory kit.

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Xtreme RoamForce / Triangle Hard Shell

Aluminum Shell Triangle 5-Side Rear Awning Rooftop Tent

Five-sided rear awning for more covered ground.

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Xtreme RoamForce / Triangle Hard Shell

Aluminum Shell Triangle Extended Rear Awning Rooftop Tent — Flagship

Extended rear awning, full flagship kit.

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Xtreme RoamForce / Triangle Hard Shell

Aluminum Shell Triangle Elevated Rooftop Tent

High-ridge structure for real headroom.

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FAQ

Hard Shell Tents — common questions

Are hard shell tents heavier than soft shells?: Usually yes, because of the shell. The trade-off is speed, weather protection and a lower profile on the roof.
Can bedding stay inside?: Yes. The shell closes over the mattress with bedding in place on most models.