The rooftop tents I've seen on LC's look really cool. I can imagine in the African bush that they are essential to living through the night. However, in the US in the lower 48 states is one really needed? I suppose in some places it might help in the rare case of bear attack but that must be pretty slim.
I'm just bringing this up because it seems like there are some negatives to the rooftop tents. You're adding 100-150 lbs high up on your roof. You're also taking up lots of potential storage space.
Would a good $300 tent weighing 8lbs that rolls up the size of a loaf of bread be a better option?
Anyway..... without starting a flame, looking for pros and cons of the rooftop tent.
I'm just bringing this up because it seems like there are some negatives to the rooftop tents. You're adding 100-150 lbs high up on your roof. You're also taking up lots of potential storage space.
Would a good $300 tent weighing 8lbs that rolls up the size of a loaf of bread be a better option?
Anyway..... without starting a flame, looking for pros and cons of the rooftop tent.