When camping in the wild, have you ever asked the question - "Is a rooftop tent worth buying?"
Many experienced explorers have the same doubts before taking the first step: Will I use it often? Is my car model suitable? Will it be difficult to install a rooftop tent?Most of our rooftop tent owners have encountered these questions, so Naturnest has collected feedback from many users and decided to tell you some real and useful suggestions before you buy. I hope that reading this article will help you answer the above questions.
1. Consider the usage rate:
If you go camping frequently, then the rooftop tent will be a good partner that saves costs and brings a unique experience.
Core question: How many times do you plan to use the rooftop tent in a year?
You can judge which group you belong to:
High-frequency users (>5 times/year): You can choose a hard shell or a luxurious soft shell with full functions and high comfort. A higher frequency of use dilutes the single cost and fully reflects the value.
Low-frequency users (1-4 times/year): Lightweight, easy-to-operate soft shell models are ideal and economical choices. Focus on quick opening and closing design and storage volume.
Special reminder: Before buying a tent, you can calculate the hotel or hostel fees saved for each camping trip. Even if you only use it a few times a year, the long-term savings and unique experience (such as waking up to see the sunrise in the morning and a wide field of view to see a variety of terrain) often far exceed the value of the tent itself. Rooftop tents not only save you money but also provide a unique experience that is incomparable to hotels or even traditional tents.
2. Compatibility of rooftop tents with vehicles:
Core question: Can your car model safely carry a rooftop tent?
Checklist before buying a rooftop tent:
1. Check the vehicle manual: Find the "Roof Rack Dynamic Weight Limit". This is the maximum weight that the roof can withstand while the vehicle is driving.
2. Calculate the total weight that the vehicle can bear: the above dynamic load-bearing limit must be greater than the net weight of the Naturnest tent (clearly marked on the product page) + the total weight of you and your partner + the weight of the items in the tent.
3. Confirm the type of roof: There are exposed rain gutter roofs, fixed crossbar roofs, and integrated roofs on the market. After understanding your roof type, you can purchase the type of crossbars and installation kits you need according to your needs.
4. Understand the official website information: For example, as long as your vehicle has a suitable mounting platform (crossbars/luggage racks), Naturnest roof tents can be installed on 95% of vehicles.
5. Consider the adaptability of the ladder: According to the height of your vehicle (such as a large pickup truck/SUV) and personal mobility, confirm the length of the standard ladder and whether it is necessary to choose an extension ladder.
3. How to install a rooftop tent:
Are you worried that you don’t know how to install the tent you bought, and you can only put it in the garage to collect dust, or you get a rooftop tent and look at the huge thing in front of you and feel helpless, then you might as well listen to the following views?
Core question: Is it complicated to install a rooftop tent? Is it troublesome to use the rooftop tent in daily life?
Naturnest recommends:
1. First installation: It is strongly recommended to use the manual and installation tutorial for the first installation. The Naturnest official website puts the installation video and manual options in the help center column on the homepage, so that you can find the installation video of the relevant rooftop tent to learn, so as to complete the first installation, and it will also reduce your confusion and panic during the first installation.
2. Daily use: Naturnest’s design philosophy is "extremely simple operation" and "customer convenience". Therefore, when designing rooftop tents, all hardshell tents are equipped with pop-up designs, optimized mechanical structures (such as gas springs, and convenient locks), and clear instructions (pictures and videos), making the opening and closing of tents intuitive and quick. Usually, it only takes 30 seconds to complete the opening steps, and the same is true for closing, which is far better than the construction and laying of traditional ground tents.
4. Quality and durability of rooftop tents:
Core question: Can the Naturnest rooftop tent withstand the test of changing weather and time?
Naturnest's quality commitment:
1. Strong frame: The outer shell adopts an all-aluminum alloy frame structure, and the connection parts are reinforced with aluminum corners. The overall compressive strength is increased by 20%, and it is stable and does not deform even in rugged mountains.
2. High-quality bottom plate: The bottom plate adopts a honeycomb aluminum plate, which can reduce the weight of the tent and reduce fuel consumption. At the same time, the honeycomb structure is derived from the natural hexagonal mechanics principle, the internal stress distribution is uniform, and it has extremely high bending resistance and load-bearing capacity. It has both lightweight and high-strength characteristics. There is no need to worry about structural deformation when living together or camping with heavy equipment.
3. High-protection fabric: High-performance plaid fabric is used inside and outside the tent - the inner layer is Xg polyester plaid fabric, and the outer layer is 420D Oxford plaid fabric. It has a waterproof level of 5, mildew-proof and antibacterial treatment, and has UV50+ sun protection ability, no fear of rain, moisture, and sun exposure, bringing a cleaner and more secure camping experience.
4. Fine details: The zipper uses the internationally renowned YKK brand, which is smooth and resistant to pulling, does not get stuck in the cloth, and does not bite the edge. It is still as good as new after long-term frequent use. The quality is reflected in the details. At the same time, the upper die-casting aluminum alloy process is used at the corners, which is complex in technology and high in cost. Combined with double-sided laser seamless welding technology, it greatly improves the overall collision resistance and stability.
5. Comfort guarantee: Multi-layer high-density support memory mattress provides ergonomic and comfortable sleep, allowing you to easily fall asleep after fatigue.
6. Good climate adaptability: The multi-window + multi-layer mesh design can ensure the ventilation of the tent on the one hand, and prevent the entry of wild insects and animals on the other hand; and the thermal insulation design of the tent can cope with the temperature difference problem, so that you can use it all year round.
5. Naturnest brand and value advantages:
Many people will start to struggle when facing the various rooftop tents on the market. Which rooftop tent is my best choice? Is the expensive one necessarily the best?
Core consideration: How to get the best experience within a limited budget?
Naturnest's value proposition:
1. Value for money: Compared with other brands on the market, the price of the Naturnest rooftop tent is only at a medium level, but the materials used are of high quality. For example, the gas spring is equipped with a STABILUS gas spring imported from Germany, which supports up to 45,000 smooth opening and closing times, labor-saving operation, and firm support, and is still as stable as the beginning after wind and rain. The outer shell frame is also made of lightweight and high-strength aluminum alloy or engineering plastic steel, which not only ensures the stability of the structure but also reduces the overall weight, prolongs the service life, and is easier to carry.
2. Peace of mind: Naturnest has a 1-year limited warranty, covering material and workmanship defects, demonstrating our absolute confidence in the durability of our products.
3. Localized support: Naturnest has local warehouses in the United States, Canada, and Germany, and even has 16 local warehouses in the United States, ensuring the fast delivery of packages. At the same time, the professional customer service team provides timely and barrier-free consultation and after-sales support, and customers can get related services very conveniently.
4. Camping experience: Say goodbye to waking up in the sun! The full blackout fabric is combined with a large area of openable windows, which effectively insulates and ventilates. It has a built-in power port + Anderson interface inside, and can also be connected to a fan or air conditioner, so you can camp cool all summer.
This article is coming to an end. Now, what do you have mastered?
Let's review the five key points we emphasized:
1. Frequency of use - After evaluating your number of uses, you can choose a rooftop tent that suits your number of camping trips
2. Vehicle adaptation - Considering the load-bearing capacity of the crossbar and the information on related websites will help you get twice the result with half the effort
3. Installation plan - It is better to do it once than to learn more. Remember to use it with the instruction manual and installation video.
4. Quality verification - The high quality materials and thoughtful consideration of the product are our greatest confidence in facing customers
5. Value decision - How to provide customers with high-quality services, Naturnest has been thinking
After reading this article, you are already eager to start a camping trip with a rooftop tent. If you have any questions, please leave a message on Naturnest official website. Maybe I will answer them for you in the next blog!
Should You Buy a Rooftop Tent? 5 Expert Tips to Know
When camping in the wild, have you ever asked the question - "Is a rooftop tent worth buying?"
Many experienced explorers have the same doubts before taking the first step: Will I use it often? Is my car model suitable? Will it be difficult to install a rooftop tent?Most of our rooftop tent owners have encountered these questions, so Naturnest has collected feedback from many users and decided to tell you some real and useful suggestions before you buy. I hope that reading this article will help you answer the above questions.
1. Consider the usage rate:
If you go camping frequently, then the rooftop tent will be a good partner that saves costs and brings a unique experience.
Core question: How many times do you plan to use the rooftop tent in a year?
You can judge which group you belong to:
High-frequency users (>5 times/year): You can choose a hard shell or a luxurious soft shell with full functions and high comfort. A higher frequency of use dilutes the single cost and fully reflects the value.
Low-frequency users (1-4 times/year): Lightweight, easy-to-operate soft shell models are ideal and economical choices. Focus on quick opening and closing design and storage volume.
Special reminder: Before buying a tent, you can calculate the hotel or hostel fees saved for each camping trip. Even if you only use it a few times a year, the long-term savings and unique experience (such as waking up to see the sunrise in the morning and a wide field of view to see a variety of terrain) often far exceed the value of the tent itself. Rooftop tents not only save you money but also provide a unique experience that is incomparable to hotels or even traditional tents.
2. Compatibility of rooftop tents with vehicles:
Core question: Can your car model safely carry a rooftop tent?
Checklist before buying a rooftop tent:
1. Check the vehicle manual: Find the "Roof Rack Dynamic Weight Limit". This is the maximum weight that the roof can withstand while the vehicle is driving.
2. Calculate the total weight that the vehicle can bear: the above dynamic load-bearing limit must be greater than the net weight of the Naturnest tent (clearly marked on the product page) + the total weight of you and your partner + the weight of the items in the tent.
3. Confirm the type of roof: There are exposed rain gutter roofs, fixed crossbar roofs, and integrated roofs on the market. After understanding your roof type, you can purchase the type of crossbars and installation kits you need according to your needs.
4. Understand the official website information: For example, as long as your vehicle has a suitable mounting platform (crossbars/luggage racks), Naturnest roof tents can be installed on 95% of vehicles.
5. Consider the adaptability of the ladder: According to the height of your vehicle (such as a large pickup truck/SUV) and personal mobility, confirm the length of the standard ladder and whether it is necessary to choose an extension ladder.
3. How to install a rooftop tent:
Are you worried that you don’t know how to install the tent you bought, and you can only put it in the garage to collect dust, or you get a rooftop tent and look at the huge thing in front of you and feel helpless, then you might as well listen to the following views?
Core question: Is it complicated to install a rooftop tent? Is it troublesome to use the rooftop tent in daily life?
Naturnest recommends:
1. First installation: It is strongly recommended to use the manual and installation tutorial for the first installation. The Naturnest official website puts the installation video and manual options in the help center column on the homepage, so that you can find the installation video of the relevant rooftop tent to learn, so as to complete the first installation, and it will also reduce your confusion and panic during the first installation.
2. Daily use: Naturnest’s design philosophy is "extremely simple operation" and "customer convenience". Therefore, when designing rooftop tents, all hardshell tents are equipped with pop-up designs, optimized mechanical structures (such as gas springs, and convenient locks), and clear instructions (pictures and videos), making the opening and closing of tents intuitive and quick. Usually, it only takes 30 seconds to complete the opening steps, and the same is true for closing, which is far better than the construction and laying of traditional ground tents.
4. Quality and durability of rooftop tents:
Core question: Can the Naturnest rooftop tent withstand the test of changing weather and time?
Naturnest's quality commitment:
1. Strong frame: The outer shell adopts an all-aluminum alloy frame structure, and the connection parts are reinforced with aluminum corners. The overall compressive strength is increased by 20%, and it is stable and does not deform even in rugged mountains.
2. High-quality bottom plate: The bottom plate adopts a honeycomb aluminum plate, which can reduce the weight of the tent and reduce fuel consumption. At the same time, the honeycomb structure is derived from the natural hexagonal mechanics principle, the internal stress distribution is uniform, and it has extremely high bending resistance and load-bearing capacity. It has both lightweight and high-strength characteristics. There is no need to worry about structural deformation when living together or camping with heavy equipment.
3. High-protection fabric: High-performance plaid fabric is used inside and outside the tent - the inner layer is Xg polyester plaid fabric, and the outer layer is 420D Oxford plaid fabric. It has a waterproof level of 5, mildew-proof and antibacterial treatment, and has UV50+ sun protection ability, no fear of rain, moisture, and sun exposure, bringing a cleaner and more secure camping experience.
4. Fine details: The zipper uses the internationally renowned YKK brand, which is smooth and resistant to pulling, does not get stuck in the cloth, and does not bite the edge. It is still as good as new after long-term frequent use. The quality is reflected in the details. At the same time, the upper die-casting aluminum alloy process is used at the corners, which is complex in technology and high in cost. Combined with double-sided laser seamless welding technology, it greatly improves the overall collision resistance and stability.
5. Comfort guarantee: Multi-layer high-density support memory mattress provides ergonomic and comfortable sleep, allowing you to easily fall asleep after fatigue.
6. Good climate adaptability: The multi-window + multi-layer mesh design can ensure the ventilation of the tent on the one hand, and prevent the entry of wild insects and animals on the other hand; and the thermal insulation design of the tent can cope with the temperature difference problem, so that you can use it all year round.
5. Naturnest brand and value advantages:
Many people will start to struggle when facing the various rooftop tents on the market. Which rooftop tent is my best choice? Is the expensive one necessarily the best?
Core consideration: How to get the best experience within a limited budget?
Naturnest's value proposition:
1. Value for money: Compared with other brands on the market, the price of the Naturnest rooftop tent is only at a medium level, but the materials used are of high quality. For example, the gas spring is equipped with a STABILUS gas spring imported from Germany, which supports up to 45,000 smooth opening and closing times, labor-saving operation, and firm support, and is still as stable as the beginning after wind and rain. The outer shell frame is also made of lightweight and high-strength aluminum alloy or engineering plastic steel, which not only ensures the stability of the structure but also reduces the overall weight, prolongs the service life, and is easier to carry.
2. Peace of mind: Naturnest has a 1-year limited warranty, covering material and workmanship defects, demonstrating our absolute confidence in the durability of our products.
3. Localized support: Naturnest has local warehouses in the United States, Canada, and Germany, and even has 16 local warehouses in the United States, ensuring the fast delivery of packages. At the same time, the professional customer service team provides timely and barrier-free consultation and after-sales support, and customers can get related services very conveniently.
4. Camping experience: Say goodbye to waking up in the sun! The full blackout fabric is combined with a large area of openable windows, which effectively insulates and ventilates. It has a built-in power port + Anderson interface inside, and can also be connected to a fan or air conditioner, so you can camp cool all summer.
This article is coming to an end. Now, what do you have mastered?
Let's review the five key points we emphasized:
1. Frequency of use - After evaluating your number of uses, you can choose a rooftop tent that suits your number of camping trips
2. Vehicle adaptation - Considering the load-bearing capacity of the crossbar and the information on related websites will help you get twice the result with half the effort
3. Installation plan - It is better to do it once than to learn more. Remember to use it with the instruction manual and installation video.
4. Quality verification - The high quality materials and thoughtful consideration of the product are our greatest confidence in facing customers
5. Value decision - How to provide customers with high-quality services, Naturnest has been thinking
After reading this article, you are already eager to start a camping trip with a rooftop tent. If you have any questions, please leave a message on Naturnest official website. Maybe I will answer them for you in the next blog!